Lack of affordable housing coupled with rising rents appears to have worsened Durham’s homelessness problem, according to an analysis by a Durham non-profit. In a…
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There’s a unique group of Durham residents who don’t think too often about the politics of City Hall. They don’t vote or sign petitions. They…
Mayor Elaine O’Neal presented a vibrant snapshot of the Bull City in her “State of the City” address Monday, even while lamenting the city’s wave…
Peering through the glass doors of Wheels Fun Park’s main building, it’s hard to imagine that the empty roller rink once teemed with skaters. The…
On Dec. 23 and 24, a blackout at JJ Henderson Senior Apartments left residents confused, afraid and at risk. Now Durham Housing Authority officials say…
The City of Durham’s footprint grew by 111 acres on Feb. 6 when the City Council voted to annex 24 parcels of land in Southeast…
After nearly seven years of public service, Charlie Reece will join his last Durham City Council meeting in less than a week. The city clerk…
City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to approve pay raises for police officers and firefighters of every rank, in an effort to counter staff shortages…
Leonardo Williams, co-owner of the Durham restaurant Zweli’s Kitchen and former educator, was sworn into office as a Durham City Council member in December. As…
Although the contest started with a big surprise — a top mayoral candidate suspended her campaign just weeks before Election Day — there were very…