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Top Durham news: City budget plan includes $5M recovery fund; drive-thru graduation idea not popular

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Published on May 20, 2020
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Durham.

Gonza Tacos y Tequila won’t reopen its downtown Durham location

The owners cite the economic uncertainty brought on by the pandemic.

Read the full story on The Herald-Sun.

Mother, daughter earn master's degrees from NCCU in same year

North Carolina Central University is giving spring graduates the option of walking in the winter ceremony next December. A mom and daughter from Durham will gladly take that opportunity to celebrate after working so hard to achieve their goals, together.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Performance venues team up across NC to plan for safe return of concerts, shows

The top performing arts venues in Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro and Charlotte are joining forces to plan for the return of concerts, comedy and other touring shows.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Some students, parents not happy with drive-thru graduation proposal

Officials with Durham Public Schools recently announced they will be holding either drive-in or drive-thru graduation ceremonies at either the high schools or at Southpoint Mall. This plan is not sitting well with some students and parents.

Read the full story on WNCN.

City budget plan includes no property tax increase, $5M COVID-19 recovery fund

The Durham city manager unveiled a proposed budget Monday that includes no property tax increase and cuts street paving spending nearly in half. 

Read the full story on WNCN.


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