“We were surprised when representatives for Ms. Scott contacted us to let us know that she was going to make a donation in support of our students and our schools,” DPS Superintendent Pascal Mubenga said.
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Hillside Leader Again Tapped as Principal of the Year
A Q&A with Principal William T. Logan.
On the Ballot: More Than $400 Million for New Schools and Renovations
Inside Durham’s public schools bonds.
New Elementary School Pays Homage to Local Family
Eight years ago, Durham Public Schools bought over 50 acres of former farmland off of Scott King Road, near C.M. Herndon Park in South Durham. The land is now home to a brand-new school, Lyons Farm Elementary.
Group Seeks Safer Streets in Watts-Hillandale in Old West Durham
Durham is growing fast, adding 4,436 residents for a total population of 283,506 residents in 2020, according to that year’s census. And with all that growth, citizens want to make sure streets are safe for all.
Mulch, Fertilizer and 108 Years: Garden Business Has a New Address, but a Time-Honored Approach
For over 50 years, Stone Brothers sat at 700 Washington Street, where the business and its longtime location became intertwined.

