In the aftermath of the severe weather experienced in Durham on Tuesday, August 15, multiple cooling centers are now open for residents to get out of the heat while power restoration is underway. Except for Bragtown Branch Library, which does not have power, and the Stanford L. Warren Branch, which is closed for renovations, all Durham […]

It’s super hot in the area and it will feel like the temps are close to 107 degrees. Check out some area public cooling stations where you can cool off and be safe. Wake County Regional Centers and Health and Human Services Centers The following cooling stations will be open until 5:15pm on Friday (today.) […]

The E3 Durham Community Navigator Pilot Project is designed to assist you on your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you have an idea for a new business, own an existing business and are seeking to grow, or you are facing recovery during these uncertain times, the E3 Durham Community Navigator Pilot Project is here to help. ENROLL […]

The City of Durham and Durham County governments announce the return of their longtime resident academy program, Durham Neighborhood College, after being on hold for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The award-winning program, co-sponsored by the City of Durham and Durham County, provides an opportunity for residents to learn about the operations and services of […]

Durham Public Schools will debut its summer reading program #WeAreReaders on Wednesday, July 19, at 4 p.m. with a book talk on Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, led by DPS 6-12 Science Specialist Dr. Emma Refvem. A live book reading of the book Red will follow. The talks and readings will take place on […]

The Durham-Chapel Hill area and the Raleigh-Cary area rank within the top 10 of WalletHub's study of the country's most educated cities.

Looking for Independence Day activities in the area? We have you covered!! (Note: Some cities and towns held their events before July 4th.) Rolesville: Tuesday, July 4, Redford Place Park, 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm Details   Raleigh: Tuesday, July 4 event starts at 5 p.m, Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive Details   Durham: Tuesday, […]

After serving the City of Durham as its Mayor for two years, Elaine O’Neal has announced that she will not seek re-election. In a statement received by ABC11 on Thursday, Mayor O’Neal says that she is looking to shift her focus from the city to her family. “Serving the people and the city I love dearly as […]

The annual Triangle Restaurant Week event is set to run the week of June 5-11, 2023. During the event, participating restaurants within Raleigh, Cary,Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas will offer a special 2 or 3-course prix fixe menu ($20, $25, $30, $40, $45, $50) each day they are open. Please visit restaurant websites to […]

Residents and visitors planning to observe Memorial Day 2023 are invited to join Durham County Veteran Services as they commemorate the National Day of Mourning. The ceremony honoring America’s military service members who died while serving their country will take place on Monday, May 29 at 9 a.m., on the fourth floor of the County […]

What: Art on the Fridge Festival Who: City of Durham Office on Youth, Durham County Cooperative Extension, and Grown in Durham When: Memorial Day on Monday, May 29 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham N.C. 27701 Event Facts: This first-ever festival is free and open to all Durham […]

Saturday May 13 at 10:00 am, community members, parents, and local organizations are coming together at the South Regional Library in support of student mental health needs.  Saturday’s workshop, hosted by  Empowered Parents in Community (EPiC), will focus on connecting parents to one another, exploring mental health resources, and increasing resiliency.  The workshop’s discussion will […]