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NC Comicon Sparks Bull City Imaginations
Panels, cosplay, and screenings cap NC Comicon’s downtown Durham weekend - Sunday runs 10–5 at the Convention Center, Carolina Theatre, and the Armory.
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![[SeeGov] DAP’s Future: Preservation vs. Open Green Vision](/content/images/size/w600/2025/11/preservationplan.png)
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[SeeGov] DAP’s Future: Preservation vs. Open Green Vision
The City Council on Thursday pondered three paths for Durham Athletic Park - from preserving its baseball legacy to opening a larger, barrier-free green - while weighing costs, survey feedback, and the impact on pro sports.
![[SeeGov] Durham Public Schools: Phone Policy Advances, Seven Schools Shed "Low-Performing" Label](/content/images/size/w600/2025/11/dpssmartphones.png)
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[SeeGov] Durham Public Schools: Phone Policy Advances, Seven Schools Shed "Low-Performing" Label
State-mandated phone rules move ahead as leaders celebrate seven campuses coming off the low-performing list, note a tentative 1,000-student enrollment slide, and approve $675K for Chromebook repairs.
Traffic
Downtown Detours Ahead for American Tobacco Motorists
Two weeks of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. lane shifts and detours around Blackwell, Jackie Robinson, Willard, Pettigrew, and Chapel Hill as ATC waterline work continues Nov. 10–21; no weekend work.
![[Nerdspresso] Honey Don't Forget the Coherent Story?](/content/images/size/w600/2025/11/honeydont1.jpg)
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[Nerdspresso] Honey Don't Forget the Coherent Story?
Margaret Qualley blazes through Ethan Coen’s sun-baked noir with wit and swagger, but flashy style and clever chatter can’t hide a plot that fizzles on reveal.
Parkwood
Parkwood Fall Festival Planned for Nov. 15
The popular autumn event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the neighborhood ballfield on Revere Road.
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Jordan High Theatre to Debut High School Premiere of Water for Elephants in Six-Show Run
Set amid a Depression-era traveling circus, Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski as he discovers found family, first love, and the grit it takes to keep the show on the road.
Kitchen Table
SoDu Morning Brief: Save $20 with Local Shopping Strategies
Plus, work sessions today for Durham City Council and the Board of Education. Support Southpoint Access and benefit the Hope Valley Elementary School PTA!
![[Office Hours] Changes in Durham Leadership and Empowering Schools with New Grants](/content/images/size/w600/2025/11/ep115.png)
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[Office Hours] Changes in Durham Leadership and Empowering Schools with New Grants
Neighborhood news guy Wes Platt discusses the recent election results in Durham, highlighting changes in city council leadership and the implications for the community.
Business
West 94th St. Pub Offering Free To-Go Thanksgiving Meals
Each meal comes with a traditional holiday spread prepared by the pub's kitchen team.
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DPS Foundation Funds Wellness & Innovation - South Durham Schools Among Grantees
Annual school grants are part of the foundation's commitment to innovative and equitable public schools in Durham.
Locally Aware
SoDu Morning Brief: Vehicles Continue to Draw Property Crimes
Today's weather: Sunny with a high near 72, but we should avoid outdoor burning due to increased fire risk.