A single phrase from Ron Swanson becomes an iconic moment in sitcom history and one of Parks and Rec's best one-liners.

In the mid-20th century, the federal Home Owners’ Loan Corporation graded neighborhoods A through D based on their mortgage risks. D neighborhoods were deemed “hazardous” because of number of Black ...

Soil testing for lead in five Durham parks was conducted last summer. This site is at East Durham Park, 2500 E. Main Street, near many homes. Credit: Photo by Lisa Sorg This story originally published ...

Parts of parks in Durham are still closed after Duke researchers discovered lead in 2022. Professor Dan Richter with the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment said this issue is seen in many cities.

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham City Council talked about contaminated parks and how to clean them in a session on Monday. In December 2022, a report from a Duke researcher concluded there were five ...