Durham
Parents Describe Growing Pains for Durham Schools’ ‘Growing Together’ Plan
Growing Together marks Durham’s first reassignment plan in three decades. The first phase goes into effect next school year and will affect elementary school assignments across Durham.
Durham Leaders Hope 2024 Will Be Different for Local Workforce Housing Legislation
Bills introduced in House, Senate to allow Board of Ed, county to build housing for teachers, law enforcement
Tenants of Derelict Properties in East Durham Are Mired in a Legal Dispute with the Son of the Patriarch of a Prominent Local Family
The Reverend Lorenzo Lynch Sr. was the patriarch of a prominent local family, his daughter Loretta the former attorney general of the United States. Now, following his death, tenants of Lorenzo Sr.’s derelict East Durham properties are mired in a legal dispute with his son Leonzo, one of the heirs to his estate.
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein Kicks Off Teacher Appreciation Week With Stop in Durham
Mo Green, the Democratic candidate for state superintendent, and Durham mayor Leo Williams were on hand to get the crowd excited about supporting public education.
Leaking Roofs, Broken HVACs: Parents Decry Conditions at Durham Elementary Schools
Parents at aging elementary schools across the district are growing frustrated with a lack of maintenance.
Local Workers Rally at May Day March in Downtown Durham
Hundreds of organizers and supporters gathered on Wednesday to rally and march in honor of May Day, an international holiday celebrating the working class and labor movements.
Durham Closes Playgrounds in Five Parks Temporarily to Test for Lead
Playgrounds with liners and mulch were not originally tested, but to ensure no lead has reached the surface, the playgrounds will be closed until the city receives test results.
Reckless Roxboro May Get a Revamp If Locals Can Persuade NC DOT
Currently, the Roxboro and Mangum street redesign project is in its engagement phase, with community members encouraged to attend open houses and meetings to give input.
Women Lead in Making Durham a Sports Destination at All Levels of Play
At the second-annual Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit, attendees got the opportunity to network within a quickly-growing local industry.
Speakers Praise DPS Budget’s “Bold Ask,” Seek More Funding for Specialized Teachers
If approved, the budget would allocate nearly $9 million in increased compensation for classified workers.
Durham Residents Weigh In on Proposed Redevelopment of Lakewood Shopping Center
Developer BrodyCo, which owns a portion of the shopping center, has proposed updating the retail store fronts, redesigning the parking lot, and, controversially, adding self-storage units.
Duke Made a Climate Commitment Two Years Ago. Is the University Following Through?
Duke pledged to take decisive action on climate change. But some worry that without clear goals and authority, the climate commitment will end up a well-intentioned failure.
Durham Entrepreneurs Are Working to Make the City Less Wasteful
With the threats spurred on by climate change feeling more present by the day, a handful of entrepreneurs are making “reduce and reuse” a seamless part of everyday life for residents.
Durham Public Schools Seeks a New Superintendent, Faces a Ticking Clock
In the wake of the pay debacle, close attention to finances will be a critical part of the new superintendent’s role.
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams Gives Optimistic, Forward-Looking State of the City Address
“Look in the mirror, see what I see, believe what I believe, and say what I say: Durham is dope.”
Durham’s City Council is Enforcing Its Rules of Decorum in Ways It Wasn’t Before
Overflow crowds have been showing up to City Hall meetings in recent months, leaving attendees literally out in the cold. Some residents say officials haven’t done a good job communicating changes to city meeting protocols, causing frustration and confusion.
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