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t’s been almost a year to the day since I had my first restaurant dining experience after the onset of the pandemic. Mind you, it was outside, sans waitstaff, but it felt like a momentous occasion nonetheless. I went to Boricua Soul, ordered a Soul Bowl packed with its slowroasted pork, pickled red onions, rice, mac and cheese, collard greens and tostones, which I somehow polished off (no small feat), and I sat there gazing up at the Lucky Strike Water Tower. I get mildly claustrophobic in crowds – but on that day, I sat there and thought of all the concerts on that lawn that I’d enjoyed. The tower lightings that I’d witnessed year after year, surrounded by strangers and friends alike. And I missed it. I yearned for it to return. Back in June, before the variant, it felt like we were almost there. But, here we are, on the precipice of another fall faced with the enduring pandemic. My autumn travels to Europe are canceled. We were planning to celebrate a dear friend’s wedding in Ecuador over the holidays – it’s no longer happening, so I’ll be spending that time in Durham instead. But I refuse to despair because I know I’m lucky. It’s thanks to science that we have made it this far, and I am ever grateful for it – for the health of my family and friends, for the small and safe gatherings we still enjoy, for my path to have brought me to a community that favors kindness, reason and acceptance of all, and that continuously strives to do better. I’m privileged to share the city’s stories with our readers, and I hope you continue to share with me your feedback and your own tales. We’re all fellow travelers on the same road. That makes all the difference.

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contents FEATURES

40 Date-A-Bull Our ultimate downtown date ideas, perfect for any couple 48 Back in the Stacks Vines Architecture tied books, technology nd community together in the Durham County Main Library 52 Downtown On the Rise The latest development news 74 Ahead of the Class A brief spotlight on exceptional students and educators 82 Watch and Learn New high school provides work-study experience 84 Shout Out! Parents praise their children’s educators who have gone above and beyond in these unprecedented times 88 Directory of Independent, Regional Boarding, Charter and Magnet Schools

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DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS

102 ‘Concierge’ Doctors Take Their Time Accessible (and longer) appointments and doctors who prescribe patient wellness

8 Go.See.Do. Our top events this fall

106 Biz Briefs

4 Letter from the Editor

18 Noted What we’ve heard around our city ...

110 Networking William G. Ingram Center dedication and A Day of Champions School Supply Drive

26 In Her Words Tianna Spears writes a love letter to Durham and the schools who raised her

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32 Dining Guide 56 My House is Your House So, you want to rent out your home? Here’s how you do it. 111 Engagement & Wedding Tying the knot, Bull City-style

10 Durham Children’s Initiative’s Ready, Set, Learn back-to-school supply distribution 12 House of Mercy food pantry and clothing closet 14 Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University reopening

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A Product of My Upbringing BY TIAN N A SPEARS

he story was told to me years ago. My father says he couldn’t see me. Where were his shoes that were supposed to be next to the bed, his extra pair of clothes, his glasses? Did the stairs that separated my parents’ bedroom and my bedroom collapse? What about glass? Gas lines? As the Earth moved violently, my mother tried to get me. I have always thought of the scar on her right shin from where she tripped over the TV as a love letter to me. The neighborhood in Inglewood that my mother and father loved crumbled to pieces. Two years prior, in 1992, my mother stood on our balcony, watching the smoke dance with our angels. Buildings burned to the ground. “Please make sure you arrive home before curfew.” She went inside. The Rodney King Riots began on April 29 that year. I was born 29 days later. That 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake rocked our lives in 1994. The car was packed, a U-Haul, rented; the storage space was wiped clean, and my parents’ businesses were closed. A small city called Groton, Connecticut, became our home. In 1997, my little brother was born, and just a few years later, on New Year’s Day in 2002, we moved again to Durham, North Carolina, where my father was raised as a child. This beautiful city would become our home. I was educated at Fayetteville Street Lab School. Mrs. Maureen McKenna taught us

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Black and brown kids how to read and write in fourth grade. She taught us cursive handwriting. Five of my first-generation Latino classmates learned English for the first time. Mrs. McKenna informed the parents and students that we were not going to have recess that school year. Instead, we were going to learn. I sobbed that night in front of my mom, who, along with my dad, would drop me off at school on Saturday mornings. She rallied in a hard-pressed and resource-limited school district at the time. In May 2002, every single student in my class passed their end-of-grade tests with flying colors. We threw the biggest party. I attended Pearsontown Elementary School for fifth grade. My brother’s classroom was on the other side of the building. We met our childhood friends. At Rogers-Herr Middle School, an always cheerful Mr. Lance Scott said, “Good morning” with a smile. In sixth grade, I had my first Black teacher, Mrs. Emmanuel Scott, followed by my eighth grade social studies teacher, Mrs. Latonya Smith Hinton. She showed me the world, and thanks to her lessons in geography, I became fascinated with travel and adventuring around the globe. I started learning Spanish at C.E. Jordan High School when I was 14 years old, and I sat next to my childhood friends who I met in fifth grade. I received a basketball scholarship in 11th grade and transferred to Ravenscroft, a private high school in Raleigh. That same year I met my first Black male teacher, Mr. Steve McGill. He played music and shared stories of his mother and of his lifetime spent in Philly with our creative writing class. He read us poetry, wrote pieces and embedded his own memories so deeply within our own minds thanks to his talent for the written word. Mr. Steve McGill crossed out entire pages of my stories with a bright red marker. “You can do better, Tianna,” he’d write. “Try again.” Almost 12 years later, he still reads my blog.

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I graduated high school and attended UNC-Charlotte for two years, before graduating from N.C. State University. My brother would later graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill, and we threw the biggest party. Who am I, if not a product of my community? My grandparents bought land in Durham in 1957. They raised their three children on this plot. There would be North Carolina Central University homecoming events, graduations, birthdays and parties with hundreds of people sporting afros with skin just like me. My brother and I were also raised on that soil. I come from generations of ancestors who fought for change. My grandmother paved the way as a school teacher for 35-plus years. She took her Black and brown students on a field trip to Raleigh to watch the Harlem Globetrotters play in the

The author in 2002, shortly after moving to Durham.

