Tag: city government

Developer Seeks Zoning Relief for 200-Unit Housing Project

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! A new development at Carpenter Fletcher Road and NC Highway 55 could bring 200 apartments – including 31 affordable housing … Continue reading Developer Seeks Zoning Relief for 200-Unit Housing Project

Durham Government Offices Adjust Schedules for Labor Day

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Durham residents planning around the long weekend should take note of several service changes for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. … Continue reading Durham Government Offices Adjust Schedules for Labor Day

[From NC Newsline] Durham Council Member Warns ICE Will Disappear Residents

By Brandon Kingdollar, NC NewslineAug. 3, 2025 As residents rally to alert neighbors to immigration agents around the city, Durham City Council member Javiera Caballero warned Saturday that anyone could … Continue reading [From NC Newsline] Durham Council Member Warns ICE Will Disappear Residents

[Election 2025] Leonardo Williams Files for Re-Election

Mayor Leonardo Williams on Tuesday filed his candidacy papers for re-election to lead the City of Durham. His campaign website lists achievements as mayor, including: Creating the Bull City Future Fund Membership on … Continue reading [Election 2025] Leonardo Williams Files for Re-Election

[Election 2025] Anjanee Bell Files to Challenge for Durham Mayor

Anjanee Bell, daughter of former Durham Mayor William Bell, on Monday officially filed to challenge Leonardo Williams for the job of leading the City Council. She enters the race running … Continue reading [Election 2025] Anjanee Bell Files to Challenge for Durham Mayor

Durham Council Passes Budget, Approves Two Developments

On Monday night, the Durham City Council adopted its $772 million budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, a plan that prioritizes public safety, employee compensation, and major infrastructure investments. The … Continue reading Durham Council Passes Budget, Approves Two Developments

Durham’s 911 Center Invites Public Input as It Seeks National Re-Accreditation

As the Durham Emergency Communications Center begins its fifth re-accreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), residents are invited to play a part in … Continue reading Durham’s 911 Center Invites Public Input as It Seeks National Re-Accreditation

[Letter to the Editor] South Durham Infrastructure Neglect – Paving, Safety, and Equity Concerns

On June 10, 2025, Hope Valley Farms Homeowners Association President Holly Hayes sent a letter to Ward 3 Durham City Council Member Chelsea Cook. She gave permission for Southpoint Access … Continue reading [Letter to the Editor] South Durham Infrastructure Neglect – Paving, Safety, and Equity Concerns

Parks and Rec: What Features Should These Durham Parks Have?

Durham Parks and Recreation plans to replace playgrounds at M0rreene Road Park and Forest Hills Park. Now they're asking residents to share their preferences for features to include in the … Continue reading Parks and Rec: What Features Should These Durham Parks Have?