Volunteers have begun moving old skate park equipment from Wheels to Lakewood Shopping Center for a new park that will include Durham’s first public mini ramp.
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.
Posted inNews
Bruce dePyssler, Who Led NCCU’s Campus Echo for 26 Years, Retires
Under dePyssler’s leadership, the student newspaper went from having one computer to winning 300 awards. But more than that, students and colleagues say dePyssler, who stepped down this summer, made the Echo a family.
Posted inNews
Developer Pulls Controversial Heritage Square Rezoning
Sterling Bay abruptly withdrew its request to rezone the Heritage Square shopping center in Hayti Monday night before city council could vote on the controversial proposal.
Posted inNews
A Plan for Bus Rapid Transit in Durham is In the Works
The City of Durham is looking at the feasibility of a bus rapid transit system that would run from Duke to Wellons Village.
Posted inElections
Who’s Running: Durham Mayor and City Council
Incumbents and challengers filed for Durham’s mayoral, Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 3 council seats.
Posted inNews
“A Wake Up Call”: Record Flooding Damages Eno River State Park
All access points to Eno River State Park remain closed as the damage from Tropical Storm Chantal is assessed and cleaned up. Volunteers are needed to help with cleanup efforts.
Posted inEtc.
Character Studies: Eross Guadalupe, An Ambassador for Cycling
A decade ago, Eross Guadalupe had never owned a bike. Now he’s a fixture in Durham’s cycling community, known for leading some of the Bull City’s most popular rides—and helping others get started on two wheels.
Posted inElections
Durham County Board of Elections Flips to Majority Republican
A Republican power grab of local elections boards this week flipped the balance of the Durham County Board of Elections.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inNews
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.