In local school lunchrooms, a surprise smash hit
By Lily Kempczinski
Move over sloppy joes, there’s a new lunchroom superstar in Durham Public Schools: the vegan “chicken” nugget. DPS students are devouring the soy protein-based item...
Revamped Wheels skate park to reopen — but not quite yet
By Jothi Gupta
Wheels roller skating rink, previously slated to reopen in fall 2024, will now open by December 2024 at the earliest, say city officials. When renovations...
Durham school leaders break ground on new $256 million arts school
By Lily Kempczinski
Durham Public Schools broke ground for the new campus of Durham School of the Arts on Friday morning. Under a rainbow balloon arch against an...
For Democrats in deep-blue Durham, a big push and a heartbreaking finish
By Storey Wertheimer
Kamala Harris swept through Durham in the presidential election, winning the county with a striking 79.83 percent of the vote. But in the end, it...
Hello water park, goodbye dirt roads: Voters approve $200 million in bonds
By Lily Kempczinski
Durham voters said yes to building a new water park, paving nearly 10.85 miles of dirt roads, constructing 12.4 miles of new sidewalks and other...
Tuesday night at the Durham Board of Elections: Snacks, but not much of a party
By Sofie Buckminster
Calling the event at the Durham’s Board of Elections a “party” would be generous. The only things separating it from an ordinary government meeting were...

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Up in arms: Fear of violence reshapes the face of gun ownership

By Charlotte Kramon on January 4, 2023

Andréa “Muffin” Hudson is an activist for incarcerated individuals, directs two criminal justice nonprofits, and believes prisons do catastrophic harm. She is also a gun owner. …

Crews begin clearing trees at Sherwood Park
Crews will begin clearing trees at Sherwood Park, 1720 Cheek Rd., on Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to a news release from Durham Parks and Recreation. More
Eno River Association unveils 10-year conservation plan
The Eno River Association has developed a 10-year Strategic Conservation Plan to protect the Eno and Little River watersheds from urban development, population growth and climate change, the group announced. More
RDU to offer seasonal service to Calgary
Canadian airline WestJet will launch nonstop service between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Calgary International Airport in June 2025, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority announced. More
Parks and Rec unveils month-long holiday event guide
The city's parks and recreation department has released a holiday guide, highlighting 10 festive events it will host throughout the month of December. More