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16 ‘Songs for the Forgotten’ Dr. Julia Burns shares her stories of helping heal child neglect and abuse 26 6 Burning Questions ... with Wanda Page, interim city manager 44 Downtown, Rising The latest development news 52 City Dwellers Downtown denizens share what they love most about their bustling neighborhoods 69 Taking Care A guide to area vets, animal hospitals, groomers, boarders and pet sitters 74 Back in Action Programs to keep kids active and engaged this fall and beyond 80 You’ve Got Class Tips for a successful school year from 20-plus Durham educators

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112 Biz Briefs 118 Hot Shots: Bright Black Candles and Autopilot Two small Durham businesses were chosen to help celebrate the national release of an HBO series 122 Hiring and Retaining Employees in the Time of COVID-19

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14 Together We Stand Rally at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

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28 Healthy Durham Staying connected across the digital divide 72 Adopt A Pet Three cats are waiting on their forever homes as they are being fostered through the Animal Protection Society of Durham

88 Beyond the Classroom A look at the needs of our students and how you can help 90 Schools Guide Directory of independent, regional boarding, charter and magnet schools

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18 Noted What we’ve heard around town …

31 Dining Guide 127 Engagement & Wedding Tying the knot, Bull City-style

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Bull City Race Fest 2020 OCT. 18-25

The eighth annual 5-mile race and half-marathon goes virtual this year.

Participants can run anytime and anywhere between Oct.18-25, whether it’s on a treadmill, at a local park or around the city. Each runner receives a swag bag that includes a T-shirt, a tank top, a medal (which also serves as a bottle opener) and a bib.

Pumpkin Patch Express OCT. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25

Climb aboard the Ellerbe Creek Railway for a trip out to the Museum of Life and Science’s pumpkin patch. This month-long event features pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, carnival games and more. This year’s event will enforce social distancing.

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Select an at-home food and wine experience for contactless pickup at Johnson Lexus of Durham.

Each of the four food and wine themes include four entrees and a dessert course prepared by local chefs and designed to be shared by two people with four half-bottles of wine hand-picked by Ryan Vet, sommelier and co-owner of The Oak House. A portion of Sip + Savor funds will benefit local restaurants and The Carolina Theatre to support its Arts Discovery Educational Series.

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Formerly known as the North Carolina Gay + Lesbian Film Festival, the inaugural OutSouth Queer Film Festival was moved from its original dates in August and shortened in length due to COVID-19. Hosted by The Carolina Theatre, this year’s lineup includes features, documentaries and shorts representing the queer community. The full lineup will be released when the theater is allowed to reopen. Audience sizes and cinema numbers may be limited, and parties, luncheons and workshops are canceled. 

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DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL IS WHERE THE ARTS START! S U P P O R T T H E A R T S I N O U R C O M M U N I T Y T O DAY !

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OCT. 17 A ND NOV. 7 Duke Performances goes virtual with its season this fall to

provide a safe outlet for performers and fans. Each Vimeo film will feature artists originally slated for in-person performances.

On Oct. 17, husband-and-wife duo David Finckel and Wu Han team up with Arnaud Sussman and Paul Neuberger to present classical pieces from Beethoven and Brahms. On Nov. 7, the Spanish quartet Cuarteto Casals is back by popular demand to perform a gripping 20th-century chamber piece by Shostakovich, followed by Beethoven’s second Razumovsky Quartet.

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“Phantasmagoria” is a dreamlike state in which real and imagined elements blur together, which guests at Duke Homestead State Historic Site can witness firsthand at this Halloween event. Enjoy a “magical” tour of the homestead and learn about the historical concepts of spiritualism from the 19th century. Although the historic buildings are closed, the event will adhere to strict social distancing, face covering requirements and limited crowd sizes.

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The virtual gala, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Animal Protection Society of Durham, offers pet lovers the opportunity to support homeless animals while bidding on items from local businesses through an online auction. The silent and live auctions are complimentary for all attendees. You can also purchase a “ticket” to provide dinner for shelter animals for one day, plus receive a boxed dinner for yourself from the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.

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training to help families provide safe and responsive environments for children, hosts its annual golf tournament via a mix of online and real-time engagement. Golfers will register and play 18 holes at the Hillandale Golf Course. Players will be on the honor system to keep their scores and submit them by taking a photo and texting it to the center’s partners at the Magnolia Golf Group. Winners will be announced on Oct. 28 during a livestreamed, virtual event.

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grassroots movement raising awareness of social and racial injustice to Black Americans, hosted an event in conjunction with national nonprofit Rock the Vote on Aug. 21 at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. The event helped nine visitors register to vote by mail and find more details about their voter registration status, sample ballot, polling locations and more. “It was a small but energetic crowd,� says Tyrone Irby, the founder of Together We Stand NC.

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‘Songs for the Forgotten’:

A Memoir of Three Decades Spent Healing Childhood Trauma Dr. Julia Burns shares her stories of helping heal child neglect and abuse

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urham-based Dr. Julia W. Burns has worked as an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist healing trauma for more than 30 years. She was raised in Lumberton, North Carolina, and studied music and psychology at UNC and medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine. Her first book, “Momma, Who’s Babygod?,” demonstrates how prayer can influence parent-child dynamics. Her focus on healing and preventing child abuse* has informed her independent psychiatric practice and is the subject of her just released book, “Songs for the Forgotten: A Psychiatrist’s Record.” Dr. Burns was first exposed to childhood trauma in her role as medical director of a child welfare agency. She has published articles in Buddhist and trauma survivor magazines.

She believes that all wounds – no matter how severe – can be healed. Following is an edited transcript of an interview with Durham Magazine’s Dan Shannon.

After working as a

Child abuse and neglect is

psychiatrist for so long, what

such a difficult topic for people

sparked your interest in

to contemplate. You say you

making these stories into a

get feedback that you are

The most compelling reason was the fact that in 1992 when I was hired as staff psychiatrist of a welfare agency that served 300 children, people did not know the extent of child abuse. The first step in healing this epidemic is knowledge. And so the children sang their songs, and I transcribed and reported short verses about the many stories I had heard from my pediatric patients and their abuse. It took 20 years to put these into something coherent I could share with others.

exaggerating “I can’t think

book?

about that,” people tell you.

“Or, it’s too overwhelming.”

How pervasive is this horror?

A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. One in four girls are abused in childhood. One in six or one in 10 boys, depending on the source, are abused in childhood. Boys under report because of shame. Most victims are abused by a family member or someone they know.

Every year more than 3.6 million referrals are made to child protection agencies involving more than 6.6 million children.

However, you’re not sold on prison as a solution or deterrent, are you? Keeping

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incarcerating perpetrators gives people a false sense of safety. More child molesters are living in our neighborhoods than in prison. That’s why a grassroots effort to educate people about how to report suspected abuse, recognize the signs of abuse, and encourage them to be bold and not ignore abuse is a better solution.

There aren’t enough beds in prisons. Prison, which happens after the event, does little to deter perpetrators. Until we understand that child molestation is an addiction that needs an active 12-step program as well as other addiction treatments, there is little hope.

Interventions must also be made to educate the public about the warning signs – how and when to report abuse. It is important to support grassroots efforts spearheaded by organizations such as Darkness to Light [d2l.org] so that everyone can be involved in the solutions.

Raised in a loving home, you certainly weren’t prepared for your career battling child abuse. How did you first respond?

Having had no training in childhood trauma in medical school or residency, I was so caught off guard by the extent and frequency of abuse in my pediatric patients that I turned to God for answers.

If He was supreme and omnipotent, then surely, He had to have answers. I heard nothing from Him that satisfied me. My anger at the situation, the abuse stories, the perpetrators that continued to have access to the children, the lack of response from the child welfare system and God’s seeming indifference grew until I was consumed

in their words

with so much rage that I made myself sick. I began to experience the same posttraumatic [stress] symptoms as my patients: anger, edginess, isolation and irritability.

How does your faith relate to your experiences as a psychiatrist? It relates to

everything I do and am, including my work with trauma. Now, I know to protect myself with prayer, before and after a difficult patient.

I ignored faith for years but after I was healed from a terminal illness, I began to incorporate spirituality into my practice.

I started using a spiritual inventory and asked patients if they wanted spirit and prayer to be part of their treatment.

I’d say about 75% said “yes,” and slowly I became more comfortable praying with and for patients. When I was sick, I undertook a two-year study of evil, including natural disasters like fires and hurricanes and illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, ALS, almost all things chaotic. I came to peace with darkness, knowing that the darkness can never overcome the light. I take my comfort in this, no matter how hard things get or how horrendous the stories.

You write in your book, “Praying frequently, I asked God for his blessings. ... The worse the stories got, the more I searched scripture for answers and reasons.” God seemed absent in

this drama. As my work continued, I sought another way to heal. I began writing songs and painting the children’s stories. I’ve worked for the last 20 years to shape these songs and stories into [this] book. I began to heal when I was able to admit that it was not God who abused my patients but perpetrators, many of whom had been victims of childhood trauma themselves. I realized that God wept each time. He witnessed the molestation of children and suffered with us.

Was it difficult to write some of these stories?

Writing comes very easily to me. Editing is a different story. I spent years editing the stories which practically wrote themselves. Lyrics poured out like water, filling my journal, one song followed another, as the dam burst, script overflowing. I was writing about events as far back as my student years, and as recent as the day before. Usually, I was home and wrote on the computer. If I was away from home, I wrote in a journal I carried with me everywhere.

What advice would you have to practitioners and survivors interested in sharing their traumatic stories? Alcoholics

Anonymous has a saying, “You are only as sick as your secrets.” You must tell as best you remember, and you must tell someone you trust who’ll believe you. That is the first step in healing.

How can we encourage people to listen to these uncomfortable stories of abuse and neglect? We must learn and listen. We have

to let our moral compass override our fears.

Often, children who are abused will not have overt signs, physically or emotionally.

Common signs when they are present are disruptive behavior, sexualized acting out, academic decline, withdrawal and isolating in their room, bed-wetting, nightmares and insomnia. Others include delayed or inappropriate emotional development, loss of self-confidence or self-esteem, depression, avoidance of certain situations, such as refusing to go to school, and desperately seeking affection.

When someone confides in us about their personal story of abuse, how can we best support that person? Much

in the same way that you would support them in any problem they might tell you about. First

listen, then believe, and then ask the person, “How can I help you now? I believe you, and I’m so sorry this happened to you. I want to be here for you.”

How can we fight child abuse today? Recently,

during a Zoom conference a teacher talked about a puppet show that was performed in her school. The children were taught about “good touches, bad touches,” who to tell, how to tell and how to say “no!” Children are usually invested in telling their story if only adults will ask, listen and believe. There are many creative ways to support children, survivors and perpetrators. Darkness to Light is an excellent resource.

Do you have a favorite quote or song from your book? Without a doubt, my favorite

song is about a little girl who hides under her bedsheets: Somebody is hiding.

She lies there.

Body wedged tight, lidless eyes press ironed white sheets. Tiny pink lines, theses stripes severe wide white intervals.

Someone is home.

So she is hiding behind the curtain, invisible. Spirits hover and view the beating terror FOR MORE INFORMATION “Songs for the Forgotten: A Psychiatrist’s Record” is available at Barnes & Noble & Amazon. Dr. Burns has a website, juliaburns.org, and can be contacted at doctorjuliawb@gmail.com. *If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, you should contact your local Child Protective Services (in Durham: 919-560-8424) or 911 for emergency response.

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WHAT AN HONOR On Aug. 14, Durham Parks and Recreation officials celebrated the one-year anniversary of the historic Algonquin Marker near the W.D. Hill Recreation Center during a brief ceremony alongside 93-year-old Dr. Victor Maafo, whose ideas and experiences sparked the marker. The marker was installed to commemorate the Algonquin Tennis Club, which existed in the Hayti District from the 1920s until the 1960s. Many athletic, social, civic and political activities were held at the Algonquin during racial segregation. It is also where the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People was founded 85 years ago.

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workforce. The clinical research sciences program at NCCU focuses on training African American students, which in turn will increase the participation of African Americans in clinical trials and address their health needs.”

Duke University was named the No. 1 best college for student athletes in America and No. 1 best value college in North Carolina in Niche’s 2021 Best Colleges rankings. Niche also ranked Duke the No. 3 college with the best professors and No. 5 best college in the nation.

Burton Magnet Elementary School was

North Carolina Central University recognized

its first class of Clinical Research Sciences certificate graduates in a virtual ceremony on Aug. 15. The Clinical Research Sciences program, established in fall 2018, grew out of an ongoing partnership between NCCU and the

named one of the top 20 magnet programs in the nation by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Principal Dr. Kimberly Ferrell will be recognized at the MSA National Conference in Clark County, Nevada, in April 2021. “Dr. Ferrell is one of our shining stars as a principal, but she would be the first to tell you this achievement is due to her teachers, staff, students and the school community surrounding them,” says Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga.

Two DPS Montessori magnet programs – Lakewood Montessori Middle and Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary – were also named magnet schools of excellence and 12 other DPS magnet programs earned magnet school of distinction recognition.

Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Duke University. “Clinical research trials

Girls on the Run of the Triangle Board President and volunteer Katie Todd

have low participation from minority ethnic groups,” says Professor Andy Li, chair of the pharmaceutical sciences department (pictured).

“This is partially because the clinical research organizations do not have enough diversified

received the Remarkable Volunteer Award by Girls on the Run International. Katie helped lead a successful fundraising campaign that

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raised more than $60,000 and reignited the board’s Fund Development Committee, among many other volunteer efforts.

On. Sept. 10, Book Harvest was recognized as a 2020 Best Practice Honoree by the Library of Congress for its contribution to increasing literacy. The nonprofit is one of only 15 organizations from around the world to receive this distinction. “Education equity is our north star, and this recognition from the Library of Congress affirms that what we are doing is of vital importance to communities here in North Carolina, across the U.S., and potentially around the world,” says Book Harvest Founder and Executive Director Ginger Young.

TAKE THE LEAD The Durham Regional Association of Realtors (DRAR) announced its 2021 officers: Classic Carolina Realty owner Karen Roberts will serve as the new president; Shawn Hays from Inhabit Real Estate will be president-elect. Coldwell Banker Advantage’s Cindie Burns serves as the vice president and Grace Jones, from Keller Williams Elite Realty, serves as the secretary and treasurer.

Duke Campus Club, an organization for

Duke-affiliated women announced its 2020– 21 executive committee in August. It includes President Andrea Erwin (2020–21), PresidentElect Heather Holt-Lister (2021–22), VP of Communications Margaret McKeon, VP of Events Penny Fleming, VP of Membership Zena Alman, Secretary Aline Dawson, Treasurer Marie Abbruzzese and Past President Caroline Rourk (2019–20). The club, which dates back to 1914, consists of talented, accomplished women from diverse backgrounds who share a common bond with Duke and the Durham community.

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BOOKIN’ IT Theodore D. Segal’s book “Point of

Reckoning: The Fight for Racial Justice at Duke University” sheds light on the racial dynamics of today by exploring them through the lens of events that took place at Duke in the ’60s. In the book, Theodore recounts the first Black undergraduates to arrive at Duke in 1963, the obstacles they faced that prevented them from thriving at the institution and the many protests that followed. Theodore began studying race at Duke in 1977 as an undergraduate before starting his career in private law practice. His book is set to release Feb. 5, 2021.

Durham native, artist and first-time author Susan N. Parker published “Finding Smiles, A Comforting Coloring book to Equip Children for a World that Wears Masks” as a creative and interactive teaching tool to prepare children for their new “view” of the world. The story line follows a young girl who’s unsettled about the face coverings people are now wearing.

The little girl explains her fears and then guides the reader in activities that were helpful to her own adjustment to, and acceptance of, wearing a mask during the pandemic. You can find the book at The Regulator Bookshop.

ARTS & CULTURE The N.C. African American Heritage Commission is leading the initiative to launch the new N.C. Civil Rights Trail, preserving and amplifying places where leaders and followers lived, learned and took a stand for social justice. The trail will feature up to 50 physical community-based markers and at least 150 historic sites, including Durham’s Pauli Murray Center.

Maya Freelon’s solo exhibition, “Greater

Than or Equal To,” will be on view at the Contemporary Art Museum of Raleigh from Sept. 4, 2020, to Feb. 14, 2021. The Durhambased visual artist uses boldly colored tissue paper as a medium to bring into question how

value is attributed to people, places and things.

The new body of work includes a monumental Tissue Quilt created by her with help from people across the community. The exhibition will also be featured in CAM’s virtual gallery at camraleigh.org.

In September, the Museum of Durham History launched its new online exhibit, “Votes for Suffrage: 100 Years of Women in Durham Politics,” commemorating the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave American women the right to vote. The exhibit is sponsored by the Snyderman Foundation, in memory of longtime Durham political leader MaryAnn Black, who was a founding board member of the museum. The exhibit will run through March 2021.

The Museum of Life and Science reopened its indoor exhibits in early September for the first time since March. Changes and renovations have been made to ensure a safer experience for guests and staff, including new cleaning and sanitization procedures, upgraded HVAC systems and air filters, and changes to exhibit spaces to improve circulation and allow for more physical distancing among groups. A timed-entry system limits the number of visitors allowed in each day, and all guests ages 5 and older will be required to wear face coverings at the museum at all times, indoor and outdoor, unless actively eating and drinking. All visitors are also required to reserve or purchase tickets online before their visit.

The Pinhook and NorthStar Church of the Arts announced the launch of “Since4Eva

School,” an interdisciplinary, community education platform dedicated to cultivating opportunities for learners to engage in the creative process, deepen their understanding of social justice work and participate in the process of collective healing. “Part of what we are deeply committed to is bringing people together for creative exchange and cultivating connections

across communities,” says NorthStar Executive Director Heather Cook.

Courses start in October.

Durham Central Park welcomed

its newest feature, the sleeping Barnaby D. Troll statue, on Aug. 26.

The custom, climbable sculpture, designed by artist Matt Evans and built in the Liberty Arts Foundry by WallerFoushee Studios and the late Steve Little, can be found along the trail down by the creek, under the bridge next to its friends, the Cardinal and Turtle statue.

Durham Performing Arts Center announced

its commitment to achieve Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Through establishing protocols and procedures, expertled training and assessing a facility’s readiness, GBAC STAR will verify that DPAC implements best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics. “We are working diligently to ensure that DPAC is always on the leading edge of creating the pinnacle standard for health and safety, so that we can all enjoy live entertainment and be together again,” says Stu Klein, DPAC’s business manager.

Durham School for Ballet & the Performing Arts created a safe space for students to attend

their virtual educational classes. Open for students in second grade through high school, the workspace is offered to limited participants, and each student will have their own 10’x10’ space with a desk and chair. DSBPA updated its Wi-Fi to meet the needs of attending online Zoom classes. Proctors provide guidance, brain breaks and outdoor opportunities. Masks are required. The building will be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day. Find more info at durhamschoolforballet.com/student-workspace. 

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HAPPY TAILS When the COVID-19 pandemic hit earlier this year, the Animal Protection Society of Durham was forced to shut down. But the shelter adapted and reinvented itself to continue its mission of helping Durham’s animals. The staff increased their use of foster homes, started a food pantry, made virtual meet-and-greets available and restructured the adoption program to a model that is in line with the current COVID-19 regulations. This year alone, APS found homes for more than 1,200 animals.

“APS is still here for the Durham community,” says APS executive director Shafonda Davis. “Our pantry is still open, and we are helping with leashes, collars, crates and behavior support. We will continue these services if there is a need, and our community still graciously supports these efforts.”

But the shelter couldn’t do it without the support of its 725 volunteers. “The most rewarding part of volunteering with APS is knowing I have made a difference in an animal’s life,” says Susan Teer, an APS volunteer for more than 40 years. “Finding the perfect home for a homeless animal and seeing the happiness in the pet and the adopter brings me pure joy.”

“APS is very inclusive, both for its human volunteers and the animals it protects,” says another volunteer, Geoff Feld. “For a growing community as diverse and engaged as Durham, inclusivity is extremely important in helping pets in need. Anyone who has love for pets in their heart can make a difference.”

Even if you’re not looking to add a new furry friend to your family, you can still make a difference this year as APS celebrates On Aug. 20, Durham-Based duo Sylvan Esso performed their song “Ferris Wheel” on TBS show “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.”

Work by North Carolina folk art painter and quilter Kimberley Pierce Cartwright will be featured at the North Carolina Central University Art Museum as part of the museum’s virtual fall exhibition for the 2020-2021 season. Kimberley’s body of work includes drawings, paintings and use of reclaimed fabric, paper and plastic. The exhibit runs virtually through Oct. 24 at nccu.edu/nccu-art-museum/faith.

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the shelter’s 50th anniversary during its virtual Tails at Twilight: Beyond the Ballroom gala on Nov. 8. Guests can attend from the comfort of their homes while enjoying traditional aspects of the event as well as new ways to participate. Allison Chan, the 2020 gala coordinator, explains that the gala’s popular live and silent auctions will still go on, APS Executive Director and there’s also an option Shafonda Davis. to purchase a “Grab and Gala” meal to pick up from the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, which normally hosts the event. The gala committee is also coordinating a beverage pickup option with a local brewery for a cocktail hour.

“We welcome businesses to reach out to our committee or APS to find unique ways to increase their visibility during this time,” Allison says. “We hope to utilize our event to help some businesses show our community how we have stayed strong and resilient despite the pandemic.”

Registration for the event is free. Find more information at event.gives/tail.

Downtown gallery PS 118 reopened at the end of August on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for visitors (six at a time) who wear a mask. It features three exhibits on freshly painted walls, new craft-based wares throughout the space, a handful of new titles in its curated bookstall, and new works in the print bins. Drop in, or you can reserve a 30-minute time slot by reaching out to dave@horseandbuggypress. com. Viewings can be scheduled 11a.m.5p.m. during the week. Broad Street gallery Horse & Buggy Press and Friends is now open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., for up to three mask-wearing visitors to see its current exhibit “Sidespurs and Detours.” Saturday viewings are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. by appointment only.

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GIVING BACK Blue Cross NC invested $150,000 in the InterFaith Food Shuttle to help fund its Emergency

Response Program covering costs for delivery truck fuel, boxes of emergency food and PPE for volunteers to help combat food insecurity in communities most impacted by COVID-19.

Since mid-March, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle has packed and distributed more than 25,000 emergency food boxes, supplied 15,608 weekend supplemental meal bags for students in need, and provided a total of 4,575,889 pounds of food through its programs.

The Durham Tech Foundation launched its new Equity and Inclusion Fund to support ongoing anti-racism and anti-bias professional development for college employees.

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Literacy nonprofit Book Harvest put more than 83,800 books into the hands and homes of local young readers between April 1 and Aug. 31, surpassing its original goal of 75,000 books. “My faith in our community has never been stronger,” says Book Harvest Founder and Executive Director Ginger Young. Book Harvest also continues its daily Grab-and-Go contactless book pickup at its Rapid Response Center.

Council Member Vernetta Alston, who resigned in 2019 to accept an appointment to the North Carolina House of Representatives to complete the term of the late Rep. MaryAnn Black. Pierce was sworn in on Sept. 4 during a socially distanced ceremony at City Hall. The Ward 3 term expires November 2021.

MILESTONES Bull City Dental, located at 106 W. Parrish St.,

celebrated its five-year anniversary on Aug. 26. 

Duke Energy gave $130,000 to extend its partnership with Durham Technical Community College and the Electrical Line Technician program. The grant will fund the program through the 2023-24 academic year and will be used toward student tuition, commercial driver’s license training fees and other program materials. The Electrical Line Technician program began in spring 2019 after Duke Energy provided nearly $200,000 in grant funding to launch it.

TAKE THE LEAD City of Durham Manager Tom Bonfield named Wade Walcutt as the new director of Durham Parks and Recreation. Wade’s parks

and recreation experience spans 20 years. Wade will succeed Rhonda Parker, who retired in February, and takes over the role in October.

Durham Technical Community College’s Dr. Keyma Clark has served as the college’s first director of students of color success since February with a goal to improve Durham Tech’s capacity to support African American and Latinx students. A part of Durham Tech’s Office of Institutional Equity and Inclusion, Keyma’s role was created to evaluate and identify more ways Durham Tech can support students of color and their achievements.

Durham City Council appointed Pierce Freelon to its Ward 3 vacancy in a 4-2 vote on Aug. 31. The council needed to fill the seat for the unexpired term of former City

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WHAT’S NEW? The Duke Lemur Center welcomed a rare baby aye-aye, Winifred, on June 24. Named after Bette Midler’s character Winifred Sanderson in “Hocus Pocus,” the infant was born to first-time mom, Fady. “Baby lemurs bring a smile to your face and make your heart beat a little faster,” says DLC Executive Director Greg Dye. Aye-ayes are endangered

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Duke Lemur Center researcher Steven Heritage, along with a small team of other zoologists, rediscovered the mouse-sized Somali elephant shrew in the East African country Djibouti after species went missing for nearly 50 years. Also known as the Somali Sengi, it was one of Global Wildlife Conservation’s 25 most wanted lost species.

Urban Axes reopened in September with new

safety measures, including: a capacity limited to 25%; private 1,000-square-foot arena for all groups of fewer than 6 people; face masks are required; throwers must adhere to at least 6 feet of social distancing; sanitizer stations added throughout the facility; health and symptoms checks for all employees daily; and all employees are required to wear a mask.

Chef Hadassah Patterson released a new, locally made skincare line, Yes, Chef Beauty.

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Hair is Hair: Why Laser Hair Removal Is For Everyone Unwanted hair doesn’t care who you are. It just grows… but that doesn’t mean that you have to be stuck with it forever.

same information and have the same questions or doubts about embracing the laser.

In fact, most of us try to keep the hair at bay—at least temporarily— with an endless routine of shaving and waxing. However, if you’ve ever nicked yourself shaving or had your hair ripped out with molten wax, chances are that you’ve considered laser hair removal at some point.

Here’s the truth about the most common laser hair removal myths out there:

Perhaps you’ve even done some research online about it. While the internet has a lot of good information, it is common to find misleading, outdated, or just plain wrong information as well … especially when it comes to laser hair removal.

Truth: This might have been true when the FDA first approved laser hair removal back in the late 90s, but a lot has changed since then.

There are a lot more lasers on the market than there used to be, and technology has advanced quite a bit to make laser hair removal safe for all skin tones. For example, a laser like the GentleMax Pro—which is what Milan uses—will provide you with the safest laser hair removal treatments.

That’s because it utilizes two laser technologies—one that’s geared toward fair skin and one that’s

The laser hair removal experts at Milan Laser Hair Removal have heard just about every myth and misconception there is about laser hair removal. Not surprisingly, a lot of people have heard the

Myth #1 It’s only safe to treat certain skin tones.

geared toward darker skin—which allows Milan to create customized treatment plans to fit the exact needs of each client’s skin tone and hair type.

Myth #2 Results are only temporary.

Truth: Each laser hair removal treatment will provide you with permanent results when done properly. That’s because during the treatment, a laser pulse is delivered directly to the hair follicle which destroys it so that it can never— ever—grow again. That being said, new hair follicles can become active for a variety of reasons such as pregnancy, menopause, age, or genetics, and new hair can grow.

Most places that offer laser hair removal services sell packages of six or nine sessions; you’ll just want to keep in mind that at these places, you’ll probably need to buy more packages or pay touch-up fees down the road. Your best option is to find

a place that offers unlimited laser hair removal sessions for life at no additional cost like Milan does.

Myth #3 The treatments will be too painful.

Truth: While it doesn’t exactly tickle, laser hair removal is significantly less painful than a wax. Most lasers have a comfort feature built in or one that is used as part of the treatment process to help make the treatments more comfortable. Some of the less sophisticated methods include using a numbing cream, messy gel, or blowing chilled air onto the area being treated to help ease any discomfort.

However, for the most comfortable laser hair removal treatments, you’ll want to go somewhere like Milan that uses a laser with a built-in, cooling mist. This technology releases a cooling mist immediately after each pulse of the laser during a treatment.

To help put that into perspective, Milan’s clients have described it as feeling like the sting of a rubber band snap that fades away instantly.

Myth #4 It’s more expensive than waxing or shaving.

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is a bottomless pit expense. You’ll only ever get temporary results and will always need to keep spending more money and more time to maintain those results. A monthly leg waxing appointment alone can cost more than $15,000 in a lifetime.

When you compare that to the cost of laser hair removal, it’s easy to see that you’ll save money—not to mention time—with the permanent results that you can get with laser hair removal.

well as multiple locations.

For instance, Milan is open evenings and weekends and has two locations in town! Also, unlike painful waxing, there’s no downtime after a treatment.

So, you can be in and out and get right back to your day!

While this isn’t an exhaustive list of laser hair removal questions, we hope that it helps shed some light on the truth about laser hair removal.

Also, some places offer payment plans to help make it more affordable.

For instance, Milan offers some great specials as well as no-interest laser hair removal payment plans with payments that can be as low as $29 a month.

Myth #5 It’s not as convenient as waxing or shaving.

Truth: While it’s true that you can shave—or even wax if you’re a thrillseeker—from the comfort of your own home, you’re still only going to get rid of that hair for a few days or weeks. Many companies that offer laser hair removal services do their best to make it as convenient as possible for you to get permanent results by offering evening and weekend appointment options as

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residents, particularly in communities of color.

