Participatory Budgeting Cycle Returns to Durham
We're entering the fourth cycle of participatory budgeting, which lets residents decide how part of the city's annual budget is spent by proposing and voting on local projects.
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DPS Board to Weigh Pay Changes, Grievance Policy Update
Proposed classified pay upgrades would rely on the North Carolina General Assembly finally passing a state budget.
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – June 23, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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[UPDATE] Supporters Are Showing Up for Southpoint Access
The goal remains: $5,000 raised by Sept. 22 to help cover the costs of paying freelancers and other expenses involved in providing neighborhood news coverage.
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[Editor Review] Disclosure Day - Wes Platt
Great performances, particularly from Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, and Colman Domingo. Impressive visuals and action sequences on the big screen.