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June 16, 2026
Your Week Ahead: Millbrook Community Events, June 6–12
From a farmers market kickoff to a free outdoor movie night, there's plenty happening in Millbrook this week — here's everything you need to know.
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June 5, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Road Repair Package Amid Budget Debate
Millbrook's city council voted 6-2 Tuesday night to approve a $4.2 million infrastructure package targeting 18 miles of deteriorating roadway across the city.
June 5, 2026
New Taqueria on Elm Street Is Already One of Millbrook's Hottest Tables
La Paloma Taqueria has only been open for six weeks, but the family-run spot on Elm Street is already generating serious buzz — and serious lines. We stopped in for lunch to see if the hype is real.
June 5, 2026
Streaming Wars Heat Up as Local Viewers Weigh In on the Summer's Biggest Shows
With five major streaming platforms dropping flagship series within the same two-week window, Millbrook residents — and the local businesses catering to them — are navigating what critics are calling the most crowded TV summer in memory.
June 5, 2026
Farm-to-Table Restaurant Row Takes Shape on Millbrook's Revived Canfield Street
Three new restaurants emphasizing locally sourced ingredients are set to open on Canfield Street this summer, transforming a once-vacant corridor into the city's hottest dining destination.
June 5, 2026
June Community Calendar: What's Happening Around Millbrook This Month
From the Riverside Farmers Market season opener to the Millbrook Library's summer reading kickoff, there's something for everyone this June.
June 5, 2026
New Drive-In Theater Coming to Millbrook's East Side This Summer
Millbrook is getting its first drive-in movie theater in over three decades, with Starfield Cinema set to open at the old Hendricks Farm property on Route 9 by late June.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook Arts Center Unveils Ambitious Fall Exhibition Featuring 30 Regional Artists
The Millbrook Arts Center announced its most expansive exhibition to date, "Currents: Art from the Heartland," opening September 6 with work from 30 artists across five states. Organizers say it's the biggest programming investment the center has made in over a decade.
June 5, 2026
Eastside Farmers Market Gets a New Permanent Home — and a Few New Vendors Worth Knowing
After two years of operating out of a temporary lot on Prescott Avenue, the Eastside Farmers Market has officially moved into its permanent home at Calloway Square, bringing a handful of exciting new food vendors along for the ride.
June 5, 2026
What's Happening in Millbrook: Community Events for May 18–26
From a neighborhood cleanup on the north side to the return of the Millbrook Farmers Market, there's plenty to keep residents busy over the next week and a half.
June 5, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Downtown Parking Problem Isn't Going Away on Its Own
The city has been talking about downtown parking for a decade. It's time we stopped talking and started building.
June 5, 2026
Local Band The Hollow Birches Signs with Regional Label, Plans Summer Tour
Millbrook indie-folk quartet The Hollow Birches has signed with Chapel Records, a Chapel Hill-based independent label, and announced a 14-date summer tour kicking off right here at home.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook's Own The Hollow Road Signs With Independent Label, Drops Debut Album
Local indie-folk outfit The Hollow Road has signed with Tumbledown Records and released their debut full-length album 'Soft Machinery,' earning early praise from regional music blogs and a spot on a national playlist.
June 5, 2026
Your Weekend Packed: Millbrook's Best Community Events for June 14–16
From a farmers market anniversary bash to a free outdoor concert in Riverfront Park, there's no shortage of things to do in Millbrook this weekend.
June 5, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Potholes Are a Metaphor for Everything Wrong With City Hall
Columnist Darnell Okafor argues that the city's crumbling roads are a symptom of a deeper problem: a city council that keeps kicking hard decisions down the road — literally.
June 5, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Infrastructure Bond After Heated Debate
Millbrook's city council voted 5–2 late Tuesday to approve a $4.2 million bond measure that will fund road resurfacing and stormwater upgrades across six neighborhoods.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook Art Museum's New 'Voices of the Valley' Exhibit Celebrates Regional Artists
The Millbrook Art Museum opens its most ambitious local showcase in a decade this Saturday, featuring work from 34 artists who live and work within 60 miles of the city.
June 5, 2026
Local Band The Hollow Creek Boys Land Record Deal After Viral Video
Millbrook's own bluegrass-rock outfit The Hollow Creek Boys signed with Nashville indie label Dustroad Records this week after a live performance clip racked up over two million views on social media.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook Art Center's Summer Exhibition Explores the City's Industrial Past
A new group show at the Millbrook Art Center draws on archival photographs and personal objects to reckon with the city's manufacturing heritage.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook City Council Approves $1.8M Grant for Eastside School Safety Upgrades
The Millbrook City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to accept a state safety grant that will fund security cameras, updated door-locking systems, and new exterior lighting at four Eastside elementary schools.