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Juneteenth in Durham: What City Facilities are Open, Closed?
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste Delays Solid waste services will pause for the day, delaying curbside garbage and recycling collection by one business day. Friday yard waste routes will be pushed to…
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Deadline Approaches for Durham Property Tax Appeals
Durham County property owners who believe their home or land has been overvalued on their 2025 tax assessment have until 5 p.m. Monday, June 16, to file an appeal with the Durham County Board of Equalization and Review. The annual deadline corresponds with the board’s official adjournment and marks the final opportunity to contest property…
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City Considering Annexation Near Leigh Farm Park
Five parcels of land along Trenton Road near Leigh Farm Park could be annexed into the city limits and rezoned for the construction of as many as 11 single-family homes. The application was submitted on May 19. No date has yet been set for the Durham Planning Commission to take up the proposal. Representatives from…
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[SoDu How-To] Run for Public Office in Durham County 2025
Thinking about stepping into local leadership? Whether you’re passionate about affordable housing, transportation, youth programs, or neighborhood development, running for office in Durham County is one way to make a real difference. Here’s what residents need to know about getting your name on the ballot in 2025. 🗳 Which Offices Are Up for Election? City…
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Durham’s FY25-26 Budget Proposal: Tax Rate Hike, Infrastructure Boost, and Community Safety Top Priorities
At Monday night’s Durham City Council meeting, City Manager Bo Ferguson introduced a proposed $772 million budget – his first on the job – for the upcoming fiscal year that aims to balance rising service demands, staff pay, and critical infrastructure needs. That’s while navigating the financial impact of recent property revaluations. The proposal includes…
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Durham Offices Closing Memorial Day
Most City of Durham offices and non-emergency operations will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day, with several key services adjusting their schedules for the holiday. Solid Waste and Recycling Curbside collections for garbage and recycling will be delayed by one business day next week. Friday yard waste pickup will shift to…
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Neighborhood Meetings Set for Three South Durham Projects
Three development projects highlighted in a recent SoDu Rezoning Radar from Southpoint Access are scheduled to get neighborhood meetings this month ahead of potential consideration by the Durham Planning Commission. Brittmore Brittmore, a project coming close on the heels of the recently rejected Sheffield Farms proposal, would put 115 single-family and townhouse units on 27…
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Durham Could Soon Eliminate Last Asbestos Cement Pipe
A water main segment along NC Highway 54 between Farrington Road and Stancell Drive is the last known pipe in the city using asbestos cement. During tonight’s Durham City Council meeting, the clock may finally start ticking on this hazard and eventually eliminate the need for city-wide asbestos testing in the water system. The consent…
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Neighborhood Meetings Ahead for About 2,000 New Durham Homes
One project – The Enclave at Little Creek – is scoped for 230 apartments and townhouses on George King Road in southwest Durham near Chapel Hill. But that’s dwarfed by Durham Gateway at Brier Creek, which straddles the Durham and Wake county lines along U.S. 70. and is expected to bring as many as 1,750…
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Durham Council Passes HIV Housing Amendments, Affordable Housing
The Durham City Council meeting on Monday focused on housing and public health, from addressing the city’s HIV cases to the need to work against increasing evictions to approvals for new affordable housing units in South Durham. On the development front, council members unanimously approved: Check out the highlights from the meeting from See Gov:…
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Durham Council Considers Page/Miami Design District
City leaders on Monday are set to consider a scaled-down version of a plan to rezone a chunk of South Durham territory near Research Triangle Park. New state legislation requires all affected property owners to consent to downzoning, which has the effect of reducing the number or intensity of uses permitted on a North Carolina…
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Stormwater and Water Main Repairs Planned for West Woodridge Drive
The City of Durham is moving forward with a project to repair and improve stormwater drainage systems and a portion of the water main infrastructure along West Woodridge Drive. According to the Public Works Department, formal construction bids for Contract SD-2025-05 – titled West Woodridge Drive Infrastructure Repairs – are now being accepted. The work…
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