An update to yesterday’s post. Here’s the aerial photo of 700 Durhamites spelling out “Google” at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, sponsored by the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau. View the full-sized photo at the official Web site. And if you don’t know what this Google business is all about, check out the Indy’s recent […]
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Gimme a ‘G’… Gimme an ‘O’…
Supporters of Durham’s application for the national Google Fiber project gathered at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park this afternoon to spell out the company’s name on the baseball outfield. A photographer in a plane was schedule to fly over the field around noon to take a photo of the assembly. According to Sam Poley of […]
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Rolling Hills houses get new addresses, new lives
It takes discerning eyes to see past the decay at the failed Rolling Hills subdivision near downtown Durhamthe disintegrating blue-gray paint, buckled siding and plywood-covered windows. But veteran contractor John Jenkins has that kind of X-ray vision. Behind even the most weather-beaten facades, Jenkins can detect a house with sturdy bones. “I could care less […]
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Pedestrian bridge to be hoisted Wed. over Durham Freeway
After a year of delays because of funding shortfalls, the new pedestrian bridge that’s been sitting on the side of N.C. 147 near the Alston Avenue exit will finally be hoisted into place beginning Wednesday night, according to a news release this morning from the City of Durham. If the weather is bad, the erection […]
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Triangle’s Google infatuation continues to grow
In a follow-up to our cover March 10 cover story, “Gaga for Google’s fiber,” we’d like to update metrics of the involvement of the Triangle’s top three participants. Durham’s still ahead in Facebook presence, with 2,180 fans on its “Bring Google Fiber to Durham N.C.,” page, while 935 people have signed up for “Bring Google […]
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Gaga for Google’s fiber
Like nervous suitors vying for the marriage hand of a maiden, communities are putting together creative proposals to catch the attention of Google. It was just a month ago when the mega corporation announced it was looking to partner with a U.S. city to launch its newest project [read Google’s fiber proposal, PDF]. But already, […]
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Google Fiber boosters to spell out wishes at DBAP on March 18
Folks, this is even bigger than the “We Want Oprah!” sign that used to occupy the windows of a converted motel on Corcoran Street downtown. Durham wants Google. Specifically, Durham residents, businesses, elected leaders and creatives are hoping to lure Google Fiber, an project that Google is embarking on to bring broadband fiber and high-speed […]
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Revisit sign ordinance? Let’s not go there, committee tells Medlin
After a meeting of city and county elected officials, it doesn’t appear that the City Council or County Commissioners will be reconsidering the Durham’s 26-page ordinance on signage any time soon. When asked by Durham’s planning department whether it’s time to revisit the ordinance, Durham leaders vehemently answered, “No.” ‘I personally am not in favor […]
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Westpoint at 751: Another survey paid for by the developer
You get what you pay forat least, that’s what some Durham residents are afraid of. Because of similarities between two recent South Durham projects, some residents and officials want to ensure that when developers hire consultants to survey their land, they aren’t choosing cronies who will help the developments skirt environmental regulations. The chatter about […]
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Last minute Durham filings add interest to N.C. House, school board races
Several local politicos waited until the last minute to throw their names into the hat in Durham’s local and state elections. Candidates had until noon today to declare their intentions to run. Several previously uncontested races now boast challengers, and in three officesDurham District Attorney, Clerk of Court and N.C. House District 29incumbent Democrats Tracey […]