As Providers Struggle to Hire, Durham Child Care Seats Go Empty
Especially after COVID-era grants ran out, child care centers are struggling to cover costs and pay teachers. In Durham, a provider shortage is leaving families in need of subsidized care on a waitlist.
What Will These Scientists Do with Durham’s Poo?
A Duke University lab took wastewater samples from across the state to study how diet relates to socioeconomic characteristics. Now, they want to narrow their scope to Durham neighborhoods and help local advocates improve food access.
More Than Half of NCCU’s Fundraising Board Has Resigned
The NCCU Foundation board saw 12 of 22 members quit in April and May. The school said the resignations brought it into compliance with term-limits.
Durham Dedicates $1M To Protecting Bike Lanes
Nearly three miles along Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and Main Street will get new protective barriers to improve safety for cyclists.
Dukes in Trump’s Court
Duke University alumni have played high-profile and controversial roles in the rise of Trumpism. A turn-of-the-millennium culture clash on campus helps explain why.
Residents Move from Oakwood Park Encampment into Hotel Rooms Under Durham Rehousing Initiative
As part of a city plan to make homelessness rare and brief, the residents will stay in hotel rooms and work with case managers to secure permanent housing in the next year.
Twenty Years After DOJ Settlement, Durham’s West Point on the Eno Gets Accessibility Improvements
New accessible paths, parking, and restrooms will help bring the park in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, while other changes will address traffic and stormwater.
More Durham County Coverage
City Lowers Barriers for Durham Cultural Organizers Looking to Secure Event Funding
For years, the bulk of the Durham Cultural Advisory’s Board funding has gone to a few large festivals and events. New changes may make the process more accessible to applicants planning smaller events.
A Year After Chantal, Durham’s Old Farm Neighborhood Is Still Recovering
With disaster aid limited, some residents have struggled to repair their homes, or afford to keep them at all.
Durham County Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium
County commissioners could vote on a moratorium as early as next month, joining the City of Durham in banning data center construction.
New Zoning for East Durham’s Garland District Could Transform the Historic Neighborhood
Developers with ties to the neighborhood have plans to turn the Angier-Driver corridor into a mini downtown.
Amid Unprecedented Property Tax Revenue Shortfall, City of Durham Passes Budget
The $9 million shortfall, though small in comparison to the city’s final $767 million budget, was a point of consternation for council members and residents alike.
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