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literacy

Book Harvest Celebrates "Books on Break" Grant

With 78% of children from low-income families in North Carolina not reading proficiently by the end of third grade, literacy advocates say summer reading access is more important than ever.

Marriage Applications

[Dearly Beloved] Durham Marriage Applications - Jan. 11-24, 2025

From Durham County Register of Deeds records: Jan. 11, 2025 * Nozomi Sarah Nakazama, 35, and Hsiu-Yi Lu, 30. * Lindsey Renee Doyon, 42, and Larry Darnell Watkins, Jr., 51. * Octavia Michele Howers, 37, and William Rashad Burt, Jr., 36. Jan. 14, 2025 * Kyli Brianna Babb-Stewart, 26, and Erica Marie Baynard, 25.

[Letter to the Editor] Support Local Food Banks

I know we are all busy and overwhelmed, but please take a moment this week or next to contribute if you can!

Development

Three South Durham Projects Bound for Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the first floor of City Hall at 101 City Hall Plaza.

Business

Solvias Opens Flagship Site in Research Triangle Park

The first phase, now open, includes a 20,000-square-foot space for release testing. The second phase, which should open in July, adds 30,000-square-feet of stability testing and other services.

Missing Person Alert

[SoDu Alert - UPDATED] Police Seek Missing 14-Year-Old

Joshua Chung was last seen wearing a puffy orange jacket, black hoodie, blue and green pajama pants, and dark blue Nike shoes.

durham public schools

Burton IB Elementary Named Top Magnet School of Excellence

Burton IB Elementary’s honor makes it eligible for additional recognition, including the Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Distinguished Merit Award, the nation’s highest honor for magnet schools.

Kitchen Table

Seasonal Delights: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy in North Carolina This Winter

Whether you’re whipping up a sweet potato casserole, white bean soup, or simply enjoying roasted carrots with a drizzle of honey, these seasonal fruits and vegetables offer endless possibilities.

durham public schools

Protegiendo a las Familias Inmigrantes de Durham: Preparándose para la Incertidumbre en un Segundo Mandato de Trump [en Espanol]

En el sur de Durham, las escuelas desempeñan un papel vital en la creación de estabilidad para los estudiantes inmigrantes.

durham public schools

Protecting Durham's Immigrant Families: Preparing for Uncertainty in a Second Trump Term [English]

In South Durham, schools play a vital role in creating stability for immigrant students.

Medical Research

Duke Researchers Contribute to Study Uncovering Alzheimer's Clues

The study examined blood samples from men and women with varying levels of cognitive impairment. It found that blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine and free carnitine declined steadily in women as cognitive symptoms worsened – from mild memory issues to more advanced Alzheimer’s stages.

city of durham

City of Durham Plans Closures and Service Changes for MLK Day

Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities and operations, will close to the public on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.