Phoebe Martel

Chapel Hill

Reporter at The Daily Tar Heel

Daily Tar Heel senior writer; Vatican News intern

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A look at elder care initiatives in Northside

2 weeks ago | dailytarheel.com | Phoebe Martel

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Thursday, April 10, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue David Lyles begins most spring mornings on his front porch, quilting and talking to passerby neighbors. Lyles is a quilter, fashion designer and resident of Chapel Hill’s Northside neighborhood. Originally from Sanford, Lyles came to Chapel Hill 17 years ago to receive medical treatment at UNC Hospitals.
Carrboro Town Council discusses improving pedestrian safety, police equity efforts

3 weeks ago | dailytarheel.com | Phoebe Martel

The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday night to discuss the Safe Streets For All/Vision Zero action plan and police equity efforts. Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell introduced the theme for this year’s Earth Month as “Our people, our power.” She encouraged community members to participate in anti-food waste initiatives and attend the Town’s Earth Day and Open Streets car-free celebration on April 6.
Local faith organizations provide support for refugees in the Triangle

4 weeks ago | dailytarheel.com | Phoebe Martel

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue For Adam Clark, welcoming refugees and asylum seekers is fundamental to his Christian faith. Clark is the executive director of the Durham chapter of World Relief, a global Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to refugee resettlement and immigrant outreach.
Wayne Goodwin steps down as NCDMV commissioner after three years

1 month ago | dailytarheel.com | Phoebe Martel

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, March 17, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue After three years in the position, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Wayne Goodwin announced he would not seek re-appointment. Goodwin has spent nearly 30 years working in public service. Before he was chosen by former Gov.
Durham artist XOXOK performs at Carrboro's final Black History Month concert

1 month ago | dailytarheel.com | Phoebe Martel

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue The Town of Carrboro concluded its celebrations for Black History Month on Sunday afternoon with sing-alongs and stripped-down spins on soul classics from the artist XOXOK. “It’s a beautiful day outside,” Keenan Jenkins said to open his set.
East Chapel Hill High teacher remembered for patience, love for students

2 months ago | dailytarheel.com | Phoebe Martel

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue John Moore “Jay” Wilson III was a patient and passionate instructor who cared deeply about his students’ success. Photo courtesy of Molly Boone. John Moore “Jay” Wilson III, a devoted father of three and beloved math teacher at East Chapel Hill High School for over 25 years, died on Jan. 28 at 50 years old after a battle withcancer.
Jubilee 2025: What it takes to be a pilgrim

Nov 28, 2024 | todayscatholic.com.my | Phoebe Martel |Sarah Leong

As pilgrims prepare for the 2025 Jubilee, a priest, a tour guide and a theologian reflect on what the Holy Year means to them. By Phoebe MartelVATICAN CITY — Starting this Christmas Eve, the Eternal City will open its gates to an estimated 35 million pilgrims for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. The Catholic Holy Year ordinarily occurs once every 25 years, and the Jubilee is a chance for the faithful to visit holy sites, perform pious works, and have their sins remitted.
Child gang recruitment soars in Haiti

Nov 26, 2024 | vaticannews.va | Phoebe Martel

By Phoebe Martel Children now comprise nearly half of all gang members in Haiti, where armed groups control huge swaths of the island nation. According to a recent report from UNICEF, the UN’s children's agency, the number of minors recruited into warring gangs surged by 70% in the past year alone. Since 2018, when a presidential assassination catalyzed political collapse and a brutal gang war, the Haitian people have been subject to an ever-intensifying humanitarian crisis.
UNICEF, WHO finish polio vaccine effort in Gaza

Nov 15, 2024 | hcef.org | Phoebe Martel |Fadi Hanna

Amidst deadly drone strikes and attacks on aid personnel, UNICEF has completed the second round of their extensive polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip. On November 5, over 550,000 children under ten received a second polio vaccine dose, resulting in an overall 94% success rate. UNICEF and the World Health Agency are jointly working to stop the Gaza polio outbreak, which was declared an epidemic in July after poliovirus was detected in wastewater samples.
Holy See supports Haiti's push for UN peacekeeping

Nov 14, 2024 | vaticannews.va | Phoebe Martel

By Phoebe Martel The humanitarian situation in Haiti "is desperate" According to Archbishop Launay Saturné of Cap-Haïtien the arrival of UN backed foreign police forces has not improved the security situation and the humanitarian crisis is ...