As Durham prepares for the city’s annual Pride parade on Sept. 27, an official commemoration of the very first gay rights march in the state… The post New historic marker: How a deadly attack spurred NC’s first Pride march — in Durham appeared first on 9th Street Journal.| 9th Street Journal
Growing up, if Anjanée Bell needed five dollars from her father, he didn’t just hand it over. He asked her for a budget. He wanted… The post For Durhamites, this mayoral candidate’s name rings a Bell appeared first on 9th Street Journal.| 9th Street Journal
“To hear what has been said by the incumbent mayor, I sometimes feel like I’m living in a parallel universe, and that’s the reason why… The post Educator turned mayoral candidate Pablo Friedmann: ‘Everything we do is political’ appeared first on 9th Street Journal.| 9th Street Journal
“What’s the pushback tonight?” Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams asked Mayor Pro Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton, as they got into an elevator before a City Council meeting… The post Durham Mayor Leo Williams finds that winning was easy; governing is harder appeared first on 9th Street Journal.| 9th Street Journal
Over Labor Day weekend, the normally quiet Confluence Natural Area nature preserve in Orange County was brimming with families. Site steward Ed Sredzienski described how… The post Heavily damaged by Chantal, Eno trails start to reopen appeared first on 9th Street Journal.| 9th Street Journal
Instead of traditional profiles, we decided to use a short video format to learn about the Ward 1 candidates for City Council. We invited the… The post We gave Ward 1 candidates 30 seconds to answer this question appeared first on 9th Street Journal.| 9th Street Journal
Durham Public Schools showed considerable growth overall in academic performance in 2024-2025, but graduation rates declined, according to new state data released by the school… The post New state numbers bring some good news on Durham Public Schools’ academic performance appeared first on 9th Street Journal.| 9th Street Journal
It’s a Saturday morning at Wheels, the indoor roller skating rink in East Durham, and the place has been taken over by the Carolina Roller… The post In Carolina Roller Derby, jammers and blockers score friendship as well as points appeared first on 9th Street Journal.| 9th Street Journal
Bussing delays and building maintenance woes continue at some Durham Public Schools in the new school year — but the district says significant progress has… The post Complaints — and some progress — on buildings and bussing at Durham schools appeared first on 9th Street Journal.| 9th Street Journal
“What happens when community members, city officials and goats come together?” This isn’t the start of a riddle or punchy joke. It’s a question asked… The post Reclaiming the city’s ‘paper streets’ — with some help from goats appeared first on 9th Street Journal.| 9th Street Journal
Durham schools seek $222 million in county funding| 9th Street Journal
After months of uncertainty and challenges, the ongoing battle for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat — the last uncertified 2024 race in the nation…| 9th Street Journal