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Per the National Weather Service: Sunny with a high near 83. Tonight, clear with a low around 62.

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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.

“We estimate that we only have the financial resources to operate for another six months,” the food hub shared in a statement on its Facebook page. “Please donate today to help us keep our doors open.”

To support the food hub’s efforts, Southpoint Access is pledging 20% of all subscription revenue and advertising sales from now through July 31 to Parktown Food Hub’s fundraising campaign.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

• Music on Main Returns to The Streets at Southpoint: Live music will fill the air again at The Streets at Southpoint starting May 10, when the Music on Main outdoor concert series, sponsored by Duke Arts, returns for another season of free Saturday performances. The concerts, which are open to the public, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. each Saturday through the first weekend of October. Acts will perform on the Stage at Southpoint, located at 6910 Fayetteville Rd., outside the AMC cinema.
• [SoDu We Like Local News] Episode 11: Perking Up MLK Parkway: What’s up with the Scooter’s Coffee location on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard? We’ll get to that.
• 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.
• Neighborhood Meetings Ahead for About 2,000 Durham Homes: One project – The Enclave at Little Creek – is scoped for 230 apartments and townhouses on George King Road in southwest Durham near Chapel Hill. But that’s dwarfed by Durham Gateway at Brier Creek, which straddles the Durham and Wake county lines along U.S. 70. and is expected to bring as many as 1,750 apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes.

What's Happening Today?

• This Week in the Lab: Breakerspace. All ages. 1 to 5 p.m. No registration required. Join the STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab to tinker with used and broken electronics. The library provides the tools while you supply curiosity. Main library at 300 N. Roxboro St. (Durham County Library)
• DIY Mini Zen Garden. Ages 9 and older. 4 to 5 p.m. Registration required. Make your own mini zen garden to help regulate emotions and beautify your space. Supplies provided. Children’s programming room at Southwest Regional Library at 3605 Shannon Rd. (Durham County Library)

Check out this week's activities!

IN MEMORIAM

• Durham Obituaries - April 22, 2025

INTERESTING ELSEWHERE

• Mark Carney's Liberals Win Canada's Election [The New York Times]
• Trump Set to Ease Tariff Impact on U.S. Car Makers [BBC]
• Amazon Launches Internet Satellites to Compete with Starlink [NPR]
• Warners Announces "Block Party Edition" Screenings of "A Minecraft Movie" [The Hollywood Reporter]

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