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Preservation Durham Executive Director Stepping Down
Julianne Patterson intends to leave her role at the end of the organization's current fiscal year.
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Thousands of South Durham Customers Without Power on Sunday
The largest outage – along the Page Road/U.S. 70 corridor in southeastern Durham County - affects about 3,315 customers.
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Morgan Farm, Bella Ridge, and Patterson Hall Await City Council Consideration
Plus, Creekside Elementary Needs Your Votes for a Bartaco teacher appreciation event!
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Durham Earth Day Festival: Community Celebration with a Practical Purpose
Free Durham festival brings live music, a parade, family activities, bike services, and hands-on ways to make everyday life a little greener.
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Schools
[Gallery] Hope Valley Elementary School K-2 Concert
Students at the year-round public school on Friday performed for families in the school gymnasium.
Schools
Tickets for Teachers - Supporting RootEd for DPS!
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt talks with Matt Sears about RootEd in DPS and a fundraising effort to support Tickets for Teachers.
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Triangle Performance Ensemble Brings New Easter Drama, Anti-Gun Violence Message to Durham Stage
“The Third Day,” a world premiere from the producers of “Black Nativity Durham,” opens April 17 at Hillside High School.
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SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Leads Again as Fresh Market Tops $92
Aldi posts the lowest total at $50.79, while Walmart ($54.17) and Food Lion ($54.36) are close behind. Fresh Market reaches $92.99 - a $42.20 spread for the same 17 staples.
Development
Durham Planning Commission Opposes Virgil Road Project
The board voted 10-2 against approving The Reserve at Rocky Branch, but it could still make it past Durham City Council. No date set yet for that meeting.
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IONNA, Circle K Partner to Expand High-Speed EV Charging Network
The automaker-backed charging company and Circle K plan to add more than 350 EV charging sites across the U.S., including upgrades to about 85 existing locations.
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Health Inspection Reports
[Health Inspection Reports] Durham School Cafeterias - April 2026
TL;DR Version: The top scores went to KIPP Durham College Prep, Sandy Ridge Elementary School, and Spring Valley Elementary School, all scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was Oak Grove Elementary School with a score of 93.5.