“I am a people person. I feel things deeply. That is what fuels me.”
Jon Kuperschmid
Durham Schools Superintendent Resigns
His academic record notwithstanding, superintendent Pascal Mubenga has come under fire recently following a pay dispute that has thrown the system into chaos.
Bus Driver Shortages and Power Failures Add Up to a Tumultuous Few Days for Durham Public Schools
The shortage of bus drivers follows a district-wide payment dispute.
Don’t Be a Drip, Durham Officials Say as Water Levels Dip
The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management reports lower-than-usual water levels in two of its reservoirs: Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir.
Durham Cemeteries Embrace ‘Green Burial’
On October 2, the Durham City Council voted unanimously to allow green burial options in both Beechwood and Maplewood cemeteries.
A Different Way to Vote: Durham Locals Pick Winning Projects Totaling $2.4 Million
The voting process, available both on paper and online, began on Thursday, September 21, and ends on Tuesday, October 31. All city residents can take part, including students 13 years or older.

