@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialDurham is taking action on park contamination with a $12 million plan and a consultant set to propose solutions in just 4 to 6 months!
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialAdvocates in Durham are demanding a shift from encampment sweeps to sustainable housing solutions, questioning the city's approach to homelessness amidst a growing crisis.
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialDurham City Council is at a crossroads, debating the future of encampment policies that could reshape how the city responds to homelessness amid looming state legislation.
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialDurham residents are rallying against the proposed Project Lloyd data center, fearing it will strain water resources and hike utility bills amid an ongoing drought crisis.
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialA tragic early-morning fire in Durham has claimed the life of a firefighter and left two others injured, prompting an investigation and a moment of silence from the city council.
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialDurham City Council is taking bold steps to secure a $15 million federal grant to transform the East End park, but questions about skyrocketing costs and project scope linger.
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialDurham is reimagining its arts scene as essential civic infrastructure with a groundbreaking $1.5 million investment plan aimed at fostering community creativity and collaboration!
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialDurham is poised for a housing revolution thanks to new flexibilities in federal funding from the 21st Century Road to Housing Act—are you ready to see how it could transform our community?
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialDurham City Council has made a groundbreaking move by affirming the role of tenant unions, paving the way for enhanced tenant democracy and protections against retaliation.
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialThe City Council's controversial 4–3 vote to approve the Oak Grove Landing annexation for 50 new homes sparks fierce debate over safety, infrastructure, and environmental concerns.
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialMayor Leonardo Williams announced a groundbreaking housing sprint that has already moved 8 families into permanent homes, with plans to help hundreds more in the coming months!
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