durham

Unified Development Ordinance Glossary

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

durham

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

Why two nearby lots can have totally different outcomes.

The Gourmand Next Door

Cali's Big Red

As I’ve noted, Cab Sav tends to be quarrelsome as it begins life. If you are looking for an immediate bottle to drink, look to the past. 

Southpoint Access

Ask Wes Platt Anything (Paid Subscriber Opportunity)

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

durham

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.

Games

[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.

SoDu Signs

SoDu Signs: Horoscopes for Feb. 28, 2026

Your daily astrological forecast from the friendliest corner of the cosmos.

durham public schools

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 2-6, 2026

Here is the Durham Public Schools cafeteria menu for March 2-6, 2026, based on the official March 2026 DPS breakfast and lunch calendars.

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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.

durham public schools

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.