Why are parking spaces in Durham so narrow?
By Torrey Lin Weiner, Gabrielle Lazor and Reece MacKinney
Parking spaces in Durham are a tight squeeze. We set out to see if the spaces are up to code — and why they are...
Durham schools add protections for immigrant students, extend superintendent’s contract
By Tanya Wan
Spurred to action by the arrival of federal immigration agents in the Triangle in November, the Durham board of education revised its policy on immigration...
Benjamin Gear’s winding road to sobriety and happiness
By Annelise Bowers
In the great tradition of government buildings, the main office of the Orange County Local Reentry Council is “barren of existence and bad for the...
With contaminated parks still closed, city offers soil testing sessions for nearby residents
By Halle Vazquez
A year and a half after initial soil contamination reports, Durham city officials are still unsure when five parks will reopen. The five parks — Walltown,...
A Moment in Durham: Bright lights, tacky sweaters and ‘Weird Windows’
By Reece MacKinney
“My girls brought me out here,” said Barbara Meeks, sitting on the bench on Saturday under the giant Christmas tree in the middle of CCB...
Months after Chantal’s fierce flooding, some Durhamites’ homes are barely habitable
By Katelyn Cai
When Tropical Storm Chantal hit Durham on July 6, 77-year-old Fred Foster lost nearly everything. His military uniforms? Washed down the Eno River. His dream...

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Reflections: Jury selection is gritty, messy–and inspiring

By Akiya Dillon on December 19, 2022

While most of my friends spent Halloween at costume parties or trick-or-treating, I was at the Durham County Courthouse listening to the opening statements of…