9th Street Journal

A new initiative from Mayor Leonardo Williams is challenging Durham residents to try a plant-based diet for the month of January. More

Durham Parks and Recreation will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. More

Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program is seeking artists to design and install a work of public art at Crest Street Park, 2503 Crest St. More

The Durham VA Health Care System has received recognition that it provides high-quality surgical care tailored to the needs of older adults, according to a news release from the VA. More

Community groups in Durham can now register to receive flower bulbs from Keep Durham Beautiful during its annual Bulb Blitz. More

The Vegan Chef Challenge is coming to Durham, offering a month of new vegan menu options from seven participating restaurants. More

Durham residents can now request a free Fat Trapper kit from the city's Water Management department so people don’t pour fats, oils and grease down their drains, where they would enter the city's sewer system. More

The deadline to pay Durham County property taxes is Monday, Jan. 6, the county reminded residents in a news release. More

Raleigh-Durham International Airport served more than 1.2 million passengers in November, marking a 2% increase compared with November 2023, according to a news release. More