Maddie Policastro
@mkpolicastro
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city & state senior writer @dailytarheel and producer @uncconnection | previously: @couriernewsroom, @grepbeat, @wunc, @uncadmissions | @unchussman ‘26 ☻
Joined June 2018
Now running for reelection, Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson said one major takeaway from her first term as mayor has been fostering a better understanding of the role of UNC in the community. Read the full story.
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Mayor Jess Anderson is seeking reelection. She said she has been trying to foster a better understanding of the role of UNC in the community.
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Good evening, everyone! I'm @mkpolicastro, and I will be covering tonight's Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Meeting. The Board has moved into open session.
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North Carolina Republicans just made it easier for people, including teenagers, to carry a concealed weapon. But Democrats like Gov. Josh Stein might be able to block it. Cardinal & Pine intern Maddie Policastro breaks down what you need to know.
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Good evening everyone! I'm @mkpolicastro and I will be covering tonight's Carrboro Town Council Meeting. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m.
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On Dec. 30, 2024, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued a Brownfields Agreement to the Town of Chapel Hill. Read the full story: "DEQ's Brownfields Agreement includes revisions from community feedback"
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Community members continue to express concerns over the DEQ Brownfields Agreement for 828 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
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Good evening everyone! I'm @mkpolicastro and I will be covering tonight's Orange County BOCC work session. The work session is set to begin at 7 p.m.
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A new paper has hit the blue boxes this morning! Our 2024 Election Preview is available around campus and online and it's filled with stories about local candidates to artificial intelligence impacting voters. Take a read 🗞️
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I am currently working on a story for Carolina Connection and I would love to speak with someone in WNC whose ability to vote has been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Please feel free to email me at maddpoli@unc.edu if you are interested in talking.
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I am currently working on an article for the @dailytarheel and I would love to speak with someone who has used an absentee ballot in a previous election to learn more about their experiences. Please feel free to email me at maddpoli@unc.edu if you are interested in talking.
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My latest for the @dailytarheel. Thank you so much to everyone who trusted me with their stories during this difficult time.
After Hurricane Helene's catastrophic hit on western North Carolina, members of Orange County reflect on how the storm affected them and their families. Read the full story: "Orange County community reflects on Hurricane Helene's impact in western N.C."
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I am currently working on an article for the @dailytarheel about Hurricane Helene’s impact on WNC, especially for students and Orange County community members from the area. Please feel free to email me at maddpoli@unc.edu if you are interested in sharing your experiences.
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Good evening everyone! I'm @mkpolicastro and I will be covering tonight's Orange County Board of Education meeting. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m.
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I am currently working on an article for the @dailytarheel and I would love to speak with educators, faculty and community members impacted by the CHCCS Board's Reduction in Force Plan. Please feel free to DM or email me at maddpoli@unc.edu if you want to talk!
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My latest (and first story of the semester!) for the @dailytarheel —
With Hurricane Season in full swing, North Carolina prepares to mitigate the effects of natural disaster. Read the full story: "Businesses, state organizations work together to prepare for natural disasters"
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Good evening! I'm @mkpolicastro and I will be covering tonight's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m.
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So far this year, the Chapel Hill Town Council has held only three regular meetings and has heard no new development project proposals. Read the full story: "Chapel Hill Town Council sees fewer proposed developments, meetings to start year"
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Since the start of 2024, the council has held only three regular meetings, changed multiple business meetings to work sessions and heard no new development project proposals.
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I am so excited that this day is finally here! The @dailytarheel had the honor of partnering with college newsrooms across NC to cover the mental health crisis. Thank you to the Solutions Journalism Network for funding this collaborative. Check it out: https://t.co/6O9Wi5erxh
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This school year, The Daily Tar Heel partnered with eight other college newspapers in North Carolina to create a special edition paper — the Mental Health Collaborative. Read more about it below, and grab your copy from the blue boxes. 🗞️
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Polls have closed, and results are rolling in. Follow along this thread for election updates, and see our live election results pages below! https://t.co/517IxyZGSb
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My latest for the @dailytarheel — Go read to learn more about the challenges of accessing non-English voting resources.
Nearly 40 percent of eligible immigrant voters do not speak English well, a study found, creating significant obstacles when participating in politics. Read the full story: "'A mere translation is never enough': Voters face language obstacles at polls"
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Stay tuned throughout the day (and night) for live election coverage from @dailytarheel. Our live election results page will be making its return, and stories on the races will be out this evening!
Today is primary election day! Questions about voting? We've compiled what you need to know before going to the polls. https://t.co/3090USGn2O
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