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Colonial Village neigborhood news, opinion, resources and more
  • About Us
  • Useful Information
    • Colonial Village Businesses
    • Durham Emergency and Police Numbers
    • Parks and Trails
  • Contact
  • Topics
    • 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

husky with a steamroller image
Local news

Unpaved Sections of Ellerbee Street to be Paved

aromero February 12, 2023 City of DurhamEllerbee Streetpavement

The unpaved sections of Ellerbee Street in Colonial Village and Northgate Park will be paved in 2023.In the coming months, multiple city streets throughout Durham…

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COVID-19 up-to-date January 2023 graphic
health news

Stay Up-to-Date on COVID-19 Vaccines

aromero February 3, 2023 COVID-19Durham Countyvaccinations

North Carolinians ages 6 months and above, protect yourself and slow the spread of variants with an updated dose of your COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more…

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Durham 4-H Summer Camp poster
Local news

Durham 4-H Summer Camp 2023 Accepting Applications

aromero February 3, 2023 Applications are now being accepted for Durham 4-H Summer Camp. Registration is limited and closes April 15. To register and applyDurham 4-H Summer CampDurham County

Applications are now being accepted for Durham 4-H Summer Camp. The goal of 4-H Summer Fun is to provide a safe, affordable, enriching environment where…

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opioid crisis
health news Local news

Durham County Seeking Community Input about National Opioid Settlement

aromero January 11, 2023 Durham Countyopioid crisis

Durham County staff and the Board of Commissioners need feedback from county residents on how best to invest the National Opioid Settlement (NOS) funds of…

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vaccine shot
health news Local news

Durham County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Hours, January 2023

aromero January 11, 2023 COVID-19Durham County

The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Durham County Department of Public Health, 414 E. Main St., has the following hours to get your free vaccination:…

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Plant and Pottery Sale
Local news

Plant and Pottery Sale, Oct. 8th at Northgate Park

aromero September 30, 2022 City of DurhamNorthgate Parkplantspollinatorspottery

Trout Ceramics and Dog Fennel Farm Nursery will be having a Plant and Pottery Sale at Trout Ceramics’s Studio located at 101 Higbee Street in…

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Fallen tree after hurricane
Resources

Federal Resources Available to You if You Are Affected by a Hurricane

aromero September 30, 2022 hurricanerelief programssevere weather

The website Benefits.gov provides information on many programs to help United States residents that have been affected by a hurricane, or any other type of…

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Hurricane Ian
General News Resources

North Carolina Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency in Advance of Severe Weather

aromero September 29, 2022 hurricanesevere weatherstorms

Ahead of Hurricane Ian’s remnants moving through North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, to activate the…

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vaccine shot
health news Resources

Durham County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Hours, September 2022

aromero September 29, 2022 Durham Countyvaccinations

The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Durham County Department of Public Health, 414 E. Main St., has the following hours to get your free vaccination:…

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baby clothes
Resources

Welcome Baby’s Giving Closet, September 2022

aromero September 29, 2022 Durham CountyWelcome Baby

Welcome Baby’s Giving Closet is where Durham County residents can receive free infant, toddler, children and maternity clothing, as well as accessories and baby equipment…

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