’60s. Many of her students had never traveled outside Durham. “I just absolutely loved your grandmother,” a student from her third grade class in 1964 sent me in a Facebook message in 2018: “As a little white boy, she was my first African American teacher. She taught me so much.” My grandfather was an accountant at North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company in downtown. He was a strong advocate for education. My father participated in the civil rights movement. My mother befriended people of all backgrounds and put poetry in her song. My little brother holds his protest sign high in the air and twists words into emotion at spoken word events. My blood flows from my ancestors who used their voices to make a difference. Who are we, if not a product of our communities? Durham, thank you. This is a love letter to the city and its schools that raised me.

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Get to Know Some of Durham's Health care and wellness Providers The past year has proven that health care is vitally important to a community, and ours is no exception. Often referred to as the City of Medicine, Durham is home to a vast number of providers and wellness organizations who stand out for multiple reasons. Meet some of the caregivers close to home from our local health care and wellness world, including dentists, retirement communities and beyond.

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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. 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

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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. After practicing for three years in the Triangle, Dr. Gentry Byrd joined the team in July. Dr. Byrd received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and completed her residency in pediatric dentistry under Dr. Keels. As a Master’s of Public Health, Dr. Byrd brings to Duke Street a strong scientific and research background in addition to excellent clinical skills. The entire team looks forward to providing the best oral healthcare for your children in a fun environment.

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ith more than 30 years of 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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he Cambridge at Brier Creek provides its residents with the opportunity to live independently while belonging to a strong, vibrant community. Through its Optimal Living® program, each member of the community is welcomed and cared for at every stage of the aging process. Optimal Living® takes a proactive approach to health, focusing on physical activity, mental acuity,

social and spiritual engagement, and balanced nutrition. Sophisticated healthcare programs provide concierge-level care while a cutting-edge fitness center offers residents the option to work with a personal trainer or enjoy group exercise classes. At The Cambridge at Brier Creek, residents have the opportunity to lead healthy, fulfilling lives in an upscale, active community.

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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

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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GUESS ROAD 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. 2419 Guess Rd.; 919-286-7447; hogheavenbarbecue.com

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El Corral Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican faijitas, tacos, enchiladas and a great chorizo queso dip. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 8; 919-309-4543; elcorralrestaurantnc.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 freshly made pizzas, pastas and other Italian favorites. 1811 Hillandale Rd.; 919-382-2915; pomodoroitaliankitchen.info NORTH POINTE DRIVE The French Corner Bakery Artisan breads, crafted tarts and pastries, plus lunch. 2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. B; 919-698-9836

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Hong Kong-style dim sum, plus authentic Sichuan, Cantonese, Peking and Hunan Cuisine. 3003 Guess Rd.; 919-479-8339; hongkongdimsumindurham.com

MORE NORTHERN DURHAM DINING Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028; alpacachicken.com

Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Old-fashioned burgers, fries and a mean Carolina-style dog. 2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005; jimmysfamoushotdogs.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.; 919383-3211; bullocks-bbq.com

La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran specialties such as pupusas and chorizo asado. 2016 Guess Rd.; 919-265-7916; lacacerolanc.com Thai Spoon All the trappings for a delicious experience: pad thai, drunken noodles and curries. 3808 Guess Rd.; 919-908-7539; thaispoon1nc.com HILLSBOROUGH ROAD Bennett Pointe Grill & Bar There’s something to please all palates on the large menu of this multi-regional American restaurant. 4625 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-382-9431; bpgrill.com El Jefecito Exceptionally fresh tacos, quesadillas and burritos. 4910 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-309-9390; 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. 3405 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. E; 919-251-8822; rockinrollssushi.com/durham Shanghai Restaurant Established in the 1980s, this Cantonese restaurant offers both Americanized and authentic dishes. 3433 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-383-7581; shanghaidurham.com

Dogwood Bar & Grill American fare including burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, plus larger entrees like baby back ribs, shepherd’s pie and penne alla vodka. Try the House Nachos (chips are made in-house) and the spinach salad. 5110 N. Roxboro St.; 919-973-2342; dogwoodbarandgrill.com Goodberry’s Frozen Custard All-natural frozen custard with a variety of topping options. 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

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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 its outdoor patio. 721 Broad St.; 919-748-3333; clochecoffee.com Joe Van Gogh Grab to-go coffee at this local coffee shop that sources quality beans for superior coffee. 1104-B Broad St.; 919-286-4800; joevangogh.com The Loop Restaurant Burgers, thin-crust or cauliflowercrust pizzas and hand-dipped milkshakes. 1116 Broad St.; 919-408-7448; thelooprestaurant.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. 1116 Broad St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.com Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market. Also serves sandwiches, pizza and sushi. 621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290

Silver Spoon Restaurant A large menu of breakfast favorites like strawberry waffles and omelets, plus sandwiches, pastas, salads and kids' plates. 5230 N. Roxboro St.; 919-479-7172; silverspoonnc.com

BULL CITY MARKET The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop 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. 1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com BR

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

ERWIN ROAD Early Bird Donuts Doughnuts, biscuits, croissant breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Try the cinnamon sugar doughnut. 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 984-888-0417

Taqueria Los Amigos Mexican and Honduran food. Takeout available. 3810 N. Duke St.; 984-888-0950

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! 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 205.; 919-797-2456; heavenlybuffaloes.com

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

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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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Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like grilled bronzino, Australian lamb chops and pan-fried Roman dumplings. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com

Itaewon Grill Build-your-own Korean barbecue bowls for takeout with a variety of meats or meat substitutes, toppings and sauces. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 132; 919-8649742; itaewongrillkbbq.com

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

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

NINTH STREET DISTRICT Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 703-A Ninth St.; 919-908-1597; alpacachicken.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. As of press time, temporarily closed. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 919-383-4747; noshfood.com BR Saladelia Cafe @ Hock Plaza 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. 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, 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

Tobacco Wood Brewing Co. placed first and Bull City Burger and Brewery (pictured) placed second in the stout category at the 10th annual NC Brewers Cup competition in August. This year’s cup competition featured 803 entries by 110 independent craft breweries from across the state, marking this year’s event as the largest to date and the largest single-state commercial competition in the Southeast. Winners will be commemorated on Nov. 3 at the NC Industry Awards Banquet during the NC Craft Brewers Conference in Winston-Salem. Societa Sicilian Influenced Cucina reopened on Sept. 10 at 5311 S. Miami Blvd. near the IQVIA office building after a 17-month hiatus. The restaurant, which opened its doors for the first time in 2011, now features an outdoor patio space with 165 seats and space heaters in addition to its approximately 4,000-square-foot indoor space featuring an updated air ventilation system. Zweli’s Kitchen & Catering opened a second location at Duke Divinity School on Aug. 30. The cafe offers grab-and-go options as well as hot meals Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., with vegan and vegetarian options also available. “We’ve always had a good relationship with Duke University ever since we were solely doing catering orders,” the Zimbabwean restaurant posted on Instagram, “but look how things come full circle. We are so excited to be on Duke’s campus and offer a variety of foods that resemble the warmth of a home-cooked meal, but with a Zimbabwean touch.”

Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials. 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 Latin-American fare with fresh, organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600; bluecorncafedurham.com

Dain’s Place This pub’s fare is centered on its awardwinning “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; delranchomexicangrill.com 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, familyfriendly 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! 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 like steamed barbecue Kurobuta pork belly and chicken fried oysters. Try the crispy Brussels sprouts! 737 Ninth St., Ste. 210; 919-286-3555; jujudurham.com BR Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar Northern and southern Indian specialties including Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Tikka and Chicken Tikka. 811 Ninth St.; 919-748-3456; lnlrestaurant.com BR Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball. 2618 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-3500; ilovelocopops.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. 810 Ninth St., Ste. 129; 984-888-5561; chickenbee.com Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes togo, such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root and black lava salt. 2627 Hillsborough Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options. House-made mole and corn tortillas. Pair with a margarita pitcher. 1920 Perry St.; 919-286-1875; cosmiccantina.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 Scratch-made doughnuts, pastries, English muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Try the bagel and lox. 1002 Ninth St.; 919-286-2642; monutsdonuts.com BR Pincho Loco Latin-flavored ice creams, milkshakes, popsicles and more. Flavors like tequila, Tiger Tail (Mexican vanilla and chocolate), guava, tamarind and more. 1918 Perry St.; 919-286-5111; pincho-loco.business.site Secrets Pho and Noodle Bar Traditional Vietnamese dishes including stir-fry and noodle bowls. 810 Ninth St., Ste. 130; 984-888-5111; secretsphoandnoodlebar.com

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Triangle Coffee House Coffee and pastries with selections like vegan blueberry muffins. 714 Ninth St.; 919-748-3634; trianglecoffeehouse. 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 dine in and takeout. 530 Foster St.; 919-908-9339; durhamfoodhall.com

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

• Afters Offering solely desserts. Try the fun dessert flights. • Everything Bagels Locally sourced gourmet bagels with a seasonally standard menu.

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.; 919-9379966; zenfishpokebar.com

Prolific North Carolina restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias is slated to open Southeast Asian restaurant Krill in East Durham this fall. “This area of downtown is going to continue to become a real destination for Durham,” Giorgios says about Krill’s location at 506 Ramseur St. “We’re excited to be a part of that energy, near our friends at Ponysaurus Brewing.” The 2,400-square-foot space will feature a lemongrass-andbamboo outdoor garden, a bar with a view into the bustling kitchen and a dining room with giant lanterns overhead. The menu will include familiar Asian dishes with funky twists, such as fried whole fish with green papaya and green mango salad, duck soup dumplings with foie gras, peanut-crusted calamari and uni fried rice – plus cocktails and an approachable sake and wine program.

NEAR DUKE Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like coffee-rubbed 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.; 919660-6400; jbdukehotel.com

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

Ponysaurus Brewing Co.’s Biere de Garde won bronze in the French/Belgian ale category and Starpoint Brewing’s Duh! Double IPA won bronze in the imperial IPA (DIPA) category at the U.S. Open Beer Championship in September. Both breweries competed against more than 8,000 beers representing 140 different styles. Ponysaurus also won a bronze medal for its gose at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival in September.

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

The Dankery food truck is slated to open a brick-and-mortar location in the former Webson’s Bar & Grill at 908 Fayetteville St., Ste. 101, in the historic Hayti district this fall. The Black-owned fried food eatery has held several parking lot residencies around Durham, where customers line up for build-your-own chicken trays with the option to choose from 25-plus sauces.

Cocoa Cinnamon Signature handbrewed coffees and lattes, such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root and black lava salt. 420 W. Geer St.; cocoacinnamon.com Cucciolo Osteria Italian fare like pastas with house-made noodles, antipasti and porchetta. 601 W. Main St.; 984-243-8744; cucciolodurham.com

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• Ex-Voto Fresh tacos and tamales. • Locals Oyster Bar and Seafood Butchery North Carolina seafood featuring everything from crab cakes to shrimp sausage. • Lula and Sadie’s A modern take on Southern cuisine highlighting local produce with dishes like scalloped potatoes and hot cakes. • Marco’s 530 Italian and Asian noodle house. • Napoli Pizzeria and Gelateria Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, small plates, salads and artisanal gelato. • Old North Meats and Provisions A seasonal menu of house-made cured and smoked meats, fish and pickled veggies. • Liturgy Beverage Specialty coffee, tea and chocolate company focused on single-origin beverages. • 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 curated coffee beans from around the world for its classic concoctions as well as local produce for housemade smoothies. 530 Foster St., Ste. 2; 919-797-9555; fosterstreetcoffee.com Fullsteam In addition to its well-known “plow-to-pint” beers, Fullsteam now serves bar snacks, sandwiches, small plates and kombucha. Try the Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Spicy Carolina Dip Chicken with a side of deviled eggs. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337; fullsteam.ag Geer Street Garden Simple, downhome fare in a cozy atmosphere. They make a mean “Dark and Stormy,” and be sure to order “The Pile” to split with the family! 644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com

Hutchins Garage Grandma-style pizza, salads and sandwiches. 402 W. Geer St.; 984-219-6578 BR

King’s Sandwich Shop Serving up hot dogs, burgers, fries and shakes since 1942. 701 Foster St.; 919-682-0071; kingssandwichshop.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Rotating 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. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-901-0875; partsnlabor.com BR

The Pit Eastern North Carolina-style and Lexington-style barbecue, plus appetizers and salads. 321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748; thepit-durham.com Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern small plates and big bar by Lisa Callaghan and Chef Kevin Callaghan. 501 Washington St.; 919-351-6446; plumdurham.com 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 The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache. Try the poutine with white cheddar cheese curds and beef mushroom gravy. 914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611; thefederal.net BR GoJo by Goorsha Ethiopian coffees and teas as well as lunch and sandwiches. 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham.com Goorsha Ethiopian dishes like shiro chickpea stew and tibs (sauteed meat in spices). 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham.com 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 Memphis rubbed pulled chicken, wings and smoked sausage. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; maverickssmokehouse.com 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? 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesdurham.com BR

