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![[SeeGov] Durham Public Schools Board of Education - April 23, 2026: Chronic Absenteeism and Law Enforcement Policy](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/boel424.png)
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[SeeGov] Durham Public Schools Board of Education - April 23, 2026: Chronic Absenteeism and Law Enforcement Policy
At its April 23 night meeting, the Durham Public Schools Board confronted a possible $7.2 million budget hit, rising concern over overcrowding and teacher visas, persistent chronic absenteeism, and a new policy for responding to immigration enforcement.
![[SeeGov] Durham City Council - April 23, 2026: Homeless Camps, Baby Bonds, and Transit Concerns](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/council424.png)
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[SeeGov] Durham City Council - April 23, 2026: Homeless Camps, Baby Bonds, and Transit Concerns
In one afternoon, council honored Chief Patrice Andrews and dug into policing at Longmeadow Park, development pressure, data centers, reparations, drought, transit reliability, and pedestrian safety.
Traffic
Can I Use The Bike Lane to Turn Right with My Car?
The short answer: Yes, if it's clear.
![[Gallery] Rogers-Herr vs. Githens Girls Soccer - April 23, 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/soccer4234--1-.png)
Schools
[Gallery] Rogers-Herr vs. Githens Girls Soccer - April 23, 2026
Students from the two middle schools competed on Thursday on the field at Rogers-Herr.
News
Mangum Street Closes Tonight
The closure between Pettigrew Street and Jackie Robinson Drive is expected to end at 6 a.m. on Friday.
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Stays Lowest as Overall Price Gap Narrows This Week
Aldi leads at $51.25, with Walmart ($54.44) and Food Lion ($54.86) close behind. Fresh Market tops $85.70 - a $34.45 spread for the same 17 staples.
News
AbbVie Picks Durham for $1.4B Manufacturing Campus
The new pharmaceutical production facility is expected to bring more than 700 jobs near Research Triangle Park.
![[SeeGov] Durham City Council - April 20, 2026: Weighing Sprawl, Safety, and Annexations](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/city421.png)
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[SeeGov] Durham City Council - April 20, 2026: Weighing Sprawl, Safety, and Annexations
Council members passed a proposal for Bella Ridge, unanimously rejected Patterson Hall, and split in its rejection of Morgan Farm - the newest iteration of what once was called Sheffield Farms.
News
Thousands of South Durham Customers Without Power on Sunday
The largest outage – along the Page Road/U.S. 70 corridor in southeastern Durham County - affects about 3,315 customers.
sodu week in review
Morgan Farm, Bella Ridge, and Patterson Hall Await City Council Consideration
Plus, Creekside Elementary Needs Your Votes for a Bartaco teacher appreciation event!
News
Durham Earth Day Festival: Community Celebration with a Practical Purpose
Free Durham festival brings live music, a parade, family activities, bike services, and hands-on ways to make everyday life a little greener.