Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams is giving his second State of the City speech Tuesday. Here’s a preview of what residents may hear.
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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On Durham’s Future and Daring Greatly
Last week, more than 100 people joined the INDY for an evening of generating ideas big and small for the Bull City’s future.
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Batter Up: Have Your Say on the Future of the Iconic Durham Athletic Park
The City of Durham is seeking resident input on how to make better use of the Durham Athletic Park, an ‘underutilized’ Bull City landmark.
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Durham City Council Unanimously Rejects Moriah Ridge Development
Council members denied a request to annex land for the 1,000-unit Moriah Ridge development, upholding the city’s recently established Urban Growth Boundary.
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Annual Point-in-Time Counts Offer a Snapshot of Triangle-Area Homelessness
INDY staffers joined volunteers surveying unhoused people in Wake and Durham.
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Durham Council To Vote on Whether to Break Growth Boundary for Proposed Moriah Ridge Development
Durham’s planning commission voted against the Moriah Ridge proposal, which would extend Durham’s jurisdiction into Orange County months after the city committed to containing sprawl.
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Is a New Convention Center Durham’s Next Big Attraction?
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams has a vision for an “innovation center” that brings visitors and residents alike downtown. Is it worth the price?
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City Council Rezones 95 Acres in East Durham for Mixed-Use Development
The proposed development of a former brick factory site in East Durham would create housing, commercial space, and walking trails near a key transit hub.
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The Company Behind ShotSpotter Says It Curbs Gun Violence. But Some Cities Fear It’s An Empty Promise.
Several North Carolina cities have ended ties with the company that uses technology to track gun violence, saying the data hasn’t backed claims. But others have extended contracts despite backlash.
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Durham County Commissioners Approve New Sheriff’s Training Facility
After weeks of public comment, the Durham County commissioners approved the $18 million sheriff’s office training facility in a divided vote.
