AltWeeklies Wire
Durham DA Tracey Cline's fate awaits Friday rulingnew
Cline testified: "Even though this has been difficult, I promised to do what was right. And after doing all that I could do, I had to protect the people of Durham County."
Connecting the Dots on Americans for Prosperitynew
The right-wing group Americans for Prosperity protested financial reform advocates, the Center for Responsible Lending, in Durham last week. Now the Indy untangles AFP's web of conservative cohorts.
INDY Week |
Samiha Khanna and Lisa Sorg |
04-29-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tags: AFP, Americans for Prosperity
Communities Go Gaga for Google's Fibernew
It was just a month ago when Google announced it was looking to partner with a U.S. city to launch its newest project. But already, several hundred communities have set their sights on securing a partnership.
The Dirt on Dry Cleaning: Durham Residents Concerned About Chemicalsnew
At One Hour Martinizing, workers labored over laundry using the chemical tetracholoroethylene, also known as perchloroethylene or perc, to expertly clean fine garments. But the solvent soaked into the grounds around the business and contaminated the soil and groundwater.
INDY Week |
Samiha Khanna |
01-21-2010 |
Environment
City of Durham and Daniels Could Reach Settlement in Wrongful Convictionnew
When Erick Daniels was convicted as an adult, Karen Daniel, his mother, sought appeals and rallied anyone who would listen. More than a year since a Durham judge ruled Daniels was wrongfully convicted, Karen is still fighting for justice from city officials and the state.
INDY Week |
Samiha Khanna |
01-07-2010 |
Crime & Justice
Two North Carolina Cities Wonder: Who's Watching the Cops?new
Alleged misdeeds at two local police departments raise the issue: Whose job is it to hold police accountable? Citizens in Durham and Chapel Hill have long been calling for better public oversight of the police in their towns, but the best way to do that is up for debate.
INDY Week |
Samiha Khanna and Joe Schwartz |
11-12-2009 |
Crime & Justice
