Former city council member DeDreana Freeman, who lost her reelection bid last month, filed Wednesday to challenge first-term Sen. Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat.
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Posted inHousing
Months After Chantal, Some Durhamites’ Homes are Barely Habitable
Over 50 homes in North Durham’s Old Farm neighborhood were flooded in the storm. With disaster assistance coming slowly, around 20 of those remain damaged.
Posted inK-12 Education
DPS Board Expected to Vote on Policy Towards Immigration Enforcement
Last month’s deportation sweeps animated an ongoing debate over what Durham Public Schools’ policies regarding immigration enforcement should be. Under pressure from the Durham Association of Educators and some families, the school board is expected to vote on a policy this week.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Durham City Council Delays Major Development at Former Police Headquarters
City staff and consultants recommend selling the historic building to Preservation Durham and exploring interim uses for the site, which has been vacant since 2018.
Posted inPolitics & Government
New Durham City Council Members Sworn In
Outgoing council members DeDreana Freeman and Mark-Anthony Middleton were honored as Shanetta Burris and Matt Kopac took their seats on the dais.
Posted inNews
“Focused and Resilient”: Durham Commissioners Hear State of the County Address
Commissioners highlighted county staff, the Durham community’s response to deportation sweeps and food insecurity, and financial challenges ahead.
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Merrick-Moore Named Durham’s First Heritage Community
The program honors communities that have never been formally recognized by the city or county. For the historic neighborhood, it’s a way to preserve the past, and protect its future in a growing city.
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Durham Public Schools Face Another Shortfall as Enrollment Drops
An enrollment drop in Durham Public Schools (DPS) will cost the district $4.7 million this year as well as state funding for 33 teacher positions next year. Local districts receive a blend of local and state dollars based on the number of students enrolled. This year, DPS planned as if it would receive funding for […]
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After Years of Neighborhood Advocacy, Developer Files “Underwhelming” Plans for Part of Northgate Site
A developer is planning to turn one-third of the Northgate Mall property into a shopping center. Community members hope they can still influence the future of the site.
Posted inImmigration
A Day of Fear and Community Support as Federal Immigration Agents Detain People in Durham
How many people were detained in Durham on Tuesday is unclear. Local officials and organizers say hundreds of volunteers mobilized to intervene.