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durham county health department
Review August–September 2025 health inspection scores for Durham school lunchrooms. Lyons Farm scored 100; Parkwood posted 95.5 due to no hot water.
Kitchen Table
From honoring a beloved Durham principal to uncovering the cheapest place to buy groceries in SoDu, today’s newsletter is packed with local impact.
durham public schools
The veteran educator’s open-door approach and data-informed coaching are raising outcomes and pride across the school community.
Locally Aware
From OpenAI’s new Sora app raising safety concerns for parents to Hope Valley Elementary’s coat drive, a Harper’s Home fundraiser, and the latest crime trends - here’s what neighbors need to know in South Durham.
nonprofits
Join neighbors and local players this Sunday at the Duke Faculty Club for a fun, family-friendly Pickleball & Tennis Mixer benefiting Harper’s Home - a Durham nonprofit supporting families of children receiving treatment at Duke Children’s Hospital.
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Nerdspresso
Join Nerdspresso hosts Jeff Stanford and South Durham’s own Wes Platt for Phase II of this caffeinated celebration of all things geek. In Episode 16, the duo dives into Alien: Earth - did it hug your face, burst your chest, or deserve an airlock exit?
Development
The commission will hear the downtown plan, a 15-townhome request on Page Road, an RTP-wide rezoning and first-round tune-ups to the comprehensive plan.
Obituaries
Get your South Durham lowdown: today’s weather, free SoDu Compass Family Resource Guide, DPS school lunch, Durham jobs, trick-or-treating alternatives, and local obituaries - powered by Southpoint Access.
Your Week Ahead
Primary wins don't guarantee victory in November. With early voting set to begin, here's what you need to know about Durham's municipal races, local events, school lunches, and how you can support community news.
holidays
Skip the candy crawl - discover fun, family-friendly Halloween activities in South Durham. From pumpkin carving parties to haunted house DIYs, here are seven creative ways to celebrate in neighborhoods like Woodcroft, Parkwood, and Hope Valley Farms.
sodu week in review
Cloudy skies and scattered rain won’t slow down South Durham this weekend. Catch up on Durham’s surprise primary results, remember community advocate DeWarren K. Langley, celebrate a new historic landmark, and explore local events like A Taste of Greece.
cultural events
South Durham’s favorite fall food festival is back! Enjoy authentic Greek food, cultural exhibits, church tours, and a lively marketplace at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church - free admission, rain or shine.