Northgate Mall Coverage

Developer changes plans for Durham's Northgate Mall

Northwood Investors - who purchased the mall in 2018 - now plans to re-develop the site for commercial purposes only. They had originally shared a plan that included residential housing as well.

Sarah Kreuger, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham residents seek affordability from developer of Northgate Mall site

As a developer prepares to tear down Northgate Mall in Durham, people in nearby neighborhoods want to make sure the plan for the site keeps their interests in mind.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Neighbors fear successor to Northgate Mall will push them out of area

As a developer prepares to tear down Northgate Mall in Durham, people in nearby neighborhoods want to make sure the plan for the site keeps their interests in mind.

Assets for Durham's Northgate Mall going up for auction Monday

Starting Monday, all assets from the Northgate mall in Durham will be up for auction.

Northgate Mall assets going up for auction

Starting Monday, all assets from the Northgate mall in Durham will be up for auction.

Durham small businesses hit by burglars over weekend

Durham police are trying to track down those responsible for a string of burglaries to both homes and businesses.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter

List of malls and shopping centers reopening

With COVID-19 restrictions starting to change, some shopping centers are preparing to reopen. Here's a list of what's opening and when.

Northgate Mall in Durham closes after financial strains from COVID-19

The shutdown blindfolded business owners in the mall.

Northgate Mall's interior closing due to financial strains from COVID-19

The outside of the mall plans to reopen when it safe, according to a spokesperson.

Northgate Mall closing from financial struggles worsened by COVID-19

The inside of Northgate mall is closing for good after financial burdens exacerbated by the coronavirus. The shutdown blindsided business owners.

Kirsten Gutiérrez, WRAL reporter

Developer has new ideas to revive Northgate Mall area

WRAL's Aaron Thomas was at a meeting in Durham Tuesday with a developer who presented some ideas for reviving Northgate Mall.

Developer has big plans to spruce up Durham's Northgate Mall

Durham's Northgate Mall has struggled in recent years. Now, a developer is revealing plans to transform it.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Northgate Mall in Durham open as shelter during Hurricane Dorian

As Hurricane Dorian's effects near the Triangle, Northgate Mall in Durham is open as a shelter for as long as it needs to be.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

Northgate Mall open as shelter during Hurricane Dorian

The Northgate Mall in Durham has opened as a shelter as Hurricane Dorian begins to affect the Triangle Area.

Family seeks shelter from Hurricane Dorian at Northgate Mall in Durham

A family seeking shelter from Hurricane Dorian has turned to the empty Sears space at Northgate Mall in Durham.

Old Sears at Northgate Mall serving as shelter during Hurricane Dorian

Volunteers and first responders are also getting shelters ready ahead of the storm. That includes the old Sears in Northgate Mall.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Former Sears at Northgate Mall to be used as Dorian shelter

The former Sears at Northgate Mall is being used as a shelter for victims of Hurricane Dorian, WRAL's Aaron Thomas reports.

Crabtree official: Sales remain good, but mall must keep up with changing times

The amount of retail outlets shutting their doors is breaking records nationwide. Many malls are dying off - with 105 million square feet closing in 2017.

Official: Despite changing times, business is healthy at Crabtree Valley Mall

The amount of retail outlets shutting their doors is breaking records nationwide. Many malls are dying off - with 105 million square feet closing in 2017.

Mall Hours for Christmas Week & New Years Eve

Many area malls have extended hours for the next few days so you have plenty of time to check everything off your gift list!

Equity fund buying Northgate Mall from founding family

The Rand family, which built Northgate Mall in Durham, in the late 1950s, has agreed to sell the struggling center to a private equity fund.

Canceled: Northgate to host pancake breakfast with Mrs. Claus on Saturday

Northgate will host a pancake breakfast this weekend to celebrate Christmas and support children in need.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Northgate owners say they're working to remain open

A New York investment fund wants to foreclose on Northgate Mall in Durham because of late payments on a loan, according to court documents.

Struggling Northgate Mall facing foreclosure

A New York investment fund wants to foreclose on Northgate Mall in Durham because of late payments on a loan, according to court documents.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

Children's books start at just 25 cents at this upcoming library sale

Durham's book sale takes place at Books Among Friends, inside Northgate Mall at 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. Hours are noon to 4 p.m., March 17, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., March 18.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor