Explore Our Issues
May/June 2021
We couldn’t have asked for better weather on that Monday in April when we scheduled our Women’s Issue photo shoot. It was sunny and 75 degrees – and a week before the pollen took over – at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Photographer John Michael Simpson had scoped out pockets of greenery and blooming flowers. I …
April 2021
Our Home & Garden issue is now on stands! Read more about businesses, homes and more in our April 2021 issue of Chapel Hill Magazine.
March 2021
In our March 2021 issue, we share successful business owners, ideas for getaways closer to home, details on the new Wegmans and more
January/February 2021
In our annual Kids Issue, read about new additions at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, self-directed plays by Morgan Creek kids and more
December 2020
Our annual holiday checklist, festive recipes from local chefs, updates on Chapel Hill’s innovation district and more
November 2020
Students and teachers rise to the occasion during a virtual school year, Mipso releases a new album, Tonya Council talks Thanksgiving memories and more
September/October 2020
In our 11th annual Food & Drink issue, read about at-home date night ideas, how the culinary community is giving back, a few dessert highlights and more
July/August 2020
The Best of Chapel Hill issue, a Q&A with Orange County’s leaders on the coronavirus response, three easy recipes that celebrate the season and more
May/June 2020
The 7th annual Women’s issue, pandemic experiences from our neighbors, how families use their favorite home spaces while social distancing and more
April 2020
The annual Home & Garden issue, chefs’ inspiration, financial wellness at every age, Chapel Hill in full bloom and more
March 2020
March 2020 THE ENTREPRENEUR ISSUE 78 | The Entrepreneurs These business owners – from a long-standing family enterprise to a promising cancer treatment startup – share lessons, plans for expansion and more 92 | Behind the Music Storied venue Cat’s Cradle changed owners and locations over its 50 years, but never lost its cool 102 …
January/February 2020
January/February 2020 THE KIDS’ EDITION 34 | Making the Band School of Rock Chapel Hill provides a sense of community and a place for kids and teens to hone their music skills 40 | With the Assist Former UNC player Marcus Ginyard sponsors an annual two-day basketball clinic for local kids 44 | Summer Camp …
December 2019
December 2019 FEATURES 36 | It’s All About the Climb Members of Chapel Hill’s robust climbing community ascend to new heights 40 | Dimensions of Health This UNC professor hopes 3D-printing technology will breakthrough in women’s health 44 | Balancing Act A practice uses somatic psychotherapy to help clients tackle stress 50 | A Very …
November 2019
November 2019 200 YEARS OF CHAPEL HILL 68 | 200 Years of Chapel Hill 70 | Moments in Time A brief history of Chapel Hill 76 | A Storied Friendship Ida Friday and Georgia Kyser helped preserve the town’s historical homes 78 | Community Treasures The Chapel Hill Historical Society honor a new class of …
September/October 2019
September/October 2019 THE FOOD & DRINK ISSUE 42 | A Feast For The Eyes Five dishes to savor this fall 50 | Fueled by Pho Andy Hoang opened his small Vietnamese restaurant on West Franklin Street earlier this year, the realization of a lifelong dream 60 | A Full Plate Vimala Rajendran’s generosity is felt …
May/June 2019
May/June 2019 THE WOMEN’S ISSUE 52 | Lorie Clark 54 | Celisa Lehew 55 | Caroline Zarzar 56 | Bailey Pons 58 | Jennifer Ho 60 | Katie Loovis 62 | Jess Anderson 63 | Jan Davis 64 | Moreton Neal, Nancie McDermott, Keebe Fitch, Spring Council and Sharon Van Vechten 66 | Rhonda K. Lanning FEATURES …
April 2019
April 2019 THE HOME & GARDEN ISSUE 40 | Raise the Roof The Hapgoods renovated a midcentury modern home and installed a contemporary roof garden 48 | Intentional Living Carrboro’s Pacifica neighborhood is based on the principles of shared space and valued community 56 | The Grass Menagerie The Ronald McDonald House’s whimsical garden delights …
March 2019
March 2019 FEATURES 38 | Ready to Recover A starving teenager with a rare disorder and an incomparable strength 62 | Raising the Bar Spend a night on the town at these local watering holes 105 | Island Escape A Chapel Hillian shares her top recommendations for Bald Head Island 108 | What We Love …
January/February 2019
January/February 2019 FEATURES 26 | Course of Action As essential as CPR, Stop the Bleed classeseducate on how to stop severe bleeding 30 | Child’s Play Four fun activities for kids 38 | Summer Camp Guide 58 | What We Love About Living In…Southern Village 58 | How They Live — Worth The Wait 88 …
December 2018
MAKING A LIST, CHECKING IT TWICE I’m ready for quality time with my family, baking up a storm and binge-watching shows and movies. I’ll head home to Virginia at the end of the month for some much-needed R&R, but until then, I plan to take advantage of all the town celebrations that I can. We’ve …
