Outgoing council members DeDreana Freeman and Mark-Anthony Middleton were honored as Shanetta Burris and Matt Kopac took their seats on the dais.
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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“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.
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Five Takeaways from Durham’s Elections
Durham’s municipal elections were expensive and at times ugly, with firm lines drawn between candidates. What the results mean for the Durham City Council and its work ahead.
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Triangle Food Banks Brace For Increased Demand As SNAP Cutoff Nears
What’s happening with SNAP in the Triangle, where to find food assistance, and how you can help others access food as the shutdown drags on.
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Roxboro-Mangum Redesign Plans Shape Up in Durham
Transit advocates have long sought two-way conversions of dangerous stretches of Roxboro and Mangum Streets in Durham. With funding in the city budget and design concepts sketched out, the project is moving forward.
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Central Durham Bus Rapid Transit Moves Toward 2032 Opening
Following a feasibility study, the city estimates the five-mile route will cost about $150 million and be accessible to 50,000 residents.
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A Durham City Council Explainer
With municipal elections underway in Durham, here’s a primer on city council, what power the council has, and places where council power is limited.