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Recent coverage of Durham from local and regional media.

NC Newslinehousing supply initiative

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, 2026

Raleigh News & Observerline-of-duty firefighter fatality

Durham 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, 2026

Firehouse.comfirefighter line-of-duty death and building collapse

Updated: 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, 2026

WRALgun violence action plan

Durham 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, 2026

Foxy 107.1-104.3housing development

Black-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, 2026

ABC11 Newsdrought water supply response

Drought 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, 2026

FOX8 WGHPgun violence prevention

Police 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, 2026

WRALwater restrictions / drought

Durham 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, 2026

ABC11 Newswater restrictions

NC 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, 2026

ABC11 Newswater restrictions

NC 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, 2026

ABC11 Newspolice drone surveillance

Police 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, 2026

Axiospublic transit

Durham looks to keep its buses fare-free

Durham looks to keep its buses fare-free Axios

May 19, 2026

Community pulse

Office of the Mayor

Judicial and Administrative Inefficiencies

Public Housing Experience

Vision Zero and Public Hearing Procedures

Public Housing Conditions

Public Housing Tenancy and Evictions

Data Centers and Homelessness

Sanitary Sewer Easement

Consolidated Annexation - 508 Olive Branch Road

Resolution Regarding Impact of 2026 Constitutional Amendments on Durham

Durham Convention Center and Visitors Bureau Discover Durham Appointment

HUD Emergency Solutions Grant

HUD Continuum of Care Planning Grant

Landmark Designation Report - Cranford-Wanamaker House

Public safety

Water

Development & housing

Consolidated annexation, 3815 Wake Forest Highway

Renewal contract for state and federal lobbying services

Police safety

Riparian buffer variance at 2801 Angier Avenue

Cell tower at 728 Scott King Road

Adoption and Implementation of the Durham Cultural Roadmap

El Toro Loco Noise Nuisance and AbbVie Incentives

Encampment and Public Safety Concerns on Fayetteville Street

Durham Cultural Roadmap Adoption

Capital investment and job creation incentive agreement with AbbVie, Inc.

Reimagined Durham Freeway Study Final Report

919 Day

Balance Reduction Working Group Recommendations

Oak Grove Landing

Resolution Recognizing Ashton Seniors in Action and Willow Street United

Human Relations Commission appointment

National Clothing Insecurity Awareness Day

Government Facility Special Use Permit at 1100 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway

Taxes & budget

Violence Reduction and Community Safety

Housing

Education

Zoning & land use

City Transportation Project Delays and Infrastructure

Housing and Homelessness Initiatives

Sale of Surplus Property at 103 South Driver Street

Lang Street Assessment Roll

Comprehensive Plan Amendment A2500002

505 West Chapel Hill Street Affordable Housing

Fayetteville Street Encampment and Public Safety

El Toro Loco Swap Meet Regulations

Community Events and Youth Mentoring

Oakwood Park Clearance and Housing Sprints