These inequities have led to slower-thandesired progress in areas such as economic prosperity and safe, affordable housing options for all residents. These are just a few examples of issues that will take creative, innovative thinking and consistent, sustainable and equitable engagement to find solutions that lead to real progress. Finally, in order for city government to effectively partner with the community to find solutions to these and other issues, we must prepare and plan for a strong fiscal recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its unprecedented impact on many of the short- and long-term master plans and financial models developed pre-pandemic. COVID-19 recovery efforts will be one of my key responsibilities as interim city manager.

he Durham City Council appointed Deputy City Manager Wanda Page to act as

the interim city manager beginning Oct. 1 after City Manager Tom Bonfield notified the council of his retirement, effective Sept. 30. Wanda serves in this interim role while the council begins a national search for a new city manager.

Wanda joined the City of Durham in 1987 as a senior staff accountant and worked her way up until she became one of three deputy city managers in 2008.

She currently serves on the executive board of the Lincoln Community Health Center Foundation and on the Advisory Board of the Public Administration Department at N.C. Central University. Before COVID-19, you could most often find her at one of her favorite downtown businesses, Beyu Caffe. She lives with her husband, Craig Page, in Huntington Ridge. The couple have two adult children, William and Kelly.

What do you hope to tackle in your first few days and weeks in this role? I plan to spend a lot of time in conversations. I will be

speaking with city department directors, the mayor and Durham City Council members, other community leaders and residents, and city employees who serve Durham residents every day. I will introduce to some – and reintroduce to others – Wanda Page, the leader, and Wanda Page, the person. I will do a lot of listening. I am anxious to hear hopes and fears, priorities and expectations, updates on current projects, and new ideas and interests. I want to discover through this dialogue how I can apply my experience, knowledge and abilities to the opportunities and challenges facing our city. I have achieved success in both my professional and personal life by building trusting relationships that have always begun with, and been nurtured by, authentic conversations.

During a leadership transition in a large, diverse organization like the City of Durham government, I cannot think of a more fruitful way to spend my first days and weeks settling into my new leadership role.

What are the most pressing issues that the city needs to address and find solutions for? Creating a safer community is high on this

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What’s the biggest challenge facing this position? From my perspective,

at this time in history, [it’s] leading the organization through COVID-19 impacts. The city, like most organizations, was forced to close its facilities to the public for health and safety reasons, with many employees working remotely, while others provided essential services safely in the community. On a daily basis, organizational leaders, with input from our elected officials, employees and residents, developed and reimagined policies and operating procedures that enabled the city to continue to serve the community admirably in a “new normal.”

What major lessons have you learned in your more than 30 years

working for the city? The first lesson that comes to mind is confirmation

that you cannot build and sustain a great organization without great employees. Employees need to be appreciated, celebrated and properly rewarded for their work. Employees should be included in decisions that impact their work and the customers they serve. Another lesson is the importance of engaging residents in decisions that impact their lives. As

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far back as the 1990s, the city was going beyond required public hearings to hear from residents about budgetary priorities. Face-to-face meetings in the community with residents known as “Coffee with Council” were an annual opportunity for city staff and elected officials to meet to share information and listen to residents. Over the years, these and other strategies have helped better align available resources with community needs and wants. I have [also] learned that communication can always be improved. Transparency and accountability are achieved through effective communication, and the need to communicate is always growing and changing.

At the end of this interim period, what do you hope to have accomplished? In the coming days and weeks, the mayor and Durham

City Council will decide on their next steps and process for selecting the next city manager. Because this assignment is temporary, regardless of the duration, I hope to have provided the operational stability an organization in transition needs. I hope to have carried out the policies established by elected officials efficiently, effectively and equitably. As a

well-managed city, Durham is consistently developing long-range plans covering many areas, including general capital facility improvements, transportation systems and assets, infrastructure expansion, land use and community development. Plans being developed and updated now will certainly be shaped by equitable engagement priorities and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. These and other considerations will lead to a community designed for the future.

What do you hope Durham will look like in 5 years? In 10 years?

Futuristic statements are always interesting to think about and are usually developed through a community visioning process. Durham’s current vision statement was developed this way. I believe [the] statement, “Durham is the leading city in providing an excellent and sustainable quality of life,” will still be relevant at these future markers. Implementing strategies today to close the quality-of-life gaps that currently exist among residents will permit us to arrive in 2025 and beyond in a city where economic prosperity is shared by all [and] our residents live in safer communities that are connected, engaged and diverse. october/november 2020

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and political climate.” In response, FCD found innovative ways to continue providing resources that families may need through contactless drop-offs. These resource packages include a range of items, with help from other organizations like Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and Book Harvest. “We’ll provide things like diapers, baby wipes and other essentials along with additional items like hand sanitizer, thermometers and masks,” Caitlin says.

FAMILY CONNECTS DURHAM FCD works diligently to stay connected with the families This organization continues to support families by they serve in the community, but teleconferencing fatigue transforming its in-home nurse visitation model into virtual is real, and nothing seems to experiences. Check-ins with compare to the quality time that parents and their newborns are was spent face-to-face with each now conducted through video family. Home visitors are now on chat or by phone. “We used to calls and staring at screens six to go in-person and visit families eight hours a day. “We’ve even in the hospital … but now we’ve started holding virtual weekly had to switch to virtual visits,” self-care groups just to check in says FCD Community Alignment on one another and parents,” Specialist Caitlin Georgas. FCD Karen says. “It’s definitely a has also gone virtual with its different experience … we miss early childhood developmental our families very much.” activities. “Pre-coronavirus, our Eugenya Rodriguez and Anna Pabón practice how to keep kids engaged during virtual Durham Early Head Start home visits. home visitors were able to bring toys, games and other activities SISTERS NETWORK TRIANGLE NC to each household to help families reach their personal Dedicated to improving breast cancer outcomes in African developmental milestones and goals,” says FCD Coordinator American women, Sisters Network Triangle NC refuses to Karen Carmody. “Now our virtual home visits consist of let the pandemic steal its shine. Faced with the challenge of helping families find things they can use in their homes to connecting new members with other survivors to maintain recreate these activities.” support, SNTNC began using a video conferencing platform.

The pandemic leads to many other obstacles for families, Monthly group meetings that used to be separate to including financial instability and the increased need for accommodate both the Raleigh and Durham locations are emotional support. “We see families, particularly parents, now conveniently combined through Zoom conversations. who may be experiencing depression or anxiety,” Karen says.

“Throughout the first month of transitioning to events “Imagine being a first-time parent living through the COVID-19 pandemic while also being overwhelmed by the current social virtually, it was a great result,” says Valarie Worthy, SNTNC’s he value of everyday social interactions that existed pre-pandemic are missed today. Yet nonprofits like Family Connects Durham, Sisters Network Triangle NC and Diaper Bank of North Carolina are finding creative ways to continue helping and connecting with the community across the digital divide.

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DBNC saw a 400% increase in diaper needs and an 800% increase in period product requests since the start of the pandemic. In response, DBNC partnered with organizations like FCD, Durham Community Food Pantry and Welcome Baby to form contactless drive-thrus and outdoor wrapping events. “We’ll have each car drive up, the family will say the size diaper they need, we place packaged diapers on the table, and the family is able to collect them and drive off,” Michelle explains. DBNC also uses mobile distribution drop-offs in which trucks take and distribute diapers and hygiene products throughout communities. Michelle also mentions the trickle-down effect the pandemic has caused for vulnerable families and those who’ve lost their jobs.

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founder and former president. “I was surprised at the number of people who actually joined our groups.” Guest speakers also signed on. “During one virtual event, we had a medical family therapist from a local cancer center talk about anxiety and not being able to have that one-onone touch with everyone,” Valarie says. At one of SNTNC’s local meeting spaces, the group also held a drive-thru event where members played music and handed out gift packages to participants. “You have to find creative ways to support people so that they continue to feel valued,” says Valarie, a 21-year breast cancer survivor.

SNTNC also promoted October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month through the use of its website and digital announcements shared with family and friends. A page is in the works for the site, which will allow survivors to share their testimonies in order to encourage others who are battling breast cancer. “[The pandemic] makes you truly appreciate that unsolicited emotional support we would regularly have from family and friends,” Valarie says.

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Earth To Us Latin and American vegan dishes including cauliflower wings, garlic tostones, arepas and more. 1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 18; 919-908-1000 Gocciolina Upscale Italian fare with fresh specials featured on a prix-fixe dinner menu in the dining room or at outside tables. This wildly popular restaurant has graced our Best Of list again and again. 3314 Guess Rd.; 919-973-4089; gocciolina.com Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q Homestyle Eastern barbecue, fried chicken and seafood. Enjoy with a giant glass of iced tea. Open for dine-in, takeout from their drivethru window or delivery. 2419 Guess Rd.; 919-286-7447; hogheavenbarbecue.com Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Hong Kong-style dim sum, plus authentic Szechuan, Canton, Peking and Hunan Cuisine. 3003 Guess Rd.; 919-479-8339; hongkongdimsumindurham.com Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Old-fashioned burgers, fries and a mean Carolina-style dog. 2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005; jimmysfamoushotdogs.com La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran specialties such as pupusas and chorizo asado. Open for takeout and delivery. 2016 Guess Rd.; 919-294-6578; lacacerolacafenc.com Thai Spoon All the trappings for a delicious experience: pad thai, drunken noodles and curries.

Open for takeout. 3808 Guess Rd.; 919-908-7539; thaispoonnc.com HILLSBOROUGH ROAD Bennett Pointe Grill & Bar There’s something to please all palates on the large menu of this multiregional American restaurant. 4625 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-382-9431; bpgrill.com El Jefecito Exceptionally fresh tacos, quesadillas and burritos. 4910 Hillsborough Rd.; eljefecitofoodtruck.com Rockin’ Rolls Sushi Express All-you-can-eat sushi, soup, salads, appetizers like spring rolls, crab rangoon and gyoza, plus entrees including teriyaki and hibachi dinners. Also open for takeout. 3405 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. E; 919-251-8822; rockinrollssushi.com/durham Shanghai Restaurant Established in the 1980s, this Cantonese restaurant is open for takeout and offers both Americanized and authentic dishes. 3433 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-383-7581; shanghaidurham.com

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HILLANDALE ROAD Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair. Family operated and chef-driven. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com BR El Corral Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican faijitas, tacos, enchiladas and a great chorizo queso dip. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 8; 919-309-4543; elcorralnc.com Melo Trattoria & Tapas Classic Italian – think spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmigiana – meets tapas. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 3; 919-384-9080; melotrattoria.com Pomodoro Italian Kitchen Homemade sauces on fresh-made pizzas, pastas and other Italian favorites. 1811 Hillandale Rd.; 919-382-2915; pomodoroitaliankitchen.info NORTH POINTE DRIVE The French Corner Bakery Curbside pickup available for artisan breads, beautifully crafted tarts and pastries, plus lunch. Baking classes taught by Frenchtrained master baker chef Benjamin Messaoui. 2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. B; 919-698-9836 MORE NORTHERN DURHAM DINING Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028; alpacachicken.com Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue A staple in the community since 1952, serving up soul in Eastern-style barbecue, Brunswick stew and fried chicken. 3330 Quebec Dr.; 919-383-3211; bullocks-bbq.com Dogwood Bar & Grill American fare including burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, plus larger entrees like baby back ribs, shepherd’s pie and penne alle vodka. Try the House Nachos (chips are made in-house) and the spinach salad. 5110 N. Roxboro St.; 919-973-2342 Goodberry’s Frozen Custard All-natural frozen custard with a variety of topping options. Open for takeout, patio closed. 3906 N. Roxboro St.; 919-477-2552; goodberrys.com Picnic Order the pulled pork, of course, but also the fried chicken, mac and cheese, and hushpuppies. 1647 Cole Mill Rd.; 919-908-9128; picnicdurham.com BR Silver Spoon Restaurant A large menu of breakfast favorites like strawberry waffles and omelettes, plus sandwiches, pastas, salads and kids plates. 5230 N. Roxboro St.; 919-479-7172; silverspoonnc.com Skrimp Shack Fast casual seafood restaurant serving addictive shrimp, fish and a variety of other fried and grilled seafood. 3600 N. Duke St., Ste. 28B; 919-477-0776; theskrimpshack.com

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BROAD STREET Cloche Coffee Serving coffee drinks made with Larry’s Coffee as well as tea, chai and other assorted drinks and snacks in a bright space filled with plant life. Get your coffee fix to-go or savor each sip on their outdoor patio. 721 Broad St.; 919-738-3333; clochecoffee.com Joe Van Gogh Grab your coffee to-go at this local coffee shop that sources quality beans for superior coffee.

1104-B Broad St.; 919-286-4800; joevangogh.com The Palace International Pick up African cuisine to-go, including curry goat, dovi chicken and samosas. 1104-A Broad St.; 919-416-4922; thepalaceinternational.com Wellspring Cafe Temporarily closed.

621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290 BULL CITY MARKET The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop Currently open for takeout. The artisan café and bakery celebrates the sweet things in life. Scratch-made cakes, cupcakes and pastries, organic salads, sandwiches and wraps, with breakfast all day and delicious brunch every weekend.

Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. Open for contactless patio dine-in, carry-out, curbside pickup or delivery.

1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com BR ERWIN ROAD Early Bird Donuts Doughnuts, biscuits, croissant breakfast sandwiches and coffee available for takeout.

Try the cinnamon sugar doughnut. 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 984-888-0417 Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar Specialty seafood boils, raw bar, fish baskets, po' boys and sliders. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 104; 984-439-8651; hookreel.com/ location/durham

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Itaewon Grill Build-your-own Korean barbecue bowls for takeout with a variety of meats and meat substitutes, toppings and sauces. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 132; 919-864-9742; itaewongrillkbbq.com

Naan Stop Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with dishes like daal makhani, paneer tikka masala and biryani. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 103; 919-891-3488 & 919-797-2100; naanstopduke.com NOSH “Eclectic foodstuffs” like “Mike’s Breakfast Pizza,” “Coach’s Queso" sandwich and the brown derby chopper salad. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 919-383-4747; noshfood.com BR Saladelia Cafe @ Hock Plaza Open for takeout, the cafe offers simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-therun pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Enjoy on their outdoor patio. 2424 Erwin Rd.; 919-416 1400; saladelia.com BR

Smashburger Unique burgers smashed on the grill, chicken and salads. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 116; 919-237-1070; smashburger.com Sushi Love Specialty sushi rolls available for takeout, such as the “Honey Love” roll topped with mango and kiwi, as well as other Asian cuisine favorites. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 204; 919-309-2401; sushilovedurham.com ERWIN SQUARE Guasaca Arepas, salads and rice bowls with South American flavor.

2200 W. Main St., Ste. A100; 919-294-8939; guasaca.com Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30-mile radius and local brews.

2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22durham.com BR Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like grilled bronzino, Australian lamb chops and pan-fried Roman dumplings.

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MediTerra Grill Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, offering gyros, kabobs and curry. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 136; 919-383-0066; mediterranc.com

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Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Seafood restaurant serving up shrimp, oysters, fish-n-chips, surfn-turf dinners and more. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A140; 984-219-7337; theshuckinshack.com

EAT IT FORWARD As of press time, three Durham food businesses received Discover’s $25,000 #EatItForward award. The social media campaign celebrating Black-owned restaurants, which began on July 6, 2020, will award a total of $5 million over the course of 17 weeks. Rhonda Jones at Chez Moi bakery (pictured), one of the three local recipients, says, “This award will allow me to expand my product line of retail-ready products as I continue to pivot, create new jobs and expand my online retail presence.” Chef Ricky Moore, owner of the popular Saltbox Seafood Joint restaurants in Durham, is another recipient.

Ricky says he always dreamed of opening his own restaurant and that receiving Discover’s award reaffirms that dreams come true with hard work, patience and determination. Big C Waffle’s owner Carl Richardson also got the award, and the restaurant will use the money to “invest into our business and community and continue to expand our brand.”

ON THE MOVE Popular restaurant, coffee and wine shop and gourmet market Parker & Otis will have a new address later in 2020. The 13-year-old beloved institution is slated to relocate to American Tobacco Campus in November.

The storefront will occupy a portion of the former Tyler’s Taproom space. Parker & Otis opened at Pop-up American Tobacco earlier this year for a test run of a standalone stationary shop. It has since transformed into the permanent Parker Paper Company, which will remain located on Blackwell Street. Capitol Broadcasting Company Senior Vice President of Real Estate Michael Goodmon says that Parker & Otis owner Jennings Brody and her team have a “focus on community and quality, [that] make[s] this move a home run, not only for the campus, but [also for] the entire city.”

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NINTH STREET DISTRICT Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken.

Need we say more? 703-A Ninth St.; 919-908-1597; alpacachicken. com Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials. Cash only!

Currently open for takeout, with patio tables available. 750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073 The Durham Filling Station Breakfast fare, like made-fromscratch biscuits, any style of eggs, famous pinto beans, burgers and upgraded hot dogs. 617 Hicks St.; 919-797-1006 Blue Corn Cafe Authentic LatinAmerican fare with fresh, organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919286-9600; bluecorncafedurham. com Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass-fed beef burgers and fresh-cut fries. 737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; theburgerbach.com Chicken Bee Korean fried chicken as well as other dishes like bibimbap, kimchi fried rice and bulgogi. Takeout only. 810 Ninth St., Ste. 129; 984-888-5561; chickenbee.com Cocoa Cinnamon Signature handbrewed coffees and lattes to-go, like the “Palmyra” with date sugar and crushed rose from their seasonal menu. 2627 Hillsborough Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options. Housemade mole and corn tortillas. Pair with a margarita pitcher. 1920 Perry St.; 919-286-1875 Dain’s Place Available for takeout, this pub's fare is centered on its award-winning “thick and juicy and juicy and thick burgers.”

754 Ninth St.; 919-416-8800; dainsplace.bar Del Rancho Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican lunch and dinner menu with a full-service bar. 730 Ninth St.; 919-286-5330 Devil's Pizzeria & Restaurant Handmade pizzas, pastas, wings, strombolis, subs, calzones and desserts with daily specials.

742 Ninth St.; 919-286-3090; devilspizza.menufy.com

Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern classics with breakfast favorites like cinnamon apple waffles and biscuits and gravy served all day in a casual, family-friendly setting. 776 Ninth St.; 919-416-3823; elmosdiner.com BR Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice.

703B Ninth St.; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com BR

Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! Available for delivery and pickup. 1807 W. Markham Ave.; 919-237-2358; heavenlybuffaloes.com International Delights Authentic Mediterranean & Palestinian-Lebanese inspired cuisine including pita wraps, gyros, falafel, kabobs and baklava. 740 Ninth St.; 919-286-2884; iddurham.com Juju Asian fusion tapas including selections like steamed barbecue Kurobuta pork belly and chicken fried oysters. Try the crispy Brussels sprouts!

Takeout only. 737 Ninth St., Ste. 210; 919-286-3555; jujudurham.com BR Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar Order takeout of these northern and southern Indian specialties including Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Tikka, Chicken Tikka and Hariyali Murg Kebab. 811 Ninth St.; 919-748-3456; limenlemonnc.com BR Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball, all available for takeout. 2618 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-3500; ilovelocopops.com Metro 8 Steakhouse Classic American steakhouse with an Argentinian flair. Pair empanadas with a filet mignon or crab-stuffed shrimp with a churrasco steak. 746 Ninth St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.com Mi Calvillo Authentic Mexican fare open for carryout.

748 Ninth St.; 984-219-1642 Moe’s Original BBQ Barbecue sandwiches, platters and Southern-styled sides such as cornbread and baked beans. 2014 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-237-1004; moesoriginalbbq.com/durham Monuts Donuts Scratch-made doughnuts, pastries, English muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches.

Try the bagel and lox. Takeout only. 1002 Ninth St.; 919-286-2642; monutsdonuts.com BR Pincho Loco Latin-flavored ice creams, milkshakes, popsicles and more available for takeout. Flavors like tequila, Tiger Tail (Mexican vanilla and chocolate), guava, tamarind and more. 1918 Perry St.; 919-286-5111 Secrets Pho and Noodle Bar Traditional Vietnamese dishes including stir-fry and noodle bowls.

810 Ninth St., Ste. 130; 984-888-5111; secretsphoandnoodlebar.com Triangle Coffee House Coffee and pastries with selections like vegan blueberry muffins.

714 Ninth St.; 919-748-3634 Vin Rouge French bistro-style dinner with regular oyster specials and Sunday brunch. Get the hanger steak and frites! 2010 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-416-0466; vinrougerestaurant.com BR

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ZenFish Poké Bar A healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice, available for takeout. 810 Ninth St.; 919-937-9966; zenfishpokebar.com NEAR DUKE Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like coffeerubbed duck breast and seared NC flounder.

Located inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com MarketPlace JB Duke Hotel’s main restaurant, now offering a takeout menu, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com

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Cucciolo Osteria Italian fare like pastas with housemade noodles, antipasti and porchetta. 601 W. Main St.; 984-243-8744; cucciolodurham.com Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 530 Foster St.; 919-682-9235; dameschickenwaffles.com BR Durham Food Hall All vendors open for takeout.

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Everything Bagels Locally sourced gourmet bagels with a seasonally standard menu.

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Ex-Voto Fresh tacos and tamales.

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Locals Oyster Bar and Seafood Butchery North Carolina seafood featuring everything from crab cakes to shrimp sausage.

The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com

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Lula and Sadie’s A modern take on Southern cuisine highlighting local produce with dishes like scalloped potatoes and hot cakes.

Boxcar Bar + Arcade Open for curbside pickup, this bar and arcade offers more than 70 arcade games, a full bar including 24 craft American drafts (and a wide variety of local beer, liquor and wine), private event space and a Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen. 621 Foster St.; 984-377-2791; theboxcarbar.com/durham

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Napoli Pizzeria and Gelateria Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, small plates, salads and artisanal gelato.

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CENTRAL PARK & WAREHOUSE DISTRICTS The Accordion Club Late-night bar serving beer, hot dogs and green chile stew. 316 W. Geer St.

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Old North Meats and Provisions A seasonal menu of house-made cured and smoked meats, fish and pickled veggies.

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Liturgy Beverage Specialty coffee, tea and chocolate company focused on single origin beverages.

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Auctioneer Bar Seasonal cocktails, curated beer, wine and spirits meant to highlight local breweries.

Foster Street Coffee Coffee house on the ground floor of Liberty Warehouse apartments that uses carefully curated coffee beans from around the world for its classic concoctions as well as local produce for house-made smoothies. 530 Foster St., Ste. 2; 919-797-9555; fosterstreetcoffee.com Fullsteam In addition to their well-known “plow-to-pint” beers, Fullsteam now serves bar snacks, sandwiches, small plates and kombucha.

Try the Eastern Carolina-Style Pork Meatballs and the Spicy Carolina Dip Chicken with a side of deviled eggs. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337; fullsteam.ag Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere. They make a mean “Dark and Stormy,” and be sure to order “The Pile” to split with friends! 644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com Hutchins Garage Available for pickup, this fullservice bar serves Grandma-style pizza, salads and sandwiches. 402 W. Geer St.; 984-219-6578 BR

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King's Sandwich Shop Serving up hot dogs, burgers, fries and shakes since 1942.

701 Foster St.; 919-682-0071; kingssandwichshop.com

NEWS BITES RIGHT ON ’CUE Mike D’s BBQ, known for its original sauces and rubs, extended its offerings with its own storefront, Mike D’s BBQ Supply and General Store, which opened in September.

The new shop is located at 306 S. Driver St. and features those award-winning sauces and rubs, plus local groceries and essential barbecue accessories such as aprons, custom-built grills and grill tools.

LouElla Get takeout from the neighborhood bottle shop, bar and event space. 316 W. Geer St., Ste. A; 919-973-2001; louelladurham.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits available for takeout and delivery. For vegetarians, the fried green tomato biscuit is hard to beat.

401 Foster St.; 984-439-2220; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Parts & Labor Dishes meeting many dietary needs, including veggie samosas, “Hipster Poutine” and falafel. Open for takeout or outdoor seating on their patio. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; motorcomusic.com/eats BR

The Pit Temporarily closed (reopening TBD).

POKÉ PLUS ZenFish Poké Bar opened its third location – its second in Durham – at 105 W. NC Hwy. 54, Ste. 261, in the Homestead Market shopping center in September. The casual dining restaurant features proteins like tuna, shrimp, crab, salmon and tofu, along with various veggies and other mix-ins, in bowls and burritos. Ingredients are locally sourced to ensure great taste and support for other small businesses.

BRIGHTLEAF DISTRICT Clouds Brewing American favorites with a German flair. Featuring an amazing craft beer selection and brunch on the weekends.

905 W. Main St.; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine like quesadillas, tacos and huevos con chorizo. 905 W. Main St.; 919-683-2417; elrodeonc.com The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache. Try the “Fed Burger au Poivre.” Offering takeout plus a new side patio on Albemarle Street. 914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611; thefederal.net BR

Goorsha Ethiopian dishes like shiro chickpea stew and tibs (sauteed meat in spices). 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham.com

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It’s a Southern Thing Kitchen and bar serving traditional Southern dishes with a twist, like jalapeno-brined fried chicken; a half-beef, half-bacon meatloaf; and both traditional and vegan barbecue. 605 W. Main St.; 919294-9632; itsasouthernthingdurham.com BR James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Traditional pub food and snacks like brisket cheese steak and Reuben sandwiches. 912 W. Main St.; 919-683-3022; jamesjoyceirishpub.com BR Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom Range of barbecue and smokehouse fare as well as Chef Brian Stinnett’s signature fried chicken and Memphis barbecue spaghetti available for takeout. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; maverickssmokehouse.com Mount Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar Thai, Japanese, Chinese and sushi. Try the duck wrap. 905 W. Main St.; 919-680-4968; mtfujinc.com Parker and Otis A gift shop, coffee shop and restaurant all in one. Get takeout, shop its stock of gifts, kitchen accessories and “Mystery Assortments” online and get free home delivery on Fridays. 112 S. Duke St.; 919-683-3200; parkerandotis.com BR Peabody Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta and salad. 810 W. Peabody St.; 919-797-2554; peabodypizza.com Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets East Asian fare like ramen, steamed buns and sandwiches, plus pastries - rhubarb galette, anyone? - and daily dinner specials available for takeout. 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesdurham.com BR

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Saint James Seafood Currently operating as Jimmy’s Dockside To-Go offering vacuum-sealed oysters on ice, smoked fish dip, Maine lobster rolls, fried chicken sandwiches, po' boys and more. Open for takeout.

806 W. Main St.; 984-219-7900; saintjamesseafood.com Trattoria Salve Temporarily closed.

Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the ceviche de camaron. 800 W. Main St.; 919-682-4197; torerosmexicanrestaurants.com CITY CENTER DISTRICT Alley Twenty Six Originally a craft cocktail bar, the addition of a kitchen and dining room now offers burgers, sandwiches and sliders available for takeout.

Come out every Saturday and Sunday to dine in the alley and enjoy cocktails, beer and wine. Visit the Mixers & Mercantile shop next door. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 984-439-2278; alleytwentysix.com Annexe The sister bar of Bar Vigile features a dance floor, a menu of snacks, turntables built into the bar and pink Champagne on tap every night.

105 S. Mangum St., Ste. 1; 919-973-3000; annexedurham.com Bar Brunello Temporarily Closed; Online retail orders available.

Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an ever-changing lunch, dinner and small plates menu, the bar is currently open for takeout offering it's well-loved cheeseburger, fried oysters and more.

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Beyu Caffè Coffee shop, restaurant, bar and live jazz club. Beignets, buffalo wings and mushroom burgers available for takeout.

341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com BR Bull City Burger & Brewery Open for takeout and outdoor patio dining on evenings and weekends.

Offering local beef burgers with all components from bun to barbecue sauce made in-house.

107 E. Parrish St.; 919-680-2333; bullcityburgerandbrewery.com Bull McCabes Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks like nachos, burgers and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919682-3061 bullmccabesirishpub.com CONVIVIO This Italian restaurant and wine bar serves locally sourced meat butchered in-house. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 100; 984-219-1961; convivio.wine COPA Cuban-inspired tapas and cocktails. Try the Chuleta a lo Guajiro, a country-style pork chop, with a mojito or daiquiri. Open for takeout, delivery and dine-in. Patio seating available. 107 W. Main St.; 919-9730111; copadurham.com

Counting House Temporarily closed.

NEWS BITES OTOÑO AL FRESCO Jack Tar & The Colonel’s Daughter’s Chef and Owner Gray Brooks reopened the restaurant for curbside takeout in late June and now introduces a festive patio pop-up, Otoño, led by Pizzeria Toro Chef de Cuisine Marla Thurman. Otoño’s menu celebrates Marla’s Texan background and the Mexican dishes she and her team have cooked together for family meals for years, featuring agua frescas, citrus ceviche tostadas and a wide selection of vegan dishes like homemade tamales and tofu queso fresco. To complement, Gray and his team at The Colonel’s Daughter represent the South-bySouthwest direction of the menu with a new cocktail program highlighting tequila, mezcal and bourbon. Otoño is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5-9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday for brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to fighting food insecurity locally through Urban Ministries of Durham.

Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya offering takeout and outdoor dining. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919251-9335; dashiramen.com Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine; plates include carnitas, flautas veganas and pollo relleno.

Don’t skip on the guac! 200 N. Mangum St.; 919-956-2750; dosperrosrestaurant.com Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter Diner fare with a twist, available for curbside pickup and patio dining. Classic diner menu, plus a new pop-up menu featuring Mexican dishes, take-and-bake and pantry items. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-682-5225; jacktardurham.com BR

Jeddah’s Tea Open for takeout, try these organic, fair-trade and vegan-friendly teas. 123 Market St., Ste. A; 919-973-3020; jeddahstea.com Juicekeys Organic juice and smoothie bar open for takeout.

110 N. Corcoran St.; 919-695-3027; juicekeys.com

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Kingfisher Temporarily closed.

Owners Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker transformed the parking lot behind the cocktail bar and its adjacent upper deck into a pop-up burger bar called QueenBurger, which serves “smash burgers” two ways – doublestacked beef patties and housemade veggie and vegan burgers – with griddled onions, hoop cheese, Duke’s mayo and pickles alongside pre-bottled Kingfisher cocktails, plus wine and beer. 321 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-9429; kingfisherdurham.com Littler Temporarily closed. Offering Wine and Provisions boxes through online ordering, as well as takeand-bake dinners for two.

Loaf Oven breads and pastries.

Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf all available for takeout. 111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254; loafdurham.com Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. Wood-fired rotisserie meats, Andean-inspired braises, empanadas. 112 W. Main St.; 984-439-8702; lunarotisserie.com

NEWS BITES EAT MORE CHICKEN Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken, a family-owned-andoperated restaurant that’s been in business since 2006, opened another Durham location at 3726 Mayfair St. in September.

The other two locations are on Ninth Street and Davidson Avenue. The restaurant specializes in its signature Peruvian “Pollo a la Brasa”-style rotisserie chicken, marinated and slow cooked over natural wood charcoal in a custommade rotisserie oven.

COFFEE KICK Buy a bag of “Let It Grow” coffee from Joe van Gogh's Durham or Chapel Hill locations, and the coffee shop will donate 50 cents from each bag sold to Durham Public School’s The Hub Farm.

wood-fired pizza • housemade pastas sammies • salads • desserts

M Kokko Casual chicken entrees including the fried chicken sandwich, ramen and “KFC” wings. 311 Holland St., Ste. B; 919-908-9332; m-restaurants.com/m-kokko M Pocha Temporarily closed.

M Tempura Temporarily closed.

M Sushi Quality sushi from seasonal seafood, daily menu changes and creative rolls like “Unagi Maki” with barbecue eel and fried garlic.

311 Holland St.; 919-908-9266; msushidurham.com Mateo Acclaimed menu of tapas and small plates by chef Matthew Kelly. Now offering a Tapas-TakeAway menu including tapas kits for two or four and pan-made paella in pizza boxes - you keep the pan!

109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-5308700; mateotapas.com Mothers & Sons Trattoria Partners Matt Kelly and chef Josh “Skinny” DeCarolis own this trattoria that features handmade pasta, classic Italian meat dishes, antipasti and contorni (vegetables and sides) available for dine-in at 50% capacity or takeout. The enoteca next door houses Alimentari at Mothers & Sons, which offers sandwiches, fresh

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pastas, sauces and Italian specialties to-go during the day and is also used as overspill seating for the trattoria to encourage social distancing. 107 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-8247; mothersandsonsnc.com Neomonde Temporarily closed.

Ninth Street Bakery Organic breads, pastries and lunch available for takeout. Grab a “Wheel of Steel” (peanut butter, raisins and oats). 136 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-688-5606; ninthstbakery.com BR The Oak House Cafe featuring Caballo Rojo coffee, Jeddah’s Tea, fine wines and craft beer. 126 W. Main St.; 919-339-1383; oakhousedurham.com The Parlour Available for takeout. Try handmade ice cream in rotating flavors like cookies and cream, salted butter caramel and sweet potato. 117 Market St.; 919-564-7999; theparlour.co The Patio Unscripted Hotel’s poolside bar featuring a range of cocktails and gourmet bites including salads and burgers. 202 N. Corcoran St.; 984-329-9500; unscriptedhotels.com BR Pizzeria Toro Wood-fired pizza available for takeout, with selections like spicy lamb meatball with kale, fried eggplant ricotta and soft eggs on white pizza.

Also, ricotta dumplings! 105 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-6936; pizzeriatoro.com Pie Pushers Grab a slice of staples like the cheese or pepperoni, or try out one of the specials, like the "Pace Car," when picking up takeout. 117A W. Main St.; 919-294-8408; piepushers.com BR

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Pokéworks Hawaiian-inspired poké with a menu featuring signature “works” like the Spicy Ahi bowl, or Poké Your Way, an option for creating a customized poké burrito, bowl or salad made with your choice of protein, mix-ins, toppings and sauces, all available for takeout.

122 W. Main St.; 919-973-3372; pokeworks.com Pompieri Pizza Neapolitan pizza joint with a familyfriendly approach. Try the “Drunken Horse” pizza with beer crust and house-made sausage. Open for takeout or patio dining. 102 City Hall Plaza; 919-973-1589; pompieripizza.com Pour Taproom Pay-by-the-ounce beer, wine and cider taps, plus tasting board, sandwich and kids’ options. 202 N. Corcoran St., Ste. 200; 919-251-8985; durham.pourtaproom.com The Restaurant at The Durham Temporarily closed.

The Roof at The Durham Reservations are required due to limited capacity for parties of up to four. Arrive at your selected time; a host will greet you in the lobby and conduct a contactless wellness check, then escort you to the Roof. Indoor bar is closed. Masks are required at all times unless you are seated at your table. Locally sourced Southern cuisine crafted by chef Andrea Reusing. Selections include beef tartare and spring pie with asparagus and mushrooms. 315 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-768-8831; thedurham.com/dining Rue Cler Temporarily closed.

Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner. Available for

takeout or outdoor dining. 608 N. Mangum St.; 919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Spanglish Latin-inspired dishes, bowls and empanadas for lunch and dinner, as well as a full breakfast menu. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; 984-219-7168; eatspanglish.com Taberna Tapas Paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas.

325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com Table South Kitchen and Bar Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott City Center. 201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000 Thai @Main Street Classic Thai dishes including tom yum soup, curry, pad thai, drunken noodles and more. 317 W. Main St.; 984219-7444; thaiatmainstnc.com Toast Italian paninis and soups available for takeout. The warm goat cheese with honey and peppercorn crostini is our favorite.

345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183; toast-fivepoints.com

NEWS BITES GLASS HALF FULL The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild recently held its ninth annual NC Brewers Cup competition, which had a total of 636 entries submitted from 94 breweries. Medals were awarded in 32 style-based beer categories.

Two Durham breweries were awarded first place: Ponysaurus Brewing Co. for its “Scottish Ale” in the Scottish and Irish Beer category and Fullsteam Brewery for its “Humidity” in the American Pale Ale category and “Southern Basil” in the Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer category.

Other local breweries also took home awards, like Clouds Brewing, taking second place for its “Bock to the Future” in the Malty European Lager category.

Bull City Burger and Brewery also received second place in the Dark European Lager category for its “‘Goat’ Bullet Bock.” The Glass Jug Beer Lab ranked second in the Strong Ale category for its “Baby Leif” English Barleywine and fourth in the American IPA category for its “Modern Transparency” draft.

Viceroy Fusion restaurant featuring dishes like jeera wings as well as traditional butter chicken, all available for takeout.

335 W. Main St.; 919-797-0413; viceroydurham.com AMERICAN TOBACCO DISTRICT Boricua Soul Puerto Ricanmeets-Southern soul-food dishes like chopped barbecue-filled empanadas, arroz con gandules, maduros and mac and cheese “just the way Grandma makes it.” Takeout only, outdoor seating available.

318 Blackwell St.; 919-902-0520; boricuasoulnc.com Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients.

410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store/ durham NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli.

Open for takeout or outdoor patio seating. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-2821183; nanasteak.com BR Only Burger Temporarily closed.

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Saladelia Cafe @ ATC Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-the-run pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups available for takeout. 406 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4600; saladelia.com Tobacco Road Sports Cafe American dishes like “Country Frizzled & Drizzled Chicken” made with local ingredients; overlooks the Bulls’ stadium. 280 S. Mangum St.; 919-937-9909; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com EAST DURHAM Pierre ToGo Haitian- and Jamaican-inspired cuisine.

2100 Angier Ave.; 919-808-7447; pierrofoods.com Nolia Family-centric space designed to connect families through great coffee, available for takeout.

Also serving Jedda’s Tea and kid-friendly drinks.

1004 Morning Glory Ave.; noliacoffee.com Sofia’s Pizza Neighborhood pizza shop open for takeout. 2201 Angier Ave.; 984-219-3656; sofiaspizzadurham.com Two Roosters Handcrafted ice-cream shop serving takeout only with the hopes of adding patio reservations in the near future. 800 Taylor St.; tworoosters.com

WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM

DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD (15-501) Blaze Pizza Pizzas with made-from-scratch dough and healthful ingredients. 5320 McFarland Dr.; 919251-6095; blazepizza.com

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Featuring traditional Mexican recipes with a modern, healthy twist using locally grown organic products 5410 Page Rd., Durham 919 . 941.1630 mezdurham.com for hours/menu

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Duck Donuts Warm, made-to-order doughnuts and coffee available for takeout. Watch your doughnut being hand dipped and topped right in front of you. 5320 McFarland Dr., Ste. 140; 919-973-1305; duckdonuts.com El Cuscatleco Salvadoran and Mexican dishes including Arroz con Pollo. 4212 Garrett Rd.; 919-401-5245; elcuscatlecodurham.com Fiesta Ole Mexican Restaurant Buffet, enchiladas, fajitas, burritos and other classic Mexican dishes.

4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 40; 919-489-6468; fiestaolenc.com Foster’s Market Fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Pick up brunch, grocery items, or its weekly family dinner and enjoy outdoor seating.

2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com BR Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Biergarten Germaninspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Restaurant dishes include house-cut noodles, wiener schnitzel and pan-roasted duck. Takeout bakery items, essential groceries, plus beer and wine. The outdoor patio is now open for brunch. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com BR

Namu Restaurant and Coffee Bar Bulkogi Truck and Bo’s Kitchen food trucks combine to bring casual Korean eats, local beer, wine and specialty coffee. Order takeout and enjoy their garden patio.

5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-251-9794; namudurham.com The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups.

2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR Saltbox Seafood Joint A new, second location for the popular local seafood place. Fish delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner. 2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-237-3499; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Sister Liu’s Kitchen Homestyle Northeastern Chinese food made by hand, like dumplings and Chinese hamburgers, available for takeout. 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 103; 984-244-3973; sisterliuskitchen.com Sitar Indian Cuisine Homemade Indian dishes at affordable prices, now open for dine-in with outdoor seating coming soon. 3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-490-1326; sitar-indiancuisine.com BR

Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu. 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com

Soul Good Vegan Cafe Vegan takes on favorites like mac and cheese and jerk chicken, along with sides like candied yams, plantains and lentils and spinach soup.

4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 984-219-6050

Mariscos Los Cabos Bar & Grill Mexican restaurant that features a variety of seafood options like fish and shrimp tacos, ceviches and more. 4020 DurhamChapel Hill Blvd.; 919-748-4290

Tandoori Bites Indian cuisine with choices like tikka masala and goat curry, and an expansive menu with 17 different bread options. 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Unit 201-A; 984-219-7363; tandooribites.net

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Zweli’s Traditional Zimbabwean food and family recipes from owner Zweli herself with a number of options for vegans and vegetarians. Sign up for its online cooking classes! 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 26; 984-219-7555; zwelis.com BR UNIVERSITY DRIVE Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken Specializing in signature Peruvian “Pollo a la Brasa”-style rotisserie chicken, marinated and slow cooked over natural wood charcoal in a custom-made rotisserie oven. 3726 Wayfair St.; 919-973-3707; alpacachicken.com Bull City Solera and Taproom Try the solera beer, along with everything from burritos to Italian tacos. Order online and pickup at the drive-thru or window. 4120 University Dr.; 919-908-0203; bullcitysoleraandtaproom.com Capital Seafood Market & Grill Fried catfish, porkchop sandwiches and collard greens. Raw seafood for sale. 1304 University Dr.; 919-402-0777 Don Gallo Taqueria Tacos, pupusas, tortas and horchata available for takeout. 3411 University Dr.; 919-267-8226 Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; 919-401-6432; miperupci.com Nana’s Restaurant Temporarily closed.

NuvoTaco Inventive taqueria that features locally produced meats and veggies, available for takeout.

Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-489-8226; nuvotaco.com

The Original Q Shack “BBQ tender as a mother’s love,” includes signature chile-rubbed beef brisket and Carolina pork shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; 919-402-4227; theqshackoriginal.com Rockwood Dairy Bar Grab-and-go ice cream shop offering pints and quarts with unique and interesting flavors, including sorbets. 2514 University Dr.; 984-219-2744; rockwooddairybar.com Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Order takeout from this Asian bistro and sake bar; specialty rolls like the “Green Monster” with spicy yellow tail and tuna. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com Saladelia Cafe + Catering Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients, available for takeout. Gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, speciality entrees, and mezza platters, made from scratch with Mediterranean flare. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. Catering all of life’s occasions. Now offering contactless patio dine-in. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com BR Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine available for takeout: drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake! 2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com WEST END & LAKEWOOD Cocoa Cinnamon Local coffee shop with signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, hot chocolate and churros. Open for takeout with online and contactless ordering. 2013 Chapel Hill Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com

Da Kine’s Kava Bar An assortment of Kava drinks that promote stress relief and mental well being. 1114-B W Chapel Hill St.; 919-864-8002; dakineskava.com GRUB Durham Serves up comfort food favorites with a twist like brioche doughnuts and beer-battered mushroom sandwiches. Order online for pickup or delivery; outdoor dining on the patio also available.

1200 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-973-3636; grubdurham.com The Honeysuckle at Lakewood A new location opening in mid-September from the owners of Honeysuckle Tea House, will serve wine, beer and mead as well as American-style classics like chicken pot pie. 1920 Chapel Hill Rd., 919-748-4687; thehoneysucklelakewood.com Local Yogurt Frozen yogurt treats, including dairy-free sorbet, all served in compostable products.

1114 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-489-5900; localyogurtdurham.com FAYETTEVILLE STREET Chicken Hut 63-year-old institution with a reputation for perfectly seasoned and tender chicken. Open Monday through Friday for takeout. 3019 Fayetteville St.; 919-682-5697; chickenhutnc.weebly.com Sweet’s Smoothies Healthy smoothies and wraps. 2506 Fayetteville St.; 919-428-3200; sweetssmoothies.business.site

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MORE WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM Bull and Bean Fresh salads, breakfast and sandwiches like pulled pork-loaded hashbrowns and the turkey and brie sandwich, available for takeout. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398; bullandbeancafe.com BR Core Cafe & Catering Locally sourced, with a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Breakfast, lunch, gourmet coffee. Hot and cold meals available for takeout. 3211 Shannon Rd., Ste. 106; 919-698-0098; corecater.com Eastcut Sandwich Bar East Coast sandwich fare and salads, small plates, soups and sweets, currently available for takeout only. Mainstays include chicken Parm, BLTs and roast beef sandwiches. 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; BR 984-439-1852; eastcutsandwich.com Hope Valley Diner Diner food and breakfast all day with selections like chicken and dumplings, fried pickle chips, biscuits and gravy. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-419-0907; hopevalleydiner.com BR La Vaquita Taqueria Try takeout from this authentic Mexican restaurant serving tacos on homemade corn tortillas with traditional fillings like lengua (braised tongue) and carnitas. 2700 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-4020209; lavaquitataqueria.com New Tokyo Quick-service Japanese restaurant where everything on the menu – including hibachi-style dishes, sushi, udon and more – comes in under $10.

3822 S. Roxboro St.; 919-224-8811

Only Burger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar offers all the same build-your-own burger options and sides for takeout. 3710 Shannon Rd., Ste. 118; 919-937-9377; onlyburger.com

Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant Southern Italian dishes available for takeout. Antipasto classico, baked ziti and tortellini alla panna. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-490-1172; pulcinellasitalianrestaurant.com

Pop’s Backdoor South Fresh pizza and Italian cuisine, including calzones with homemade ricottamozzarella filling. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-493-0169; popsbackdoorsouth.com BR

Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli.

4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850; randys-pizza.com

Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli.

1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850; randys-pizza.com Roots Bakery, Bistro and Bar Southern meets Central American at this breakfast, lunch and dinner spot with “from the sea,” “from the ranch” and “from the garden” options. 4810 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-748-4739; rootsbistroandbar.com BR Urel’s Jamaica House Traditional Jamaican dishes like goat curry, jerk chicken, oxtails and ackee and saltfish. 3825 S. Roxboro St., Ste. 123; 919-251-8104

SOUTHERN DURHAM / NEAR I-40

WOODCROFT SHOPPING CENTER Chubby’s Tacos Fresh Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and salads, as well as the “Chubbychanga.”

4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-489-4636 Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee available for takeout. 4711-5A Hope Valley Rd.; 919-973-3950; joevangogh.com

Smallcakes Twelve signature cupcake flavors, as well as seasonal specials, available for takeout or delivery. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-937-2922; smallcakesnc.com West 94th St. Pub Traditional pub fare: loaded fries, chili cheese tots and fish & chips. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-403-0025; west94thstpub.com Yamazushi Japanese fine dining, kaiseki-style, with seasonal menu changes and a multi-course menu, as well as sake. Currently serving only four guests per evening for a one-time seating at 6 p.m. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 6-A; 919-493-7748; yamazushirestaurant.com SUTTON STATION Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Traditional Italian pastas, pizzas, crostinis and salads. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-206-4067; bocciitalian.com

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Nantucket Grill & Bar New England-style cuisine known for their desserts like the “Unbirthday” and coconut cake. 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-246-5785; nantucketgrill.com LINCOLN PARK WEST Danny’s Bar-B-Que Hickory-smoked barbecue, ribs, fried catfish. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 118; 919-806-1965; dannysbarbque.com Gussy’s Place Greek street food like gyro pita, Greek fries and baklava. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 984-439-8455; gussys.com Piper’s In The Park Soups, salads, hoagies and burgers with selections like curried couscous and “South of Here” turkey sandwich. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-572-9767; pipersinthepark.com Spicy Green Gourmet Cafe Temporarily closed.

HOPE VALLEY COMMONS Highway 54 Public House House-made burgers, N.Y.-style pizza, wings and potato chips. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 301; 919-401-8600; hwy54pub.com Denny’s Diner fare serving breakfast anytime, lunch and dinner. 7021 N.C. 751, Ste. 901; 919-908-1006; dennys.com BR Makus Empanadas A variety of meat, veggie and cheese empanadas, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options options available for takeout.

Also currently offering a pay-it-forward initiative: by purchasing a dozen empanadas, you will receive another dozen for free to give to a community member

who is at risk and health care professionals who are on the front lines. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 304; 919-3907525; makusempanadas.com Sweet Charlie’s Thai-inspired hand-rolled ice cream and frozen yogurt. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 984-888-5101; sweetcharlies.com

NEAR SOUTHPOINT

HOMESTEAD MARKET Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries, including scratch-made waffles and pies, available for takeout. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 249; 919-484-2499; beantraderscoffee.com City Barbeque Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.com The Mad Popper Try takeout from this gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 259; 919-484-7677; themadpopper.com MILKLAB Organic rolled ice cream and bubble milk tea. 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 265; 919-937-9798; milklabcafe.com Shiki Sushi Sushi and pan-Asian choices like “Bang Bang Shrimp,” gyoza dumplings and beef pho soup.

207 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-4108; shikitasu.com ZenFish Poké Bar Healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice, available for takeout. 05 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 261; 919-294-9988; zenfishpokebar.com

THE STREETS AT SOUTHPOINT AREA Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Hand-crafted ice creams, sorbets and sherbets in ever-changing flavors , available for takeout. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1002; 919-237-3537; brusters.com People’s Coffee Specialty coffee, pastries and coldpressed juice available for takeout. 7830 N.C. 751, Ste. 100; 919-924-0240; pplscoffee.com Harvest 18 Local, seasonal eats. Try the pimento cheese dip and brunch on the weekends.

8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114; 919-316-1818; 18restaurantgroup.com/harvest-18 BR Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Order takeout from this daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits. For vegetarians, the “Fried Green Tomato” biscuit is hard to beat. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy.; 919-248-2992; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Town Hall Burger and Beer Offerings like the “Carolina Burger” with pork belly and pimento cheese, barbecue salmon burger and fries poutine , currently available for takeout or delivery. 7830 N.C. 751; 919973-0506; townhallburgerandbeer.com N.C. 54 Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar Hibachi, sushi and noodle dishes like bento boxes, yakisoba and spicy scallop roll, all available for takeout. 2223 N.C. 54, Ste. RS; 919-572-9444; akashisushi54.com Kokyu Global street food available for takeout like Bulgogi tacos and paneer bowls. 245 E. N.C. 54, Ste. 105; 919-251-9017; kokyubbq.com

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N.C. 55 Backyard BBQ Pit Barbecue and other Southern comfort foods like mac and cheese and Brunswick stew. 5122 N.C. 55; 919-544-9911; sweetribs.com Basera Temporarily closed.

Big C Waffles Gourmet waffles, available for takeout.

2110 Allendown Dr.; 919-797-7576; bigcwaffles.com BR

Brigs at the Park Breakfast selections and sandwiches.

4900 N.C. 55; 919-544-7473; brigs.com BR Jamaica Jamaica Caribbean food favorites like jerk chicken, yellow rice and brown stew chicken. 4857 N.C. 55; 919-544-1532; jamaicajamaicartp.com Na’Mean Asian fusion, Korean barbecue sandwiches available for takeout. A KoKyu joint. 4823 Meadow Dr., Ste. 108; 919-699-4667; kokyubbq.com/nmean Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill Hibachi dishes and sushi rolls like “Spider Man” with crab and crawfish available for takeout. 4325 N.C. 55; 919-361-8078; sansuisushi.com Sushioki Sushi burritos in traditional flavors, plus rolls with a Southern twist, like double-fried chicken , available for takeout. 4900 N.C. 55, Ste. 510; 919-405-7121; sushiokirtp.com

GREENWOOD COMMONS Benetis Restaurant Classic breakfast with a Mediterranean lunch buffet. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-806-0313; benetisrtp.com BR Sarah’s Empanadas Homemade empanadas. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-5442441; sarahsempanadas.com Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian like veggie samosas, kababs and naan.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-2102; tandoorinrtp.com BR True Flavors Diner Upscale Southern diner open for takeout.

Try the “Howling Moon” French toast made with Howling Moon moonshine sauce. Currently operating out of the diner, biscuit sandwich shop Debbie Lou’s offers protein options from chicken and duck to lobster, gator and kangaroo.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-316-7978; trueflavorsnc.com BR IMPERIAL CENTER Gusto Farm to Street Temporarily closed.

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Goorsha is expanding into the space directly behind its restaurant on West Main Street with a new concept.

GoJo by Goorsha will have a cozy interior space and outside covered seating, serving Ethiopian coffees and teas as well as lunch and sandwiches.

At 2 p.m., the space will close until evening when it will transform into a cool and welcoming lounge and bar, serving beer and cocktails, food and, eventually, hookah. It's expect to open this fall.

MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com Mr. Cheesesteak Cheesesteaks, fries and wings. 5400 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-991-1403; mrcheesesteak.com Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from housemade soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-9088900; pageroadgrill.com Societa Temporarily closed.

MORRISVILLE G58 Modern Chinese Cuisine Traditional Sichuan and Cantonese flavors abound in sautéed flounder, fried grouper and steamed scallop entrees; a Western influence can be seen in dishes such as Chilean Sea Bass with brandy sauce and CuminDusted New Zealand Lamb Chops.

Serving dinner for dine-in or takeout, also with a new to-go menu. 10958 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-466-8858; g58cuisine.com

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THE GROVE 512 Gordon St.

62 townhomes, 1,285-2,675 square feet Three- and four-story units, contemporary design with 16-foot ceilings, most with rooftop terraces facing downtown. Every unit has two home offices.

Features first urban pedestrian malls in the state $400,000s–$900,000s Broke ground in early 2020 There are four stages; first homes will be ready to occupy in late 2020 50% of stage one homes are pre-sold

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43 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom condos for sale 400- to 1,200-square-foot designs priced from the low-$200s to mid-$500s One block from American Tobacco Campus expansion Under construction, now taking contracts for summer 2021 completion Joint venture of Center Studio Architecture, White Oak Properties and CityPlat

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Former Crown Park Hotel, located one block from American Tobacco Campus 342 apartments: studio, one- and twobedroom units 258 new, never-lived-in units are available as of September 2020 Project completed in April 2020 Currently offering a $1,000 Visa gift card to all new move-ins

AMERICAN TOBACCO CAMPUS EXPANSION 601 Willard St.

Former site of University Ford Development by Capitol Broadcasting Company and Hines in partnership with USAA Real Estate 700,000-square-foot mixed-use project on 11 acres bordering the west side of American Tobacco Campus Phase 1: 8 acres that includes 313,000 square feet of leasable space in two Hines T3 (Timber, Transit and Technology) creative office buildings; 350 multifamily units in a 14-story, high-rise residential building; and 90,000 square feet of experiential retail, like a theater/ draft house, prepared foods grocer, shops and restaurants Activated central plaza and intimate pedestrian alleyways that will be programmed with events and experiences Construction is expected to begin in late 2021 or early 2022

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Joint venture of DHIC, Self-Help Ventures and City of Durham Four stories; 82 units of affordable housing; 61 available for people earning 60% of the area median income or less; 21 available for people earning 30% of the area median income or less; 39 one-bedrooms, 43 two-bedrooms Ground-floor retail on Jackson Street (about 5,000 square feet) and a two-story parking deck (about 125 spaces). The retail space has been pre-leased by Local Start, a dental clinic in partnership with the UNC School of Dentistry.

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THE TOWER AT MUTUAL PLAZA 411 W. Chapel Hill St.

Remodeled and expanded lobby, newly constructed mezzanine, plaza area (all completed fall 2018) New, interactive exhibit in lobby highlights the history of N.C. Mutual and Black Wall Street, which is open to the general public during normal building hours (8 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.) Received Historic Landmark status December 2019. The monument sign on the street corner was updated through a Historic Preservation Certificate of Appropriateness review.

Sub-tenants occupy modern coworking space Provident1898. Construction on customdesigned space available for rent to creatives who specialize in theater production and art called The Understudy is put on hold, but there is ongoing arts-focused programming in partnership with Provident1898.

Current tenants include N.C. Mutual, Duke Office of Durham and Regional Affairs and other Duke University affiliates, Veterans Affairs (U.S. Government), Provident1898, Institute for Medical Research and Perkins + Will

FIVE POINTS 411 W. Chapel Hill St.

Mixed-use building on current South Bank building site Close to 2 acres of land Austin Lawrence Partners project Delayed by COVID-19, projected to break ground in mid-2021

BECKON 606 Fernway Ave.

Six-story building with 263 apartments and around 6,000 square feet of retail space Studio, one-, two- and three-bedrooms More than 10,000 square feet of amenity space, including a sky lounge, work from home spaces, resort-style pool, indoor/outdoor covered living room, 2,000-square-foot fitness area, dog spa, and bike storage and repair area Keyless locks, community-wide Wi-Fi, secured Amazon package lockers and cold storage area for at-home grocery delivery JDavis Architects is the architect and Vignette is the interior designer Estimated break ground: late 2020/early 2021 Estimated completion: late 2022/early 2023 

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Public parking garage Courtyard between 200 & 300 Morris buildings includes seating, string lighting, Wi-Fi, water features and lawn games. Raleigh artist Matt McConnell created the sculpture for this space.

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Former tobacco and tire warehouse built in the early 1930s 22,000-square-foot brick-and-beam building currently under renovation Anchor tenant Method Savvy moved into the second floor space in September 2020; first floor 12,000-plus RSF still available for lease Completed September 2020

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2.2-acre site near Durham Central Park Phase 1 to include 204 new multifamily rental units, averaging 820 square feet with a unit mix of 20% studio units, 50% one-bedroom units and 30% two-bedroom units Unit sizes ranging on average from 566-1,144 square feet Phase 1 to include an expanded Motorco Music Hall, plus 13,000 square feet of new retail space

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Seven mini eateries, coffee shop, flower and retail shop, two bars and three private event spaces in a 15,000-square-foot, open food hall concept. Vendors include: Locals Oyster Bar, Lula & Sadie’s, Liturgy Beverage, Old North Meats & Provisions, Napoli Pizza & Gelato, Afters Dessert Bar, Ex-Voto Cocina Nixtamal (currently a pop-up in COVID-19 as Burrito Bodega by Ex-Voto), Everything Bagels, Bowerbird Flowers & Apothecary and the Auctioneer Bar & Small Maker Retail.

