durham public schools
We head into winter break with meatball subs, chicken pot pie, and more. Here’s the full breakfast and lunch menu for Dec. 15–19 across Durham Public Schools.
sodu week in review
Plus, green light for performance-based incentives for Aspida and Novartis.
durham public schools
During the past school year, 90% of DPS schools have seen improved academic performance, with more than half of the district's schools earning an A, B, or C grade.
Organizers point to rising need and fewer federal supplies. Feeding America estimated 1 in 7 Durham residents - and 1 in 6 children - were food insecure in 2023; local providers say demand has climbed 30%+ since then.
Nerdspresso
These shows were as much a tradition as hanging stockings or Grandma getting run over by a reindeer. From Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve, you staked out prime real estate by your giant cabinet-style TV to absorb all the holiday magic.
city of durham
Closures, trash delays, parking rules, bus schedule changes - and how to recycle your tree in South Durham.
![[Health Inspection Reports] South Durham Restaurants 27713 - December 2025](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2025/12/Inspections1211.png)
Health Inspection Reports
TL;DR Version: The top scores went to Blue Ridge Deli and Café, Dunkin Donuts, and Moe’s Southwest Grill, all scoring a perfect 100 with no demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was China Wok with a score of 82.5.
Kitchen Table
Food Lion and Wegmans follow in second and third place for the week of Dec. 11.
![[WordroW] Grinch Season](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2025/12/wordrow1.png)
Games
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
Locally Aware
More than half the reported incidents last week involved vehicles that were either burglarized or stolen.
Life and Legacy
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
Games
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.