As the region grows and the city works on a major rewrite of its land use regulations, here’s a look at the progress Durham has made on affordable housing this year and since the 2019 bond.
Justin Laidlaw
Justin Laidlaw is a reporter for the INDY, covering Durham. A Bull City native, he joined the staff in 2023 and previously wrote By The Horns, a blog about city council.
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Durham Residents Protest ICE, U.S. Actions Following Deadly Shooting in Minneapolis
Hundreds of protesters flooded CCB Plaza and marched through downtown following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis resident Renee Good by an ICE agent.
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Who’s Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary
Durham County will see contested primaries for DA, sheriff, clerk of superior court, and for one superior court and two district court judges’ seats.
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Durham Expands Shelter Options for Frigid Winter Nights
Beds available on “white flag nights” in Durham will quadruple this week as local organizations launch a new initiative to raise money for homelessness services and help people find shelter when temps are freezing.
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INDY News Stories That Stood Out in 2025
The local impacts of federal policies, a skating renaissance, and Democratic wins—these are the news stories that stood out to us this year. Plus, local nonprofits doing on-the-ground work.
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New Durham City Council Members Sworn In
Outgoing council members DeDreana Freeman and Mark-Anthony Middleton were honored as Shanetta Burris and Matt Kopac took their seats on the dais.
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“Focused and Resilient”: Durham Commissioners Hear State of the County Address
Commissioners highlighted county staff, the Durham community’s response to deportation sweeps and food insecurity, and financial challenges ahead.
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After Years of Neighborhood Advocacy, Developer Files “Underwhelming” Plans for Part of Northgate Site
A developer is planning to turn one-third of the Northgate Mall property into a shopping center. Community members hope they can still influence the future of the site.
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A Day of Fear and Community Support as Federal Immigration Agents Detain People in Durham
How many people were detained in Durham on Tuesday is unclear. Local officials and organizers say hundreds of volunteers mobilized to intervene.
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Is This the Time Fayette Place Actually Gets Redeveloped?
The former public housing site has sat vacant in Hayti for years despite intentions to redevelop it. Now, Durham Housing Authority has plans for the first phase of a mixed-use development and is lining up financing.