Durham Eyes One Free Parking Hour DowntownA $74,000 annual pilot could draw weekday foot traffic near DPAC and the Carolina Theatre, but Downtown Durham Inc. wonders if one hour is enough.
EPA Agrees to End NC Emissions TestingDurham County drivers would skip annual emissions checks under the plan, saving nearly $20M statewide, but environmental groups warn of air quality risks.
Durham Sets June Violence SummitMonths of public meetings will feed into a June summit meant to lock Durham's violence reduction strategy.
Sewer Capacity Stalls East Durham DevelopmentSeven projects are fully blocked and 64 more are partially frozen as the city pursues a $30 million Goose Creek fix it won't finish until 2030.
Durham Parks Rank Last Among 100 Biggest U.S. CitiesDurham landed 100th in the annual ParkScore report as park closures and tight budgets keep pressure on public spaces.
Durham Greenlights Roxboro and Mangum Two-Way ConversionThe one-way corridors, built in 1959 to move cars fast, have drawn safety complaints for years. Design work is now funded, with construction targeting January 2028.
Durham EMS Swamped for 16 Hours a DayCall volume outpaces available crews for two-thirds of every day, and pay gaps with neighboring agencies are pushing paramedics toward burnout.
AC Fails at Two DPS Schools in Heat WaveRepairs could drag on if parts need ordering, and no completion date has been announced for either building.
Giovanni Faces Sixth Charge in DPS Abuse CoverupA new felony count alleges she told HR staff not to interview the Eno Valley principal to block police from getting a written statement.
Durham Budget Holds Tax Rate and Cuts Nine JobsA $9M hit from property tax appeals shrank the general fund for the first time in years, but fare-free transit and a minimum wage hike survive the squeeze.
Former Durham PAC Chair Indicted for EmbezzlementCassandra Stokes faces felony charges over nearly $75,000 allegedly taken from one of North Carolina's most powerful Black political organizations.
Montwood Cafe Brings Community Coffee Shop to Downtown DurhamThe queer-owned Durham brand swaps Northgate Park pop-ups for a permanent storefront on Market Street, with dog-friendly seating and local roasters.
DPS Workers Push County for 12% Pay RaiseClassified staff say the county's proposed $10.9M school funding boost falls short, and a cafeteria manager did the math on her own check.
Durham Firefighters Fear Merit Raises on the Chopping BlockThe union says this would be the third time in seven years firefighters go without promised pay increases, and some may leave for other cities.
Five Red Wolf Pups Born at Museum of Life and ScienceFewer than 300 red wolves exist in human care and the wild combined. The births mark the museum's third straight year of successful breeding.
Andretti Indoor Karting Opens May 19 in DurhamThe 90,000-square-foot venue lands next to Topgolf after years in development, adding another entertainment anchor to the corridor.
Planning Commission Backs Three Durham RezoningsTwo senior-oriented housing projects and an RTP-style tech campus cleared the advisory board Tuesday. City Council votes come later.
Five Durham Parks Stuck Closed as Lead Plan Awaits State Sign-OffA $12 million cleanup strategy is ready, but DEQ hasn't cleared it, leaving parks in majority-minority neighborhoods locked for a second summer.
Duke Files for 157 New Hospital Beds in DurhamState approval is required before construction begins. Public hearings are set for June, with a comment deadline of June 1.
HEART Program Has Cut Crime Reports 60%Four years in, Durham's alternative crisis-response unit is saving thousands of police hours, but still can't cover overnight calls.