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Saint James Seafood Raw bar featuring daily selection of oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp and more. Menu also includes seafood towers, Lobster Newberg, shrimp and grits, and Calabash platters. As of press time, temporarily closed. 806 W. Main St.; 984-219-7900; saintjamesseafood.com

Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter Updated takes on traditional diner fare. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-682-5225; jacktardurham.com BR

The Oak House A cafe featuring Caballo Rojo coffee, Jeddah’s Tea, fine wines, whiskey and craft beer. 126 W. Main St.; 919-339-1384; oakhousedurham.com

Jeddah’s Tea Organic, fair-trade and vegan-friendly teas. 123 Market St., Ste. A; 919-973-3020; jeddahstea.com

Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the ceviche de camaron. 800 W. Main St.; 919-682-4197; torerosmexicanrestaurants.com

Juicekeys Organic juice and smoothie bar. 110 N. Corcoran St.; 919-695-3027; juicekeys.com

The Parlour 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

CITY CENTER DISTRICT Alley Twenty Six A craft cocktail bar offering burgers, sandwiches and sliders. Visit the Mixers & Mercantile shop next door. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 984-439-2278; alleytwentysix.com Annexe The sister bar of Bar Virgile features a dance floor, a menu of snacks, turntables built into the bar and pink Champagne on tap. 105 S. Mangum St., Ste. 1; 919-973-3000; annexedurham.com Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an ever-changing lunch, dinner and small plates menu. The bar offers its well-loved cheeseburger, fried oysters and more for dine in or curbside pickup. 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-973-3000; barvirgile.com Beyu Caffè Coffee shop, restaurant and bar with beignets, buffalo wings and mushroom burgers. 341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com BR Bull City Burger & Brewery 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.; 919-682-3061; 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. 107 W. Main St.; 919-973-0111; copadurham.com Counting House Fresh seafood using local, high-quality ingredients. Bar and lounge with house-made cocktails. 111 Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335; 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 Dram & Draught Neighborhood bar with more than 300 whiskeys from around the world, hand-crafted cocktails and draught beer. 701 W. Main St., Ste. 123; dramanddraught.com EverLou Coffee Co. Cafe serving Pure Intentions Coffee, a Charlotte-based roaster. 506 N. Mangum St., Ste.102; everloucoffee.com Indian Monsoon Restaurant & Bar The best of Indian, from North Indian samosas to Southern-style dosas. 105 W. Morgan St., Ste. 100; 919-908-1800; monsoondurham.com BR

Kingfisher Owners Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker transformed the space behind the cocktail bar into a pop-up burger bar called QueenBurger, which serves “smash burgers” two ways – double-stacked beef patties and house-made veggie and vegan burgers – alongside Kingfisher cocktails, plus wine and beer. 321 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-9429; kingfisherdurham.com Littler As of press time, temporarily closed. 110 E. Parrish St.; 919-374-1118; littlerdurham.com Loaf Oven breads and pastries. Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf. 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 M Kokko Casual chicken entrees like the fried chicken sandwich, ramen and “KFC” wings. 311 Holland St., Ste. B; 919-908-9332; m-restaurants.com/m-kokko M Pocha Korean tapas including Kimchi “Army Stew,” Malaysian fried rice, steamed spicy pork belly buns and more. 101 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-9177; m-restaurants.com/m-kokko M Tempura Traditional tempura omakase-styled food, featuring select seafood and seasonal vegetables, as well as rich meats like Iberico pork from Spain. 111 Orange St.; 919-748-3874; m-restaurants.com/m-tempura 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-Take-Away menu including tapas kits for two or four! 109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-530-8700; mateotapas.com Mothers & Sons Trattoria Handmade pasta, classic Italian meat dishes, antipasti and contorni (vegetables and sides). The enoteca next door houses Alimentari at Mothers & Sons, which offers to-go sandwiches, fresh pastas, sauces and Italian specialties during the day and is also used as overspill seating for the trattoria in the evening. 107 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-8247; mothersandsonsnc.com Neomonde Authentic Mediterranean food, including a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-680-1886; neomonde.com 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 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 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 cheese or pepperoni, or try out one of the specials, like the “Pace Car.” 117A W. Main St.; 919-294-8408; piepushers.com

Pokéworks Hawaiian-inspired poké with a menu featuring signature “works” like the Spicy Ahi bowl, or customized poké burritos, bowls or salads made with your choice of protein, mix-ins, toppings and sauces. 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. 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 Locally sourced Southern cuisine crafted by chef Andrea Reusing. Selections include beef tartare and spring pie with asparagus and mushrooms. The Roof at The Durham focuses on shared plates. Reservations are required. 315 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-768-8831; thedurham.com/dining Rue Cler French bistro-style cuisine with lunch, brunch and dinner showcasing fresh ingredients. 401 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-682-8844; ruecler-durham.com BR 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 The Slush Frozen daiquiri lounge. 321 W. Main St.; 984-244-7462 Sweets by Shayda Pastries, macarons, chocolates. 105 W. Morgan St., Ste. 105; 919-454-4015; sweetsbyshayda.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.; 984-219-7444; thaiatmainstnc.com

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Toast Italian paninis and soups. The warm goat cheese with honey and peppercorn crostini is our favorite. 345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183; toast-fivepoints.com Viceroy Fusion restaurant featuring dishes like jeera wings as well as traditional butter chicken. 335 W. Main St.; 919-797-0413; viceroydurham.com AMERICAN TOBACCO DISTRICT Boricua Soul Puerto Rican-meets-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

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DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD (15-501) Blaze Pizza Pizzas with made-from-scratch dough and healthful ingredients. 5320 McFarland Dr.; 919-251-6095; blazepizza.com Duck Donuts Warm, made-to-order doughnuts and coffee. 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

Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store/durham

Foster’s Market Fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Pick up brunch, grocery items or its weekly family dinner. 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com BR

NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com BR

Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Biergarten Germaninspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Restaurant dishes include house-cut noodles, wiener schnitzel and panroasted duck. Takeout bakery items, essential groceries, plus beer and wine. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com BR