Architect is Ellen Cassilly Architect; Gateway is the contractor; both specialize in green builds Bull City Designs furnished the hall with handcrafted tables; ARP Designs, whose studio was formerly in Liberty Warehouse, created custom metal light sconces, a rebar plant wall and bar countertops; Nomadic Trading Co. furnished the dining chairs; custom lighting company Splurge created chandeliers made of old tobacco stakes; murals by multiple local artists – Darius Quarles, Gina Elizabeth Franco, Britt Flood, Samantha Castrovinci and Joseph Giampino – are featured throughout; wallpaper by Spoonflower; composting with CompostNow and grease recycling through Greasecycle; will be a GreenToGo location Back on the Bull Early Adopter Opened May 2020

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THE CALLISTA 802 Washington St.

Four units total; three 2,225-square-foot condos (two bedrooms, three baths) and a two-story, 3,035-square-foot penthouse (three bedrooms, four baths) $1.1 million to $1.7 million DPAC architect Phil Szostak of Szostak Design Breaking ground in November 2020; expected completion by the end of 2021

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Amenities include: landscaped courtyard with water feature, amenity rooms with west-facing terrace, garage parking Estimated date to break ground: Q2 2021 Estimated completion date: Q2 2023

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The project is currently on hold for NCDOT authorization of the design contract. This is related to NCDOT funding issues, which are affecting projects across the state.

Once NCDOT authorizes the design contract, design and permitting should take roughly 18 months, and another 18 months for construction. Should design start at the end of this year or early 2021, and get fully funded in that time, then construction completion would be near the end of 2023, or first half of 2024.

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Adjacent to Durham Central Park and farmers market; top-floor library/lounge with a patio overlooking the park and city resident clubroom; 24/7 fitness center; yoga studio; pet spa; saltwater pool deck overlooking Foster Street with grills and a fire pit After completing a public review process with the city, Foster on the Park commissioned Raleigh-based artist Taylor White to paint a large-scale mural along the wall shared with DCP

THE VEGA 214 Hunt St.

Prior site of Vega Metals Seven stories consisting of 57 one-, twoand three-bedroom condos ranging from approximately 900–2,300 square feet Commercial space on lower levels Amenities include a resident club room with terrace overlooking Durham Central Park, fitness center, personal storage unit for each home, secure refrigerated storage for grocery or other delivery, private parking with assigned spaces $400,000s to $1 million+ Estimated to break ground in 2021 Estimated completion date is 2022

HUTCHINS BUILDING 408 W. Geer St. 3,072 square feet in the showroom (front) space will be used as a furniture gallery by Bull City Designs; evaluating a new grand opening date as a result of COVID-19 7,520 square feet in the back, no plans yet for the space Bow roof with 58-foot clear span steel trusses Renovations for the front space were completed early 2020

ATLAS DURHAM 614 Rigsbee Ave.

171 micro, studio and one-bedroom apartments 6,300 square feet of street-level retail Private terraces, views, 22 different amenities, including open social spaces Joint venture of Paul Smith of Southern Urban and Scott Harmon of Center Studio Architecture Under construction; pre-leasing for summer 2021 and fall 2021 move-in

WEST GEER 216 W. Geer St.

Three brownstones, each with 2,297 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths Units includes all-brick exteriors, hardwood floors, rooftop patio, elevators, two-car garage Units start at $875,000; last unit of the project is closed on Sept. 17, 2020 Project was completed October 2019

ARRAY 521 N. Mangum St.

18 studio and one-bedroom condos from the mid-$200s 500- to 700-square-foot designs Pricing and contracts available October 2020 Construction starting early 2021 for late 2021 completion Joint venture of Center Studio Architecture, White Oak Properties and Urban Durham Realty 

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Built in 1938, features 9,790 rentable square feet (RSF); recently renovated ground floor and first-floor space consists of 5,280 RSF Second and third floor has 4,510 RSF, a butterfly roof and a 630-square-foot walk-out terrace Formlabs occupies entire building Completed September 2019 Hem + Spire project

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DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY 300 N. Roxboro St.

100,000-square-foot building – an additional 35,000 square feet increase from previous 65,000-square-foot building Improvement highlights: Reconfiguration of building entries and interior; comprehensive technology labs; multiple sensory-focused areas; business incubator; expanded and more accessible NC Collection; outdoor public plaza for programming and events; significant advances in energy efficiency Overall project budget: $47,100,000 The Main Library construction completed in early 2020, but the building remains closed due to COVID-19

555 MANGUM 555 S. Mangum St.

Northwood Ravin project 11-story, mixed-use office and retail, 240,000 square feet First two tenants, Policygenius and Spaces, are complete and set to open; Policygenius will be on the fifth and sixth floors, and have leased 48,000 square feet; Spaces will occupy 52,000 square feet 139,000 square feet still available 800-space parking garage, highest parking ratio available downtown Floor-to-ceiling glass and column-free floors that maximize layouts and natural light Rooftop lounge with plans for a future rooftop bar; terrace and conference facility; ground floor and rooftop retail opportunities; fitness facility with locker rooms COVID-19 precautions include touchless entry and high-speed elevators Construction completed August 2020

DURHAM GATEWAY (“LAWSON”) 425 S. Roxboro St.

Residential living and 8,500 square feet of retail Five stories on 4-acre parcel 466 apartments, 630 parking spaces Construction to begin December 2020 Estimated completion: June 2024

VENABLE CENTER CAMPUS 464 Pettigrew St.

Mixed-use: 202,000-square-foot, eight-floor office space in The Roxboro office building with 221 apartments in another building, in addition to the already existing Venable Center Campus The Roxboro office building will have groundfloor retail space Expected delivery of office building in late 2021 and apartments in summer 2022 Currently pre-leasing

THE RAMSEY 510 Pettigrew St.

New York-based Park Grove Realty and DiMarco Group are building a 385,158-squarefoot, 241-unit apartment complex on 2.5 acres Will offer studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments Amenities: pool, fitness center, yoga center, group fitness room, grill area, gathering spaces, private meeting rooms, work spaces, fire pits, dog wash station, dog park, enclosed structured parking, bike storage, bulk storage and more Broke ground in July 2020 Units anticipated December 2021

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• Commencement of construction at the temporary remote lot for use during the 300 E. Main St. construction: December 2020 • Completion of temporary remote lot/parking deck construction commencement: March 2021 • Affordable housing construction commencement: November 2021 • Anticipated parking deck completion: July 2022 • Affordable Housing Completion: February 2023 • Groundbreaking for parking decks expected in Q2 2020, construction for apartments expected to start Q3 2021 • Estimated overall completion: end of 2023 500 E. Main St. • Deck/redevelopment construction will begin following the completion of the 300 E. Main St. deck. Schedule and sequencing have not been fully vetted by the project team.

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Current construction focuses on fitness center upgrades and improvements to entryway, signage and indoor and outdoor break areas One benefit of the citywide shutdown was a highly successful complete reseeding and restoration of amphitheater lawn; last year’s free arts and music programming was very popular, obviously adversely affected by COVID-19 this year.

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ith views of the downtown skyline and the City Center within walking distance, Cortland Bull City immerses its residents in the heart of Durham. Features like quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances make coming home to one of the studios, one- or two- bedroom apartments both relaxing and enjoyable.

During Covid, home is more than the place we return to at the end of a long day; it is the centerpiece of work, recreation, and weekend activities. At Cortland Bull City, private offices and a conference room offer residents the option for a change of scenery or privacy when needed.

When the weekend rolls around, stroll over to Brightleaf Square and Central Park, which offer an array of restaurants and retail options. From American Tobacco Campus to Toast, Bull McCabe’s, and The Parlour, Cortland is within walking distance to many of the local eateries and shops that are still open for business. For fresh air and an opportunity to switch up exercise routines, Cortland Bull City also offers socially-distanced outdoor fitness classes.

At Cortland, living and working from home is transformed into an enjoyable experience where the community team is dedicated to providing hospitality and service that exceeds your expectations.

Domenick DiBiase, who works in technology at a major RTP employer, shares why he decided to live at Cortland Bull City and what he loves about being a Durham resident.

Why have you chosen to call Cortland Bull City home?

“It honestly had everything I was looking for in an apartment complex. As far as amenities [go], everything is brand new. The pool was a big selling point as well as being downtown but also having the [American Tobacco Trail] right there. I wanted to live in the city area so that I could experience as much as I can while I [am] here, but I’m also an outdoorsy person, so I like having the best of both worlds. We are also very close to DPAC and the Durham Bulls [Athletic Park].”

What do you love about our apartment community?

“I do enjoy that you guys do food trucks and the little [resident] events that you host. I’m definitely looking forward to joining the future [resident] events.”

What’s your favorite feature of your apartment home and why?

“First of all, I really like how the kitchen looked. Everything was just very clean and elegant. All of the appliances looked really nice and that’s what sold me on it. [And the unique offerings available], like Google Fiber with fast reliable internet.” Note: Spectrum and AT&T are also options for internet; the choice of internet provider belongs to the resident. Residents work directly with the provider to secure service.

What has been your favorite past time during COVID? How are you making the best of living in downtown Durham during this pandemic?

“Since I’m kind of stuck in my apartment most of the day with work, I like to just get out however way I can. I’ve just been driving around exploring, taking new roads seeing where they lead, pretty much every day. I have been riding my bike around a lot too, exploring new trails.”

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Nicole Oxendine takes a break to journal on her sofa, which she purchased from Classic Treasures.

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ABOVE Nicole used her time at home to start experimenting more in the kitchen. Here she serves one of her creations to her parents, Pam Oxendine and Robert Oxendine.

BELOW Nicole gets many of the ingredients she uses in her meals from the small garden on her balcony.

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and laminated sheets of paper that reveal Nicole’s meal plan, business goals and self-care routine.

“My space is really just about creating peace,” Nicole says of her one bedroom, one bathroom.

“I’ve had to compartmentalize my work. Black with pink accents, that’s my work uniform. So, when I’m wearing teal, that’s just me being me. Not working.”

Nicole’s to-do list decor is a habit inherited from her mother, who would type out reminders and tape them next to the home phone and bathroom mirror. The oldest of five siblings, Nicole was born and raised in Durham by parents Pam Oxendine and Robert Oxendine and has witnessed downtown’s revitalization over the years.

“I like that Durham is so integrated and you can walk into a place and see someone from any background,” Nicole says. “I didn’t recognize that, or even appreciate that, until I left and came back. And I was like, ‘Oh, Durham is really cool.’ When I came back, this shift was happening.”

Nicole studied dance at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, with professor Donna Faye Burchfield, former dean of the international school at the American Dance Festival. After undergrad, she took a year off from dance before receiving a phone call from her former high school dance teacher at Hillside High School, Lisa Wilder, asking her to return to her alma mater as a dance teacher.

Nicole took the offer and found a passion for dance education as she watched her high school students transform mentally and physically. In 2009, she went on to receive a master’s degree in dance therapy at Columbia College Chicago.

Still, Nicole recalls a feeling of isolation within the world of dance, which inspired her to open Empower Dance Studio in 2015.

“I didn’t feel empowered as a dancer,” she says. “I didn’t feel like I was good enough. I didn’t appreciate or like my body. I didn’t feel accepted in this world of ballet or in the world of modern dance.”

From the floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall bedroom window, Nicole points to the rooftop of her business below. In 2016, Nicole moved Empower from the Hayti Heritage Center to its current location on Parrish Street, also Durham’s Black Wall Street.

“Bringing that presence of diversity downtown is really important,” Nicole says. “It’s also really important for me to have that presence as a Durhamite. You see your city shifting and changing, so let’s not sit on the outskirts … let me hop right in and show my face and show up to every space that I need to be in.”

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Nicole’s balcony serves as a space for meditation and catching up with family and friends like Anna Fletcher.

Nicole learned about One City Center while attending community meetings as a new downtown business owner.

Attracted to the building’s convenient location and underground parking garage, Nicole was one of the first residents to move into the complex in 2017. Around the same time, she noticed that her clients, predominantly Black families, were not frequenting downtown. Today, she says, that is changing.

“As downtown flourished and shifted, what I love seeing are my families coming,” Nicole says. “They’re walking around, and you see our girls in the pink skirts shopping at Bulldega [Urban Market].”

Empower Dance Studio continues to evolve in its fifth year of business, despite the obstacles brought on by the pandemic. With student ages ranging from “0 to 75,” Nicole offers dance instruction at every level in an inclusive space. This October, Nicole plans to open a second location called The Empower Circle at 121 W. Market St. next to The Parlour ice cream shop. The new location

will function as a “home base” – a store, office space and studio for recording dance classes. Locals will be able to shop company merchandise, gifts and dance costumes.

Nicole has stayed busy running Empower while also managing consultant work with private development companies and community engagement. She made adjustments as she taught virtual dance classes from her living room, modifying to a limited range of physical movement and keeping the music levels down for next-door neighbors. But she’s also used the pandemic as an opportunity to rest and refocus.

“I was on hyper go-mode, and business was really good, and it still is,” Nicole says. “… I was doing a lot of things, and it was time to sit down and focus on what the vision is. I realized that I was running the business side more than I was able to teach. In this next iteration of Empower, I’m hiring someone who’s not a dancer to run the business side so that I can get back to teaching.”  october/november 2020

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That time of reflection led to more intention at home, too. Nicole converted her balcony into a space for meditation and growing kitchen herbs, tomatoes and zucchini. Nicole and her guests can also sit and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city and the rooftop recreational area on the sixth floor below. The mobile app GroupMe helps her stay in touch with fellow residents. And when she’s not at her apartment, you can find Nicole at one of her favorite downtown watering holes – The Wine Feed, The Oak House or Alley Twenty Six. I N IT FOR TH E LON G H AU L

Built in 1903, Lyn McClay’s second-floor condo overlooks West Parrish and West Orange streets. Originally used as office space above a storefront, the building was converted into condos in the ’80s.

Lyn was drawn to the home in 2005 for its unique location.

“I wanted to get here before I was too old to enjoy living in downtown Durham,” Lyn says.

When she first came to North Carolina in 1967, Lyn worked as a display window designer for Thalhimers’ three department stores – one downtown, one in Lakewood and one at Northgate Mall. In 1968, Lyn took a job as an interior designer for the Durham-based Claude May Company, where she worked until moving to Chicago in 1971.

Lyn staged models, designed offices and clubhouses for apartment complexes all over the U.S. before moving back to Durham in 1973. Over the years, Lyn

Lyn, seated on the couch, catches up with her quarantine crew in the living room of her downtown condo, which overlooks Parrish Street.

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ABOVE Lyn’s next-door neighbor Toni Mason, who also owns Sew Crafty sewing studio on the first floor of the building, thumbs through one of Lyn’s coffee table magazines in a chair that was imported from Italy. BELOW An elaborate quilt crafted by Silvia Heyden is the centerpiece of Lyn’s condo. Beneath the quilt are more treasures from Lyn’s travels.

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watched downtown make many comebacks, and she believes the pandemic will be no different. At the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdown, she found a way to adjust to the sameness of each passing day.

“I have windows that look out on the street, and I wouldn’t see another soul,” she says. “I said, ‘I need a chair.’ So I ordered one, and I would take a book and go and sit outside because the weather was so beautiful. This March, the trees got white blossoms, and it was just gorgeous. So I’d take my book and go sit there. And I might see one person the whole time.”

Visitors must enter Lyn’s condo through a whimsical wrought-iron door into a vestibule where they can be then buzzed in.

Inside is a modernist dwelling filled with natural light and eye-catching artwork.

“Daylight is really important to me,” Lyn says. “I like it as the backdrop for punches of color, you know, that you get in the artwork.”

Lyn’s art collection includes paintings by Chapel Hill-based artist Richard Kinnaird, African folk art, pottery from North and South America, papyrus from Egypt, a weaving by Silvia Heyden and the most commanding piece in the condo: a colorful quilt by Cincinnati-based artist Sherri Lynn Wood. Each piece has a story, and Lyn cherishes the chance to share the history and beauty behind each keepsake.

Lyn received her bachelor’s degree in interior design from Penn State in 1967 and a master’s degree in architecture from N.C. State University in 1986. She worked for several companies over the years before establishing her own architectural and interior design firm, DesignSpec Inc., in 1973.

“I do a lot of stuff for other people, but for my own, I like a minimalist style,” Lyn says. “But I don’t like it to be stark; I like it to have a feeling of being lived in.”

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The second-floor loft acts as a study and office for Lyn’s architectural and interior design firm, DesignSpec Inc.

Lyn, a visiting instructor at UNC-Greensboro and an instructor with Duke University Continuing Studies, is a member of the American Institute of Architects and served as president of the Durham-Chapel Hill chapter from 1997 to 1998. Lyn is also a founding member of Durham Area Designers – an association of trained architects, designers, developers and community advocates. “[When I was in graduate school] there were almost as many women going to study as men,” Lyn says. “The difference was, once I got out of school, there weren’t nearly as many women practicing.”

Lyn recalls a state-level architecture conference where she was one of six women in a room of more than 500 men. Once

DesignSpec took off and Lyn began traveling more for work, she was often met with confusion.

“I spell my name with one ‘n,’” Lyn says, explaining that it was often mistaken for a man’s name. “I would call to make my reservations for plane tickets or rental cars, and they would always say on the phone, ‘And what time is Mr. McClay arriving?’ and I would always say, ‘It’s not Mr. McClay, it’s Ms.’” In the early ’80s, Lyn toured a home designed by her late husband, Werner Hausler. She knew that his architectural firm, Chapel Hill-based Cogswell Hausler Associates, would be a perfect fit for her aesthetic and decided to become an affiliate designer october/november 2020

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“I never wanted to be stuck in the kitchen and not able to see what’s going on in the rest of the house,” Lyn says.

Lyn estimates that she has redesigned more than 60 kitchens for clients over the years, including one extravagant renovation: a 400-year-old house and barn in Polia, Italy.

“They called me up and asked me if I would be willing to trade my design fee for use of the house,” Lyn explains. “So I get one month in Italy, every year for the rest of my life. We’re 16 years into this ABOVE One of Lyn’s favorite pastimes is hosting her close friends – Amber Sniff, Toni and arrangement.”

Ann Flanagan – for homemade meals. BELOW Koko relaxes on the couch next to pieces from Scattered throughout the rest of Lyn’s African folk art collection. the home are more items that bring with the firm. Lyn and Lyn joy – framed pictures of family, Werner lived together Italian furniture, too many books for 20 years before tying to count. Plus Koko, her 12-yearthe knot in November old cat.

1997. Sadly, Werner The rest of the building is owned passed away from cancer

by Toni Mason, Lyn’s best friend, in 1999. quarantine hair stylist and owner Lyn purchased the of Sew Crafty sewing studio. Toni, one-bedroom, onealong with a few other close friends bathroom downtown and family, make up Lyn’s quarantine Durham condo in 2005 crew. They take turns playing chef and rented it to her IT or ordering takeout from Mothers & consultant until 2016, Sons Trattoria, Pizzeria Toro and Saint when she sold her James Seafood. custom-designed Chapel “I never did anything with this Hill house and began renovations on her new home. She started floor either, just did a little bit of touch-up in the areas where it was by taking out walls to create an open floor plan complete with a worn,” Lyn says, gesturing to the hard pine. “That’s the thing that I kitchen, dining room and living room. A massive, white marble like, this old part that mixes in with the new; I didn’t want to lose island sits in the center of the kitchen. the identity that this is an old space.”  60

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Allen Gant pulls open an industrial garage door, exposing the open floor plan of his dining room, living room and kitchen to the public sidewalk on North Gregson Street. Originally built as a grocery store in the early 1900s, Allen restored the crumbling building in 2017, transforming it into his downtown home.

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negotiation with the city for a building permit. “The minute I got a permit, I wanted to move quickly and efficiently,” Allen says. But the building had been empty since 1975, and gaps in the ceiling caused the interior to decay. Allen was going to need a team of local experts to bring the vision of his dream home to life.

In March 2017, he hired Coby Linton and Tom Merrigan of Durham-based Linton Architecture and Russel Kennedy, Duane

If you’ve driven down Gregson Street toward Brightleaf Square, you’ve passed by Allen Gant’s house, probably without realizing it.

That’s because the building was never intended for residential use.

Constructed sometime between 1919 and 1921 (the exact date is unknown), the North Gregson Street structure was originally a grocery store. Over the years, it evolved from a Piggly Wiggly to the Graham family grocery to a soda shop to a print shop to its present form – Allen’s downtown home.

One of many notable elements of the home is its entrance. With a flat exterior constructed out of charcoal gray painted brick, the face of the building is decidedly industrial in nature. The front door opens directly out onto a sidewalk and faces Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church and Durham School of the Arts’ track and field. Locals on their way to shops or restaurants could easily be tempted to peer into Allen’s home through the tinted, commercial-sized windows or glass garage door.

Stepping inside, Allen points out slight differences in the brick and concrete to highlight how the building transformed 2020 over the years. Born and raised in Burlington, North Carolina, Allen has lived in every major city in the Triangle. He went to N.C. State University in Raleigh and then lived in Chapel Hill before he had the desire to take on his own home project in the Bull City six years ago.

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Tilley and Bob McCoy of Hillsboroughbased Kennedy Building Company.

After six months of construction, Allen’s 3,000-square-foot home was complete. The first floor features an open-floor plan and 14-foot ceilings in the living room, kitchen and dining room, surrounded by the original four walls of the structure. Exposed brick, concrete floors and rustic I-beams serve as the bones of the space, creating a familiar tobacco warehouse aesthetic.

Allen orchestrated the interior and exterior design and made all the finish ABOVE Allen chose to keep many of the building’s features intact, including the original selections. Black granite counters and four walls of the structure. BELOW Allen fills a cup from a water spigot, thoughtfully sleek gray cabinets give the kitchen a dark, installed next to each bed in the home. modern touch, while a low couch and floor cushions create an ambience of laid-back luxury. Furniture designed by Allen can be found in every corner of the home, including walnut shelves made out of wood found on a friend’s farm and chairs crafted from Sunbrella fabric.

The first floor also features two guest bedrooms – one used to be the grocery store’s chicken coop – and a bathroom. During the pandemic, one guest bedroom serves as Allen’s home office.

As someone who normally travels 100 days out of the year, Allen appreciates an easy-to-maintain home.

“I’m a minimalist,” Allen says. “At this place, there’s no yard to take care of, it’s really simple. So when I travel, I can just pack up and go.”

Allen had to lower sections of the ceiling by 4 feet in order to build a second floor that was up to code. Other additions include a concrete one-car parking garage and a light-filled spiral staircase that was built using local hardwoods and metalwork by Zach McCoy and surrounded by recycled bricks from the original structure.

The staircase leads to a bright, white-walled lounge, which Allen has used since the onset of the pandemic as a space to build a tiny fictional town for his 6-year-old nephew. The toy town, based in 1948, includes a train set and, if you look closely, you’ll even spot a miniature Piggly Wiggly.

“I wanted something that can allow my mind to breathe a little bit,” Allen says. “But also, I wanted a challenge. There are steps to becoming what’s called a master builder, or a master layout builder.

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Staying safe in close quarters and in a bustling downtown “We don’t crowd the elevators anymore. It’s hard as a Southerner who’s used to greeting people. I feel rude when I can’t smile and nod at people. If there are more than two people on, I don’t get in the elevator, and I expect the same from neighbors.” – Nicole “I think Durham has done a fantastic job of keeping downtown safe. I’ve been exploring Durham much more often over the past four weeks and been impressed with the caution that Durham implemented. Restaurants have been able to open safely, and people are thinking creatively around unique solutions. Example: Live in the Lot at Motorco Music Hall, walk-in outdoor movies, music and comedy with food and beverage service. The more we can support Durham businesses, the stronger Durham will be as we slowly move through COVID-19 environments.” – Allen “Since the start of the pandemic, I don’t go anywhere without a mask, because the businesses that are open require them and, of course, for safety. In the early days, downtown was like a ghost town!

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spigot attached to the wall catches the light. Allen smiles and shares that he installed one next to every bed in the house so that guests never have to get up in the middle of the night for a glass of water.

Adjacent to Allen’s master bedroom is the largest space in the house – a 1,000-square-foot rooftop deck. In its entirety, the deck features an outdoor shower shielded by a vine-covered trellis, a kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, a generous dining room table and a cozy lounge area. Allen gestures toward a blank wall, which is used for Friday night movies – a popular event for his family and friends that involves a projector, twinkle lights and plenty of popcorn.

In early 2019, Allen’s home was selected for the NCModernist House Tour, a fundraiser that sold almost 3,000 tickets and raised approximately $65,000 for local nonprofits, giving neighbors and other locals a chance to explore the home.

“People walk by all the time, and I’ll see them looking in, and I’ll just say, ‘Hey, what’s up?’ and they’re like, ‘What is this place?’” Allen says. “It’s only been about a year since construction, so people still ask. They’re all welcome to come in and see it; I give tours quite often.”

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Cats Love Housecalls Mobile Veterinary Service Serves the Durham-Chapel Hill area. catslovehousecalls.vet 919-590-9560 Colony Park Animal Hospital 3102 Sandy Creek Dr. cpah.net 919-424-0508 Special services: dental care, boarding and grooming.

Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital 206 W. Cornwallis Rd. cornwallispetcare.com 919-489-9194 Special services: dental care, boarding and grooming.

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VETERINARYSERVICES Academy Veterinary Hospital 1000 N. Miami Blvd., Ste. 247 avh.vetstreet.com 919-688-6628 Special services: bathing, boarding and dental care.

Alexander at the Park Veterinary Hospital 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 125 alexanderattheparkvethospital.com 919-484-9900 Special services: dental care.

Bahama Road Veterinary Hospital 101 Bahama Rd., Bahama bahamaroadvet.com 919-471-4103 Special services: dental care and online pharmacy.

Banfield Pet Hospital banfield.com Three locations: 202 W. Hwy. 54, Ste. 505; 919-316-1046 3615 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 101; 919-402-8801 1720 N. Pointe Dr.; 919-620-8142

Durham Animal Hospital 4306 N. Roxboro St. durhamanimalhospital.com 919-620-7387 Special services: boarding.

Eno Animal Hospital 116 Goodwin Rd. enoanimalhospital.com 919-471-0308 Special services: laser therapy, dental care, boarding and grooming.

Local Mobile Veterinary Service 2409 Barrymore Ave. localmobilevet.com 919-219-4919 New Hope Animal Hospital 5016 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. nhah.com 919-490-2000 Special services: dental care and boarding.

North Paw Animal Hospital 5106 Guess Rd. northpawanimalhospital.com 919-471-1471 Special services: dental care, laser therapy, boarding, grooming and day care.

Page Point Animal Hospital & Pet Resort 115 Page Point Circle pagepointnc.com 919-647-9691 Special services: dental care, boarding, grooming and day care.

The Bird Hospital: Avian Veterinarian Services 3039 University Dr. thebirdvet.com 919-490-3001 Provides health care to birds only.

Broadway Veterinary Hospital 205 Broadway St. bvhdurham.com 919-973-0292 Special services: dental care, acupuncture and medical boarding for dogs and cats.

Bull City Veterinary Hospital 605 Fernway Ave. bullcityveterinary.com 919-973-3434 Special services: laser therapy and Chinese medicine.

Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care 735 W. N.C. Hwy. 54 parkveterinaryhospital.com 919-544-3758 Special services: dental care, laser therapy and boarding.

Quail Roost Animal Hospital 120 Quail Roost Farm Rd., Rougemont quailroostanimalhospital.com 919-471-0737 Special services: dental care and equine care. ď‚„

Carver Street Animal Hospital 2703 Carver St. carverstreetanimalhospital.com 919-477-7319 Special services: dental care and bathing.

The Cat Hospital of Durham and Chapel Hill 5319 New Hope Commons Dr., Ste. 102B cathospitaldurhamch.com 919-489-5142 Special services: dental care and boarding.

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BOARDING The Barkmore House 3706 Kilgo Dr. thebarkmorehouse.com 919-259-0335 Dog boarding.

Southpoint Animal Hospital 5601 Fayetteville Rd. southpointpets.com 919-226-0043 Special services: acupuncture, chiropractic and behavioral classes.

St. Francis Animal Hospital 2727 Hillsborough Rd. businessmobilewebdesign.com/pets 919-286-2727

Camp Bow Wow – North Durham 4310 Bennett Memorial Rd. campbowwow.com/north-durham 919-309-4959 Dog day care, boarding and grooming.

Camp Bow Wow – Durham 2612 S. Miami Blvd. campbowwow.com/durham 919-321-8971 Dog day care, boarding, training and grooming.

THRIVE Affordable Vet Care 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1012 thrivevet.com 984-219-8583 Special services: dental care.

Creature Comforts Inn 200 W. Cornwallis Rd. creaturecomfortsinn.com 919-489-1490 Dog, cat, avian and exotic pet boarding, dog day care, and dog and cat grooming.

Triangle Veterinary Hospital 3301 Old Chapel Hill Rd. trianglevet.com 919-489-2391 Special services: dental care, stem cell therapy, boarding and grooming.

Dog Tales Day Camp and Boarding 1204 Patterson Rd. dogtalesnc.com 919-691-7613 Dog day care and boarding.

