Durham · community
Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Durham public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Judicial and Administrative Inefficiencies
Public safety
Police safety
Encampment and Public Safety Concerns on Fayetteville Street
Balance Reduction Working Group Recommendations
Violence Reduction and Community Safety
Oakwood Park Clearance and Housing Sprints
Homelessness
Stalled Municipal Trail and Greenway Projects
Resolution Governing Law Enforcement Surveillance Technologies
2026 First Quarter Crime Report
Police Support
Homelessness and Public Safety
Police Support and Public Safety
Axon Contract Renewal
Involuntary Commitment Transportation Plan Agreement
Proposed Data Center Moratorium
Encampment Enforcement and Unsheltered Support
North Roxboro and Latta Road Intersection Safety
Consolidated Annexation – Bella Ridge
Fire Station Vandalism
Haytai Promise CDC ARPA Fund Implementation and Oversight
Community Violence and Public Safety Investments
Stand Up for Durham resolution
Gun violence and youth programs
Immigrant Legal Assistance and Homeless Services
Immigrant legal assistance grant, homelessness, and public safety
Second Amendment for Housing Authority Security Equipment
Street Safety and Pedestrian Infrastructure
Police Operations Platform and Surveillance Technology
Cooperative Group Purchase Contract – Patrol Vehicle Up-Fitting
Together for Resilient Youth (TRY)
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Durham from local and regional media.
Durham, NC one of 30 cities chosen for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ new housing supply initiative
Durham, NC one of 30 cities chosen for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ new housing supply initiative NC Newsline
Oct 22, 2026Durham firefighter killed during blaze is identified. What we’ve learned so far
Durham firefighter killed during blaze is identified. What we’ve learned so far Raleigh News & Observer
Oct 8, 2026Updated: Durham, NC, Firefighter Killed, Others Injured in Collapse of Converted Building
Updated: Durham, NC, Firefighter Killed, Others Injured in Collapse of Converted Building Firehouse.com
Oct 8, 2026Durham Council 'confident' in gun violence action plan as NC Central students urge action
Durham Council 'confident' in gun violence action plan as NC Central students urge action WRAL
Sep 11, 2026Black-Owned Developer Advances Housing Plans in Historic Durham Neighborhood
Black-Owned Developer Advances Housing Plans in Historic Durham Neighborhood Foxy 107.1-104.3
Sep 9, 2026Drought NC | Durham turning to quarry to help supplement dwindling water supply
Drought NC | Durham turning to quarry to help supplement dwindling water supply ABC11 News
Jul 21, 2026Police in North Carolina city crack down on ‘celebratory gunfire’ after two women died
Police in North Carolina city crack down on ‘celebratory gunfire’ after two women died FOX8 WGHP
Jul 4, 2026Durham implements Stage 2 water restrictions as Lake Michie hits 40% full
Durham implements Stage 2 water restrictions as Lake Michie hits 40% full WRAL
Jun 17, 2026NC Drought 2026 | Mandatory water restrictions in effect in Durham customers, restaurants, businesses, no car washing, lawns
NC Drought 2026 | Mandatory water restrictions in effect in Durham customers, restaurants, businesses, no car washing, lawns ABC11 News
Jun 15, 2026NC Drought 2026 | Water restrictions stage 2 in Durham customers, restaurants, businesses as supply down, prolonged dry weather
NC Drought 2026 | Water restrictions stage 2 in Durham customers, restaurants, businesses as supply down, prolonged dry weather ABC11 News
Jun 12, 2026Police surveillance vs privacy rights: As Durham PD enters the drone era, a glimpse into the future of policing in America
Police surveillance vs privacy rights: As Durham PD enters the drone era, a glimpse into the future of policing in America ABC11 News
Jun 2, 2026Durham looks to keep its buses fare-free
Durham looks to keep its buses fare-free Axios
May 19, 2026