Page, who has held the role of city manager since 2021 and worked for the city for 36 years, will step down at the end of this year.
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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Following Budget Win, the Durham Association of Educators Gears Up for Fight for “Meet-and-Confer” Policy
The Durham Association of Educators scored a big win for workers’ pay in the new county budget, but the fight for a “meet-and-confer” policy is just getting started.
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Talking With Triangular Comics & Zines Creator Patrick Holt
The online comics store is a savvy way collaborate with the talented writers, illustrators, and craftspeople in the local comics community.
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Eighty Years Ago, NCCU and Duke’s Basketball Teams Faced Off In a Groundbreaking Secret Game
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Durham City Council Budget Passes Unanimously
This year’s total budget is $668 million and includes higher wages for city workers, fare free buses, and funding for community programs.
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Karrie G. Dixon Will Be NC Central University’s 13th Chancellor
The UNC System Board of Governors unanimously selected Dixon, the current chancellor of Elizabeth City State University, from a pool of 50 initial applicants for the position.
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Durham Residents Make Last Requests at Unusually Calm Final Budget Hearing
The city council is expected to vote on the budget at its June 17 meeting.
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How Durham’s Culinary Entrepreneurs are Navigating a Challenging New Landscape
The Bull City’s up-and-coming small food businesses face numerous post-pandemic obstacles—but together, they’re finding their footing.
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Good Moon Signs: Sylvan Esso On Making a Festival, Maintaining a Community Feel, and 90s Chord Vocoders
The band’s two-day Durham concert runs May 31 and June 1 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
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Five Things to Watch For in the Durham City Manager’s Budget Proposal
City manager Wanda Page will present her recommendations for the next fiscal year at the city council’s meeting Monday evening.