Parker and Otis A gift shop, plus grab-and-go coffee, tea and sandwiches. 324 Blackwell St., Bay 4; 919-683-3200; parkerandotis.com Press Coffee, Crepes and Cocktails European-inspired coffeehouse that offers a changing breakfast and lunch menu, including breakfast crepes, salads and sandwiches. 359 Blackwell St., 919-748-3142; pressccc.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 J. Lights Market & Cafe Breakfast, lunch and all-day items, like a breakfast wrap or confit chicken with crispy sweet potatoes. 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-152; 984-244-7103; jlightsmarket.com Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery Northeastern deli serving up hot and cold sandwiches and homemade potato chips. 2108 Angier Ave.; 919-724-0241; idealsdeli.com Pierre ToGo Haitian- and Jamaican-inspired cuisine. 2100 Angier Ave.; 919-808-7447; pierrofoods.com Nolia Family-centric space offering coffee, available for takeout. Also serving Jeddah’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 12 "forever flavors" as well as monthly rotating guest flavors. 800 Taylor St.; tworoosters.com Yaya Tea Cafe specializing in freshly brewed tea, with the option to add various jellies or boba. 807 E. Main St., Ste. 2-150; yayatea.com

Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu. 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com Mariscos Los Cabos Bar & Grill Mexican restaurant featuring a variety of seafood options like fish and shrimp tacos, ceviches and more. 4020 Durham-Chapel 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 University Club A private dining club with a gourmet menu, available only to members. 3100 Tower Blvd., Ste. 1700; 919-493-8099; universityclubnc.com 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 rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 3726 Mayfair St.; 919-973-3707; alpacachicken.com The Boot Room Sandwich shop, soccer pub and event space. Lunch, dinner or brunch is available to order online or in person. 2501 University Dr.; 919-748-3499; bootroomdurham.com Bull City Solera and Taproom Try the solera beer, along with everything from burritos to Italian tacos. Order online and pick up 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. 3411 University Dr.; 919-267-8226

Monterrey Mexican Grill Enchiladas, fajitas, burritos and other classic Mexican dishes. 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 40; 919-489-6468; letsgotomonterrey.com/durham

Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice. 3103 Shannon Rd., Ste. 102; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.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. 5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-251-9794; namudurham.com

Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; 919-401-6432; miperucuisine.com

The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups. 2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR Saltbox Seafood Joint A 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. 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 103; 984-244-3973; sisterliuskitchen.com Sitar Indian Cuisine Homemade Indian dishes at affordable prices; new outdoor seating. 3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-490-1326; sitar-indiancuisine.com BR Pure Soul Vegan menu featuring fried chicken options, barbecue and award-winning mac and cheese. 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 1; 984-219-6050

NuvoTaco Inventive taqueria featuring locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-873-3033; nuvotaco.com The Original Q Shack “Barbecue 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. 2514 University Dr.; 984-219-2744; rockwooddairybar.com Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Asian bistro and sake bar serving 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. 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. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com BR

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Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine like drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake! 2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com Zambrero Burritos, tacos, nachos and quesadillas. 3109 Shannon Rd., Ste. 102; 910-239-2316; zambrero.com WEST END & LAKEWOOD Cocoa Cinnamon Local coffee shop with signature handbrewed 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. 1200 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-973-3636; grubdurham.com The Honeysuckle at Lakewood A new location from the owners of Honeysuckle Tea House, serving wine, beer and mead as well as chef-driven, elevated bar food. 1920 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-748-4687; thehoneysucklelakewood.com BR

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 MORE WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM Bull and Bean Fresh salads, breakfast and sandwiches like pulled pork-loaded hashbrowns and the turkey and brie sandwich. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398; bullandbeancafe.com BR Eastcut Sandwich Bar East Coast sandwich fare, salads, small plates, soups and sweets. As of press time, available for outdoor dining, takeout and curbside pickup only. Mainstays include chicken Parm, BLTs and roast beef sandwiches. 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 984-439-1852; BR 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 Authentic Mexican restaurant serving tacos on homemade corn tortillas with traditional fillings like lengua (braised tongue) and carnitas. 2700 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-402-0209; 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 Park’s Food Street Korean-inspired food hall with a fried chicken restaurant, noodle house and Taco Park. 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 200; 919-748-3131; parksfoodst.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. 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

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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

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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; chubbystacos.com 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 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 Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850; randys-pizza.com Smallcakes 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. 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 Bua Thai Cuisine Thai classics: pad thai, hot and sour soup, curries, Krapow lamb. Get your meal “Thai hot,” if you’re up to it! 5850 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101; 984-219-7357; buathaidurham.com Dulce Cafe Espresso, gelato and sandwiches. Smoked salmon bagel, dulce Reuben and the “B-L-A-T.” 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-797-0497; dulcecafedurham.com BR Nantucket Grill & Bar New England-style cuisine known for their desserts like the “Unbirthday” and coconut cake. 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-484-8162; 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

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Spicy Green Gourmet Cafe Sandwiches, soups, salads with specialities like California Turkey Flatbread. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 126; 919-220-6040; spicygreengourmet.net 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 Makus Empanadas A variety of meat, veggie and cheese empanadas, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options options. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 304; 984-888-5302; makusempanadas.com Sweet Charlie’s Thai-inspired hand-rolled ice cream and frozen yogurt. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 984-888-5101; sweetcharlies.com

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HOMESTEAD MARKET Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries, including scratch-made waffles and pies. 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 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. 105 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. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1002; 919-237-3537; brusters.com People’s Coffee Specialty coffee, pastries and coldpressed juice. 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. 7830 N.C. 751; 919-973-0506; townhallburgerandbeer.com

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N.C. 54 Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar Hibachi, sushi and noodle dishes like bento boxes, yakisoba and spicy scallop roll. 2223 N.C. 54, Ste. RS; 919-572-9444; akashisushi54.com Kokyu Global street food 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 Anissa’s Spot Smoothie, açaí, coffee and tea cafe. 5111 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 101; 919-937-9523; anissasno1spot.com 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 Modern, fine-dining Indian restaurant featuring a lunch buffet and tandoor grill. As of press time, temporarily closed. 4818 N.C. 55; 919-205-5050; baseraindiancuisine.com 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 Boxyard RTP A 15,000-square-foot food and beverage complex built out of repurposed shipping containers. 900 Park Offices Dr.; boxyard.rtp.org •

Lawrence Barbecue Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, oysters, chicken and more, all smoked on-site.

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Beyu Caffe Upbeat, bohemian hangout offering coffee, all-day American fare.

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Wonderpuff Artisanal and organic cotton candy.

