A Republican power grab of local elections boards this week flipped the balance of the Durham County Board of Elections.
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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Ask INDY: What Are Some Under-the-Radar Items in Durham’s Budget?
For this Ask INDY, we dig into smaller items in the recently approved city of Durham budget.
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Latino Elected Officials Condemn ICE Bills, Urge Stein to Veto
Javiera Caballero, a member of the Durham city council and the Governor’s Latino Affairs Advisory Council, talks to the INDY about SB 153 and HB 318.
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City of Durham Budget Expands HEART, Raises Tax Bills
The city council unanimously approved a $722 million budget that expands HEART, raises pay and invests in street improvements.
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From Winning Rap Battles to Leading Durham’s Economic Development: A Q&A with Joshua Gunn
After five years away, Joshua Gunn returns to Durham to spearhead the next wave of economic success in his hometown.
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What’s Up With the Psychic Hotline Mailroom?
A Durham record label keeps an open line with fans at its modest Holland Street pop-up—record store, retail shop, and collaborative creative nucleus, all in one.
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Durham City Council Will Enforce Speaker Time Limits
Time limits for public comment haven’t changed, but the vote drew criticism from residents accustomed to seemingly unlimited public comment that’s been the standard in recent years.
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A Durham Bike Lane Explainer
As a bike commuter, I set out to understand Durham’s rules around bike lanes, how they get built, and how they improve safety for everyone on the road.
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In its 55th Year Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival Remains a Source of Jubilation
Community, crafts, and music drew a crowd of 6,000 to Rock Quarry Park for Durham’s lively annual celebration of African and African American history.
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HEART, Staff Pay and Street Improvements: A Look at the Proposed Durham City Budget
The proposed budget includes money to raise wages, expand some HEART operations, and convert some streets to two-way.