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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Feb. 16-20, 2026

Here is the Durham Public Schools cafeteria menu for Feb. 16–20, 2026, based on the official February 2026 DPS breakfast and lunch calendars.

The Gourmand Next Door

Exploring California Chardonnay

Why does the same grape taste so different from California to Burgundy? That, my friend, is the million (or billion) euro question. To my estimation there are three major factors at play here, geography, climate, and method.

sodu week in review

Durham Planning Commission Recommends Against Morgan Farm

The project - a scaled down version of the previously rejected Sheffield Farms - had been described by one opponent as "lipstick on a pig." But City Council could still approve the project.

Nerdspresso

Mannequin: Fantastic Plastic Valentine Diversion?

Could there really be a better way to commemorate Valentine’s Day? Oh, most definitely, but Mannequin gets the job done. It’s a piquant little time capsule, reminding us when we all thought bright colors, flipped collars, and Starship were cool.

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DPS "Evening" Shines Again This Month

The 45th annual event, set for Feb. 24 at Durham Performing Arts Center, raises money for the Durham Promise Scholarship Fund.

SoDu How-To

Early Voting Starts Today in Durham

Voters have access to eight sites ahead of the March 3 election day.

Kitchen Table

SoDu Shopping Basket: Walmart Stays Cheapest as Average Grocery Cost Dips This Week

South Durham grocery prices edged downward on average.

health alert

Measles Exposure Confirmed in South Durham

An infected and contagious individual visited at least three locations, including the Goodwill on Garrett Road, Chubby's Tacos, and Plato's Closet near The Streets at Southpoint.

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Durham Public Schools: Winter Graduates 2025-26

Congratulations to every graduate and the families, educators, and mentors who helped them reach this milestone.

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DPS Terminates Admin Involved in Abuse Case

Ayesha Hunter was senior executive director of employee relations for Durham Public Schools at the time of a reported 2024 abuse incident.

Locally Aware

South Durham Crime Report: Incidents Reported Feb. 1-7

A street-by-street look at recent police reports across South Durham, including assaults, vehicle thefts, burglaries, and fraud cases.

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Office Hours Feb. 10, 2026: Xavier Cason, DPS Board of Education District 4 Candidate

Early voting starts this week, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.