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WEATHER FORECAST

Per the National Weather Service: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Tonight, could see rain before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

This weekend: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. on Saturday, with a high near 86. On Sunday, showers and thunderstorms possible. High near 77.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

• Triangle Mobility Hub Project Moves Forward with Developer Selection: A major step forward has been announced for the Triangle Mobility Hub, a 19-acre mixed-use development planned for Research Triangle Park, with Hoffman & Associates selected as the master developer. The project is being developed in partnership with GoTriangle and the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina. It aims to create a walkable, transit-oriented community anchored by a new multi-modal transit center and supported by a mix of residential, commercial, office, retail, and hospitality spaces.
• Wolfspeed CFO to Step Down as Company Navigates Capital Restructuring: Wolfspeed Inc.’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Neill Reynolds will depart the company at the end of May as part of a planned leadership transition.
• Southpoint Access Pledges 20% of Revenue to Help Save Parktown Food Hub: Parktown Food Hub, a community-based nonprofit organization working to fight hunger in Durham, is in danger of shutting down by the end of the year unless it can raise $150,000.
• Greek Festival Returns This Week: Get ready to experience the flavors, music, and joy of Greece right here in South Durham. The 2025 Durham Greek Festival is back at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church (May 3 to 4) with authentic food, live dancing, artisan shopping, and guided tours of the landmark domed church. Admission is free, and the event runs rain or shine just off NC-751 near Southpoint.
• Parkwood UMC Fundraiser Planned in May: Taking place on May 16 (3 to 7 p.m.) and May 17 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at 5123 Revere Rd., this popular spring event raises funds to support neighbors in need while bringing people together over shared generosity – and a good hot dog.

What's Happening Today?

• Seedling Giveaway. All ages. All day. Stop by the children’s desk to pick up plants for your garden, started from seeds featured in the seed library. Limit two seedlings per person. Southwest Regional Library at 3605 Shannon Rd. (Durham County Library)
• Durham Senior Games Bowling. Ages 50 and up. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Participate in singles, doubles, or mixed doubles bowling competitions. Bowlero, 4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Fees: $24 for both county and non-county residents. (Durham Parks and Recreation)
• Fun Friday. Babies through middle school. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No registration required. Toys and games will be available for children to play with. Children’s programming room at the main library at 300 N. Roxboro St. (Durham County Library)

Check out this week's activities!

IN MEMORIAM

• Durham Obituaries - April 29, 2025

INTERESTING ELSEWHERE

• Trump Orders End to Federal Funding for NPR and PBS [PBS]
• Activist Ship Attacked by Drones [BBC]
• Singer Jill Sobule Dies in House Fire [The New York Times]
• Journalist Tortured, Died in Russian Captivity [NBC News]

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