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[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.
Development
Durham Council Approves Four Development Projects
A former Extended Stay America hotel on N.C. Highway 55, just south of Interstate 40 in South Durham, on Monday won approval for conversion into 126 multifamily homes by Vivo Living. The project passed 7-0, with members describing it as the sort of development that Durham needs. However,
Business
Mt. Moriah Road Project Subject of Neighborhood Meeting
A 170-acre development along Mt. Moriah Road straddling the Durham and Orange county line is up for discussion on Wednesday. The project, proposed by M/I Homes of Raleigh LLC, seeks rezoning and annexation to allow for development of hundreds of apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes between Durham
Local Government
Durham City Offices Closing for Thanksgiving
The City of Durham will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Most City offices, including City Hall and non-emergency facilities, will be closed during this time. Solid Waste Services * Office Closures: The Solid Waste Management Department’s administrative office will be closed Nov.
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Development
[UPDATED 11/13/2024] Brickworks Project Goes Before Durham Planning Commission
UPDATE 11/13/2024: The Durham Planning Commission voted to send the Brickworks project forward to the City Council with a favorable recommendation. A single board member, Kari Wouk, opposed sending it forward. Patrick Byker, an attorney representing Charlotte-based developer Spacecraft, assured the board that another neighborhood meeting will
Local Government
Durham Seeks Performance Artists for Cemetery Event
Artists and artistic teams are invited to submit proposals for the opportunity to perform at the grand opening of Beechwood Cemetery’s new columbarium in May 2025. The City of Durham wants performers to help capture the significance of individuals who have been interred at the cemetery since 1924. Artists
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News
[Election 2024] Durham Stays Blue on a Day Won Nationally by Red
It wasn’t all bad, Durham. Josh Stein defeated Mark Robinson to become North Carolina’s next governor, with Rachel Hunt as his lieutenant governor. Elaine Marshall held on as secretary of state. Jeff Jackson succeeds Stein as attorney general, thwarting Dan Bishop. Maurice “Mo” Green won against Michele Morrow
Local Government
Durham Offers Pumpkin Disposal
What to do with those whole or uncarved pumpkins now that Halloween is behind us? Starting today, the City of Durham and Keep Durham Beautiful are accepting pumpkins from 8 a.m. to noon at designated city parks, including: * C.M. Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Rd. * Valley Springs Park,
Development
Durham Council to Consider Ellis Road Townhouse Plan
Lynley Townhouses, a 102-unit project along Ellis and Clinton Roads in southeastern Durham, faced rejection from the Durham Planning Commission in August. On Nov. 4, it goes to the City Council for a public hearing related to Farasat Syed’s request to rezone more than 12 acres of land
Local Government
Durham City Offices Closing on Veterans Day
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities, will close Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Solid Waste Services The Solid Waste Management Department will also close Nov. 11, delaying curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection by one business day. Friday yard
Business
South Durham Projects Under Review for October 2024
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Business
Durham Mayor Plans Small-Business Town Hall
Business owners can gain resources and insights to help their ventures grow at Durham Leveling Up: Scaling Your Business Through Opportunity and Collaboration, a free town hall hosted by Mayor Leonardo Williams. The event will be held at North Carolina Central University’s new School of Business, 829 E. Lawson