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. 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. 4900 N.C. 55, Ste. 510; 919-405-7121; sushiokirtp.com Tobacco Wood Brewing Female, veteran-owned brewery and American taproom and gastropub offering salads, soups, sandwiches and flatbreads. 2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 130; 919-908-7035; tobaccowoodbrewing.com/twbc-durham Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant Korean dishes like fried dumplings, tofu soups and Korean barbecue. 2107 Allendown Dr.; 919-361-9100; vitgoals.com

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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; 919-544-2441; sarahsempanadas.com Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian like veggie samosas, kababs and naan. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-2102; tandoorinrtp.com BR

MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com

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 PAGE ROAD Farmside Kitchen Grains-and-greens-forward restaurant offering a variety of healthy bowls and sides like avocado toast. 5431 Page Rd.; 984-219-2739; farmsidekitchen.com

Societa Sicilian Influenced Cucina Italian comfort and street food with land, sea, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings. Large bar serves 22 rotating craft beers, bourbon, cocktails and wine. 5311 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. A; 919-9416380; societainfo.com

LuLuBangBang Chapel Hill Restaurant Group’s newest venture features handcrafted Pan-Asian street food with fresh local ingredients. 5418 Page Rd.; 919-908-1851; lulubangbangnc.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.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com

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Date -a-Bull Our ultimate downtown date ideas, perfect for any couple

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*Hours, event schedules and vaccine policies are unique to each location, so be sure to check in with these local spots before you visit.

DIY District Date

he intersection of Geer Street and Foster Street might as well be Durham’s playground for adults. Start your adventure over a pint at Fullsteam Brewery’s trivia night on Thursdays or open mic night at Durty Bull Brewing Company on Fridays. Prefer live music? See who’s on the bill at Motorco Music Hall or The Blue Note Grill. “We’re a small, intimate venue, and there’s not a bad seat in the house,” says Blue Note’s talent buyer, Deborah Miller. “Many couples have met and fallen in love here – at least eight that we know of – and we’ve had several proposals and weddings. What could be better than being Cupid?” If you’re still feeling the date night energy after the show, challenge your partner to a classic video game at Boxcar Bar + Arcade or axe throwing at Urban Axes, or enjoy a handcrafted nightcap at Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge.

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f vinyl is your vibe, swing by Carolina Soul Records to browse its extensive collection of used records and reminisce on your first live concerts. Next, cozy up with Little Pizza Box pizza and a beer or warm glühwein at Ponysaurus Brewing Co., or indulge the senses at a “Smolder & Spirits” cigar and whiskey night on Thursdays at Suite Four. 

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Brendetta Huffman and Robert Rowe cheers with their Madeira Cobbler and Colada Royale cocktails, respectively, at Dram & Draught. Turn to page 111 to learn more about this engaged couple! october/november 2021

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Val Flores and James L. Gore listen to The Dead Tongues at a concert presented by Duke Performances at the American Tobacco Amphitheatre. Visit dukeperformances.duke.edu/calendar to view upcoming shows in its fall season.

DR IN K UP Before your date, make a couple at-home cocktails like a pro with this recipe by Dram & Draught’s Anthony “Yoz” Yoswa.

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It’s About Time • Bar spoon of ginger clove cranberry sauce • ½ oz. vanilla demerara • ½ oz. falernum • 1½ oz. fernet • ¾ oz. sherry • ½ oz. lemon juice Add the ingredients into a shaker, shake it up with ice and then double strain into a Nick and Nora glass with a lemon twist and some cranberries.

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“Our desire is to create a space that provides opportunities to meet new people and develop community, in a relaxed atmosphere,” says Joye Speight, Suite Four co-owner and chief event designer and owner of Virtue Events, which handles the signature and community event planning for the space. Expect a chill, relaxed experience on the patio (stunning sunsets included!) with cigars curated by Sticks & Vines and whiskey samples compliments of Bartending Unlimited.

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The heart of downtown is perfect for a staycation. Start your night by checking in at 21c Museum Hotel and grab a cocktail at 21c’s Counting House. “We have an extensive cocktail list that changes every few months and features seasonal ingredients,” says Eli Kahan, director of sales at the hotel. The current exhibits are “Of Soil and Sky” by local artist Claire Alexandre in the Vault – which is co-organized and presented by 21c, The Understudy, Provident1898 and Mavis Gragg – and “The Future is Female.” Both will be on view until early 2022. Though drinks are normally allowed as you peruse the galleries,

as of press time guests are currently asked to wear a mask in all public spaces in compliance with the City of Durham mandate, which means beverages are limited to the restaurant and bar area. Craving more local art? Head around the corner and down to 5 Points Gallery, which features a new exhibition by its 10 local artists every month – “Possibilities” will close Oct. 10. Gallery hours are limited to the weekend, but artists are almost always on hand to talk to you about the works, and you can also schedule an in-person viewing by private appointment – a special date for art lovers! PS118 Gallery, just across from 21c on Parrish Street, also hosts private tours in addition to programming surrounding its exhibitions that includes receptions, curator and artist talks, literary readings, trunk shows, music performances and more. Don’t miss “From Fallujah,” a group photography exhibit featuring the work of four emerging Iraqi photographers curated by John Bechtold, on view through Nov. 6; or “Magic of Patinas” – works in metal by Jackie MacLeod, on view Nov. 4-Dec. 23 with a reception on Nov. 11. From there, take a short stroll to Alley Twenty Six for Discover how dinner and drinks. “As we you can make the approach the cooler months, most of a Third Friday date by we are pivoting our summer turning to cocktail menu toward more page 45 fall flavors,” says Bar Manager Claire Catotti, adding that the Dan Leszczak and Jessica Lee took a September date night to the next level with dinner at Pizzeria Toro, drinks and a gallery walk through 21c Museum Hotel, and tickets to the Dawes show at The Carolina Theatre.

drinks lean on “heavier spirits like scotch, rye and bourbon, perfect for warming bellies during the fall and wintertime, and we have new fall dishes [like] roasted Koginut squash from South Wind Produce in Rougemont and a new Granny Smith apple crisp on our dessert menu.” Next, catch a live band at The Oak House at Durham over wine, beer, coffee or tea. If you’re feeling peckish, “one thing most people don’t know is that you can order october/november 2021

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Valérie Belin’s archival pigment print, “Giant Exhibition Aureole,” 2013, was just one of the artworks that caught the eyes of Dan and Jessica at 21c Museum Hotel.

atch a matinee movie at The Carolina Theatre, then discuss it over an Instaworthy dinner at Jack Tar and The Colonel’s Daughter. “The Jack Tar team will be creating a festive outdoor room on the patio this winter,” says Jennifer Noble Kelly, who handles public relations for the restaurant. “Look for it to open in November with whimsical holiday cocktails, including their signature eggnog, and holiday décor you’ll want to experience all season long.” Speaking of eggnog, we’re hoping that The Parlour brings the seasonal flavor back alongside its other classics like salted butter caramel and Vietnamese coffee this fall and early winter. Regardless of whether it makes it to the menu or not, the ice-cream shop’s seasonal flavors are always in high demand, with a bonus of vegan and gluten-free options, too! Simply cross CCB Plaza for a sweet end to the evening.

