Khalisa Rae, co-founder of the Griot & Grey Owl Black Southern Writer’s Conference.
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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Advocates Question Whether NC DOT, City of Durham Share Values After Agency Nixes Fayetteville Street Improvement Project
Despite the fact that Durham provided analysis and a design for new bike lanes on Fayetteville Street—and awarded a contract for the work—NC DOT says it never actually gave the city its final approval.
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Durham’s Welcome Baby Program and Exchange Family Center Offer New Parenting Workshop Specifically for Dads
The NC Cooperative Extension launched the new 13-week workshop series called the Nurturing Parenting Program last month; the initial workshop is being offered in Spanish.
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At Night School Bar, Cocktails and a Thriving Hub for the Humanities
The new neighborhood spot at 719 North Mangum Street is home base for a collective of instructors offering evening classes on a sliding scale.
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Williams, Woodard Will Square Off for Durham Mayor; Baker Leads Field of At-Large Candidates
Roughly 11.64 percent—23,683 of Durham’s 203,545 eligible voters—cast a ballot in the primary. Election Day is November 7.
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Following Union Organizing and a Strike, Durham’s Lowest-Paid Workers Are on the Brink of a Major Victory
Durham’s city council will likely vote to give $5,000 bonuses to many city employees later this month.
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Durham Planning Department Proposes Environmental Protection Amendments to City’s Development Code
To address these issues, the amendments emphasized two measures: phased development and tree preservation.