[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Dreary Budget Forecast for Durham Public Schools
DPS needs more money to keep the lights on. Plus, the latest Southpoint Access restaurant health inspection report is available!
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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - July 9, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
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[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] What Public Comment Can and Can't Do at DPS Board Meetings
How public comment works at Durham Public Schools board meetings, what residents should know before speaking, and what happens next.
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Average Ticks Up in South Durham
The average basket rises to $66.72 this week, with Aldi ($51.43) lowest overall and Fresh Market ($102.53) highest - a $51.10 spread for the same 17 staples.
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[Gallery] Southpoint At A Walking Pace
A July 7 fitness walk around The Streets at Southpoint offered familiar signs, summer skies, public art, and a test of willpower near Cinnabon.