Rev. Whitley to take on Allison for Durham Committee leadership -- but just who gets to vote?
Rev. Mel Whitley announces his intention to challenge Lavonia Allison for leadership of the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People. But will Whitley's Peoples Alliance ties hold him back -- and can anyone challenge Allison under the current rules by which the Committee functions? Visit http://www.bullcityrising.com for the full article.

In town, can't cook this Thanksgiving? Here's some Durham restaurants open Thu.
Still not sure where you're eating this holiday weekend? BCR's got a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving, pulled from a list supplied by the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit http://www.bullcityrising.com for the full article.

BCR's Daily Fishwrap Report for November 25, 2009
Ahrendsen's in as new Transportation Dept. director; charter schools to gain millions more from Durham and other school systems; BCBSNC lobbying criticized -- and more Durham news in today's Fishwrap. Visit http://www.bullcityrising.com for the full article.

Healthy Start moves closer to demolishing Morehead Hill homes
The fate of 804 and 806 Jackson St. looks increasingly imperiled, as Healthy Start Academy charter school leaders reject alternative sites for a playground and pull demolition permits on the properties. But will an alleyway easement between the properties make them impossible to develop without permission from an already-skeptical City Council? Visit http://www.bullcityrising.com for the full article.

BOCC passes stormwater rules -- but is the real debate still to begin?
The BOCC's vote last night approving state-mandated runoff standards for new development are welcome in protecting water quality downstream of the Bull City. But are we focusing too much on Falls Lake and not enough on the entire Neuse River basin -- and putting too much emphasis on Durham to clean up water quality without examining the historical background of Falls Lake and the role Raleigh itself plays in contributing to runoff issues? How can we get a dialogue started on the problem of the Neuse River writ large? Visit http://www.bullcityrising.com for the full article.