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I confirmed Monday with DPS officials that walkers in the northern family responsibility zone at Hope Valley Elementary School will continue getting school bus service while construction work limits access to a sidewalk on Chapel Hill Road leading to University Drive.
durham public schools
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice.
durham public schools
The new zones, created around 21 Durham schools to reduce the number of school bus routes and throttle demand for limited drivers, require families to provide their own means of getting about 750 elementary students to school – whether that’s on foot, on bicycles, or in the family car.
![[SoDu Alert] Hope Valley Farms Area Loses Power for Second Day in a Row](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/outagesodu118.png)
utilities
It's not clear yet what caused tonight's outage, which was first reported around 8:47 p.m. Estimated time of restoration is currently 12:45 a.m.
Southpoint Access
Planning Commission Opposes Sheffield Farms, Cava Comes to Southpoint, Kids Get Coats at Hope Valley Elementary, and More!
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![[SoDu Alert] NCPTA Calls Emergency Meeting on No-Bus Zones](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/ptaemergency.jpg)
durham public schools
The meeting, for PTA members and leaders, aims to promote discussion about methods for advocating and helping schools adjust to the new zones.
Neighborhood News
The board expressed optimism that Towne Properties will better meet the needs of residents in Hope Valley Ridge.
Family Budget
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Southpoint Access
Power outage in Hope Valley Farms, Burton IB magnet recognition, new Cava opens in Southpoint, Hope Valley Elementary community warms hearts - and kids - with generosity.
Durham Dining
The restaurant expects to employ between 25 and 40 people. It's located at 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., No. 114. Hours are 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
![[SoDu Alert] Power Outage Strikes Hope Valley Farms](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/dukepoweroutage117.png)
utilities
By 1:36 p.m., it was estimated that power would be restored by 3:30 p.m.