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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 Wes Platt Anything (Paid Subscriber Opportunity)
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.
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U.S., Israel Begin Strikes on Tehran
The attacks, which appear to target leadership sites with regime change as a motive, do not have Congressional authorization.
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Office Hours Feb. 27, 2026: When A First Name Becomes A Flashpoint
In a district where history, power, and race shape how moments land, clear, mutual norms around respect matter - especially when the work is about schools.
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Buffers and Landscaping: What Separates New Developments from Homes?
What Durham requires between new development and existing homes — from boundary buffers to screening and street trees.
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Durham Families Face Higher Afterschool Tuition Ahead
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Thursday voted 5-2 to increase tuition for afterschool and intersession camps by 50% - the first hike in 10 years.
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[WordroW] Vegetated Buffer - Feb. 27, 2026
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
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Sustainability Math: What It Takes to Fund South Durham Neighborhood News
To cover schools, growth, and local government with consistency, Southpoint Access needs more than subscriptions and sponsors - we need community philanthropy to bridge the early-years gap.