The Classic Dinner and a Show

he Durham Performing Arts Center is back with a full lineup of Broadway shows and nationally acclaimed musicians and comedians this season. (Who else is looking forward to Jason Mraz on Nov. 28?) Make a night of it with before-dinner bubbles at Annexe, and then enjoy a flavorful meal upstairs at its sister bar and restaurant, Bar Virgile, or head over to nearby restaurants like COPA or straight on down to NanaSteak  44

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Get the Most Out of Your Third Friday Durham A how-to by Chris Vitiello, aka The Poetry Fox

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t’s finally Friday – shut down Zoom and turn your eyes to the world Or it could be big – a large painting for your office lobby or living again! Friday night should be about the sidewalk, the cocktail glass, room. Cecy’s Gallery & Studios even features distinctive bow ties and an entrée – and a wealth of art all around downtown. boutonnieres from Jada Men’s Accessories; tinctures, lotions and teas Gallery hopping on Third Friday Durham art nights is the most from Heal Tree CBD; and the work of resident artist Kevin Wheeler, a enjoyable civic duty. Take in brightly colored activist art, earnest self-described “abstract surrealist.” landscape drawings, abstract portraits and stunning photographs. In “Third Friday visitors can enjoy a wide open, brightly lit gallery that’s short, you will see a little bit of everything and be guaranteed to see open to the night air and full of music and fun,” says Erika Williamson both something you like and something you completely didn’t expect. at Cecy’s. “The gallery has new items in every day, including artwork, You can pay close attention to the art – or not. You can do that beautiful crafts for your home and eclectic, fun fashions.” leisurely museum walk along a wall of artworks, talking with your You get to walk from venue to venue, look at art, then walk friend about something that happened at work or something great you outside. And the world looks different when you do. You look at a accomplished recently. And you can also stop in front of one artwork, photographer’s work on a gallery wall, then you find yourself trying out lean in and look deep, and ask your friend their compositional vision on the street, if they see or think something about it. and suddenly you’re taking an artistic You get to engage as much or as little as picture of a streetlamp reflected in a car’s you want, and at your own moment-towindshield or a neon sign through bare moment pace. tree branches. The art doesn’t stop working In every gallery (and there are 15 when you leave the gallery; it changes you, listed on Downtown Durham Inc.’s it gets behind your eyes so you see more. Third Friday Durham map – take a Walking from gallery to gallery lets you peek at thirdfridaydurham.org), you will practice that. encounter the artists themselves or the “Our hope is that we can spark some gallery people who know and work with joy and conversation with focused solo these artists on a daily basis. You don’t and thematic exhibitions on our main Stefanie Etienne peruses art during a closing have to pretend to be a connoisseur or wall and other work throughout the reception for artist Ippy Patterson at PS118 Gallery. learn a chapter of art history. These are gallery by our stable of 50 artists,” says works that were just made by people Dave Wofford at PS118 Gallery. “We who maybe live in your neighborhood. They are works that come take pride in showcasing soulful work in a range of media and from your place and time. They are about you. across a wide spectrum of price points by artists and craftspersons “For me, there could be few things more fun than running a gallery from across the Southeast (over half are from North Carolina), as devoted to photography,” says Roylee Duvall, who runs the all-photo well as showcasing the books we publish at Horse & Buggy Press,” gallery Through This Lens. “I’ve devoted my life to photography in his other gallery over on Broad Street that is celebrating its 25th one way or another since I was a teen.” Not only does he offer really anniversary. affordable photography, but he also runs a full-service frame shop for Even if you’ve settled your bar tab, make the 21c Museum Hotel everything from paintings and photographs to heirlooms and those your last stop. They always have a show up featuring artists who shark’s teeth your family found at the beach last month. get solo exhibits in the world’s top museums – and it’s open 24/7. And you will want to bring something home with you. It might be Seriously, you can swing by 21c after last call. It’s the best way to end a small thing – a ring or a scarf or a brightly painted ceramic trivet. a Third Friday in Durham. october/november 2021

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which is attached to the venue. After the show, make your way to newly opened Dram & Draught for a cocktail mixed by award-winning head barman Anthony “Yoz” Yoswa and his team. “We are very proud of Yoz for winning the statewide [Fernet-Branca Cocktail Competition this year],” says Drew Schenck, cofounder of Dram & Draught. “It is great to see him getting recognized for all his hard work.”

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whatever’s next. Knock out your grocery shopping at the Durham Farmers Market at Durham Central Park or Black Farmers Market at Golden Belt Campus – and buy some flowers for your sweetheart – or take a historic walking or biking tour with Preservation Durham. That’ll work up your appetite for brunch – try Press Coffee, Crêpes & Cocktails for sweet and savory crepes and an extra caffeine boost or It’s a Southern Thing for hearty dishes and classic mimosas. Walk off the food fatigue by perusing downtown shops like Exotique, Dolly’s Vintage, The Artisan Market at 305, Bull City Olive Oil or The Zen Succulent (after all, holidays are right around the corner, so take advantage of your time together to pick out the perfect gift for your in-laws!).

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D R E S S F O R DATE - N I G HT S U CC E S S The quintessential fall looks that are both comfortable and chic for a night out in the Bull City. “This season at Vert & Vogue, we’re loving the easy pieces that make you feel comfortable and confident,” says the downtown boutique’s Operations Director Megan Raley. “Think bottoms with interesting details, like a cargo pocket, [and] a bold printed turtleneck or a cropped sweater. Pair it with a clog and a fun sock or a chunky boot, and you’re ready to go!”

“Pinky up,” Brendetta laughs jokingly as she lifts her espresso at Press Coffee, Crêpes & Cocktails. She and Robert also tucked into a South by Southwest crepe and Farmers Market crepe (left).