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital 608 Morreene Rd. tvrhdurham.com 919-489-0615 Special services: 24/7 emergency care.

K9 R&R Pet Retreat 5725 Normans Rd., Rougemont k9-rr.com 919-732-2979​ Dog and cat boarding, day care, adoption services and pet transportation.

Tyson Animal Hospital 5415 N.C. Hwy. 55 tysonanimalhospital.com 919-544-8297 Special services: acupuncture, boarding, bathing and dental care.

The Pet Wagon Hotel 3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd. thepetwagon.com 919-757-6085 Dog boarding and day care.

Urban Tails Veterinary Hospital 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-155 urbantails.vet 984-219-2579 Special services: dental care.

Westside Animal Hospital 3653 Hillsborough Rd. westsideanimal.com 919-383-5578 Special services: acupuncture, laser therapy and dental care.

Willow Oak Veterinary Hospital 1012 Broad St. willowoakvet.com 919-908-6744 Special services: dental care.

Veterinary Dental Clinic of North Carolina 3653 Hillsborough Rd. vdcnc.com 919-321-4878 Special services: advanced dental care, restorative dentistry and 3D imaging.

Veterinary Specialty Hospital 7015 N.C. Hwy. 751 vshcarolinas.com 919-600-6600 Special services: 24/7 emergency care.

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Sunny Acres Pet Resort 5908 U.S. Hwy. 70 W. sunnyacrespetresort.com 919-383-4238 Dog day care, dog grooming, pet transportation, and boarding for dogs, cats and other small pets.

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Suite Paws Pet Resort & Spa 4350 Garrett Rd. suitepaws.com/durham 919-246-7530 Dog day care, dog grooming, and dog and cat boarding.

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Barkmore Beauty 3706 Kilgo Dr. barkmorebeauty.com 919-406-4338 Special services: nail trimming, teeth brushing and massage.

Beth’s Barks N Bubbles 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 6B bethsbarksnbubbles.com 919-237-2557 Special services: nail trimming, nail dremel, teeth brushing and hair dyes.

Dog Grooming by Connie C. 2710 Chapel Hill Rd. facebook.com/doggroomingbyconnie 919-730-4134 Special services: nail trimming and hair dyes.

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Dog Stylists Inc. 3401 University Dr., Ste. C dogstylistsinc.com 919-489-9364 Special services: medicated soaks.

Elliotte’s Pet Spa & Salon Inc. 3002 Guess Rd. elliottespetspa.com 919-381-5906 Special services: flea treatments and nail trimming for dogs and cats.

Pam’s Paw Prints 2919 Guess Rd. pams-paw-prints.business.site 919-471-4729 Special services: nail trimming for dogs.

Pampered Pooch 3123 N. Roxboro St. durhampamperedpooch.com 919-220-1083 Special services: flea treatments and nail trimming for dogs.

Petco (South Square) 4011 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. stores.petco.com/nc/durham 919-401-2464 Special services: nail trimming for dogs and cats.

Petco (Southpoint) 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1012 stores.petco.com/nc/durham 919-572-9638 Special services: nail trimming for dogs and cats.

PetSmart (Patterson Place) 3615 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste.101 petsmart.com 919-403-6902 Special services: nail trimming for dogs and cats.

PetSmart (North Pointe Shopping Center) 1720 N. Pointe Dr. petsmart.com 919-471-6474 Special services: nail trimming for dogs and cats.

Petropolitan Dog Grooming 8123 Herndon Rd. petropolitandoggrooming.com 919-321-2668 Special services: nail filing. Only serves dogs up to 65 pounds.

Puppy Love Pet Grooming 5410 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. B puppylove-rdu.com 919-572-6699 Special services: teeth brushing and nail trimming for dogs.

U Dirty Dog Self Wash Spa 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 255 udirtydogselfwash.com 919-237-2444 Special services: teeth brushing and nail trimming for dogs, as well as self-wash stations.

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PETSITTERS A Whole Lotta Love Dog Walking & Pet Services Serves the Durham area. awholelottalovedogwalking.com 919-491-3567 Dog walking, daily visits, overnight stays, home care and pet transportation.

dogwalk Serves the central Durham area. dogwalktalk.com 919-697-6048 Provides dog walking, daily visits, home care and personalized grocery shopping.

Paws on Durham 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 1B-261 pawsondurham.com 919-627-8738 Dog walking, pet transportation, daily visits and home care.

Barbie & Company Pet Services Serves the Durham area. barbieandcompanync.com 919-659-5492 Dog walking, daily visits and pet photography.

Gator’s Pet Sitting 3314 Glenn Rd. facebook.com/gatorspets 919-201-5706 Dog walking, daily visits and home care.

Bull City Pet Sitting 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 1B-189 bullcitypetsitting.com 919-740-7481 Dog walking, trail walks, daily visits and home care.

Kate’s Critter Care Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. at Hope Valley Rd. katescrittercare.com 919-943-8083 Daily visits, overnight stays and home care.

Teacher’s Pets NC Serves Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake and Johnston counties. teacherspetsnc.com 919-714-9459 Dog walking, daily visits and overnight stays.

Citizen Canine Durham Serves the Durham area. citizencaninedurham.com 919-358-4465 Dog walking, daily visits and overnight visits.

Lucy’s Pet Care Serves the Durham area. lucyspetcare.info 919-451-3773 Dog walking, daily visits, home care and pet sitting.

Dickinson Animal Services 101 E. Delafield Ave. dickinsonanimalservices.com 919-323-5341 Daily visits for pet and farm sitting, farm maintenance and small dog boarding.

MoPups NC 3926 Kelly Dr. mopupsnc.com 828-450-8025 Dog walking, daily visits, overnight stays, pet transportation, day care and boarding.

Nose, Toes & Tails Pet Care Serves the Durham area. nosetoestails.com 919-418-3899 Dog walking, trail walks, daily visits and pet transportation.

Triangle Pet Care Serves the south Durham area. trianglepetcare.com 919-358-5271 Dog walking, daily visits, overnight stays, home care and pet transportation.

Two Girls and a Leash LLC Serves Bahama, North Durham and Rougemont. twogirlsandaleash.com 919-471-4597 Dog walking, daily visits and farm care.

Very Important Pets Professional Pet Sitting Serves the Triangle. vippetsitting.com 919-419-1647 Dog walking and pet sitting.

Zen for Your Zoo Serves southwest Durham. zenforyourzoo.com Dog walking, daily visits and home care.

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At Piedmont Wildlife Center’s afterschool program, Cora Fletcher, 8, and Teagan Works, 5, watch as Maya Dardess (center), 8, chases Rhys Works, 8, in a game similar to tag, but instead of using their hands, the kids use pool noodles to stay safe and distanced.

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remember a time when our child’s extracurricular calendar was full of camps, sports and after-school activities; we never worried about having enough social interaction or ways to keep busy. This year, with camps and sports canceled and school shifting online, I find myself, like many other parents, on the hunt for safe, fun alternatives to keep our child active, engaged and social – if not in person, at least virtually.

CREATIVEOUTLETS For children who enjoy art and theater, the Durham Arts Council hosts several virtual classes for ages 5-12, including cartoon sketching, anime drawing, dancing, musical theater and after-school art to keep those creative juices flowing. Some online classes meet weekly or monthly and are affordably priced at $50-$60 total for a course. As fall and winter progress, DAC may offer additional virtual options.

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relies on trained volunteer coaches in their own communities. This year, the nonprofit provides two types of team options in response to COVID-19: fully virtual or in-person with some virtual components.

Teams, which consist of 6-10 girls, meet two times per week for either 60 or 90 minutes; they hold practice, journal and, at the end of the season, run a celebratory virtual 5K. The in-person model practices safety measures, such as wearing masks and remaining socially distant. Even with the virtual options, participants will still be moving, interacting and engaged.

ABOVE Lucille Botta,9, her mom and coach, Jamie Botta, and Flora Gering, 9, warm up together while remaining socially distanced. BELOW Adaora Spector, 9, Sabrina “Breezy” Ingui, 9, Jamie, Kaia Yorkery, One benefit of the virtual 9, Flora and coach Berkeley Yorkery in the middle of a team-building activity. model is that it allows the flexibility to team up with projects, educational information someone from another state! on artists/art forms and supplies.

Perhaps a family member or DAC Artist Services friend whose parent can co-coach Manager Susan Tierney’s 8-yearand their children can take part in old daughter, Rosie, participated the same group from afar. in almost all of DAC’s virtual You can find existing teams summer camps this year, with on the website under “Our weeks of puppetry camps and Locations.” The cost is $170 per cultural camps focused on participant, but the organization Japan, Finland and Trinidad believes that all girls and and Tobago. “My favorite camp communities should have access was puppet making, because I to its programs, and need-based liked all the puppets I made and scholarships are available. Even if singing ‘The Rainbow Connection’ [from ‘The Muppets’] with my you miss signing up this fall, there will be more opportunities in the friends,” Rosie says. She enjoyed using the chat box feature on the spring season, which starts in February.

Zoom camps to talk with other kids, and Susan liked that the online Jamie Botta, Girls on the Run of the Triangle’s communications lessons gave her the opportunity to get comfortable with virtual and outreach manager, volunteered to coach a team at her daughter’s learning using content that was especially fun and interesting. school when she was in kindergarten and too young to join GOTR. Now, she is excited to have her own child on a team and is thrilled they “just have to walk down the street to meet up with neighbors and friends to practice this season.”

Does your daughter miss taking part in team sports? Girls on the Run “As a coach, I found myself surprised (in a good way!) by the of the Triangle offers an eight-week program (the current season runs Girls on the Run curriculum,” Jamie says. “The program is much from Sept. 21-Nov. 14) for girls in grades 3-5 and 6-8 that inspires more than simply lessons weaving in physical activities – it’s a them to build confidence and other important life skills through source of positive energy for us, while also laying a foundation for dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity. The organization resilience in tough situations.”

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EDUCATION For families who aren’t part of a team this fall, try the GOTR at Home kit, which includes 16 lessons and interactive activity pages that your daughter can use to capture her ideas and feelings. “It’s OK that we don’t have superpowers, because we really do,” Jamie’s daughter, Lucille, 9, shared with her after one such lesson in the GOTR summer kit. “Our legs help us go really far, and our minds have the power to figure things out.”

Other good skills to practice are yoga and mindfulness, which helps kids (and adults) cope with stressful times. Growga hosts programs that include intentional movement in partnership with businesses, organizations and schools. It recently linked up with Durham Public Schools to share pre-recorded, 30-minute “Wellness Wednesday” videos each week for pre-K to teenage students. The lessons promote physical health as well as social and emotional wellbeing. “They teach children how to deal with stressful situations, big emotions and change, which is even more relevant during COVID-19,” says Growga Founder Emily Behr.

I sat in on a short virtual lesson with my pre-teen, and we both felt it was easy, engaging and calming, providing a little breather in the middle of the day.

There is an overarching theme each month, and each week integrates an element from that theme. Take “compassion,” for instance. Along with some light physical activity, there is a prompt to write down some thoughts.

There are also prompts for parents to elicit healthy discussions.

ABOVE Kaia leaps toward the end of the cul-de-sac after completing a run around the neighborhood.

BELOW Kyle Tompkins, 5, Rhys and counselor Micah Segal-Miller work on building a bridge from nearby logs.

Growga also provides virtual classes that are open to the public, a number of after-school classes, and flexible, private home school sessions for small groups and pods. These in-person, child or family sessions can be held safely at parks, parking lots or other open spaces.

For pre-K and elementary-age children, try the lively, interactive options at Tinkergarten. It began its fall season in mid-September with two sets of weekly online circle time (one for ages 2-5 and one for 5-8), which consist of 30-minute sessions for kids to sing, move, share and learn together.

Each week has a different lesson built around the season’s theme of creativity.

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EDUCATION “It’s all designed to help us connect to our community and the outdoors, [and] to launch hours of purposeful (and independent!) play at home,” says Kate Macartney, a Tinkergarten leader.

The cost per family for an eightweek session is $72, and you can choose any class that works best for your family (even one from the other side of the country).

If your family loves getting on the water, try Frog Hollow Outdoors’ child and family kayak classes, clinics and tours. Self-guided traveling outpost trips occur on weekends through midNovember and rotate between Falls Lake and Jordan Lake.

“When Maya comes home from Piedmont, she is often muddy and tired, but always happy,” Pam says.

“She always has a ton of stories about what they’ve done. A couple of weekends ago, Maya and I had a ‘mom-daughter’ day where she requested to go to the park where Piedmont has their camp so that she could show me her favorite spots. We visited the swamp area, saw her group’s camp circle and an obstacle course they had made from natural objects, and then she showed me the ‘big mud Maya, Cora and Rhys continue work on the bridge. pit’ where they play capture the flag.”

Kyle decides to take a quick dip in the creek.

Another after-school option is the Museum of Life and Science’s “Museum Clubhouse,” created in response to school closures this fall, which offers small, in-person groups from two to five days per week for a full day (8 a.m.-4 p.m.). MLS also runs inPiedmont Wildlife Center is located at the 82.8-acre Leigh Farm Park, person home-school classes that are open to all elementary- and middle which dates back to a mid-19th century working farm that included school-age students as a way to supplement virtual school experiences almost 1,000 acres and at least 16 enslaved people; PWC staff are with hands-on STEM learning. upfront in sharing the land’s history and its people with visitors.

Both programs have safety modifications in place: masks, physical Already well-known for its nature-based summer camps, PWC distancing, cohorts of 10 or fewer and heavy sanitation. It’s an ideal continues its after-school and Wednesday programs through the way to get outside and socialize, especially for home schoolers. first semester, and its conservation team shares many of the animal Durham nonprofit SEEDS runs programs for elementary encounters as virtual field trips for schools from all over the country. Staff (SEEDlings), middle (SAPlings) and high school (DIG or Semillas) also instated robust virtual options for all ages as a way to connect with students. SEEDlings Coordinator Felix Pittman felt safest beginning nature from home, including encounters with some of PWC’s animal the fall as mostly virtual for grades 1-3 which meet virtually Monday ambassadors, a citizen science project in the Triangle Turtle Trekkers, and Thursday, and grades 4-5 which meet Tuesday and Friday from who catalog box turtles they come across, and virtual birthday parties.

3-5 p.m. On Wednesdays, small groups of up to five students come for “I like that it gives me a chance to go outside,” says Maya Dardess, an in-person afternoon at the SEEDS campus.

8, a third grader at Creekside Elementary School who’s been a camper SEEDlings are provided kits that include gardening tools, notebooks, at Piedmont Wildlife Center for several summers and is now enrolled craft supplies and other materials they use during virtual programming. in its after-school program. “Their trails are really fun to go on and the During the first half of the week, they cover gardening, farming and counselors are silly and fun to hang out with.” One of her most-loved nature, and during the second half, they focus on social-emotional activities is climbing Grandmother Cedar, a large cedar tree with low learning goals such as mindfulness, coping and communication skills. branches at the front of the property.

“While I have skills and really enjoy farming and nature, I’ve been a Maya was eager to get moving after sitting in front of a screen during social worker for eight years and feel like my best skills shine through the first week of remote learning. Her parents both work full time and in our social-emotional programming,” Felix says. “We will also have could not take a break at the end of Maya’s school day to play; when dance parties, music time (during which I play my ukulele and sing for they learned that PWC had an after-school program that fit with Maya’s the students), scavenger hunts and yoga.” school schedule, they jumped to sign her up. Maya’s mom, Pam Dardess, Programs are getting their pandemic footing, and it’s a lot easier to was comfortable sending her daughter to an outdoor camp that had find options for our children compared to last spring. Our lives look specific COVID-19 safety measures in place, such as small groups, welldifferent this year, but we can also take advantage of some of the new trained staff, masks, and a detailed plan and protocols. and creative ways to keep our children involved, active and social.

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EDUCATION *Responses have been edited and condensed for clarity

PRACTICE MEANS PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION

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hen creating a schedule, set realistic goals. Some find it helpful to allot 30 minutes to an hour a day for each subject. Other students may choose to study science and math on Mondays and Wednesdays, then review English and history on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

PHOTO BY CORTLAND I set high academic goals for all of my GALLOWAY scholars just as I would in the classroom. When developing academic goals, I am mindful that technology is not always reliable, and students may lack necessary computer skills. When activities do not go as planned, I am patient and transparent with students because we are truly all in this together!

This is a challenge for everyone: teachers, students and families. It’s important to be flexible. As my principal, Dr. Sheldon Lanier, says, ‘We are building the plane as we are flying it.’ Families can strive for success by focusing on progress. Set small goals, such as studying for 30 minutes or attending office hours twice a week. Families should hold students accountable for missing assignments. Also remember to celebrate small wins – learning how to navigate different digital tools such as Canvas, Google Meet or Zoom is no small feat. Practice means progress, not perfection. To everyone navigating this new reality: Hang in there.”

– Sonya West, seventh grade science teacher, Sherwood Githens Middle School

DO SOMETHING SPONTANEOUS AND FUN

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have found that children and adults are most successful when they make an effort to find a balance of routine and spontaneity. With everything being digital at the moment, even I have a difficult time wrapping my head around my to-do’s if I don’t write it down on paper first. For students, having a physical notebook or journal could help organize their goals, thoughts, assignments, etc., while also providing the opportunity to be driven and motivated by completing tasks – an essential life skill.

A great daily routine for your student ‘outside’ of virtual school needs to include: a good night’s sleep, eating healthy food, going outside, completing school work, revisiting their to-do’s and – the most important – doing something spontaneous and fun.” – Margaux H. Holly, fourth grade teacher, Parkwood Elementary School

COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE AND COMMUNICATE

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tudents flourish when given structure. Establish routines and schedules so they know what to expect and when to expect it.

In a home environment, students need an area where they can focus and not be distracted. That does not mean lying in bed or on the couch. Those are comfortable places, but not conducive to listening and responding to others attentively. A table or desk works much better.

As a given, TVs and phones should be off or distant to minimize distractions. More than one student or child in a room may interfere with concentration as well.

Some students actually excel and find their ‘voice’ in the online classroom. Your child may be one of them. Learning can be difficult and often is, even in person. Before I start teaching subject matter, I work on instilling self-efficacy. Help your child overcome by encouraging them, believing in them and advocating for them. Also, believe in yourself. As I tell my students every year, ‘You teach me how you want to learn.’ You already know how your child learns best. Use that to your advantage. Communicate your child’s needs to their teacher. Communicate any difficulties you or your child may be having.

Communicate, communicate and communicate!” – Brandon Daniel, fifth grade science and math teacher,

Burton Magnet Elementary School; 2019-2020 DPS Teacher of the Year

CREATE A PLAN

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tudents benefit from routine; students should try to have a designated workspace.

If they are working at different locations around the house, their brain may not make the same connection to the material they’ve already learned, and distractions may increase. It’s important for high school students to learn to advocate for themselves. Adults can help their students practice what they are going to say to their teacher or find the proper way to put it into an email. Guide them when asking for help if they have clarifying questions about assignments, are going to have conflicts between their home life and virtual learning, and/or feel as if they are getting behind.

Creating a plan for long-term assignments or missed work is a great strategy to reduce feeling overwhelmed; adults can help students talk through their assignments and create a plan for their work.” – Sarah Streyle, upper school mathematics department, Hill Learning Center  october/november 2020

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‘SAME, SAME, BUT DIFFERENT’

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arents: Slow down and simplify your schedule. You need to be more organized this year in order to follow the COVID-19 protocols we have in place on campus. It’s important to allow yourself the time to get you and your child ready for the day with as little stress and rushing as possible. Make lunch the night before, get up 15 minutes earlier, have your child pick out their clothes before bed … whatever works for your family.

We have a phrase, acknowledging how COVID-19 has changed things: ‘Same, same, but different.’ We start with what is familiar and then we build on that by showing them what will be different. We introduce differences lightheartedly, though we always acknowledge that there might be some sadness or disappointment about the changes at first. We give them space to say that they miss something or are frustrated and also if something makes them nervous. They seem to be finding the new routines (now that they are becoming familiar) as pleasurable as the old ones!” – Betsy Evans, early childhood teacher, Montessori School of Durham

RELATIONSHIPS, RIGOR AND RELEVANCE

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irtual learning is all about relationship building and constant check-ins. I have been in awe at the resiliency of my students. They email and text me daily to inquire about assignments. They ask to stay after class as needed. Relationships, rigor and relevance have always been three aspects of my instruction and my vision as an educator. I’ve been focusing a lot on relevant topics with my students; we recently started to analyze music and lyrics for English language arts skills. I have noticed that incorporating relevant topics with my students have made them more comfortable and confident in this uncomfortable setting. If I can get them talking, I can get them learning.” – Keaundra Robinson, eighth grade language arts teacher, Rogers-Herr Middle School; 2019 Rogers-Herr Teacher of the Year

KEEP JOY IN LEARNING

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y biggest piece of advice to parents, especially for those of young children, is to keep joy in learning, even when it is the opposite of what you are feeling. The early years of education lay the foundation for a child’s attitude about school and learning.

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and have them begin to associate school and learning with stress and frustration. While there are days where we all want to explode, we need to remember our end goal – our children’s success. Happy students become motivated students who become successful students.”

– Amber Shastri, kindergarten teacher, Immaculata Catholic School

BE AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT

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ositivity is key as teachers are trying their hardest to provide quality instruction and build relationships with students in an entirely new fashion. Be proactive by reaching out to your teachers when you have questions about assignments or need additional support.

We’re here for you! Finally, be an active participant. It is very easy to feel isolated in a remote learning environment. Engage with your teacher and peers during live classes, contribute to class discussions, and don’t be afraid to share your opinions!” – Kelsey Jones, eighth grade English language arts teacher, Lucas Middle School

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ne thing to hold onto is that you, as a student, have the most leverage in the college applications process before you commit to attending a particular school. Before putting down that deposit, reach out to the admissions office and ask them how their institution is weathering this storm. Ask to sit in on a class to see how they are managing virtual learning. Reach out to professors and students for conversations that go beyond the admissions office’s marketing pitch.” – Stefan Waldschmidt, Upper School college counselor, Carolina Friends School

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s a first grade teacher and a mom of two teenagers, I know how difficult virtual learning can be for families. But I’m excited about the opportunities it is giving us to discover new and innovative ways to deliver instruction.

Create a quiet learning spot for each child.

Implement a calm, consistent morning routine so that your child is ready to learn when their first class starts. Prepare the night before: Make sure your child plugs in their computer, sets out learning materials, organizes their learning spot, etc.

If you have teenagers, empower them to communicate with their teachers – they can still copy you on emails. This is a great opportunity for them to take responsibility for their learning. Be patient with yourself, your children and the educators!” – Meg Reed, first grade teacher, Creekside Elementary

EDUCATION KEEP MOVING!

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uring this abnormal year full of screens and sitting, it is critical that we take care of our health and wellness! We can do our best learning and work when we take care of our minds and bodies. In addition to daily time for physical activity, build in movement breaks in your daily routine – set a timer for one minute of movement every hour, go on a walk, take a stretch break, play your favorite song and dance, and remember to play and have fun (parents, too!) Whatever it takes, keep moving your body!”– Kristin Stroupe, Lower School PE teacher and varsity cross-country and track coach, Durham Academy

LET YOUR CHILD BE THE ‘STAR’

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reschool in a hybrid model can be scary. I’ve found that doing a virtual home visit – I spend 30 minutes with each of my students, seeing whatever they choose to present on the screen – alayed many of the fears and gives us something to build a relationship with. Kids get my undivided attention, mask free. I’ve received pet parades, toy demonstrations and even read a story to an extended family in New York, all from my Durham dining room.

Teaching kids to use basic hand signals will show the class that you are engaged even while muted. Practice muting and unmuting the mic; in-class learners can be distracted by ambient noise. Let your child be the “star” on screen; kids enjoy seeing their classmates, not parents or empty chairs. Bringing flexibility and patience to each encounter will reduce stress and foster a spirit of cooperation. Remote or in class, sharing ideas, pictures and stories with classmates is key to building a learning community.” – Rose DeLaTorre, transitional kindergarten teacher, Triangle Day School

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orking in a distraction-free zone (if possible) is really helpful as well as staying organized by making to-do lists, maintaining focus and participating during class, and finally, communicating with their teachers regarding any help they may need.

Overall, I’ve seen many students succeed during remote learning because they have a positive attitude, ask a lot of questions, communicate with their teachers, collaborate with their peers on assignments and continue to persist through the challenges.

We are in uncharted territory, but all I can say is, ‘Never give up!’

We can’t predict or plan for the challenges we may face during remote learning, but stay persistent and self advocate! Communicate with teachers regularly and remain flexible, because things can change very quickly, as we learned this year.” – Jennifer Curry, sixth grade language arts teacher and English language arts department chair, Rogers-Herr Middle School

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ttending school in a virtual setting definitely presents some unique challenges, but the keys to achieving success this year are similar to other school years: have a positive mindset; organize materials, workspace and assignments; break larger assignments into manageable chunks; advocate for yourself by seeking help from educators, parents and peers; and use metacognition – awareness or analysis of one’s own learning or thinking processes – to recognize strategies that work. My students have benefited from creating an organized workspace to complete schoolwork.

At Hill Learning Center, the middle school program focuses on teaching students to utilize executive functioning skills, like breaking larger projects into manageable chunks to reduce student anxiety and increase successful outcomes.

We also ask students to use metacognition to identify effective strategies that help them learn and study.” – Darius Horton, middle school language arts department, Hill Learning Center

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ave a family meeting to establish expectations. Talk with your child(ren) about how the school day will go, talk about the schedule, talk about what could be challenging and brainstorm ideas of how to get through the challenges together. Create your own family agreement that everyone signs, and then post it in a visible place in the home.

Consider posting a schedule where your child can see what will be happening throughout the day. You can also add your child’s schedule to Google Calendar, and connect the calendar to an Alexa or Siri device that will read a reminder prior to online meetings or activities for your child.

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Ask your child questions and have them share their thoughts while encouraging their independence so they can take ownership of their learning. Some productive struggle is essential to learning.

Stepping in too quickly to help solve problems will deprive your child of the opportunity to learn, try new approaches and gain greater independence and confidence.” – Jenni Scoggin and fellow Lower School teachers, Carolina Friends School

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our family’s mental and physical health is the most important thing right now.

Take advantage of breaks during the day or during the week. Make time for your family.

If things get overwhelming, reach out to your teachers and let them know.

Have your student practice their typing skills outside of school.

There are free programs available online, and many incorporate games.

Remember the power of ‘yet’! As we are all learning in new ways, we may need multiple opportunities to learn a concept.

Remind students (and yourself ) that it is OK if things aren’t perfect … yet. As long as we keep trying, we are doing great things.” – Elizabeth Gallegos-Moore, exceptional children’s instructor, Rogers-Herr Middle School

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o many of my students tell me they don’t know how to do certain math problems, when they really mean they don’t know how to do them in their head. With all the digital resources schools are relying on, don’t forget about paper and pencil. Keeping supplies accessible encourages kids to actually use them, instead of feeling lost looking for a starting place. It’s also a good break from staring at a screen!” – Taylor Brown, seventh and

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eep it simple. Make learning as accessible as possible for your child and the adults supporting them. Keep it inclusive. Make sure that students can be a part of the learning experience. Continue to bring their individual interests and perspectives into learning.

This helps with keeping conversations and content fresh and interesting.” – Steven Mercado, second grade teacher and director of diversity, equity and inclusion, Triangle Day School

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urn on the camera when in a remote class. Teachers can’t gauge how you are doing or make adjustments if they are looking at black squares. It also minimizes the temptation to look at your phone. Hold yourself accountable to be engaged. And, don’t be afraid to ask questions – teachers welcome the interruption.

We will [still] be talking about the pandemic 20 years from now.

What do you want your story to be? Instead of worrying about what you can’t do, consider this time a gift to learn something new, to develop a passion. If parents do this and encourage their children to do the same, this attitude will translate to success in their academics.”

– Shannon Namboodri, instructor of engineering, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

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hile these circumstances are not ideal, they are proving to be a catalyst for growth of team-oriented, self-sufficient and successful students.

Students: prove to yourself, parents, teachers and classmates that you have something to offer, that you are willing to be a part of your team’s success, and remember that your team is there for you as well.

Take your own learning seriously and stay busy – it will make the day go by faster, I promise.

Give students a stake in their own success. My students help decide class jobs – yes, believe me, there is still plenty of responsibility to go around! – consequences for positive and unfavorable behavior and what cool reinforcement they try to earn throughout the days and weeks. Simply put, what works is seeing the students not just for what they need, but also for what they have to offer.” – John Cappello, second grade grade teacher, Creekside Elementary School

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here is a tendency to only use learning management systems to monitor your child’s assignments and grades. Families can also use these systems (and what they overhear during a Zoom lesson) to discover what topics and vocabulary kids are taught in school. If you know your child is studying fractions, invite him to help measure the ingredients for dinner. If you know your child is learning about character, plot and setting, use this vocabulary when you talk about her favorite show. Making these connections makes learning more authentic and increases engagement.” – Jennifer Harrison, upper EL teacher, Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary School 

This year, Duke Children’s needs your support more than ever.

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December 15-16 Though the world has slowed down due to COVID-19, childhood illness and injury has not. Kids are still getting sick and injured, and expert medical attention for these children cannot wait until things are back to normal. They need hope and healing now.

