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What If South Durham Became Its Own Town? | Opinion

An admittedly impractical proposal for the Town of SoDu, where we could argue about sidewalks much closer to home.

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Here in South Durham, that work gets specific quickly:

• What’s being built near your home? Following the Morgan Farm II and Grandale Drive proposals means explaining what the Planning Commission recommended and what still goes before City Council.
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• Did that rain actually help? Checking Durham’s reservoir figures helps explain why a rainy afternoon doesn’t necessarily improve our water supply.
• What’s happening to household costs? Grocery comparisons and reporting on higher pool rental fees help readers understand changes that reach the kitchen table.

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