sodu week in review
SoDu Week in Review: June 20, 2026
A quick catch-up on Durham stories from June 15–19, including public safety, City Council, graduations, grocery prices, reader favorites, weekend events, and community notes.
News
Southpoint Access
A Birthday Wish for South Durham
I'm asking 100 neighbors to help raise $5,000 by Sept. 22 to expand independent local journalism through Southpoint Access.
News
Parktown Food Hub Reports Non-Perishable Food Crisis
The nonprofit food pantry based in Parkwood requires more in stock to meet client needs.
![[SoDu Need to Know] Durham's Minimum Housing Code Changes](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/minimumhousing618.png)
News
[SoDu Need to Know] Durham's Minimum Housing Code Changes
The first major update since 2016 clarifies Durham’s rules on safe exits, moisture, flooring, drainage, pests, water pressure, address numbers, and other basic housing conditions.
News
Miami Firm Buys UHill Apartments in Southwest Durham
Momentum Real Estate Partners says the 269-unit UHill community fits its strategy in growing U.S. multifamily markets.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: June 19, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
![[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - June 18, 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/stufftodo618.png)
News
[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - June 18, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: June 18, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
![[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Average Drops as Aldi Holds the Low-Cost Lead](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/shopping618.png)
SoDu Shopping Basket
[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Average Drops as Aldi Holds the Low-Cost Lead
The average basket falls to $66.66 this week, with Aldi ($51.59) cheapest overall and Fresh Market ($104.39) highest — a $52.80 spread across the same 17 staples.
![[SeeGov] Durham NC Council Approves Budget, Police Tech Resolution](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/cityseegov617.png)
News
[SeeGov] Durham NC Council Approves Budget, Police Tech Resolution
The city also agreed to a 12-month moratorium on large data centers and moved on some land-use projects. Plus, Stage 2 water restrictions are now in place.
![[Gallery] Jordan High School Graduation 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/jordan202610.jpg)
Schools
[Gallery] Jordan High School Graduation 2026
Students took part in the commencement ceremony at Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke University on June 12.
SoDu We Have Favorites 2026
South Durham NC Readers Pick Their 2026 Favorites
From restaurants and coffee shops to parks, schools, nonprofits, and neighborhood gathering places, Southpoint Access readers chose the people and places they love most.