With reduced bus service, DPS has hired and retained enough drivers to reliably cover all current routes, but the school system is still short of its goal.
Chase Pellegrini de Paur
Chase Pellegrini de Paur is a reporter for INDY, covering politics, education, and the delightful characters who make the Triangle special. He joined the staff in 2023 and previously wrote for The Ninth Street Journal.
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Duke Went Carbon Neutral in 2024. What’s Next for Its Climate Commitment?
Duke’s climate and sustainability VP talks about a new report on the university’s climate efforts, navigating changes in federal policy, and aiming for net-zero emissions.
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Mike Wiley On Telling the Story of Booker T. Spicely
Talking with the playwright about “Changing Same,” his one-man play about Booker T. Spicely, a Black WWII soldier murdered by a Durham bus driver in 1944. The play will be performed at the Hayti Heritage Center later this month.
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Todd Stiefel, Party of One
Raleigh activist, millionaire and PAC creator Todd Stiefel is shouting into the political void. Is anyone listening?
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Facing Budget Shortfall, Durham Public Schools Eye Philanthropist’s Donation as ‘Potential’ Fix
Even with $4 million left over from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott’s 2022 donation, Durham Public Schools would still need to find more money to fill the budgetary gap.
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A Lively New Magazine Puts Durham’s Young Latino Artists At the Center
Rodrigo Dorfman says he envisions Nuevo South as a way for Latino youth and cultural workers to share their stories and the stories of their communities.
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All Aboard the Bike Train?
Without Durham Public Schools bus service, some families are turning to bike trains to get students to school.
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Two Rival Student Newspaper Sports Editors Talk About the Big Game
On February 1, the Blue Devils and Tar Heels men’s basketball teams square off. Ahead of the game, Daily Tar Heel sports editor Caroline Wills and Duke Chronicle sports editor Ranjan Jindal talk about college basketball, student journalism, sports betting, and more.
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MAGA Hats and Champagne Punch: Durham GOP Opens New HQ
What does the unveiling of a new headquarters say about the Bull City minority party’s post-inauguration outlook?
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The DPS Bus Saga: A Timeline
Durham Public Schools face ongoing issues with providing bus service for students. We’ve compiled a timeline to help you stay informed of all the twists and turns.