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SoDu Week in Review - Feb. 1, 2025

Where's that new children's hospital going? Plus, DPS tries to reassure nervous migrant families. And there's a new Chipotle in town!

Wes Platt

01 Feb 2025 — 3 min read

Duke, UNC Children's Hospital Coming to Triangle

But where's it going to go?

I thought maybe South Durham stood a chance - dare to dream - but the 500-bed facility's going to need at least 100 acres, and short of preserved land or The Streets at Southpoint mall, we really don't have many suitable locations to build this landmark project.

The hospital, first of its kind in the Carolinas, is expected to open in the 2030s.

So where do you think it'll be built? Share in the comments!

DPS Seeks to Calm Fears Among Migrant Families

Unfortunately, one side effect of the new presidential administration is a rising climate of fear and unease - particularly for families with children living in fear of deportation.

On Tuesday, Durham Public Schools issued a statement trying to reassure those families that it wants schools to remain a safe space for students no matter where their families come from.

Spicing Up Hope Valley

Remember that space near the Hope Valley Harris Teeter that used to be a Denny's? It's a Chipotle now - the first in walking distance of Jordan High School!

One Valve Causes Water Pressure Problems in South and East Durham: One valve left closed during a routine maintenance activity resulted in water main breaks that crippled water pressure for 25% of the city's customers.

Book Harvest Celebrates "Books on Break" Grant: With 78% of children from low-income families in North Carolina not reading proficiently by the end of third grade, literacy advocates say summer reading access is more important than ever.

Durham Seeks Bids for Three City Park Projects: The city has issued a request for qualifications for design services that closes at 3 p.m. on March 4.

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