You can help. Tune in to MIX 101.5 on December 15-16 to hear inspirational stories, and make a gift during the event by calling 919.684.1015.

For more information about this year’s Radiothon, visit giving.dukechildrens.org/events/radiothon Make a secure gift to Duke Children’s online at giving.dukechildrens.org

EDUCATION ORGANIZE YOUR ONLINE BINDER

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eachers are using everything from email, Canvas inbox, Remind messages, Smore newsletters, ClassDojo, Seesaw, PowerSchool and more to connect with students and families. Please get connected to classes, and make sure to read updates!

If we were in the classroom, we would start the year off organizing binders. This year, I encourage all students/families to take some time to organize their Google drives. Make a folder for each class. Plan how students will title documents. Consider including their name and the subject in the title. Just like you would clean out binders, once a week go through your drive and make sure all items are labeled correctly and sorted/stored in the correct folders.” – Dorothy “Addie” Carr, eighth grade social studies teacher, Rogers-Herr Middle School

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I also think that students do much better when they feel personally invested. Assignments can feel like pulling teeth when teaching remote, but much less so when the student feels some ownership over the project.” – Austin Campion, upper school theater arts teacher and CFS Performing Arts Center director, Carolina Friends School

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tudents who are continuing the school year virtually from home will more frequently turn to their parents or guardians and ask how to spell a word or carry the remainder. Thankfully, there are those who are actively improving the experience of learning from home and mitigating the restrictions caused by COVID-19.

The Durham Public Schools Foundation is made up of a board comprised of parents, educators and alumni who aim to build community support for Durham Public Schools and galvanize resources and partnerships from across the community to help strengthen our public schools for all students.

In the spring, more than 2,300 donors, volunteers and partners of the organization provided more than 375,000 meals to children and families at the height of the shutdowns that closed schools.

Now, the foundation is campaigning to raise $1.5 million for its Accelerating Digital Equity initiative to provide digital devices and access for nearly 33,000 students, many in lower-income families, in Durham Public Schools. As of mid-September, 644 donors have raised $869,000.

“This was a need that already existed,” says Katie Spencer Wright, development and communications manager for the foundation.

“The students are going to need digital literacy and digital skills to be able to successfully enter the workforce and thrive in their adult lives and careers.”

Magan Gonzales-Smith, the foundation’s executive director, says there are four essential pillars that have to be in place to achieve digital equity for students: learning centers, technical support and digital literacy, ongoing student needs for equipment and teacher training. Currently, DPS, Student U, YMCA and Kate’s Korner are all operating learning centers. Other partners may join the collaborative.

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“We are raising funds to help support each of those four areas and ensure that all of our students, especially our most vulnerable students who have the most to lose in this moment, have all of those pieces in place for them,” Magan says.

More than 500 DPS students are able to access these learning centers during the first semester of school. The more funding the community raises, the more students can be served and for more weeks. “We estimate as many as 3,000 DPS students need free access to these centers in order to be successful during remote learning, so a high priority for this campaign is to help make these learning centers accessible to as many of these students as possible,” Katie says. “We expect that learning centers will be needed until schools fully reopen.”

“It’s not just having a device and internet access,” Magan says. “Most fundamentally, you have to have that.”

The stakes are high. Students are facing months of potential learning loss, and lower-income students, especially those who are Black or Hispanic, are more at risk. We could see widening of already substantial student achievement gaps. Or, the community can choose to act.

“We have an opportunity to do something amazing here,” says Laura Helms Reece, Accelerating Digital Equity campaign co-chair, DPS parent and CEO of Rho. “If we get this right, we can provide our teachers, administrators, students and families with world-class digital teaching and learning skills. We can use this time of disruption to catapult us into a leading position in digital learning and digital equity. We can transform the educational experience for all of our kids and open up exciting opportunities for them. I am thrilled about these possibilities.” To learn more and donate, visit bullcityschools.org/digitalequity.

There are resources in Durham County available that extend beyond K-12 schools, like APlus Test Prep.

Co-owned by Sheba Brown and Vincent Brown, the tutoring center worked with more than 12,000 students in North Carolina during the 2019/20 school year. (The oldest, a 71-year-old studying to get into law school.)

The test prep and tutoring service provider also offers free community programming. “We’re especially excited about continuing our Bellringer Series from the spring,” Sheba says. “[It’s] free grammar and English lessons to help students improve their writing skills.”

Access for all is regularly front of mind when thinking about how to best serve students. Student U Executive Director Alexandra Zagbayou, who has been with the nonprofit for 11 years, leads a community organization that uses education to build a just and equitable Durham. “We want to spread what we’re doing to impact new students,” Alexandra says. “When I was in school, if I didn’t have a counselor, I think I would have lost it.

Having someone to look at what’s happening to you from a different perspective, who has [gone] through what you’re going through, I think that’s super, super important to have.”

Student U’s mission is to empower and equip first-generation college students, public schools, educators and parents. And after working for more than a decade with countless students, through all the trials that come with helping young people grow and change and fail and succeed, the time spent is rewarding. “It’s hard,” Alexandra says, “but it is also a gift to me to be able to do what I believe in every day in a community with people who I’m deeply grateful for and admire and do good work.” october/november 2020

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DIRECTORY OF INDEPENDENT, REGIONAL BOARDING, CHARTER AND MAGNET SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS BETHESDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1914 S. Miami Blvd., Durham 919-598-0190; bcacrusaders.org Focus Partners with Christian families to help equip students academically, socially, physically and spiritually.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 160 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition Elementary, $7,061; Middle, $7,786 Special Requirements Student testing and parent interview.

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN’S CENTER Locations: 2352 So-Hi Dr., Durham 4 UNC-TV Dr., Research Triangle Park 1012 Slater Rd., Durham 2500 Highstone Rd., Cary 800 Weston Pkwy., Cary 800 Corporate Center Dr., Raleigh 2051 Shepherd’s Vineyard Dr., Apex brighthorizons.com Focus Empowering children from infancy to become confident, successful learners and secure, caring people. Growing young readers, scientists, artists and explorers who are engaged and curious. Programs invite children to approach academics with skills, confidence and a drive for excellence.

Grades Infants-Pre-K Total Enrollment Varies per location.

Student/Faculty Ratio Varies per location.

Yearly Tuition Varies per location.

CAMELOT ACADEMY 809 Proctor St., Durham 919-688-3040; camelotacademy.org Focus Features individualized instruction, masterybased learning and parental involvement.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 145 Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1 Yearly Tuition $10,900 (K), $13,350 (Grades 1-4), $15,350 (Grades 5-7), $16,350 (Grades 8-12). Award and merit scholarships available.

Special Requirements Reading and math assessments and two-day student visit (virtual during COVID-19); $50 application fee

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CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL 1401 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh 919-834-1625; cghsnc.org Focus A college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh that aims to form men and women of faith, service and leadership in church and community.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment approximately 1,570 Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1 Yearly Tuition $11,470-$15,590 Special Requirements Previous school records, testing, application, recommendation and an essay.

CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham 919-383-6602; cfsnc.org Focus The school believes the best education amplifies a child’s curiosity, courage and creative thinking. Every day, its teachers empower students to question the world around them, discover their passions, think deeply and use their voices in service of the greater good.

Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 500 Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 in Early School; 9:1 in Lower, Middle and Upper Yearly Tuition See website for tuition ranges by unit; adjusted tuition available.

Special Requirements Status updates on whether visitors are allowed on campus through the year can be found on the website. Virtual tours and information sessions will be available. Contact admission@cfsnc.org for additional information.

CARY ACADEMY 1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary 919-677-3873; caryacademy.org Focus A college preparatory school cultivating bold lifelong learners and world changers.

Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 775 Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1 Yearly Tuition $25,950; $2,500 new student fee Special Requirements Entrance exam, student visit/ interview, transcripts, teacher recommendations.

CHAPEL HILL COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL 108 Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Chapel Hill 919-942-3955; chapelhillcoop.com Focus Partnering with families of children from diverse backgrounds to respect and honor childhood, celebrate independence, and support children as they learn and grow through play. NAEYC Accredited with a Five Star licensure.

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Grades Pre-K Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant: 4:1; Toddler: 5:1; Age 2: 9:1; Age 3: 10:1; Ages 4-5: 12:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and enrollment status; Half-day, three-quarter or full-day options. Part-time options also available Mon., Wed., Fri. / Tues., Thurs.

CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3707 Garrett Rd., Durham 919-354-8000; cressetchristian.org Focus Cultivates the heart of each student to educate, nurture and help shape their character in a Christcentered environment.

Grades Infant-Grade 12 Total Enrollment 210 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 5:1; Lower School, 9:1; Upper School, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,000-$10,500 Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application.

DUKE SCHOOL 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-416-9420; dukeschool.org Focus Project-based independent school that inspires learners to boldly and creatively shape their future.

Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 490 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition For 2020-21: Preschool, $3,882$19,408; K-fourth grade, $4,210-$21,052; fifth-eighth grade, $4,616-$23,082 Special Requirements Admissions application, student assessment, candidate profile.

DURHAM ACADEMY Preschool and Lower School, 3501 Ridge Rd., Durham Middle School, 3116 Academy Rd., Durham Upper School, 3601 Ridge Rd., Durham 919-493-5787; da.org Focus Strives to provide an education that will enable students to live moral, happy and productive lives.

Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 1,232 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $16,015-$27,745 (not including activity fees) Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, which varies by grade level. Interview required for grades 9-12. 

“We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.�

-Maria Montessori Join us on this path of life! Montessori School of Durham welcomes a diverse, inclusive community and celebrates the uniqueness of all of its members as part of our hope for a peaceful world. Montessori School of Durham is an accredited independent Montessori school bringing authentic Montessori education to families in Durham and the surrounding areas for over 40 years. Now accepting 2021-22 school year applications online for children 18 months through 6th grade.

www.msdurham.org 919-489-9045

EDUCATION DURHAM NATIVITY SCHOOL 1004 N. Mangum St., Durham 919-680-3790; durhamnativity.org Focus Provides a learning environment for young men with high financial need, supporting them in their personal, social, moral and intellectual development, and positioning them to be successful at an independent college prep high school.

Grades 5-8 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition $20,620 with scholarship-driven tuition awarded to low-income students Special Requirements Open house attendance.

EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858; emersonwaldorf.org Focus Encourages and promotes independent thinking, social responsibility, and academic and artistic excellence.

Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 5:1; Grades 1-12, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,915-$19,956 Special Requirements Virtual tour, parent-teacher consultation, new student assessment.

EMPOWERED MINDS ACADEMY 1415 Holloway St., Durham 919-949-0147; empoweredmindsacademy.com Focus A learner-driven community where children cherish freedom and take responsibility for their experiences. Children discover their gifts, passions and purpose, and are active participants in the design and execution of their education, finding joy in hard work, earning apprenticeships and taking deep dives into subjects through hands-on challenges and projects. As a Black-centered community, the school states “that by uncovering, reclaiming and reconnecting with our truth, we will better understand who we were, who we are and who we must be.”

Its goal is to provide a high-quality educational experience with a committed focus on character development and lifelong academic learning.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 20 Student/Teacher Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $7,425, $250 annual registration fee.

Special Requirements School visit, trial day and interview.

GORMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3311 E. Geer St., Durham 919-688-2567; gormanchristian.org Focus Partners with parents to provide an excellent education with a biblical worldview while developing strong Christian character and values.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 75 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition K, $5,582; Grades 1-5, $6,700; Grades 6-8, $6,946; Early Learning Center (weekly): Age 2, $189; Age 3-4, $176 Special Requirements Administrator meets parents and child. 

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EDUCATION GLOSSARY CHARTER SCHOOL Supported by public financing and authorized by the State Board of Education, charters are exempt from many standard public school administration regulations, are not affiliated with any religious group and do not charge tuition. Admission is via lottery rather than by neighborhood. Charter schools set their own curriculum and hire their own instructors, of whom 50% must be licensed. Charter schools may be run by independent parent boards, nonprofit organizations or for-profit education service firms. Charter students take North Carolina standardized End of Grade/End of Course tests and participate in the NC School Report Card program.

COMMON CORE Common Core is a set of national grade-level goals for math and language arts, such as the ability to multiply two-digit numbers or write a paragraph. Common Core does not apply to science, social studies or other subjects. State and local authorities build local curriculums to meet Common Core goals.

Generally, Common Core-based high schoollevel math classes compare to previous curriculums as: Math I: Equivalent to Algebra I, with a focus on linear and exponential equations.

Math II: Equivalent to Geometry, with continued algebra, quadratic equations and probability.

Math III: Equivalent to Algebra II, with logarithms, statistics and trigonometry.

Unlike math, English common core classes – generally, English I, II and III – teach four basic skills at increasingly complex levels each year: Reading: How students read and comprehend written materials.

Writing: Making logical arguments based on sound reasoning and relevant evidence.

Speaking/Listening: Evaluating and presenting increasingly complex information, ideas and evidence.

Language: Vocabulary and grammar.

DIGITAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES Standards for grades K-12, designed to ensure equitable opportunity to learn throughout remote instruction. North Carolina has adopted the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Students.

E-LEARNING PROGRAM Mainly used to offer extended class options for accelerated high school and middle school students, offer learning alternatives and increase DPS high school graduation rates. The main purpose of e-learning is to provide students with class options that are not available in school.

These courses can be utilized in school computer labs, remote locations and at home.

EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS Students who are at risk based on socioeconomic or educational background.

END-OF-GRADE (EOG) TESTING/NC SCHOOL REPORT CARD Standardized tests administered to all public school students, including those in charter schools, at the end of grades third through eighth. High school students take End-ofCourse (EOC) tests after Math I, Biology and English II. Scores measure students’ readiness for advancement and are compiled into the NC School Report Card system, which assigns numerical and letter grades to schools based on achievement and growth (improvement).

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INDEPENDENT (PRIVATE) SCHOOLS Almost 5,000 students in Durham attend independent schools, with close to 1,200 in Orange County and about 200 in Chatham.

About two-thirds of North Carolina’s independent schools have a religious affiliation.

Independent in finance and governance, these schools may follow any curriculum they wish, set their own standards for graduation, and are not required to participate in North Carolina standardized testing (EOGs) or the NC School Report Card program. They have the freedom to serve their distinct missions through their own philosophies, values and approaches to teaching. All must test third-, sixth-, ninth- and 11th-graders using nationally recognized standardized tests. Depending on family income, some independent school students may be eligible for state-subsidized voucher awards, known as Opportunity Scholarships.

INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) Special education programs created for children with disabilities to help them make “reasonable progress” in school, including passing from grade to grade.

MAGNET SCHOOL Public, lottery application-based schools that aren’t associated with any particular neighborhood and may focus on unique academic curriculums or programs, such as language immersion, Montessori, international baccalaureate, STEM or the arts. Magnet schools take EOGs and participate in the NC School Report Card service.

MONTESSORI A style of teaching, named after the Italian educator Maria Montessori, in which children teach themselves and have more control over their time and choice of topics they can explore.

Classrooms are often composed of children of many ages and grades.

REMOTE INSTRUCTION Virtual classes, learning and interaction utilized by schools in lieu of traditional in-person instruction in order to provide education while minimizing risk of further spreading COVID-19.

A school’s plans may include fully remote or hybrid models (a mix of remote and in-person instruction) until students can safely return to school. NCEdCloud as well as PowerSchool and Canvas are all online programs that North Carolina schools are utilizing this fall to implement remote instruction.

REMOTE INSTRUCTION PLAN This plan outlines the tools, resources and requirements for remote instruction. All North Carolina public schools were required to submit their remote instruction plan by July 20, 2020.

STEM Programs with core focuses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to prepare students for college and other upperlevel studies in these fields.

• STEAM adds arts.

• STREAM adds reading or research and arts.

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN Meant for 4- to 5-year-olds as a transition from a preschool or day care setting to an elementary school classroom. It is often a child’s first experience in a school and offers extra time for a child to develop intellectually, socially and emotionally before elementary school.

WE BELIEVE THE BEST EDUCATION AMPLIFIES A CHILD’S CURIOSITY, COURAGE, AND CREATIVE THINKING. Every day, we empower our students to question the world around them, discover their passions, think deeply and use their voices in service of the greater good.

Because when our students are taught how to think, not just what to think, they are prepared to confidently navigate their own path, advocate for themselves and others, and impact the world around them.

919.383.6602 www.cfsnc.org

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EDUCATION HAW RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., Pittsboro 919-533-4139; hawriverchristian.org Focus A nonprofit, interdenominational private school providing an excellent Christian and classical education.

Grades Junior K-Grade 10 Total Enrollment 125 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition Phonics (JK/K), $5,000; Grammar, $6,000; Logic/Rhetoric, $6,500 Special Requirements Four-part admissions process includes tour with classroom observations, application, academic screening and family interview.

Summer 2021 Sessions: June 14 – July 2 July 5 – July 16 July 19 – August 6

A day camp in Durham County for ages 5 to 12

210-908-7629 winter 919-477-8739 summer

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HILL LEARNING CENTER 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464; hillcenter.org Focus Transforms students with learning differences into confident, independent learners through a virtual half-day school (2020-21), tutoring and summer programs.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition $21,060 (1-2 hour options also available for grades 9-12) Special Requirements Application and interview required.

HOPE CREEK ACADEMY 4723 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-932-0360; hopecreekacademy.org Focus Provides structure without rigidity for special needs students who struggle in a traditional environment.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1 Yearly Tuition $22,800 and $500 materials fee.

Limited financial aid available.

Special Requirements School visit.

IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 721 Burch Ave., Durham 919-682-5847; immaculataschool.org Focus For more than a century, Immaculata has educated a diverse student body with a focus on character development, faith formation and academic excellence.

Grades Pre-K-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 535 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition $7,355-$8,030 for parishioners, otherwise $8,415-$9,540, plus $200 annual enrollment fee Special Requirements Entry test, copy of student’s school records and current teacher recommendations. Application fee is $100.

Discovery. Mastery. Adventure.

We are an innovative, research-based, projectfocused independent school that empowers children to fulfill their greatest potential. If you and your family are ready for a 21st century education, join us at The Studio School of Durham.

Serving grades K-6 (Middle School 2022).

Learn more by visiting

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INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham 919-401-4343 (office); 678-516-7018 (mobile); imsnc.org Focus Combines the Montessori approach with language immersion in Mandarin Chinese, French and Spanish to provide a truly global education for children.

Grades Age 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition Half day, $10,800; Three-quarter day, $12,595; Regular day, $13,595; After-school care, $3,150. Scholarships available.

Special Requirements Parent interview and observation. 

YMCA CAMP CHEERIO Residential camping for boys and girls rising 2nd to 10th grade Sessions from June 6th to August 20th Located on 150 acres in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Stone Mountain State Park Campers can enjoy over 35 activities including Archery, Canoeing, Climbing, Horseback Riding, Guitar, and more!

Call (336)869-0195 or visit campcheerio.org for more information!

School may look different, but our commitment to our core values and academic excellence remains the same.

An independent school in Durham serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade

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EDUCATION JORDAN LAKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 1434 Farrington Rd., Apex 919-387-9440; jordanlakesa.com Focus High school/college preparatory, inclusive special education.

Grades K-12+ Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition $14,900-$16,900 Special Requirements Application, interview and two-day tryout.

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 3864 Guess Rd., Durham 919-471-5522; lcsdurham.org Focus Students will acquire knowledge and wisdom with a biblical worldview as demonstrated through service and leadership in worship, missions, care and growth. The core values of truth, intellectual development, potential in Christ, Christian personnel and operational integrity are woven with worship, missions, care and Christian growth.

Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 240 Student/Faculty Ratio 18:1 Yearly Tuition $4,200 per student Special Requirements Entry test and interview.

MI ESCUELITA SPANISH IMMERSION PRESCHOOL 201 Culbreth Rd., Chapel Hill 919-969-7949; miescuelitanc.org Focus To create an integrated community by providing high-quality educational programs that honor diversity and encourage understanding through Spanish language immersion activities for Spanish-speaking and English-speaking children, their families, friends and neighbors.

Ages 1-5 Total Enrollment Approximately 50 Student/Faculty Ratio Ages 1-2, 5:1; Ages 2-3, 8:1; Ages 3-4, 9:1; Ages 4-5, 12:1 Tuition $424-$1,537 per month; varies by class.

MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL 4512 Pope Rd., Durham 919-493-8541; mcsdurham.org Focus Students learn in a vibrant Montessori community where they are guided toward selfdiscovery and the realization of their unique contributions to the world.

Grades 18 months-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 220 Student/Faculty Ratio 18 months-age 3, 6:1; Ages 3-6, 12:1; Ages 1-3, 12:1; Grades 4-6, 12:1; Grades 7-8, 8:1 Yearly Tuition 18 months-age 3: half day, $12,347, full day, $16,941; Ages 3-4: half day, $11,600, full day, $15,653; Kindergarten, $16,195; Grades 1-3, $16,361; Grades 4-6, $16,979; Grades 7-8, $19,868 Special Requirements Application, informational family meeting and student visit.

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MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL 1702 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill 919-929-3339; mdsch.org Focus Offers a faculty-operated school, a wellequipped learning environment and an enriched Montessori curriculum to meet the needs of children with a wide range of abilities. On-site aftercare also available.

Grades Toddler-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $9,875-$11,250 Special Requirements Interview process includes general evaluation and meeting with parents. Threeday visit for elementary.

MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL 2400 Broad St., Durham 919-732-5026; montessorifarmschool.com Focus Montessori education with special emphasis on nature study and activities including gardening and animal care.

Grades Pre-K-K Total Enrollment Up to 24 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition Pre-K, $8,250; Kindergarten, $9,750 Special Requirements Contact the school and set up an appointment to visit.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM 2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045; msdurham.org Focus Curriculum based on Montessori approach to education.

Grades 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 140 Student/Faculty Ratio Inquire at school.

Yearly Tuition From $4,040-$21,820 for toddlers; $6,040-$18,640 for early childhood through sixth grade. (Varies by child’s schedule and financial aid award.)

Special Requirements Parent meeting required.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RALEIGH Middle and Upper School, 408 Andrews Chapel Rd., Durham; Early Learning and Elementary, 7005 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh 919-848-1545; msr.org Focus Mindful practice of the Montessori philosophy.

Dually accredited by the American Montessori Society and International Baccalaureate. Independent school in the Triangle offering the IB Diploma Programme for grades 11-12.

Grades Age 18 months-Grade 12 Total Enrollment 350 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 6:1; Pre-K-Grade 12, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $11,666-$21,930 Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam by grade level and interview.

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PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 109 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-2090; pinewoodsmontessori.com Focus An authentic Montessori education in which children develop a love of learning within a safe, peaceful setting. The school believes in the dignity and ability of children and in their inherent right to respect, protection, assistance and guidance in fulfilling their potential. It is committed to the Montessori philosophy and a child-focused approach to education. It strives to partner with families in their efforts to raise capable, joyful, confident children in an accommodating, affordable environment.

It is dedicated to the well-being, integrity and development of the larger Montessori community and of the local communities.

Ages 18 months-12 years Enrollment 135 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 12:2; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $5,425-$9,275, depending on program Special Requirements Contact info@pinewoodsmontessori.com for more information.

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL AT BRIAR CHAPEL 81 Falling Springs Dr., Chapel Hill 919-441-0441; primrosechapelhill.com Focus An accredited private preschool delivering an exclusive learning approach that balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.

Grades Infant-private kindergarten Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Toddler, 6:1; Early Preschool, 8:1; Preschool, 10:1; Pre-Kindergarten, 12:1; Private Kindergarten 12:1; after-school program (ages 6-12), 15:1 Tuition Varies by age level. $1,240-$1,575 per month, full-time enrollment; $750-$1,120 per month, parttime enrollment Special Requirements $150 pre-registration fee.

QUALITY EDUCATION INSTITUTE 800 Elmira Ave., Bldg. B, Durham 919-680-6544; qeidurhamnc.org Focus A student-centered learning community with a rigorous curriculum and clearly defined standards of performance and high expectations.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,500 SOUTHPOINT ACADEMY 7415 Fayetteville Rd., Durham 919-544-5652; southpointacademy.org Focus Prepares students to become ethical, wellrounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a worldclass education in a nurturing Christian environment.

Grades K-6 Total Enrollment About 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,000 Special Requirements Tour, application, meeting with administrator and student testing. ď‚„

Our community runs on it.

CURIOSITY, THAT IS.

At Cary Academy, we challenge our students to be enthusiastically inquisitive: to seek adventure, revel in curiosity, follow passions, broaden worldviews, take risks, and try new things.

With our diverse and inclusive community, there is no shortage of different voices with which to collaborate, share new ideas, or get a different perspective. We’d love to add yours.

You belong here. Apply at caryacademy.org/admissions.

Financial aid and first consideration deadlines are mid-January for the following academic year. Please see our website www.caryacademy.org/admissions for full details on the admissions process and deadlines.

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EDUCATION ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 920 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill 919-942-6242; stmcsnc.org Focus Provides an education for each child in a God-centered environment.

Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 310 Student/Faculty Ratio Age 3, 7:1; Age 4, 10:1; Grades K-3, 20:2 (teacher and assistant); Grades 4-8, 20:1 Yearly Tuition Pre-K, call to inquire; K-8, $8,730-$11,350 Special Requirements Application, $230 application fee, test scores, report cards, feedback from previous teachers, birth certificate, baptismal certificate, letter from Catholic parish (if parish tuition rate), health form and immunization record.

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THE STUDIO SCHOOL OF DURHAM 1201 W. Woodcroft Pkwy., Durham 919-967-2700, ext. 2; studioschooldurham.org Focus A research-based, project-focused independent school for children. Believes in a 21st-century education, and equips children with a spirit of discovery, mastery and adventure that will empower them to fulfill their greatest potential across their school years and beyond.

Grades K-8, middle school launching 2021 Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 16:2 for lower elementary (ages 5-7), and 18:1 for upper elementary (ages 7-10) Yearly Tuition $9,750 TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL 4911 Neal Rd., Durham 919-383-8800; triangledayschool.org Focus A welcoming community devoted to academic excellence that ignites intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in students to lead a life of purpose.

Grades Transitional K-8 Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $13,215-$16,540 Special Requirements Application and interview required.

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TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL 4011 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-402-8262; trinityschoolnc.org Focus Its mission is to educate students within the framework of Christian faith and conviction, teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich, yet unhurried, curriculum; and communicating truth, goodness and beauty. It is a place where staff and teachers partner with parents in educating bright minds with open hearts. The school was founded in 1995, and its campus is nestled in the forest between Durham and Chapel Hill.

Grades Transitional K-12 Total Enrollment 520 Student/Faculty Ratio Lower School, 7:1; Middle School, 8:1; Upper School, 8:1 Yearly Tuition $5,780-$23,200 Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application information, and tour and information dates.

At Saint Mary’s School, whether you’re on campus or distance learning, you can immerse yourself in a vibrant high school experience.

Our innovative curriculum and real-world learning opportunities let you explore new ideas and interests in a community that values and respects your unique voice and talents.

You want to better understand the world and your place in it. We can help.

Find what you need at sms.edu/myplace

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WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE 1476 Andrew Store Rd., Pittsboro 919-240-7787; willowoakmontessori.org Focus Strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision-making in a stimulating, creative and diverse Montessori community.

Ages 3-5 Total Enrollment 75 Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1 Yearly Tuition Half day, $6,300; full day, $9,000 Special Requirements $75 application fee, toilet-trained. 

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national blue ribbon school since 2012

national green ribbon school since 2019

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PreK-Grade 8 Downtown Durham Established in 1909

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Jump rope classes & camps for all ages SAFE, IN-PERSON OPTIONS AND VIRTUAL CLASS OPTIONS AVAILABLE!

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EDUCATION REGIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLS ASHEVILLE SCHOOL 360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville 828-254-6345; ashevilleschool.org Focus Students live in a nurturing community where faculty and students genuinely know one another. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program for students who represent 16 states and 18 countries.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 290 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition $63,250; $37,300 for day students.

Special Requirements Separate interviews for both parents and child required. SSAT exam (SAT, ACT, PSAT also accepted), full application, math and English recommendations, transcript and testing also required.

Email admission@ashevilleschool.org for more information.

NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 1219 Broad St., Durham 919-416-2825; ncssm.edu Focus To educate academically talented students to become state, national and global leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; advance public education in North Carolina; and inspire innovation for the betterment of humankind through challenging residential, online, summer and virtual learning driven by instructional excellence and the excitement of discovery.

Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 680 Student/Faculty Ratio 8.5:1 Yearly Tuition NCSSM is a North Carolina public school.

There are no fees associated with applying or attending.

Special Requirements See ncssm.edu/apply.

MOUNT ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3519 Fayetteville St., Durham 919-688-4245; mzcadurham.org Focus Prepares students for college or technical school and for obtaining employment upon graduation from high school.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 200 Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1 Yearly Tuition $5,000 for day school, $12,000 for room and board.

Special Requirements Interview with the administrators.

SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4000; sms.edu Focus An independent, Episcopal, collegepreparatory, boarding and day school dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement for girls. Focused on developing key competencies like critical thinking, collaboration, cross-cultural intelligence and new media literacy, offering AP courses, innovative electives, a unique seminar program, college counseling, a rich arts program, 11 sports and a thriving urban location. Saint Mary’s welcomes students from across the region, the state, the country and the world.

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Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 295 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition $58,900; $29,500 for day students.

Need- and merit-based financial aid available.

Special Requirements Application, three written recommendations, a transcript from the applicant’s current school, SSAT scores and an on-campus interview. Contact admission@sms.edu for more information.

SALEM ACADEMY 601 S. Church St., Winston-Salem 336-721-2643; salemacademy.com Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth of young women. Offers 10 Advanced Placement courses, competition in 11 sports, a comprehensive fine arts program and technology, advising and co-curricular programs.

Offers dual-enrollment college courses at Salem College to supplement AP curriculum.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 75 Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 Yearly Tuition $50,500; $26,000 for day students.

Special Requirements Application process includes an interview, essay and transcripts, as well as optional teacher recommendations and optional testing.

ORANGE/CHATHAM COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS (Admission by lottery. Check with school for key dates.)

ENO RIVER ACADEMY 1212 NC Hwy. 57 N., Hillsborough 919-644-6272; enoriveracademy.org Focus Utilizing a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) curriculum to build upon a 20year tradition of academic and artistic excellence.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 750 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Special Requirements Initial enrollment based on lottery in February; students waitlisted once slots are filled.

THE EXPEDITION SCHOOL 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., Ste. 33, Hillsborough 919-245-8432; theexpeditionschool.com Focus Embraces the natural curiosity of children and empowers them to become innovative problem solvers and community builders, and to provide excellent education through an experiential, projectbased, STEM-focused curriculum.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 360 Student/Faculty Ratio Grades K-4, 20:1; Grades 5-8, 22:1. Resource/other non-classroom staff not included in ratio.

Special Requirements Cut-off for lottery application in February.

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WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL 50101 Governors Dr., Ste. 170, Chapel Hill 919-240-7787; charter.willowoakmontessori.org Focus Strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision making in a stimulating, creative and diverse Montessori community.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 275 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 WOODS CHARTER SCHOOL 160 Woodland Grove Ln., Chapel Hill 919-960-8353; woodscharter.org Focus Emphasizes academic excellence and parent and family involvement in the academic environment.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 512 Student/Faculty Ratio Elementary, 16:1; Middle school and high school, 20:1 Special Requirements Application deadline in January, February lottery.

DURHAM CHARTER SCHOOLS (Admission by lottery. Check with school for key dates.)

CARTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL 1955 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-797-2340; carterschool.org Focus Preparing children for college and other productive lifelong learning experiences, beginning in kindergarten.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio 17:1 Special Requirements Lottery in March. Some grade levels waitlisted.

CENTRAL PARK SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN Elementary school: 724 Foster St. Middle school: 121 Hunt St. 919-682-1200; cpscnc.org Focus To create a community rooted in justice and equity where all children thrive. Our goals are to accelerate social justice, advance educational equity, shift and share power, and promote healthy integration.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 616 Student/Faculty Ratio Elementary, 16:1; Middle, 20:1 Special Requirements Tours are strongly encouraged and are offered October through March. Lottery in March, applications accepted November to February.

Year-round for waitlist. Waitlist is roughly 300 for kindergarten.

EXCELSIOR CLASSICAL ACADEMY 4100 N. Roxboro St. 919-213-8585; excelsior.teamcfa.school Focus To provide excellence and equity in education by developing a foundation of knowledge, a practice of reason, a quality of eloquence and a habit of virtue to prepare each student for a lifetime of learning and citizenship.

Grades K-9 in 2020-21. The school will add a grade each year to grow to K-12.

Total Enrollment 840 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Special Requirements Open application and enrollment. If more applications are received than the allotted number of spots for each grade, random lottery for vacant spots.

HEALTHY START ACADEMY 807 W. Chapel Hill St. 919-956-5599; healthystartacademy.org Focus Strives to help its students grow, especially in math and reading.

Encourages parent involvement. Promotes a child-centered curriculum with a safe and structured academic environment.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment More than 450 Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1 Special Requirements Application. Lottery for Admission.

KESTREL HEIGHTS SCHOOL Elementary: 4900 Prospectus Dr. Middle: 4700 S. Alston Ave. 919-484-1300; kestrelheights.org Focus The only Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Beacon school in the state that focuses on academics, culture and enrichment.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 505 Student/Faculty Ratio 21:1 KIPP DURHAM COLLEGE PREPARATORY 1107 Holloway St. 919-973-0285; kippenc.org Focus Empower students with the skills, knowledge and character necessary to succeed in college, strengthen their communities and fight for social justice. Extended school day allows focus on character education, college-prep academics and extracurricular activities. Target population is students who’ll be first-generation college students.

Grades 4-8 Total Enrollment 408 Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by grade level.

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MAUREEN JOY CHARTER SCHOOL 107 S. Driver St. 919-908-1600; joycharter.org Focus To develop the whole child through high-quality instruction, schoolcommunity partnerships and the promotion of a positive self-identity.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 640 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 16:1; Grades 1-3, 22:1; Grades 4-8, 24:1 Special Requirements Enrollment application released in December, and lottery held in March.

REACHING ALL MINDS ACADEMY 2703 Holloway St. 919-596-1899; reachingallminds.com Focus STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 353 Student/Faculty Ratio 24:2 Special Requirements Kindergarteners must be 5 years old by Aug. 31. 

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Serving students TK-12 www.trinityschoolnc.org

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EDUCATION RESEARCH TRIANGLE CHARTER ACADEMY 2418 Ellis Rd. 919-957-7108; researchtrianglecharteracademy.org Focus Curriculum is built around a strong emphasis on math, reading, science and social studies – the foundation for college readiness. In addition, its Moral Focus program helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 735 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 22:1; Grades 1-8, 27:1 Special Requirements Lottery.

VOYAGER ACADEMY Elementary: 4210 Ben Franklin Blvd.

Middle: 101 Hock Parc Ln. High: 4302 Ben Franklin Blvd.

919-433-3301; voyageracademy.net Focus Project-based learning.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 1,368 Student/Faculty Ratio 18:1 Special Requirements Applications accepted online Jan. 1-Feb. 28. Lottery held in March.

DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MAGNET PROGRAMS Students who wish to attend a Durham Public Schools’ magnet school must apply during the magnet application period, Jan. 11-Feb. 5, 2021. Parents and students interested in learning more about the programs offered can go to magnet.dpsnc.net. You can also attend the annual Magnet Fair, which will be held virtually on Nov. 7, 2020. You can talk to school staff, parents and students and decide which schools you’d like to tour.

(Note: For student-to-faculty ratios, contact each school individually.)

BURTON ELEMENTARY 1500 Mathison St. 919-560-3908; burton.dpsnc.net Focus The school’s International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) is a high-quality program of international coursework developed and authorized by the world-renowned International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). Students start learning a second language beginning in kindergarten, and upon completion of the high school IB education, possess a high degree of second language mastery in Mandarin or Spanish. Teachers receive certified IB training.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 350 CITY OF MEDICINE ACADEMY 301 Crutchfield St. 919-560-2001; cma.dpsnc.net Focus Designed for highly motivated students who are ready to undertake serious academic work and careerrelated internships through a four-year health and life sciences curriculum. It offers 28 high school credits

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DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS 511 Cleveland St., Durham 919-560-2000 dpsnc.net FAST FACTS • Graduation rate: 83.5% • More than 95% of students graduated on time from City of Medicine Academy, Durham School of the Arts, New Tech High, J.D. Clement Early College High and Middle College High at Durham Tech.

• J.D. Clement Early College High School, Middle College High School at Durham Tech and City of Medicine Academy had 100% graduation rates and received an A+ grade from the state. It’s J.D. Clement’s sixth year graduating 100% of the class.

• Burton Magnet Elementary School named a “Top 20” National Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America.

• Fourteen DPS magnet programs honored as Magnet School of Excellence or Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America.

• Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga named Superintendent of the Year by Central Carolina Regional Education Alliance.

• Three high schools ranked on the U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools list: City of Medicine Academy, Durham School of the Arts and The School for Creative Studies.

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Dr. Pascal Mubenga was appointed superintendent in late November 2017. He was previously superintendent of Franklin County Schools in Louisburg, North Carolina.

Prior to that position, Dr. Mubenga served as a district transformation coach, a school transformation team leader and school transformation coach with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for four years. He has also served as a principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher in other North Carolina districts, including three years as a math teacher in Durham. Dr. Mubenga earned his Ph.D. from Capella University in 2007. He also holds a master’s in secondary education from Liberty University and a bachelor of science in mathematics from Shaw University.

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and professional certifications in health care or college transfer courses through the partnership with Durham Technical Community College. It also has a strong partnership with Duke Medicine and other community health care professionals and provides opportunities for paid and unpaid summer internships, clinical experiences shadowing and mentoring. Instruction provided by on-site health care professionals at CMA with diverse health care backgrounds.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 345 CLUB BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY 400 W. Club Blvd.

919-560-3918; clubblvd.dpsnc.net Focus A place where students all grow as human beings. Teachers engage students in learning through the integration of arts and culture, as well as community interaction and service. Core curriculum is complemented by specialized art, dance, music and cultural studies classes for all students. Students are involved in service projects, performances and other enrichment opportunities.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 462 DURHAM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 400 N. Duke St. 919-560-3926; dsa.dpsnc.net Focus Specialized visual and performing arts school focused on rigorous academics and excellence.

Community partnerships with Duke University and Durham Performing Arts Center enhance the student learning experience. All high school students declare one arts concentration area that they pursue throughout high school: music (chorus, band, orchestra, piano, guitar); dance; theater (acting and technical theater); visual arts (drawing, painting, clay, sculpture and photography); creative writing (writing through literature, newspaper and yearbook); digital arts (game design, digital media and film).

Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 1,781 EASLEY ELEMENTARY 302 Lebanon Circle 919-560-3913; easley.dpsnc.net Focus Operates on a year-round calendar with threeweek breaks between each nine-week instructional period and a five-week break during summer. Student camps may be available during the fall, winter and spring intersessions.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 503 GEORGE WATTS MONTESSORI 700 Watts St. 919-560-3947; watts.dpsnc.net Focus All classroom teachers are trained by certified Montessori trainers. Use of specialized Montessori materials designed for facilitating a variety of developmental levels and nurturing a level of independence for student learning.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 339

HILLSIDE HIGH 3727 Fayetteville St. 919-560-3925; hillside.dpsnc.net Focus The International Baccalaureate’s (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (MP) are designed to help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Teachers receive certified IB training. Students become proficient in a second language through the IB course of study.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 1,331 NEW TECH HIGH 3727 Fayetteville St. 919-560-9183; newtech.dpsnc.net Focus A rigorous and innovative interdisciplinary (STEM) high school in which students engage in collaborative real-world investigations (ProjectBased/Problem-Based Learning). Patterned after the nationally known New Tech High School model.

All classes offered by New Tech are honors or AP level. Offers 28 high school credits and professional certifications in Information Technology or college transfer courses through a partnership with Durham Technical Community College Project/ProblemBased Instructional Model. All students are required to complete 150 hours of community service.

All students are required to complete a 50-hour internship. 1:1 computer-student ratio.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 340

HOLT ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ACADEMY 4019 Holt School Rd. 919-560-3928; holt.dpsnc.net Focus All students study an additional language (Spanish or Mandarin) beginning in kindergarten with the opportunity to become conversational in that language by the end of fifth grade. Global cultures are integrated into core curriculum for greater understanding of the world and its people.

Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week intersessions between each nine-week instructional period and a five-week break during summer.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 650 JAMES E. SHEPARD MAGNET MIDDLE 2401 Dakota St. 919-560-3938; shepard.dpsnc.net Focus The school aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who desire to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Students select Mandarin or Spanish to study with a high level of second language instruction provided through the IB MYP. To enhance the individuals and societies area of the IB education, students may participate in the Law and Forensics Program. The school partners with Duke University, North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Biogen Pharmaceuticals and other universities and businesses.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 453

J.D. CLEMENT EARLY COLLEGE HIGH 1801 Fayetteville St. 919-560-2696; echs.dpsnc.net Focus Innovative high school uniquely situated on the campus of North Carolina Central University.

Includes college-level courses taken at NCCU, offered at no charge to students. Flexibility in the school day as students attend classes on the college campus. Expectation of a high degree of individual responsibility.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 393 LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI MIDDLE 2119 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-560-2894; montessorimiddle.dpsnc.net Focus All core teachers have earned or are currently working towards their Montessori teaching credentials. The instruction is centered around three pillars: academics, community and self.

Large uninterrupted blocks of work time allow for independent, small-group and large-group learning.

Strong emphasis on community building in the classroom. Students participate in service learning as a part of their classroom experiences.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 292 

There’s more in store.

The new and improved Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, opening Fall 2020.

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EDUCATION LOWE’S GROVE STEM MIDDLE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 4418 S. Alston Ave. 919-560-3946; lowesgrove.dpsnc.net Focus Provides opportunities for all students to experience highly engaging coursework in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with a special emphasis on the infusion of technology tools and experiences. Students can take classes within the two STEM strands: Biotechnology and Agricultural Science and Business and Entrepreneurship. Students work in collaborative groups and use technology to solve problems and complete projects. Partnerships with corporate and community experts in the fields of technology and engineering such as UNC’s NC Biotechnology Center, Fidelity and Durham Soil and Water Conservation.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 627 MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH 1616 Cooper St. 919-536-7203; mchs.dpsnc.net Focus Located on the campus of Durham Technical Community College, students take a mixed schedule of honors-level high school classes and college courses.

All college classes and the use of required materials are free. Students can earn a year or more of university transfer credit. Advanced students may acquire an associate degree as they graduate from high school.

Students may work toward an industry certification credential (paralegal, networking, auto technology, etc.). High school classes begin at 11 a.m. Flexible college course scheduling (college classes meet twice per week). Expectation of a high degree of individual responsibility.

Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 189 MOREHEAD MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY 909 Cobb St. 919-560-3954; morehead.dpsnc.net Focus All classroom teachers trained by certified Montessori trainers. Use of specialized Montessori materials designed for facilitating a variety of developmental levels and nurturing a level of independence for student learning.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 223 NEAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM ACADEMY 201 Baptist Rd. 919-560-3955; nealmiddleschool.weebly.com Focus The magnet program at Neal provides opportunities for all students to experience highly engaging coursework in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with a special emphasis on leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship. Multiple coursework opportunities in STEM focus areas through Project Lead the Way elective courses: Science of Technology, Green Architecture, Design and Modeling, Automation and Robotics and Medical Detectives. Integration of the Engineering and Design Process as a common problem-solving strategy in STEM curriculum areas.

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Partnerships with corporate and community experts in the fields of STEM including: Lenovo, Cisco and Duke University, among others. Partnering STEM program at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability for interested students to continue their pursuit of 21st-century skills and college and career preparation during their high school years.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 789 PEARSONTOWN YEAR-ROUND ELEMENTARY 4915 Barbee Rd. 919-560-3964; pearsontown.dpsnc.net Focus Operates on a year-round calendar with threeweek breaks between each nine-week instructional period and a five-week break during summer. Student camps may be available during the fall, winter and spring intersessions.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 796 R.N. HARRIS INTEGRATED ARTS/CORE KNOWLEDGE ELEMENTARY 1520 Cooper St. 919-560-3967; harris.dpsnc.net Focus Offers a program that is based on the belief that students learn best when they create, have opportunities to explore a variety of topics in different settings and are presented with content that sparks imagination. Specialized arts classes offered such as: Suzuki violin, dance, African drummers, tap club, chorus. An art walk gallery displays student work from grades K-5, and 21st-century classrooms. Official Core Knowledge School where content is sequenced by grade level and all students obtain a well-rounded foundational education. A+ Model School with all staff trained in arts integration.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 329 ROGERS-HERR YEAR-ROUND MIDDLE 911 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-560-3970; rogersherr.dpsnc.net Focus Operates on a year-round calendar with threeweek breaks between each nine-week instructional period and a five-week break during summer. Student camps may be available during the fall, winter and spring intersessions.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 637 SANDY RIDGE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 1417 Old Oxford Hwy. 919-560-2695; sandyridge.dpsnc.net Focus The visual and performing arts magnet elementary school seeks to integrate the arts into a rigorous academic program. Language arts, math, science and social studies are taught within an environment that emphasizes visual and performing arts.

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THE SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE STUDIES 5001 Red Mill Rd. 919-560-3535; scs.dpsnc.net Focus A small school that operates on a yearround calendar. The classroom environments are collaborative in nature and designed to prepare students for a thriving creative economy. Innovative classroom instruction that encourages the development of creativity and collaborative problemsolving skills and a variety of options for students to customize their creative education. Coursework selections may include media and broadcasting, filmmaking, documentary studies, writing and journalism, graphic design and marketing, digital music and audio production and other creative areas for which there is demand in the job market.

Regular student interaction with creative and design experts from the community incorporated into the instructional program through opportunities including field visits, internships, classroom presentations and artists-in-residence programs.

Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 605 SOUTHERN SCHOOL OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY 800 Clayton Rd. 919-560-3968; southern.dpsnc.net Focus Students select one of four small schools in which to complete his or her high school requirements: The School of Biomedical Technology, The School of Business Management and Sustainability, The School of Technology and Engineering or The School of Architecture & Construction. Students focus on the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in relation to energy and sustainability. Students benefit from a smaller, more intimate school while still receiving a large, comprehensive high school experience, including athletics, band and other extracurricular activities.

Certification possible in: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), National Center for Construction, Education Research in Construction, Carpentry, Computer Engineering Comp-Tia and A+, Technology and Computer Networking, MSITA-Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, MSITA-Microsoft Excel and Access Ever-Fi. Potential for students enrolled in each academy to earn college credit through a partnership with Durham Tech.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 1,248 W.G. PEARSON ELEMENTARY 3501 Fayetteville St. 919-560-3988; pearson.dpsnc.net Focus Students’ interests and talents are nurtured through engaging, active instruction in the focus areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. A primary instructional strategy is a project- and problem-based learning within every classroom. All learning is improved and broadened through multiple technology tools within a 1:1 iPad environment. All K-2 students participate in dance, music, media, physical education and art.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 430

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t Smith & Heymann Orthodontics, we believe a beautiful smile has the power to change your life.

During your initial visit to one of our state-of-the-art offices, our team will ensure your time is informative and comfortable, utilizing the latest technology. You’ll leave with a detailed, custom-designed treatment plan in hand, ready to choose which treatment is right for you.

Our team is proud to serve our community as Invisalign Diamond providers. That means we are among the top 1% of Invisalign providers in the nation. We have the expertise to help you achieve the smile of your dreams without the use of metal braces and wires. Call us today for your complimentary consultation with Dr. Dempsey Smith, Dr. Gavin Heymann, or Dr. Katya Skillestad.

3905 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707 919-928-0204 • emergepediatrictherapy.com 3100 NC-55 Suite 102 Cary, NC 27519 919-338-1522 • emergepediatrictherapy.com

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merge Pediatric Therapy is a staple in the Triangle for families seeking support for their children. We have been known for quality occupational and speech - language therapy for almost two decades, and have now added physical therapy to our offerings to further support the needs of children in their community.

Brittni Winslow and her team offer a wide range of services both virtually and in-person at locations in Durham and Cary.

At Emerge, we create confident kids through customized therapy.

Our approach is play-based and child-led, meaning your child will be excited to walk through the doors each week! And because we know “it takes a village,” caregiver education is one of our top priorities.

Whether your child has needs with feeding, sensory processing, motor skills, balance and coordination, handwriting, social skills, articulation, language development, or reading, let Emerge support you.

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r. Cosmas Leigh and Dr. Patricia Leigh each have over 25 years of experience helping people living with cognitive and physical challenges. At the forefront of neurofeedback and chiropractic care, Leigh Brain & Spine offers cutting-edge equipment and advanced skills to change patients’ lives.

Leigh Brain & Spine offers state-of-the-art technology and results-oriented, medication-free solutions for ADHD, anxiety,

depression, misophonia, sensory processing disorders, and more.

With decades of chiropractic experience, Dr. Cosmas Leigh’s expertise has helped thousands of people stay out of surgery and find long-term relief for localized pain, chronic pain, and injuries new and old.

Leigh Brain & Spine is your one-stop office for comprehensive care and a great fit for families looking for long-lasting, medicationfree, and scientifically-proven solutions.

2711 N. Duke St., Durham, NC 27704 • 919-220-1416 • dukestreetsmiles.com

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r. Martha Ann Keels has been in practice in Durham for more than 25 years. In 1990, she started the first pediatric dental clinical at Duke Hospital and provided dental care for children at Lenox Baker’s Children Hospital. In 2001, Dr. Keels relocated the pediatric dental clinic to 2711 N. Duke St. Her goal is to provide the best evidence-based care for her patients and help families develop successful strategies to keep their children’s teeth healthy.

A Duke University alumnus, Dr. Dylan Hamilton is thrilled to be back in Durham where his dream of becoming a pediatric dentist began. He believes that a great dentist remains a student for life, staying on the cutting edge of research and creating a sense of community between families and the health care team.

While receiving her MS in pediatric dentistry at UNC – Chapel Hill, Dr. Erica Brecher completed her master’s thesis with Dr. Keels. Their research on emergency dental care was nationally recognized by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Brecher cares deeply about the connection between oral health and overall health, and the importance of developing long-lasting relationships with her patients.

The entire team looks forward to providing the best oral healthcare for your children in a fun environment.

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ed by Dr. Jim Furgurson, our dental team at Chapel Hill Family & Cosmetic Dentistry offers personalized care for patients of all ages throughout the NC Triangle Region.

Drs. Furgurson and White are committed to providing you the highest standard of care and an excellent patient experience when you visit our Chapel Hill dental office.

Whether you need routine dental care or complex restorative dentistry, our team is dedicated to working with patients as individuals for the best possible results.

2900 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 5, Durham, NC 27705 919.383.7402 • croasdailedentalarts.com

How has our practice stayed in business for over 45 years?

Here’s how we do it!

• We stay educated on the newest technologies and procedures.

• We provide the highest quality dental care.

• We have a remarkable and experienced dental team.

• We build long lasting patient relationships.

• We provide a comfortable and fun environment.

• We have excellent online reviews.

• We support the Durham community in a variety of local charities.

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Dr. William Turner “I believe open communication between you and myself is crucial to achieving optimal results when either creating or enhancing your smile.”

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Dr. Jason Butler “When I was young I broke my front tooth in an accident. I quickly realized the importance of great dental care.

I promise to always deliver the best quality dental care to better your smile and health.”

Dr. Eric T. Cole “I’m so excited to be back with the Croasdaile Dental Arts team where we’ll continue to provide exquisite cosmetic dentistry while staying on top of preventive care to ensure your smile and health are in tiptop shape.”

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ctivEdge Fitness opened in 2004 with one employee and one goal—to provide the best service in Durham. Since then, founder Brian Diaz has developed relationships with clients, coaches, medical personnel and fitness enthusiasts Experience The Edge.com to gain a comprehensive perspective on personal training and rehabilitation. As the company 919.493.1204 evolved, Brian was able to step out of the do-everything role and now is the Director of Physical Lifetherapy Awaits...

Therapy. Every client receives a physical evaluation before embarking upon their personal No excuses. training—a feature that sets ActivEdge apart as a leading studio gym. Additionally, they created a separate physical therapy program, Upright Athlete, and redesigned their space to modernize their treatment dynamic. Along with traditional offerings of evaluation, manual therapy and exercise prescription, they offer state-of-the-art rehab and cutting edge treatment techniques that evolve with research. In doing so, they are able serve the weekend warrior all the way to professional athlete. With a devoted team, loyal client base and thriving fitness community, ActivEdge and Upright Athlete continue to be a fitness and wellness fixture in the Bull City.

3206 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 300, Durham, NC 27707 919-518-9963 • generaldentistdurham.com

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ith more than 30 years’ experience, Dr. Brent Blaylock is one of Durham’s most trusted dentists, known for taking a complete care approach to dentistry.

Patients receive thorough initial examinations so that Dr. Blaylock can customize treatment plans based on their needs and desired results.

For patients who suffer from pain in their jaw joints, teeth or gums, this personalized aspect of treatment is especially beneficial.

Dr. Blaylock is also a member and former president of the Southwest Durham Rotary Club, where he and other dentist members provide dental care for Urban Ministries and TROSA residents several times a year.

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s the former Vice Chief of Plastic Surgery at Duke, Dr. Michael Zenn has a reputation for exceptional surgical skill and a “zen-like” bedside manner. Considered an expert in both cosmetic facial and breast surgery, Dr. Zenn has performed thousands of surgeries, authored textbooks, lectured around the world and invented cutting-edge surgical techniques.

With more than a decade of experience, Mary Shaver, RN, BSN, CANS is one of the top injectors of Botox and facial fillers in the Triangle. Her patients travel from around the country for her treatments.

Together, Dr. Zenn and Mary Shaver provide world class care in their beautifully appointed office, conveniently located in Brier Creek.

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ince 1985, Desiree T. Palmer, DMD, PA and Associates have provided optimal oral healthcare with a chairside manner that exceeds patients’ expectations. As a dedicated team of professional women, they seek educational opportunities that enable them to utilize cutting edge, state-of-the-art technology to provide efficient and effective service to their patients.

In 2015, Dr. Palmer opened a second practice on Parrish Street, Bull City Dental, to enable residents who live and work

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downtown to walk to the dentist. At both offices, Drs. Palmer, Kemp, Harris and Nickelson give back to the community through involvement with the NC Baptist Men’s Dental Bus Clinic, Families Moving Forward, Back-to-School Book Bag Drive, Book Harvest, lecturing on dental health, and mentoring young people interested in dentistry.

Bull City Dental and Desiree T. Palmer, DMD, PA and Associates look forward to fostering relationships with their patients and the Durham community for years to come.

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Fullsteam Brewery managed to keep staff – including Ivan Schell, Matt Salinas, Amanda Scherle, Hannah Parris and Amber Milton – employed through the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans.

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ON THE MOVE

Atinkue Diver joined Durham Congregations, Associations and Neighborhoods as its executive director and lead organizer in late July. CAN strengthens congregations and community institutions, builds relationships of trust among people and institutions across Durham and reflects faith-informed and democratic values to create a platform for constructive change in the community. Diver will help Durham communities identify and develop leaders with a hunger for public action.

Durham Public Schools hired Sheena Cooper as its director of marketing and community engagement in July.

She was previously the marketing manager for the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and JB Duke Hotel.

WeWork, a company providing shared workspaces for startups, freelancers and other enterprises, plans to shut down its Durham I.D. location in downtown, one of two WeWork locations in the city. It also has another location in Raleigh, which will remain open. Recognizing the potential Durham has surrounding business growth, the company plans to continue to operate at its One City Center location.

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The Research Triangle Foundation is looking to fill the role of Vice President of Strategic Engagement. This person will lead Research Triangle Park in the areas of mobility, diversity and inclusion, sustainability and workforce development. They will also create or evolve strategic partnerships and programs that uphold the Foundation’s mission: to facilitate collaboration among our region’s industries and universities and create economic impact for all North Carolinians.

To express interest in this position, contact gerri@elinvar.com.

ReViral, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with offices in the United Kingdom and Research Triangle Park, announced the close of $44 million Series C financing led by the CP-CR Life Science Fund. Jason Zhou, CEO and managing director of CR-CP Life Science Fund, also announced his joining of the ReViral board of directors on Aug. 25.

Steven Bariahtaris was appointed interim chief financial officer of Liquidia Technologies in August. He succeeds Richard Katz, who resigned from his role at Liquidia in order to pursue other opportunities. Bariahtaris joins Liquidia with an extensive background in corporate finance and management. Prior to Liquidia, he spent nearly 24 years at Johnson & Johnson serving in executive roles. Most recently, Bariahtaris served as J&J’s Worldwide vice president, corporate internal audit, where he acted as the chief audit executive for the $80 billion health care company.

vyb studio opened on Sept. 9. The hot yoga studio combines traditional yoga movements with highenergy, strength-building workouts. With the current pandemic, vyb is limiting class sizes, having customers sign up for classes online, checking temperatures upon arrival and requiring face coverings when not exercising. In addition to classes, vyb also offers pop-up outdoor classes for those who are not comfortable entering the studio.

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Usain Bolt’s electric scooter company Bolt Mobility expanded its offerings into Durham in September. Unlike competitors Byrd and Lime, Former Executive Vice President of Operations Will Nicholas said maintenance teams disinfect and clean the vehicles every day with a goal to clean them between each ride, when possible, by utilizing data to see when they’re being used and where they can be intercepted for sanitation.

NEW ON THE SCENE

Johnson Lexus of Durham opened its pre-owned center in September across the street from its current location on Southpoint Autopark Boulevard.

Regional e-commerce parcel carrier and last-mile delivery company LaserShip opened a new facility at 3500 Tricenter Blvd. The 40,000-square-foot facility processes up to 14,000 packages per hour. As of September, LaserShip has hired 15 full-time employees with plans to hire up to 22 as well as

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additional full-time employees in the next few months to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Available jobs include freight coordinators, supervisors, dispatchers and sort managers. The facility also offers a new service called Visual Proof of Delivery, which provides photo confirmation when packages are delivered, allowing consumers more visibility and transparency with LaserShip’s services.

