Why are we here?

As a relatively new resident of OWD (Old West Durham for the uninitiated), a historic and rapidly evolving urban neighborhood in Durham that is home to the well-known Ninth Street Shopping District, I was surprised to notice the dearth of local micro-blogging scene. As much as Durham is a foodie town with thriving and multiple blogs about food, there are very few -- and most are rarely updated -- blogs about economic development, crime, politics and all other aspects of  life in this city. I envision this blog as an aggregator of stories, centered around the Ninth Street district, for news junkies like myself who want a one-stop for all local news in one place