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Durham Council Surprise: New City Manager Appointed
In a statement released Monday night, Mayor Leonardo Williams praised Ferguson as "the right leader to guide Durham's future."
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Council May Rename Durham Street for Longtime Mayor
The proposal will be discussed during a public hearing at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting. The only anticipated expense attached to this project is about $365 to replace a street sign. This would be paid by applicant Kristen Adair, one of Bell’s daughters.
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Durham Offices Closing for Christmas, New Year's Day
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city facilities, will close on Dec. 23; Dec. 24; Dec. 25; and Jan. 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s.
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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.
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Durham Seeking Help with Garrett Road Park Plumbing
It’s expected that the city will shortlist firms in January, grant notice to proceed in February, and finish the project – worth an estimated $500,000 – sometime in Spring 2026.
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Durham Residents Can Help Shape Pedestrian, Biking Future
Durham is calling on residents to share their ideas for improving biking, walking, and rolling in the city as part of an update to the 2025 Durham Bike+Walk Plan.
Local Government
Durham Cemetery Seeks Designer for New Columbarium
City officials want to build a new structure in Beechwood Cemetery for the internment of urns containing the remains of cremated loved ones. The structure, known as a columbarium, is comprised of niches for urn storage. The city is accepting bids for the project until Aug. 23. The general services