News
Durham NC Readies Heightened Water Usage Restrictions
Starting June 15, Durham city residents and businesses move to Stage 2 water restrictions.
city government
Durham Taps Starla Tanner to Lead New Engagement Department
Starla Tanner's earlier roles in North Carolina include intergovernmental affairs manager for Mecklenburg County, where she directed state and federal advocacy strategies, managed more than $50 million in federal relief funding, and advanced a countywide source-of-income nondiscrimination ordinance.
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seegov
[SeeGov] DAP’s Future: Preservation vs. Open Green Vision
The City Council on Thursday pondered three paths for Durham Athletic Park - from preserving its baseball legacy to opening a larger, barrier-free green - while weighing costs, survey feedback, and the impact on pro sports.
sodu week in review
SoDu Week in Review: Durham Primary Surprises, Wet Weather Likely, and Can't-Miss Events!
Cloudy skies and scattered rain won’t slow down South Durham this weekend. Catch up on Durham’s surprise primary results, remember community advocate DeWarren K. Langley, celebrate a new historic landmark, and explore local events like A Taste of Greece.
city government
🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Commissioners/DPS Board of Education/Durham City
Preview of the Aug. 12 meeting.
city government
🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Board of Commissioners
Preview of the Aug. 11 meeting.
city government
🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham City Council
Preview of the Aug. 4 meeting.
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city government
🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Board of Commissioners [SoDu Crew Premium Feature]
Preview of the July 28 meeting.
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city government
🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - July 6, 2025 [SoDu Crew Premium Feature]
What pedestrian and bicycle facility projects are in the works for the Southpoint Access readership area?
durham
Survey: Durham Residents Give High Marks to City Services, Quality of Life
According to the 2024 survey, 79% of residents rate Durham as an excellent or good place to live, while 77% say it’s an excellent or good place to work.
local news
SoDu We Like Local News Episode 2: Was Durham Too Quick to Hire a New City Manager?
A divided Durham City Council on Monday surprised us with an agenda item that hadn't been publicized: the appointment of Deputy City Manager Bo Ferguson as successor to outgoing City Manager Wanda Page. Some members of the board thought a nationwide search would've been more appropriate.
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city of durham
[SoDu How-To] Get Rid of That Live Christmas Tree
Free curbside collections are available only for current yard waste and exempt service customers. Tree collection won’t count toward a free brush collection for yard waste customers.