After five years away, Joshua Gunn returns to Durham to spearhead the next wave of economic success in his hometown.
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 inMusic
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.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inMusic
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.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inElections
“Democrats Need to Show Who We Are”: Meet Durham’s New Party Chair
Emerson Kirby, newly elected Durham County Democratic Party chair, on engaging young voters and being more than just the party of “anti-Trump.”
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The Scrap Exchange Is Building A Skate Park in Lakewood Shopping Center
The Scrap Exchange skate park will make use of old ramps and other equipment from Wheels Durham, including the city’s only half-pipe.
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From Property Taxes to School Funding, What’s in Durham County’s Budget Proposal?
The proposed Durham County budget attempts to offset spiking property values and falls short of Durham Public Schools’ funding request.
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Applications Open for Affordable Housing on Downtown Durham’s Main Street
The upcoming opening of the Renegade apartments on the 300 block of Main Street in downtown Durham is a milestone in an eight-year effort to take advantage of county-owned land to build centrally located and sorely needed affordable housing.
