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News

Durham Seeks Public Input in Search for Next Police Chief

Residents can complete an anonymous survey in English or Spanish through 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24, as the city begins a national search.

UDO

Legal Challenge Sidetracks Durham UDO Plans

Officials cite threatened litigation tied to a 2024 state “down-zoning” restriction; staff will still attend Tuesday’s meeting to answer questions.

Development

Durham Leaders Poised to Consider Leigh Village Center in February

Area resident Wendy Woodall launched a petition against the proposed 2,000-home development in southwest Durham. The Planning Commission recommended approval, 10-1, in September 2025.

SoDu How-To

[SoDu How-To] Dispose of Live Christmas Trees

The City of Durham accepts live trees starting in January. Be sure to remove decorations, lights, tinsel, nails, and stands. Don't bag them. And cut them in half if taller than six feet.

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What’s Open, What’s Closed: Durham’s Holiday Schedule (Christmas & New Year’s)

Closures, trash delays, parking rules, bus schedule changes - and how to recycle your tree in South Durham.

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🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Commissioners/DPS Board of Education/Durham City

Preview of the Aug. 12 meeting.

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🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Board of Commissioners

Preview of the Aug. 11 meeting.

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🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham City Council

Preview of the Aug. 4 meeting.

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🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Board of Commissioners [SoDu Crew Premium Feature]

Preview of the July 28 meeting.

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🗳️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?

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Moriah Ridge, Police and Fire Pay Among Durham City Council Agenda Items

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the first-floor council chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza.

utilities

Durham Water Pressure Drop Due to One Valve's Position

The Durham water department is adding a new tool, called Daupler Notify, to notify customers through text, email, or phone call.