The City of Durham is looking at the feasibility of a bus rapid transit system that would run from Duke to Wellons Village.
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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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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.