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Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities and operations, will close to the public on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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In a statement released Monday night, Mayor Leonardo Williams praised Ferguson as "the right leader to guide Durham's future."
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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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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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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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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 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.
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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