[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Juliette Drive Overdue for Repaving?
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Per the National Weather Service: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

[Letter to the Editor] South Durham Infrastructure Neglect - Paving, Safety, and Equity Concerns
On June 10, 2025, Hope Valley Farms Homeowners Association President Holly Hayes sent a letter to Ward 3 Durham City Council Member Chelsea Cook. She gave permission for Southpoint Access to share her concerns with readers.
Parks and Rec: What Features Should These Durham Parks Have?
Durham Parks and Recreation plans to replace playgrounds at M0rreene Road Park and Forest Hills Park. Now they’re asking residents to share their preferences for features to include in the new playgrounds.
- Forest Hills Park, 1639 University Dr.
- Morreene Road Park, 1102 Morreene Rd.
FOR SUBSCRIBERS
- [Welcome to the World] Durham Births - May 10-16, 2025
- South Durham Food Truck Inspection Scores for May 2025
- [SoDu Shopping Basket] June 12, 2025
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
- Bee Storytime with Durham County Beekeepers. All ages. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Join for a bee-themed storytime led by Ranita from Durham County Beekeepers. Children’s programming room at Southwest Regional Library at 3605 Shannon Rd. (Durham County Library)
- Alzheimer’s Association Dementia and Caregiving Education Programs. Adults. 12 to 1 p.m. Registration required. Join the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Durham County Library for programs designed to support and educate caregivers. Feel free to bring lunch and covered beverage. Conference room 3214 at Main Library at 300 N. Roxboro St. (Durham County Library)
Check out this week's activities in Southpoint Access.
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