Burlington’s Paramount Theater prepares for expansion, new director

By: Sarah Winkelmann | Oct 3, 2023

Burlington, NC (WGHP) - The Paramount Theater in downtown Burlington will close its doors for about a year to make some major changes. The historic theater was built in 1928 then renovated in 1998 and in 2024. Now, a $7 million expansion is coming.

The area by the main lobby and the stage will stay pretty much the same with just a few small updates like the carpet. But over in the annex portion with the concession stand and bathrooms, all of it will be taken down so they can not only build out from the wall but also up to the brand-new rooftop deck.

City council OKs new layout for Paramount Theater expansion

By: Tomas Murawski | Sep 22, 2023

Burlington, NC (Alamance News) - Burlington’s city council has decided to raise the proverbial curtain on an expansion of the Paramount Theater that could cost as much as $7 million for the city to design and construct.

This proposed expansion, which the council agreed to proceed with this week, would occupy the space left vacant by the demolition of the former Moorefield Florist building, which formerly stood next to the city-owned theater. The city originally purchased the old flower shop as a potential adjunct to the theater’s premises several years ago. Yet, earlier this year, the city council chose to demolish, rather than preserve, the existing building and directed a hired consultant to rough out a new, more ambitious vision for the Paramount’s expansion.

Downtown Burlington to add social district in September

By: Justin Berger | Aug 17, 2023

Burlington, NC (ABC 45 News) - Fridays and Saturdays will soon look a little different in a seven-block area of downtown Burlington.

The city council recently approved a new social district.

“We’re feeling like it’s going to bring more foot traffic to downtown," said Erin Nettles, the Downtown Manager for the City of Burlington and Burlington Downtown Corporation. "We’re thinking it will be a nice compliment to the events that we’re already doing, that’s why we established the hours the way we did so we can coincide when most of the events are taking place downtown.”

Burlington looks to give downtown a facelift with proposed streetscape project updates

By: Celeste Smith | Aug 14, 2023

Burlington, NC (WGHP) — The Burlington City Council took a look at proposed changes to downtown for a streetscape project during a work session meeting on Monday night. The current streetscape design is more than two decades old. 

 “The idea is to enhance the pedestrian experience and make it more friendly for people to dine outside and enjoy our beautiful downtown as it is, and to make it safer for people to do so,” said Erin Nettles, downtown manager with the City of Burlington & Burlington Downtown Corporation.

Burlington ghost kitchen helps Triad small restaurants, local economy amid high inflation

By: Louie Tran | May 10, 2023

Burlington to hold public meeting on streetscape project

By: Times News Staff | April 11, 2023

Burlington, NC (WXII 12) - A Burlington ghost kitchen is helping Triad small restaurants and the local economy amid the high inflation. In downtown Burlington, more customers can be seen walking up and down the sidewalks to shop at local small businesses, including restaurants, after the pandemic.

Burlington, NC (The Times News) - The city of Burlington has scheduled a public meeting for next week to gather input for a new streetscape project.

The city received $10 million from the state to replace downtown water and sewer lines.