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[The Gourmand Next Door] Champagne, Anyone? Picking the Right One for Valentine's Day
In his introductory column, SoDu neighbor Preston Wilson shares his recommendations for Valentine's Day Champagne.
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Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 4: Dissection 31
In the fourth episode, we lament the badness and squandered potential of Section 31, the new Star Trek movie.
SoDu We Like Local News Episode 8: Money Under the Couch Cushions
Plus, it's Durham Pre-K registration time! And the City Council didn't support a plan for 1,000 homes along Mt. Moriah Road. And it's Boosterthon time at Hope Valley Elementary School.
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[Nerdspresso] Kieran Emerges as Power Culkin in “A Real Pain”
Writer/Director Jesse Eisenberg has crafted a quirky travelogue about family and history as a powerhouse showcase for Kieran Culkin.
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[Letter to the Editor] Support Local Food Banks
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