Over the past decade in Durham, no local candidate has won without backing from one of two dominant political action committees: the Durham Committee on…
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At Walltown Park and Recreation Center, the scene has remained virtually unchanged for almost two years: large red “KEEP OUT” signs decorate the empty playground.…
Editor’s note: After the publication of this story, Nida Allam issued a statement Wednesday night conceding the District 4 Congressional District race to Rep. Valerie…
Endorsements are out for the upcoming March 3 election from the Friends of Durham, and they diverge from other local endorsing groups in several school…
From public charging stations to skate park renovations, Durham will experience some upgrades soon, thanks to thousands of community members. Through Durham’s participatory budgeting process,…
The 9th Street Journal video team found there was no wait at Early Voting locations. But if you’re a Durham resident, this election has some…
Durham residents generally like where their city is headed and feel good about fire services, quality of life and overall customer service from city employees.…
Endorsements matter in Durham. The 9th Street Journal analyzed Durham County Board of Elections records for the past 10 years and found striking patterns. We…
On Tuesday evening, a moderator posed a hypothetical to state Senate candidates Sophia Chitlik and DeDreana Freeman: If given a magic wand, what legislation would…
Downtown Durham small business owners are welcoming news of an arrest tied to multiple January break-ins, though many say a broader pattern of overnight burglaries…