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Durham Voters Signal New Direction for Public Schools Leadership

Nadeen Bir, Natalie Bent Kitaif, Gabby Rivero, and Xavier Cason will be new representatives on the Board of Education.

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Design Districts and Corridors: Why Some Streets Have Different Rules

When nonconforming uses, lots, and structures can continue, and when they can’t.

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[WordroW] Vital Strait - March 3, 2026

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

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Office Hours March 2, 2026: Dr. Kelvin Bullock, Maureen Joy Charter School

In his first month, Dr. Bullock talks mission, momentum, and bridging divides between charters and traditional public schools.

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"Grandfathered" Uses: What Can Stay, Expand, Rebuild, or Change

When nonconforming uses, lots, and structures can continue, and when they can’t.

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[WordroW] Discuss - March 2, 2026

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

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Unified Development Ordinance Glossary

Plain-English definitions for the zoning terms you’ll see in Durham notices, staff reports, and neighborhood meetings.

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Height, Setbacks, Density: Rules That Decide Building Size and Shape

Why two nearby lots can have totally different outcomes.

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Ask me anything: Durham, the newsletter, and the occasional hill I’ll die on.

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Housing Types in Durham: ADUs, Duplexes, Townhouses, and More

More housing doesn’t always mean big apartments - here are the in-between options Durham regulates.

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[WordroW] Attention Grabber - Feb. 28, 2026

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.