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    • Durham Emergency and Police Numbers
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    • Local news
    • Wildlife
  • Opinion
  • About Colonial Village in Durham, North Carolina
  • Local news

    More Foam Pollution on Ellerbee Creek, February 2025

    The foam contamination on Ellerbee Creek in the City of Durham was observed on February 2, 2025, north of Murray Avenue, near the Ellerbee Creek…

    aromero February 2, 2025
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  • Local news

    Foam Contamination on Ellerbee Creek, September 26

    This foam was detected September 26, 2024, on Ellerbee Creek in the Northgate Park area, Durham, North Carolina. This contamination was reported to the City…

    aromero October 1, 2024
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  • Local news

    Water Quality group Watershed Survey, 2024

    The Durham, NC, Water Quality group is currently working on the study plan and asking for community feedback on priorities and areas of concern. Please fill…

    aromero September 21, 2024
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  • Local news

    More Contamination on Ellerbee Creek, September 21, 2024

    Ellerbee Creek in north Durham, North Carolina, continues to be affected by contamination. Photos taken on September 9, 2024, show yellow foam on the water’s…

    aromero September 21, 2024
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  • Local news

    The Sorry State of Ellerbee Creek, September 9, 2024

    Ellerbee Creek in north Durham, North Carolina, remains affected by contamination. Photos taken on September 9, 2024, show a milky film on the water’s surface,…

    aromero September 10, 2024
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Featured Photos

  • Leave Your Leaves poster
    Local news Wildlife

    Leave Your Leaves Campaign 2023 in Durham

    aromero October 30, 2023
  • Beaver Marsh Preserve in Durham, NC - Photo by Teresa Nelson-Romero
    Wildlife

    Discover the Hidden Oasis: Beaver Marsh Preserve, a Lush Haven in Colonial Village

    Teresa Nelson-Romero September 23, 2023
  • Photo of a hawk at Northgate Park in Durham, North Carolina. Taken on July 25, 2023, by Angel Romero.
    Wildlife

    Hawk at Northgate Park 2023

    aromero September 23, 2023
  • image of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID app
    Local news Wildlife

    Discover the Wonders of Bird-Watching with the Merlin Bird ID App from Cornell Lab of Ornithology

    Teresa Nelson-Romero June 21, 2023
  • Blue heron on Ellerbee on March 17, 2022
    Wildlife

    Blue Heron on Ellerbee Creek, March 17, 2022

    aromero March 17, 2022
  • hawk on Lavender March 17 2022
    Wildlife

    Hawk on Lavender Avenue, March 17

    aromero March 17, 2022

spider webs and a mysterious cocoon.
Halloween

Giant Spider Webs on East Lavender Avenue

aromero October 31, 2023 City of DurhamColonial VillageHalloween

This home on East Lavender Street in Colonial Village, Durham, shows frightening, enormous spider webs and a mysterious cocoon. Other Halloween 2023 stories: Ghostly Figures…

View More Giant Spider Webs on East Lavender Avenue
Leave Your Leaves poster
Local news Wildlife

Leave Your Leaves Campaign 2023 in Durham

aromero October 30, 2023 City of Durhamleavestrees

The City of Durham and nonprofit Keep Durham Beautiful are encouraging residents to leave their leaves on the ground. Leaving your leaves increases biodiversity and…

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Vietnam Memorial
Local news

Most Durham County Government offices to close on Friday, Nov. 10

aromero October 30, 2023 Durham CountyVeterans Day

Durham County Government will close most offices in recognition of the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, November 10, 2023. All offices will reopen with their…

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Ghostly Figures on East Lavender - Photo by Angel Romero, 2023
Halloween

Ghostly Figures on East Lavender Avenue, Durham

aromero October 29, 2023 Colonial VillageghostsHalloween

These ghostly figures were seen on East Lavender Avenue in Colonial Village, Durham, right before Halloween 2023. Photo by Angel Romero, 2023 Other Halloween 2023…

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Giant Skeleton of Highland Avenue - Photo by Angel Romero, 2023
Halloween

The Giant Skeleton of Highland Avenue

aromero October 29, 2023 HalloweenNorthgate Parkskeleton

This year, a giant skeleton has appeared for Halloween on Highland Avenue, near East Lavender Avenue in Northgate Park, Durham, North Carolina. Other Halloween 2023…

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vaccine shot
health news Resources

COVID-19 Resources, Fall 2023

aromero September 25, 2023 City of DurhamCOVID-19Durham Countytestingvaccinations

Fall has arrived, and so are the germs that come with it. Fall COVID-19 vaccines protect against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Get your updated…

View More COVID-19 Resources, Fall 2023
COVID-19 preparedness September 2023 poster
health news Resources

Durham County Experiencing Increases in COVID-19 Case Spread in September 2023

aromero September 25, 2023 City of DurhamCOVID-19Durham County

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing across North Carolina and Durham County. Now is the time to take extra precautions to keep yourself and others…

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vaccine shot
health news

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Information, September 2023

aromero September 25, 2023 City of DurhamCOVID-19Durham Countyvaccinations

On September 12, 2023, the CDC announced its recommendations for the updated 2023 – 2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines. It is expected that the updated vaccine…

View More Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Information, September 2023
Beaver Marsh Preserve in Durham, NC - Photo by Teresa Nelson-Romero
Wildlife

Discover the Hidden Oasis: Beaver Marsh Preserve, a Lush Haven in Colonial Village

Teresa Nelson-Romero September 23, 2023 Beaver MarshCity of DurhamColonial Village

There’s a hidden gem and it’s almost in your backyard. No, it isn’t a new coffee shop or a stall loaded with cheap purses at…

View More Discover the Hidden Oasis: Beaver Marsh Preserve, a Lush Haven in Colonial Village
Yard sale illustration
Local news

NPNA Neighborhood Yard Sale 2023 Announced

aromero September 23, 2023 City of DurhamColonial VillageNeighborhood Yard SaleNorthgate Parkyard sale

Northgate Park Neighborhood Association’s 2023 Neighborhood Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, October 7th 8:00 am to noon. The rain date will be October…

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