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City Services Affected by Good Friday Holiday
The City of Durham has announced several service changes for Good Friday, March 29, 2024, affecting residents of South Durham and the wider community. City offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities, will be closed in observance of the holiday. Residents are encouraged to prepare for these changes and enjoy the holiday safely. Support…
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New Traffic Signal Planned for Murray-Massenburg Elementary
Editor’s Note: This project was put up for re-bid on April 3, with a closing date of April 17. In the next few months, expect work to begin on a new traffic signal for Murray-Massenburg Elementary School in the Hope Valley Farms area, at the intersection of Ramblewood Avenue and South Roxboro Street. The City…
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City Taps Acting Director to Lead Waste Management
From a City of Durham news release: Wayne Fenton, who has served as acting director of Durham’s Solid Waste Management Department since late 2022, on Feb. 26 officially became director. He oversees the department’s collections, disposal facilities, and waste-reduction initiatives. Before joining the city in 2015, Fenton served 16 years working in utilities and asset…
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Calling All Water Wizards!
Where’s the magic in water conservation? The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management is calling all students (kindergarten through 8th grade) to share their visions in the 2024 annual poster contest. The contest, open to students who are in public, private, or home schools in the city’s service area, follows the theme “Be a…
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Ready for Weird-Tasting City Water?
Starting March 1, City of Durham water customers can expect altered taste and scent of tap water while the Department of Water Management performs its annual water treatment disinfection changeover process. It lasts through April 15. The changeover, required by federal and state regulations, isn’t expected to affect safety or water quality. According to a…
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[In the Works] Woodcroft Parkway Extension
South Durham residents may see further progress this year in fixing the all-too-familiar tangle of traffic where Hope Valley Road meets Garrett Road near Jordan High School. The City of Durham has one more community meeting expected this spring before starting to acquire right-of-way for property to build an extension of Woodcroft Parkway. The extension,…
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Durham Cultural Roadmap Community Input Session
On Jan. 20, a listening session is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., hosted by the City of Durham, Durham County, and AMS Planning and Research, the lead consultant.
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