![[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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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
The short answer: Yes, if it's clear.
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Schools
Students from the two middle schools competed on Thursday on the field at Rogers-Herr.
News
The closure between Pettigrew Street and Jackie Robinson Drive is expected to end at 6 a.m. on Friday.
SoDu Shopping Basket
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.
Schools
Thursday’s agenda also includes legislative priorities, a ThoughtExchange contract renewal, and budget amendments
News
The new pharmaceutical production facility is expected to bring more than 700 jobs near Research Triangle Park.
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Neighbors seek donations off shelf-stable items to support South Durham's Parktown Food Hub.
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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.
Life and Legacy
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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The Board of Education voted Monday to close schools so teachers and staff can attend a rally at the North Carolina state capital.
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Julianne Patterson intends to leave her role at the end of the organization's current fiscal year.