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Durham Water Management Earns Second Excellence Award
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[Letter to the Editor] Fed Up with DPS Transportation Fog
Readers of Southpoint Access are encouraged to share their viewpoints in letters to the editor. Use this link to submit your thoughts! As I write this, I have no idea where in the city of Durham my 11-year-old son is at 5:45 p.m. on a Wednesday. And it’s not the first time. It’s not the…
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New Chipotle Location Opening in Durham
The long-dormant site of the old Denny’s in Hope Valley Commons should get a spicy new tenant later this year. Chipotle, the Mexican food chain that specializes in burritos and bowls, is set to open at 7021 NC Hwy. 751, Ste. 901. The City of Durham has issued permits for renovating the interior. Company officials…
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Durham Cemetery Seeks Designer for New Columbarium
City officials want to build a new structure in Beechwood Cemetery for the internment of urns containing the remains of cremated loved ones. The structure, known as a columbarium, is comprised of niches for urn storage. The city is accepting bids for the project until Aug. 23. The general services department estimated an approximate construction…
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Grants Available for Durham Cultural Festivals
Starting July 8, festival and event organizers can apply to receive some of the $295,000 that’s available from the City of Durham to support qualified new or existing arts and cultural festivals or special events to be held in the city or county. The application window opens at 11:59 p.m. on July 8 and ends…
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Durham City Manager Plans Retirement in December
Wanda Page, the current city manager, expects to end her career with the City of Durham in December after 36 years of service. She told Mayor Leonardo Williams and City Council members in a July 1 email that “now is the right moment to begin the transition of passing the torch to new leadership and…
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Apply Now for Durham Neighborhood College
The award-winning resident academy program Durham Neighborhood College, co-sponsored by the City of Durham and Durham County Government, is back for the 2024 season. The program provides an opportunity for residents to learn about the operations and services of both local governments and features a series of interactive classes facilitated by city and county leaders…
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DPS Seeks Growth Planning Collaboration with Durham City, County Leaders
Durham Public Schools could see enrollment climb by as many as 4,802 students during the next 10 years based on residential development data tracked by local planning officials. Mathew Palmer, senior executive director of school planning and operational services for DPS, is expected to make a presentation during Thursday’s Board of Education work session about…
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Are You Durham’s Next Poet Laureate?
The City of Durham is now seeking candidates to serve as its second Poet Laureate. The first-ever Poet Laureate, D.J. Rogers, is wrapping up a two-year term during which he has hosted eight public readings and 13 free educational opportunities for adults and more than 170 students. The term for the next Poet Laureate runs…
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New HAWK Signal Activated for Jordan High School
The City of Durham on April 3 switched on what’s called a pedestrian hybrid or HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK) beacon near Garrett Road and Hope Valley Road at Jordan High School. “These types of pedestrian treatments are designed for mid-block crosswalks on high-volume roadways,” said Leslie Tracey, a city transportation engineer. How the HAWK Signal…
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Share Your Thoughts on Woodcroft Parkway Roadwork
Woodcroft Parkway is slated for resurfacing this year and until May 1, residents can provide public comment about the project. The City of Durham has hired design contractors Kittleson & Associates and Three Oaks Engineering to plan the project, which stretches 1.86 miles from Fayetteville Road to Hope Valley Road through the Woodcroft development. During…
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Williams Plans Inaugural State of the City Address
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams is set to present his inaugural State of the City Address on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The event, free and open to the public, aims to outline the mayor’s vision and priorities for the upcoming year in the City of Durham. The evening kicks off with a social hour from 6…
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