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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

Storm damage in Northgate Park, downed trees, May 2022
Local news Storms

Storm Damage in Northgate Park After Severe Thunderstorm on May 23

aromero May 24, 2022 stormstrees

A severe thunderstorm that crossed the City of Durham on Monday, May 23, 2022, caused widespread damage, including downed trees and power lines. Hundreds of…

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pepper plants in raised bed- Photo by Angel Romero
Local news

Durham County Cooperative Extension Soil Sample Box Now Open

aromero March 24, 2022 gardeningN.C. Cooperative Extensionsoil

The Soil Sample Box at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center office is now open. The center is now accepting soil samples for delivery…

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vaccine shot
Local news

Durham County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Hours, March Update

aromero March 17, 2022 COVID-19vaccinations

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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poster for 8th Annual Women’s Health Awareness Women’s Wellness Conference
health news Local news

Women’s Health Awareness 2022 Conference

aromero March 17, 2022 women's health

The 8th Annual Women’s Health Awareness Women’s Wellness Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme…

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Blue heron on Ellerbee on March 17, 2022
Wildlife

Blue Heron on Ellerbee Creek, March 17, 2022

aromero March 17, 2022 birdsherons

Blue heron spotted on Ellerbee Creek at Northgate Park in Durham, North Carolina on March 17, 2022. Photo by Angel Romero.

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hawk on Lavender March 17 2022
Wildlife

Hawk on Lavender Avenue, March 17

aromero March 17, 2022 birdshawks

This hawk was spotted on Lavender Avenue, in the Northgate Park neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina. Photo by Angel Romero.

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Local news

Colonial Village Residents Express Concern About Loss of Tree Canopy

aromero March 7, 2022 tree canopytreesurban heat

In a meeting held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Colonial Village residents shared their concern about the tree canopy loss in the neighborhood. This community…

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water faucet
Local news

City of Durham Announces Temporary Water Disinfection Changeover

aromero March 7, 2022 chloraminationCity of Durhamwaterwater disinfection

The City of Durham (North Carolina) has announced temporary changes to water disinfection. Durham water customers may notice a slight change in the taste and…

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income tax
Local news

Tax Filing Help from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

aromero February 15, 2022 taxes

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income. Tax-Aide…

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toddler room
Local news

Durham PreK Application for 2022-2023 Now Open

aromero February 15, 2022 Durham PreKschools

The Durham PreK Application for the 2022-2023 school year opened on February 8, 2022. Visit www.durhamprek.org to receive more information about the Durham PreK Application.…

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