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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

solar panels on roof
Local news

Get Your Free Solarize Durham Assessment

aromero September 29, 2022 City of DurhamDurham Countyrenewal energysolar energySolarize Durham

Solarize the Triangle, a community-based group-purchasing program for solar energy, battery storage, and other clean-energy technologies, has launched. That means that Durham County residents can…

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Local news Resources

Register to Vote in Durham County in November 2022

aromero September 29, 2022 City of DurhamDurham Countyelectionsvoter registration

If you are registering for the first time in Durham County, North Carolina, or if you are changing your party affiliation, you may do so…

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Local news Resources

2022 Durham County Bond Referendum Website

aromero September 29, 2022 bondDurham Countyelectionsreferendum

Durham’s voters will be asked to vote yes or no on a 3-part General Obligation Bond Referendum during the upcoming General Election period. Bonds for…

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Durham Low-Income Homeowners Relief Program
Local news Resources

Durham Low-Income Homeowners Relief Program 2022

aromero September 29, 2022 Durham Countyhousingrelief programs

The new and improved Low-Income Homeowners Relief Program (LIHR) provides property tax help on current taxes for eligible homeowners in Durham County, North Carolina. Tax…

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Clarence F. Birkhead - Durham County Sheriff
Local news

Coffee with a Cop with Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead

aromero September 29, 2022 Clarence F. BirkheadDurham CountyDurham County Sheriff

The “Coffee with a Cop” series will present Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at…

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traffic barrier
Local news

New City of Durham Traffic Pattern Blocks Pedestrians from Crossing N. Roxboro Street

aromero September 28, 2022 City of DurhamColonial Villagetrafficwater main break

Due to water main construction on North Roxboro Street, the City of Durham has switched the traffic light for Roxboro Street at the intersection of…

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Small tree on Lavender avenue in Durham, North Carolina
Local news

Want To Become A Tree Keeper in Durham?

aromero September 7, 2022 tree keeperstrees

Join Durham County Cooperative Extension, Keep Durham Beautiful, TreesDurham, and the City of Durham for a Tree Keeper Training Series. This three-part series will cover…

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Briggs Avenue Fall Festival poster
Local news

Briggs Avenue Fall Festival in Durham

aromero September 6, 2022 compostFall Festivalgardeningplants

Briggs Avenue Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 9:00 am-2:00 at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue in Durham, North Carolina. This…

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Water main break on Roxboro Street, July 21, 2022. Photo by Angel Romero.
Local news

Roxboro Street Blocked at Lavender,Traffic Detour Through Colonial Village

aromero July 21, 2022 detoursLavender AvenuerepairsRoxboro Streetwater main break

A water main break has closed a section of Roxboro Street in Durham, North Carolina on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Traffic detours are in place…

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General News

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Seeking Input for NC

aromero July 13, 2022 electric vehicle charging stationselectric vehicles

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program is seeking feedback from North Carolina residents. Established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure…

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