An enrollment drop in Durham Public Schools (DPS) will cost the district $4.7 million this year as well as state funding for 33 teacher positions next year. Local districts receive a blend of local and state dollars based on the number of students enrolled. This year, DPS planned as if it would receive funding for […]
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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“We Have an Obligation to the People that We’ve Lost:” How the Opioid Crisis is Playing Out in Durham
Talking with the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition’s Loftin Wilson about the coalition’s work, how the opioid epidemic is changing, and county efforts to distribute opioid lawsuit settlement funds to save lives.
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K-12 Absences Spike as Federal Immigration Agents Arrive in the Triangle
An ESL class in Durham had six students present Tuesday and a Spanish-language immersion school in Knightdale saw a third of students absent as thousands of kids stayed home from school across the Triangle.
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Triangle Representatives Decry Shutdown Deal
In a press conference, representatives Adams, Foushee and Ross railed against Republican majorities in Congress and the state legislature as the federal government shutdown ends.
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Durham Public Schools Is Seeing an Enrollment Drop. Where Did the Students Go?
This year, DPS saw its largest year-to-year enrollment drop since the COVID-era. The district is trying to figure out why there are fewer students—and how to reverse course.
Posted inCulture
How Do Triangle Singles Date these Days? For Some, It Involves Getting Shipp-ed
On a recent Saturday afternoon, a group of singles gathered at a Halloween-themed event to try Shipp, a local dating app that involves the scariest interface of all: Meeting in person.
Posted inElections
Bell and Williams Square Off in Mayoral Debate
Ahead of the November 4 election, Durham mayor Leonardo Williams and challenger Anjanée Bell discussed budgeting, homelessness, public safety and what it takes to lead the Bull City.
Posted inElections
Values and Priorities: Breaking Down the Chapel Hill Town Council Race
A look at the five candidates running for Chapel Hill town council, the issues at play, and what outcry over leaf collection services says about the election.
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What The Federal Shutdown Means for Triangle Residents
From local schools to the airport, we asked state and local agencies how the shutdown could hit the Triangle. Many agencies aren’t yet sure.
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Fewer Kids, Stalled Raises: What’s Ahead for Schools in Orange County
Four takeaways on the future of K–12 education in Orange County from this month’s joint board meeting.