A proposed development of hundreds of upscale homes and apartments brings Braggtown to a crossroads.
Cameron Oglesby
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Durham’s Plan To Plant 1,500 Trees a Year May Face Funding, Development Challenges
Where will the money come from? Might Durham’s building boom uproot existing trees as quickly as more get planted?
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Saying goodbye: Q&A with City Manager Tom Bonfield
After 12 years, Durham’s city manager is retiring. He departs satisfied with many changes in a growing Durham. One disappointment is the persistence of violent crime in the city.
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How a Durham Artist Tracked the City’s Public Safety Budget for a Decade
Before debates over police department funding went national, city resident Andrea Cobb had questions about her tax bills.
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Jillian Johnson: Sustainability, Affordability, Public Engagement
In her campaign for a second term, Johnson embraces progressive themes that motivate her.
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Jackie Wagstaff: 31 Years of Controversy, Commitment, Black Pride
The longtime activist has plenty of supporters and detractors. She’s not the least bit deterred by those who reject her views on what needs to change in Durham.