Traffic Safety
City Wants Input on Durham Neighborhood Bike Routes
Traffic circles and curb extensions will be added in some areas to help slow motorists, putting a priority on the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.
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Podcast
SoDu We Like Local History?: Episode 001 - Dr. Bartlett Leonidas Durham
South Durham's neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt, shares the story of how Dr. Bartlett Leonidas Durham came to be the namesake of the Bull City. Support Southpoint Access as a subscriber! Be sure to check out our official news podcasts on Spotify too!
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Marriage Applications
[Dearly Beloved] Durham Marriage Applications for Dec. 15-Dec. 25, 2024
From Durham County Register of Deeds records: Dec. 15, 2024 * Lilian Maud Burdick, 27, and Chloe Isabella Poroslay, 27. * Alexis Victoria Prescott, 25, and Donovan Elijah Polk, 27. Dec. 16, 2024 * Hana Susan Margaret Marmura, 27, and Pablo Mauricio Scrosati, 27. * David Scott Miles, 30, and Maame Ama Pomaah Appiah-
Durham Activities
Durham Activities - Dec. 30, 2024-Jan. 4, 2025
Dec. 30, 2024 * Kwanzaa Celebration: Come celebrate and learn about Kwanzaa with speakers and special performances by the Durham Center for Senior Life African Drum and Dance Group and Belly Dance class. They’ll also feature a fashion show displaying creations from the DCSL sewing class. 12 to 2 p.
durham public schools
Hope Valley Elementary Parents Planning for Responsibility Zones
The family responsibility zones are proposed for 21 elementary schools in Durham to help reduce demand for the school district’s understaffed transportation department.
Development
Sheffield Farms Proposal Returns to Planning Commission
A virtual neighborhood meeting about the project is slated for Jan. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. It then goes to the Planning Commission on Jan. 14.
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Birth Reports
[Welcome to the World] Durham Births - Dec. 17 – Dec. 21, 2024
Dec. 17, 2024 · Henry Joseph Aston. Born at 2:09 a.m. at Duke University Hospital to Garett Joseph Aston and Molly Kate Aston. · Markus Samuel Bagaoisan Laxa. Born at 8:28 p.m. at Duke Regional Hospital to Mark Gerard Manuel Laxa and Ma Cristina Salome De Vera Bagaoisan.
Development
Dick's House of Sport Coming to Southpoint
It's not clear yet how soon the new House of Sport location will open, but work is underway.
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Nerdspresso
[Nerdspresso] Did You Get the World for Christmas?
One Christmas gift stands out in my memory. It didn’t start out as monumental, but has grown to mean a lot to me over the years.
Weird News
SoDu We Like WEIRD News? December 2024
I maintain an affinity for unusual news – not just from Florida, although I’m a sucker for great “Florida Man” stories, but from all over the world. Therefore, each month, I’ll share some highlights from the realm of the weird and curious.
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Obituaries
[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - Dec. 24, 2024
Dec. 11, 2024 * James Rickey Green, 66. No services listed. Dec. 13, 2024 * Excell Jones Jr., 75. Funeral service at 1 p.m. on Dec. 28 at Mt. Zion Christian Academy in Durham. Dec. 14, 2024 * Duane Giles, 49. No services listed. * Carolyn Brenda Turner, 72. Services held Dec. 20.
Fitness
Building Momentum: A Month-by-Month Fitness Plan for 2025
Kick off 2025 with "Building Momentum," a month-by-month fitness plan designed to help South Durham residents stay active, healthy, and motivated all year long. Each month focuses on a unique theme, from building strength and endurance to enhancing flexibility and mental wellness.