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[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] What Public Comment Can and Can't Do at DPS Board Meetings

How public comment works at Durham Public Schools board meetings, what residents should know before speaking, and what happens next.

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[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] What Happens When You Ask A Board Member for Help?

Where school board authority starts, where it stops, and how residents can better understand the role of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education.

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[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] Inside the Durham Public Schools Board Seat

An explainer for what a first-year Durham Public Schools Board of Education member can expect on the job.

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[SeeGov] Durham NC Board of Commissioners: Libraries, Animal Shelter, and School Pay Debates

During a June 2 work session, commissioners continued discussions about priorities in the upcoming 2026-27 budget.

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Durham County Commission Elects New Leadership

Dr. Mike Lee takes the gavel as chair, with Nida Allam serving as the board's vice chair.

Week in Review

Local Pub Feeds Families for Thanksgiving - for Free

Plus, reviewing the Durham County Board of Commissioners' meeting and looking ahead to Monday's City Council gathering.

Week in Review

Seeking Thankfulness in an Uncertain Time

Plus, a look back at this week's news, including hundreds of jobs coming to Novartis by 2030.

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Preview: Durham Public Schools Board of Education - Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

What South Durham parents need to know before tonight’s DPS Board meeting: proposed phone/device rules, athletics eligibility changes, rising charter pass-throughs, two future school calendars, and key contracts on the consent agenda.

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Preview: Durham City Council Meeting - Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

Public hearing on Hayti Lane, plus a packed consent agenda that could pass in one vote unless a member pulls items.

Week in Review

The Streets at Southpoint Mall Returns to Festive Form

Plus, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's youth dancers performed at multicultural night at Hope Valley Elementary School.

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SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham City Council - Nov. 3, 2025

Durham City Council meets Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. All items are on consent - here are the biggest contracts, audits, and what to watch for South Durham.

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Durham City Roundup: Vote on $2.4M PB Projects, Budget Input Nights, Billing Switch & Veterans Day Closings

From participatory budgeting (vote through Nov. 30) and November Community Conversations with $25 gift cards, to the InfoSend billing change on Nov. 3, Veterans Day closures, and an award for Durham’s HEART program - here’s what you need to know.

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