Cultivate | Garden + Harvest, located at 3666 Guess Rd., opened at the former Benson Nursery location in September.

The more than 15,000-squarefoot exterior space will feature a wide variety of unique and native plants, indoor plants, socially distanced seating areas and art for sale from local Durham artists. The plant nursery and garden center was formed from a partnership of Haven Ventures – a certified B Corp and parent company of Haven Developers, Haven Design|Build and Haven Modular – with Artistry In Plants, a garden design and implementation firm.

AWARDS AND HONORS

TechTerra Education, a Durhambased organization helping to improve STEM curriculums in classrooms, was recognized in May by EdTech Digest’s EdTech Award program as a 2020 Organization Setting a Trend.

The national awards are the largest recognition program of education technology.

TechTerra Education CEO Susan Wells was also a finalist in the Leadership category. Chapel Hill-based Participate Inc., a social learning platform that combines social networking and online learning in one platform, was also recognized as a 2020 Organizations Setting a Trend.

Fundera, a company that helps small business owners shop, compare and make smart financial choices for their businesses, named Durham the No. 7 best city in the nation for women entrepreneurs in 2020.

Durham received the recognition thanks to low housing costs, high job growth numbers (prior to COVID-19) and its large number of self-employed women business owners.

Esquire Advertising and Sift Media were named two of the fastestgrowing private companies in the United States

by Inc. business magazine in August. Esquire Media was listed at No. 56 and Sift Media at No. 175 on Inc.’s list of 5,000 companies. Founded in 2012 and owned by Eric Grindley (pictured), Esquire is a full-service advertising and marketing agency with a specialization in the furniture and mattress industry, providing services for Ashley HomeStore locations, among others. It grew 5,485% over three years. Sift, which uses machine learning algorithms and advanced A.I. to hypertarget app install ads for its clients, was founded in 2015 and grew 2,254% over three years.

MOVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Leading life sciences magazine PharmaVoice recognized Jude Samulski in its top 100 most inspiring leaders in the pharmaceutical industry.

Samulski has launched six biotech companies since the start of his career and leads the global R&D reach of AskBio, a gene therapy company.

Beam Therapeutics, a biotech company developing precision medicines through DNA base editing, announced on Aug. 11 its plans to invest $83 million into a manufacturing facility in Research Triangle Park, which in turn could create 201 jobs. Although wages will

vary depending on position, the average salary for the new positions will be $102,654. The state and local area will see a yearly economic impact of more than $20.6 million from the company’s new payroll.

In July, Durham Technical Community College purchased a 13,520-square-foot building in September at 1551 Cooper St., adjacent to the main campus. The building was formerly owned by Piedmont Metal Works, which is moving into a new facility in Mebane and approached the college about purchasing the building.

Chief Finance Officer Andrew Kleitsch said the college plans to renovate the interior of the building before opening it to students. It has not yet been announced what the location will be used for.

RTI International, in collaboration with Duke University, received funds from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to establish a Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Disease (CREID) Coordinating Center.

NIAID created CREID with the intent to further promote the investigation of how and where viruses and other pathogens emerge from wildlife and how the results can cause diseases in people. The center, located in Research Triangle Park, will focus primarily on data management, outbreak research response and quality control for biospecimens, assays and reagents.

Duke University and 14 other institutions across the globe joined the new research center Quantum Systems Accelerator, a $115 million effort to forge technological solutions needed

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DEFINING SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE

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ven if you’ve never been personally affected, you likely

have heard of online data breaches; from the recent reports of the U.S. presidential election interference,

to ransomware attacks on several cities across the U.S., including Baltimore and our very own Durham. These attacks on privacy and data security are becoming more common, and

organizations are having to pay a high price in their aftermath.

In fact, according to the 2020 IBM Data Breach Report, the average cost of a breach is $3.86 million and it takes 280 days to identify and contain the breach.

With its first location in Silicon Valley, StrongKey is helping

companies around the globe fight online data and security attacks by providing them with products and services for

strong authentication, data confidentiality, and data integrity.

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operations, and has defined a unique web application architecture to enable secure cloud computing, which not only

ensures strong security of sensitive data in the public cloud, but also does so at lower costs than companies currently spend on enterprise security.

With growing demand for higher levels and more advanced

protection from attacks, StrongKey’s executive team saw the need to expand, choosing Durham as its East Coast

headquarters. “We choose Durham because it aligns so closely with our company values,” says Jake Kiser, Chief Operating

Officer. “Durham’s talent pipeline and sense of community fit well with the long-term vision of our organization.”

StrongKey is committed to creating technology for the

betterment of everyone. Because of this, they use, contribute to, product, and support open-source technology, which helps

keep their product affordable for customers, as well as provides a portion of their code freely available on the internet for anyone

to download, engage with, and learn from. By being a part of

the open source community, StrongKey is hoping to contribute

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many are susceptible to attacks. To assist companies during the shift to remote work, they’ve produced resources such as blog

posts and webinars with helpful tips to keep remote workers secure on vulnerable at-home internet routers.

Despite challenges brought by the global pandemic, StrongKey

remains committed to Durham, it’s customers, and its resolve

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inevitable, we believe that with the right technology, they can be irrelevant.”

to harness quantum information science for discoveries that benefit the world. Duke’s Quantum Center specifically received more than $11 million in funds to head the design and fabrication of quantum computer systems based on trapped ions. Chris Monroe will lead the center and plans to join Duke as an electrical and computer engineer and physics professor at the beginning of 2021.

RTI International announced on Aug. 25 that it had reached a licensing agreement for a portfolio of compounds to APIE Therapeutics, which allows APIE to receive compounds developed by RTI. As a nonprofit research institute, RTI develops apelin receptor agonist compounds that could potentially be used for the development of a treatment that fights the rare, fatal lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as well as other important diseases, including heart failure.

The Research Triangle Foundation livestreamed the groundbreaking of its Hub RTP project on Sept.

22 via YouTube. The $1.5 billion, 44-acre development at the intersection of Davis

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Drive and I-40 will include 2 million square feet of office, residential, retail and hotel space, as well as 14 acres of green space, where an existing storm water creek is being converted into an outdoor recreational feature that connects to the RTP trail system. The video included historic information about RTP’s beginnings and highlighted project stakeholders. KDC, a developer of corporate build-to-suit campus projects, is both leading the infrastructure for the project and developing up to 1 million square feet of Class-A office space at the site. JLL is serving as broker for the office component. MAA real estate investment trust will develop the apartments at Hub RTP. These will be the first residences ever located inside the historic science research park boundary Liquidia received a notice of allowance from the Food and Drug Administration for its patent application related to the company’s proprietary dry powder treprostinil, designed to be used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Multinational agriculture company UPL Limited will open

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a research and development hub with 45,000 square feet of laboratory space called the OpenAg Center in the Alexandria Center for AgTech in Research Triangle Park.

STUDIES AND RESEARCH

Jessilyn Dunn, an assistant professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University, launched a new study called CovIdentify.

The study takes data collected from people’s smartwatches and phones to analyze and identify whether the user is infected with COVID-19. As of August, there are 5,500 people participating in this study. Using an algorithm to collect data, they are still unsure how the data will translate to predicting the virus but hope to recruit more participants and gain more funding in the future.

The hope is that CovIdentify will also introduce the benefits of digital health through these smart devices beyond the COVID-19 virus.

BASF and UNC-Chapel Hill signed a Master Research Agreement on Sept. 1 to combine their strengths and facilitate easier collaboration between industry and academia on addressing global challenges

such as climate change, food security and scarcity of resources. The Master Research Agreement contains pre-agreed terms for intellectual property, publication and confidentiality, which allows for more scientific discussion and an increase of collaborations on starting different research projects.

Durham Tech Community College launched its Backto-Work initiative in July. This initiative provides residents with short-term courses in an effort to help them gain immediate employment. As COVID-19 continues to play a part in high unemployment, this program helps the community get back on its feet, offering courses focused on highdemand occupations and industries, including information technology and health care.

BioAgilytix Labs announced the launch of its COVID-19 workforce testing service, COVIDence, in August.

COVIDence aims to help employers across the United States combat exposure and spread of the virus. The company has engaged BRIO Systems, a tech company with a platform that broadens access to COVID-19 testing, to provide the technology and logistics

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infrastructure that powers the COVIDence testing program.

Together, they offer employers a one-stop solution to rapidly deploy and easily manage employee testing, backed by reliable results that can be used to effectively guide COVID-19related risk mitigation strategies.

IN OTHER NEWS

AveXis changed its name to Novartis Gene Therapies in September. This change personifies the company as one that is focused on building and leading with advanced therapy platforms.

Novartis is responsible for the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of AAV-based innovative gene therapies.

In late August, NC IDEA, a private foundation that supports North Carolinians’ entrepreneurial ambition and economic

empowerment, announced the formation of the North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council.

This council is designed to serve the entrepreneurial aspirations and economic potential of the state’s Black community.

“The Council will focus on economically empowering Black people with entrepreneurship, thereby combating economic inequality that perpetuates racial disparities,” said Thom Ruhe, CEO and president of NC IDEA. Out of the 25 council members, two are from Durham: Dee McDougal of Pacific Western Bank and Kevin Price of the NC Institute of Minority Economic Development.

RTI International’s Tobacco Consumers Project is starting to rely on telephone data collection rather than in-

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efore HBO’s sci-fi thriller “Lovecraft Country” aired in late July and early August, the network sent out stylized influencer packages made up of items from Black-owned businesses, brands and creatives. The series was created by a Black woman and stars Black heroes, so HBO’s marketing teams wanted to make sure the touchpoints for fans also remained Black. I≠nside the bags was a booklet-style guide providing insight into the vendors, their company missions and the creative process behind each product. Of the eight products in the gift bag, two were from Durham-based businesses: an “Atticus” tote bag from Autopilot and a “Sundown” candle by Bright Black.

In This Conversation Talib Graves-Manns, chief marketing officer and co-founder of Autopilot Christopher Tuning, CEO and co-founder of Autopilot Tiffany Griffin, Dariel Heron, Christopher Tuning and Talib Graves-Manns.

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*Responses have been edited and condensed DURHAM MAGAZINE Can you both give me a brief history of your businesses?

TALIB GRAVES-MANNS Our company and both of our personalities [are] built out of hip-hop culture, street wear, African American culture [and] primarily metropolitan areas. The first product that Christopher created is called “Skycap,” and it protects your baseball caps when you travel so they don’t get crushed – a very stylish solution that we own the patent for. The story is: I went to go visit Christopher when he was in New York, and he had this big [piece of] Styrofoam. It looked like a baseball cap. I said, “What’s that?” He said, “I’m working on something. Come back.” I came back next year, and he had a prototype. I understood his vision. Then he asked me to join the team as a co-founder to help bring these products to market. We began to build other products that have a similar aesthetic. That was almost seven years ago. We’ve been working hard ever since to bring innovative luggage products into the market.

TIFFANY GRIFFIN I co-founded Bright Black with my husband, Dariel Heron. We use scent as an artistic medium for sharing positive stories around Blackness.

We launched our business in the fall of 2019, so we are very new.

DM Tell me about your products that were in the tote bags.

TGM The advertising firm Translation did all the marketing strategies for “Lovecraft.” [It’s] an African American-owned advertising company based in New York [who we’ve worked

with before]. They reached out to us to say, “Hey, we want to deliver really high-quality Blackowned products to influencers and promote the treatment of the show, backstory of the show, as well as the videos they have.”

And Christopher just leaned into it and studied Atticus, [the main character], studied the book and offered them a few different designs and bags that we thought represented the aesthetics of “Lovecraft Country.”

They fell in love with the tote bag and decided to order that bag for I think 300 people globally. We’re calling that design specifically “The Atticus Tote,” which is made out of high-quality green canvas.

TG We were approached by Translation, who we don’t have a relationship with, and we’re not super clear how they actually found us. They reached out and said, “Hey, we have this partnership with HBO and [“Lovecraft Country” Executive Producer] Jordan Peele, and we’re creating this virtual screening premiere kit and want to include a candle. Could you make a suggestion on what kind of candle that you already have in your repertoire that would fit the screening of this premiere?”

Upon watching the trailer, it was pretty clear that our Durham scent was the most fitting for the show and for the kits. I sent them samples and said, “This is our recommendation, but we would do a custom label.” They smelled it – we sent them all of our scents – and they agreed that the Durham was perfect. We created a smaller version of our full size offering [in] our signature black matte vessel with a wooden wick.

Although the packaging is cobranded with Bright Black and HBO, it’s not the Durham candle.

It’s a “Sundown” candle.

DM And you both didn’t know that you’d be featured in these influencer bags together beforehand? How did you discover the link?

TGM I got a funny story. The Autopilot team was on a call with Translation. And I’m like, “Well, I know a lot of Black people, and I know a lot of Black business owners. I need to know who else is in this bag. Who else is dope enough to be in the bag with us?” They’re like, “Yeah, there’s a company from Durham.” We’re like, “We know. I live in Durham.”

And they’re like, “No, Autopilot, we didn’t even know you were in Durham. It’s Bright Black.” And I said, “Get out of here!” Literally a month before COVID-19 happened, Tiffany was at Knox St. [Studios] for [an] event.

TG Wow. And I found out when Talib reached out on Instagram and said, “Hey!” (laughs) The thing is, we negotiated the deal back in June, but we couldn’t say anything. We didn’t know who else was in it. It was pretty hushhush until the launch of the show, but when Talib had a meeting with them he reached out, and we were like, “Oh, my gosh, what are the chances?” It’s a highly curated kit, and there’s literally hundreds of candle companies, so the fact that you have these two companies that are both Durham-based is pretty crazy.

DM Who received these bags?

What was the feedback like?

CHRISTOPHER TUNING It kind of exceeded my expectations, all the love we’ve been getting.

People supported the whole kit and really genuinely love the bag.

TG I was telling Talib, I don’t have HBO (laughs), but I feel like the influencers kind of fell into a few different buckets. Some

of the influencers are really high-profile actors and actresses on a number of HBO shows including “Insecure.” There were also influencers on the back end of HBO. Some animators and videographers and editors who reached out and said that they received the candles and the packages and really liked them.

TGM One of the targets – outside of these famous Black people like actors, actresses, musicians, athletes – was the blerd community, meaning Black nerds.

People who read comic books, who are into anime, science fiction, and [many who have] already read the Lovecraft books.

[If you haven’t seen the show], it’s really good. Prepare to binge watch. It’s horror inspired. The main character, Atticus, as well as his uncle, they’re voracious readers of science fiction and horror books. And a big part of the storyline is that they have really vivid imaginations.

They’re traveling from Chicago to Connecticut in search of Atticus’ father, who has gone missing.

They have to use the Green Book, which was used around that time for African Americans who were traveling and needed safe places to sleep and to eat.

They address all of the historical context of Black readers, fiction, travel, throughout the entirety of the show.

DM So it was very purposeful that the influencer bags included Black-owned businesses. Why is that important at this moment, especially in conjunction with the subject of this show?

TG I’m going to answer a slightly different question, which is: Why is it always important – not just at this moment – for Black businesses? One of the major pathways to social justice –

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including racial justice in the United States, and I would argue everywhere – is through economic justice.

And one primary pathway to economic justice is through supporting Black entrepreneurship.

One of the best things about working both with Translation and with HBO on this project is that they did not try to haggle us at all.

Companies as big as Amazon and Nike and Google, and as small as coffee shops literally around the corner from my house, are all recognizing or jumping on bandwagons around the utility of Black partnership, Black economic partnership and aligning themselves with Black businesses. And usually, it’s kind of on their terms, right? It’s like you as a Black business should be just eternally grateful to have access to customers or capital or various sorts of collaboration activities to the point that is actually often detrimental to business. They either want very deep discounts or incredibly fast turnaround times, that are just completely unrealistic and would never be asked of white-owned companies, both in terms of timeframes and/or money.

That was not the case with HBO and Translation; they paid a fair rate. They were incredibly reasonable with timelines.

Obviously they’re working under a timeline, but they didn’t ask for something in a day, and when they did need certain types of parameters, they paid for them.

They really treated us like equal business partners and recognized our value.

The point is that, when partnering with Black businesses, you should also partner with them as equals. You shouldn’t partner with them in some sort of charity mindset or mindset to where they should just be grateful for your partnership.

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HBO and Translation clearly were mindful about curating this package that was a tribute to highlighting Black dynamics in the United States. They’ve partnered with Black businesses in a fair, human way that recognizes us as business people.

TGM Well said.

CT Well said.

TG I’m really passionate about that point, if you didn’t notice. (everyone laughs) DM Would the Autopilot team like to add anything?

TGM She dropped the mic.

DM This show has a global reach. What sort of positive impact does it have not just on your brand, but also on bringing more visibility to Black-owned businesses in general?

TGM Black businesses are present within communities but are more often overlooked.

There’s a quote that I really love that’s resonating now in the Black entrepreneurship community that says, essentially, “Black businesses are over mentored and underinvested in.” I’m often hearing, as a Black business, that somebody needs to mentor me and/or coach – coaching is good.

But mentorship and assistance should always come with capital, [in] the form of investment, as well as in purchasing power. So, I think that the exposure that this has had for our company,

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and the other ones that were included in the kit, will give them exposure, which should lead to more revenue. Ultimately, that is what is most important for us; to be able to grow, [we need] to have direct investment in the form of purchasing into our business.

CT Some of the most positive feedback we’ve been getting, and talking about, is everyone involved in the kits and how good quality the products are.

At times, I think Black companies get a bad rap for having inferior products or like, they should be cheaper. With this kit, everyone was really pleased not only with how it looked, but also the quality of the products. So that was important for us as a brand and as a whole community to kind of get past that stigma that we’re inferior.

TG Christopher took the words out of my mouth around quality.

There is a stigmatization around Black business and creating products. I would just echo that point that we received a ton of feedback on quality. Literally, one woman posted a story on Instagram where she was singing to the candle and was just like, “This is the most amazing thing that I’ve ever gotten,” or something to that effect. The feedback has been incredibly positive. We’re pretty confident; we don’t necessarily need external validation and yet, it’s not a bad thing to get. And, yeah, if it’s good enough for Jordan Peele and HBO and [producer and actress] Issa Rae, then it should be good enough for anybody. And, just to tilt Talib’s point around, that hopefully drives sales to the degree that we and other Black businesses are successful. That success directly funnels back into the city

via tax revenue. So there should be an incentive among the city and the county and the state to think about creative pathways to economic development for Black makers and Black artisans.

There are more pathways to prosperity than just tech. I think Autopilot and Bright Black are two incredibly great examples of pairing creativity and entrepreneurship. We’re not a nonprofit. We’re here to make money.

DM What did it mean to have both your businesses chosen for this opportunity?

TG It made me really proud.

It really highlighted both the history of Black entrepreneurship, but also the current state of Black entrepreneurship. Black businesses are here. They’re doing really great work, really high-quality work, giving back to the community more often than not. This company was objectively putting together a kit and wanted the best makers and artisans. And in this kit, two of the [businesses] are in Durham.

That’s pretty cool.

TGM I gotta be honest. It does feel great. It’s amazing it happened. It’s also a little bit bittersweet. You know, we constantly show up ready to play ball all the time. It’s unfortunate that I can’t point to 10 different HBO deals that happened through the year. Right? It is not lost on me that if it were not for Black Lives Matter, if it were not for Black men being murdered in the street and raising the profile of the Black experience, maybe this very decisive decision would not have been made. That’s not lost on me. But … understand if there was a more equitable decision-making process across America, maybe the forces that led to this decision might not have happened.”

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en D’Agostino and her family packed up their home in the Washington, D.C., area in February so that she could start her new job as the vice president of talent acquisition at RTI International in Research Triangle Park.

Her husband, Avery Macierowski, planned to search for a new job. Their 20-month-old daughter, Cora Macierowski, was enrolled in a day care in Chapel Hill.

One month later, Cora wasn’t in day care anymore, Macierowski became a stay-at-home dad, and D’Agostino was looking for prenatal care during a pandemic.

In this strange new world, D’Agostino’s employer played a part in recommending doctors and babysitters, helping her strategize time off and maternity leave, and keeping her connected with a community of other employees.

“The challenge whenever you move to a new place is creating a new support system of friends and neighbors,” D’Agostino said in early September. “The employee community [at RTI] is pretty awesome, and people are very generous with their time and support. Even just today, my team threw me and another expecting mom a great 122

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virtual baby shower with wacky baby games and fun virtual backgrounds.”

Employees had to adjust to the new normal of working during a pandemic. Those operating from home had to adapt to a disconnected world of Zoom meetings. Those whose jobs required going into work had to weigh the possibility of exposure to the COVID-19 virus against the benefits of staying employed.

And working parents had challenges with managing child care and virtual schooling while trying to stay productive.

Durham employers had to do their best to be accommodating and flexible so that they can keep employees on board and hire more talent when necessary. Jobs began to return this summer; though local unemployment was still high at 7.9% in July, about 19,000 jobs had returned to the DurhamChapel Hill region since the labor market bottomed out in April.

Hiring talent happens to be the focus of D’Agostino’s job.

With the exception of essential workers like janitors, security and scientists who use the labs, the RTI campus was not scheduled to open before Jan. 7 at the earliest. Even then, management was not requiring anyone to return. In the meantime, they have hired about 150 people in

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the Triangle, primarily to staff new research projects. Interviews took place over Zoom, with candidates facing the prospect of not meeting their co-workers in person for months.

“We have to make hiring decisions without actually meeting them, and that takes some getting used to,” D’Agostino said. “Everyone has been making those adjustments and figuring out the new normal of how to get together virtually.”

RTI began hosting virtual socials for new hires and assigned a buddy to each new employee to make sure they could get to know one another. They also allowed flexible work schedules (some employees worked from 5 to 9 a.m. and then returned after the school day ended) and reimbursed expenses for office equipment at home. Somehow, everyone had to make the new reality work.

“I think all of our employees have had to get really creative with this new work-life balance,” D’Agostino said.

Fidelity Investments used similar approaches to support employees during the pandemic, according to Market Leader Robert Merdes. While more than 90% of its employees worked remotely after its offices closed, the company added about 100 employees in the Triangle.

“Our goal is to make every new employee immediately feel like they are a part of the Fidelity community,” Merdes said. New employees were brought on virtually and connected with a peer buddy and hiring manager.

The company also added more time off for issues with child care or recovery from COVID-19, eliminated copays for telemedicine appointments, set up a referral system for COVID-19 tests, and held a kids’ camp over the summer. Once the school year started, Fidelity worked to help arrange backup child care and elder care for employees who needed it. 

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Brewer Jon Simpson working on a batch of Fullsteam’s beer. “All the staff have been in kind of varying levels in their interest, need and ability to get back to work,” said Fullsteam Chief Executive Optimist Sean Lilly Wilson.

“We know that working parents in particular are crunched for time and resources,” Merdes said. “Fidelity has responded quickly to support the total lives of our employees – helping them both in and outside of work regardless of whether or not they test positive with COVID-19, which is an approach that not all companies are able to take during this challenging time.”

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All employers that Durham Magazine spoke with implemented cleaning protocols, masks and social distancing for employees in the workplace.

But businesses like doctors’ offices, restaurants and hotels interact with the public, making protection from exposure an even greater concern.

When Dr. Jenny Bennett opened Urban Tails Veterinary Hospital on the Golden Belt Campus in June, she lost a

part-time vet assistant who did not want to relocate during the pandemic. The son of a friend gladly stepped in; he had just graduated from Durham School of the Arts and wanted experience in the workforce.

Bennett’s full-time employees were all former colleagues she had recruited, and none had children at home.

Bennett owns a “fear-free” practice, with animal-soothing music, cat-specific rooms, lots of treats, and comfy sofas and cat shelves in place of exam tables.

Not as many experienced the cozy environment as Bennett had hoped. Downtown foot traffic was low, and clients couldn’t stop in just to get their dogs a treat.

With many appointments virtual and only one client allowed inside at a time, employees did not always wear masks when clients weren’t in the building.

Then, in July, Bennett had to shut down the practice for 10 days. Her teenage son, who worked at a grocery store, was diagnosed with COVID-19. “If I wasn’t the one who’d been directly exposed, we could have stayed open,” said Bennett, the only veterinarian in the practice.

“As far as I know, the rest of us managed to dodge it,” she added. “Now we all wear masks inside all the time.”

While business started off a little slower than she wanted, Bennett would like to build up her client base and hire another doctor in a year.

At another downtown business, Fullsteam Brewery’s CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) Sean Lilly Wilson had his own concerns. The brewery and kitchen closed in March.

They stayed on life support with curbside service for two months until they reopened at 50% capacity. Wilson had to let a couple of managers go but managed to keep most staff employed with the Paycheck

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Tavern revenues have since become “nearish normal,” Wilson said. But not every customer wanted to return, and the same was true of his employees.

“All the staff have been in kind of varying levels in their interest, need and ability to get back to work,” Wilson said. As someone who had a kidney transplant and is immunocompromised, Wilson felt he should be flexible.

They have outdoor seating set up in the alleyway, and a big, open space with seating in the building. But he does not work in the bar area because of his health condition.

“I feel like it would be hypocritical of me if we didn’t accommodate everybody’s concerns,” Wilson said.

Meanwhile, Wilson stepped

up his canning operation for Fullsteam fans who preferred drinking at home. He was looking ahead to an expansion at Boxyard RTP, a trendy “microshopping” development of shipping containers expected to house 15 retailers and restaurants, that was originally slated to open in spring 2020. Wilson planned to add 10 part-time staff to his team. Perhaps the circumstances of the pandemic will change by next spring (Boxyard’s new targeted completion timeframe), but fortunately for Wilson, his staff and his customers, seating will be in an open-air courtyard.

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Wilson said he has long been aware that the craft brewing industry historically was overwhelmingly male and white.

He said Fullsteam has made progress in better representing the population of Durham, but they still have work to do. They have made some changes in the vendors they use and are “working even harder to try to push diversity within hiring processes and make sure that we don’t have any blind spots in that,” Wilson said. “If you’re not careful, you can miss out on great opportunities to bring people in.”

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“Diversity and inclusion have always been a focus for us, but I don’t think you can go through the last few months without taking another look,” she said.

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Occupations Megan is a strategic services associate for perioperative

services at Duke University Hospital. Edward is an IT auditor at IQVIA. Crossed Paths The couple met at a sports bar in Athens, Georgia, during their junior year at the University of Georgia. Megan says she saw Ed walk in and thought he was the most handsome person she’d ever seen. By the end of the night, Ed asked for Megan’s number. Two weeks later, they went on their first date at Cali & Tito’s in Athens.

They celebrated eight years together in August.

The Proposal On a Saturday afternoon this past February, Megan and Ed went hiking in William B. Umstead State Park with their dog, Ollie. They reached one of their favorite picnic spots by the lake, and Ed got down on one knee and asked Megan to marry him. Megan hugged Ed and then turned around, surprised to see

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Scott Galpen & Kendall Schmidt

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Wedding Date November 22, 2019

Occupations Kendall is an assistant coach for the Duke University rowing team, and Scott works in Raleigh for

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Crossed Paths In November 2016, Kendall was wanting to play soccer again and joined a men’s team in New Jersey –the only team she could find nearby. Little did she know that she would end up teammates with her future husband. “We clicked right away,” Kendall says. When Kendall was later hired as a rowing coach at Duke, Scott moved with her to Durham. They adopted their dog, Mia, and bought a home together.

The Proposal The couple made dinner plans with their friends at American Tobacco Campus in November 2018. Kendall noticed that Scott was wearing an unusually large coat for the weather but didn’t think anything of it at the time. Turns out, it was the only coat with big enough pockets to hide a ring box. As they crossed the bridge outside Bay 7, Scott kissed her, knelt down and proposed to her. “Our friends were hiding nearby taking video of the whole thing,” Kendall says. “I had no idea!”

The Big Day When the couple first moved to Durham, they stopped on a walk to watch a wedding through the window of Bay 7. “We both thought it would be amazing to have our friends and family visit Durham for our wedding, so it was a no-brainer that we’d try to get married at Bay 7 ourselves,” Kendall says. Emily Katherine Events helped plan the big day, which included a soccer playing bride and groom atop their wedding cake and metal-stamped “DURM” keychains for guests. Tre Bella provided the flowers, and Bella Trio Studio took care of Kendall’s hair and makeup. The rehearsal dinner was held at It’s A Southern Thing, and guests joined in a brunch at Pine & Poplar, complete with Monuts Donuts, the next day before enjoying brews at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. and games at Boxcar Bar + Arcade later that day.

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first look, the couple exchanged personal letters without seeing each other before the ceremony.

“What was amazing was, between laughing and choking up reading the letters, we realized we wrote almost identical notes referencing the same moment we knew we had found our other half,” Kendall says.

That evening, when the reception began to wind down and the dancing came to a close, the couple snuck away from the party to soak in the moment. “From upstairs, we could look down at the dance floor and appreciate all the family and friends who traveled to celebrate our day,” Scott says. “You don’t often get all the important people in your life together in one space.”

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