Revitalizing East Durham: Vibrant Business Scene Breathes New Life into the Community

By Sydney Sasser

March 11, 2024

In East Durham, the local business scene is thriving, thanks to a unique community atmosphere that encourages growth and success.

Revitalizing East Durham: Community-Led Initiatives Drive Economic Growth

By Sydney Sasser

February 22, 2024

Once economically struggling, East Durham has found itself at the center of a financial boom.

County Commissioners Pass SCAD 3-1, Durham County Residents Nervous for Future

By Carl Kenney

December 14, 2023

After 4.5 hours of discussion, the Durham County Commissioners on Monday voted 3-1 to approve Simplifying Codes for more Affordable Development — a decision which follows months of advocacy from various Durham community members against the implementation of SCAD to rural areas outside of the city of Durham limits. On November 20, the Durham city […]

Development in Southeast Durham: Sediment runoff from mass grading and buffer variances pose a threat to Falls Lake

By Carl Kenney

On September 7, The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit in federal court against Clayton Properties Group, Inc. for ongoing pollution into the Durham creek, Martin Branch, which connects the Lick Creek watershed to Falls Lake. Clayton Properties Inc. owns several prominent housing developments in southeast Durham, including the Fendol Farms retirement community along […]