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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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    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

City of Durham - Photo by Angel Romero, 2019
Local news

Durham County Announces Delayed Opening for January 18

aromero January 18, 2022

Durham County Government will delay the opening of non-essential offices until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The delayed opening follows a winter weather…

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Really Really Free Market poster
Local news

Really Really Free Market Coming to Northgate Park

aromero January 17, 2022 free stuff

The Really Really Free Market will be taking place on Sunday, February 13, 10:00 am-2:00 pm at Northgate Park, between the tennis courts and the…

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Durham rent relief program poster
Local news

Durham Rent Relief Program is Now Live

aromero January 13, 2022 rent reliefutility relief

City of Durham residents can go to durhamrentrelief.org to apply and learn more about the Durham Rent Relief Program, including eligibility requirements, what documents they…

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radon
Local news

Free Radon Testing Kits Available for NC Homes

aromero January 13, 2022 radon

Durham County Cooperative Extension has announced that the NC Radon Program will be making 6,000 free short-term radon test kits available beginning in January 2022.…

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COVID-19 testing flyer
Local news

Find COVID-19 Testing Sites in Durham County

aromero January 6, 2022 COVID-19testing

If you are not feeling well and would like to get a COVID-19, Durham County has a website to see if you should get tested,…

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Christmas tree branches - Photo by Irina Iriser from Pexels
Local news

City of Durham to Collect Live Trees at Drop-Off Locations

aromero January 5, 2022 City of Durhamtrees

Live trees will be accepted for free disposal at the City’s Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, located at 2115 E. Club Blvd., beginning Monday, January…

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Local news

Partnership for a Healthy Durham Quarterly Meeting, January 2022

aromero January 3, 2022 COVID-19public health

The first Partnership for a Healthy Durham Quarterly Meeting of 2022 will take place on January 19 at 12:00pm. Topics include committee updates, COVID-19 updates,…

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vaccine shot
Local news

COVID19 Vaccination Events in Durham, January 2022

aromero January 3, 2022 COVID-19vaccinations

Upcoming and ongoing vaccination events sin Durham County:Saturday, January 8  Wheels Fun Park (715 N. Hoover Road).  10am-4pm.  Pfizer. 5 years and older—all doses available. …

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Beaver Marsh Nature Preserve- Photo by Angel Romero
Local news

Beaver Marsh New Year’s Day Hike

aromero December 30, 2021 creeks

Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association (ECWA) has scheduled a New Year’s Day Hike at Beaver Marsh Nature Preserve in Colonial Village on Saturday, January 1st, 2022…

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Gregson Street closure map
Local news

Gregson Street Closure Starting January 10, 2022

aromero December 30, 2021 traffic

The City of Durham has announced that Gregson Street between Pettigrew and W Chapel Hill streets will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, January…

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