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stacks Vines Architecture tied books, technology and community together in the Durham County Main Library renovation B Y J . MICHAEL WELTON | PHOTOG RAPHY B Y J OHN M I C H A EL S I M PS O N

ABOVE Tatum Cooper, 9, and her dad, Eric Cooper, peruse the children’s section on the first floor of the Main Library. RIGHT Eric, Banks Cooper, 2, Tatum and Sheena Cooper walk down the library’s light-filled central staircase.

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t’s not every day that a $6 million library renovation turns into a $44.3 million community center. But that’s precisely what happened with the Durham County Main Library. Sure, it took more than a day. More than a decade, really. But in that time, the Durham County government – along with a team of architects, engineers and librarians – collaborated to give the city a state-ofthe-art, free asset that serves all its citizens. “We call it a transformation because it’s not completely new – some areas are part of the old Main Library,” says Library Director Tammy Baggett-Best. “The original building was 65,000 square feet, and we added 31,000

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ABOVE The family takes a break in one of the study booths, which are located on each floor and available on a first-come, first-served basis. BELOW The library’s large rooftop terrace features a green roof and views of downtown. RIGHT An inclusive play space in the children’s area includes this 8-by-6-foot light wall, among other tactile elements.

more, so it’s about 96,000 square feet. But it’s about content, not size.” The process started in 2010 with a facilities study for the library renovation, shelved due to the Great Recession. Raleigh’s Vines Architecture was brought in a few years later to take a new look. By that time, Tammy was thinking bigger – specifically by adding a fourth floor to the threestory structure – and the architects agreed. The library’s mission was growing, along with the city. “The [county] commissioners realized that downtown was changing from the time they budgeted it originally,” says Bob Thomas, principal and director of design at Vines Architecture. 50

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So, the architects spent a year pumping the brakes and looking at more visionary ideas. “We talked about the role of architecture in the public realm – the urban planning and what could be done with the neighborhoods and connections to the landscape and being pedestrian-friendly,” he says. A bond referendum passed in 2016, supplying funding to begin anew on the outdated 1980 library. “The original building was internally focused and built of precast concrete with tiny windows,” says architect Jeff Schroeder, an associate principal at Vines who specializes in library design. “It was all about the books, with no friendly seating areas – and our real goal was to reconnect it to the city, rather than have it act as an introverted building.” The original had its challenges, with two entrances – one unused on the second floor and another in the basement near the parking lot. Now there’s a south-facing porch on Liberty Street that acts as a huge, welcoming billboard. On the eastern edge is an auditorium that’s open to a green amphitheater. “On the Cleveland-Holloway side at the lower, pedestrian level, we put all the glass for transparency, inside to out,” Bob says. The architects looked back at the history of library design, but also to the growth slated to take place around the new building. “We did a lot of research on what’s in the pipeline,” Bob says. “From a scale standpoint, it fits in context – there are no big buildings now, but it will fit in as additional larger buildings are added in.” Inside, it’s dedicated to merging its collection of books with a commitment to the 21st century. “We were trying to make sure we have space to serve all audiences – separate spaces for children, teens and adults – and for the

entrepreneur community, an incubator section,” Tammy says. “We also wanted to focus on spaces for the five disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts and math.” They wanted space for coding and robotics – and a room dedicated to the library’s North Carolina Collection and its focus on Durham. There’s a multisensory room to calm children, along with a space devoted to autism spectrum disorder. “We wanted to offer something for everyone in the community – because we are the great equalizer,” she says. The exterior and interior spaces are all woven together by a design concept the architects call a thread – a series of flexible zones rather than paths and rooms. The main entry porch uses light-toned concrete pavers to define the inside/outside thread, and concrete walks connect the thread to downtown.

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“Inside, the thread is defined with a wood floor and various furniture zones and program spaces that overlap or parallel and help to stitch the thread to the adjacent ‘people’ spaces,” Jeff says. “On the secondfloor main entry, the thread is defined with ceramic tile that provides additional durability, yet tonally aligns with the wood floor on other levels and the stairs.” The idea is to choreograph experiences so people can activate the spaces. “How you place the furniture helps orchestrate what happens where, especially with a big open floor plate,” says Kaitlan Phelps, interior designer at Vines. Outside, one of the library’s uses is defined by the folded zinc panels on its upper two levels. “It’s designed to mimic books on a shelf,” Jeff says. But inside, this library is a living room for the entire Durham community. “This library belongs to the residents of Durham County,” Tammy said during its reopening on July 20.

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opening Reception Sat. Oct. 9; 4 – 6pm with guest scholar Noor Ghazi giving a free public talk cuRatoR talk Thurs. Oct. 21; 6– 8pm exhibit runs through Nov. 6

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We curate solo and thematic exhibitions amidst rotating works by over 50 established artists and craftspersons from across the Southeast in a range of media and price points, and presented with room to breathe. The galleries feature large amounts of unframed work in print bins and flat file drawers. In addition to Horse & Buggy Press titles, our bookstalls feature artist monographs and select titles by other independent presses. The PS118 stage plays host to literary readings, artist talks, musical performances, and more.

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Featuring the work of four emerging Iraqi photographers, the exhibit proceeds from the idea that the best way to learn about a place is through the people who live there. Our purpose is to make another story about Fallujah visible to American audiences, one that departs from its militarized meaning in public memory. Fallujah is not an Iraq War battlefield. It is a place where people work, attend school, and frequent public spaces wanting what we all want, a chance to peaceably choose our lives. After a 21 year career in the U.S. Army, John Bechtold is living his second act of life as an artist and academic. His experiences in Iraq, once as a platoon leader and again as an advisor to the Iraqi Army, continue to shape how he sees the world. John is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the American Studies program at UNCChapel Hill. His dissertation explores the representation of war in American public memory.

TORN at Broad Street AND PS 118 Mixed Media Works by Margaret Sartor, 2016–2021 closing Reception at PS118 Sat, Oct. 23; 4– 6pm exhibit runs through Nov. 6 at both venues An ongoing exploration into storytelling using the combined languages of words and images. A personal investigation into how taking pieces of a story out of the context of a larger story can create new meaning, and sometimes becomes a revelation of how we see, find, and create our own stories, which is, essentially, how we create ourselves.

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Linton Holdings LLC filed plans in June 2021 to transform the nearly century-old building beside Maverick’s Smokehouse & Taproom into a two-story retail and residential development Outdoor gear and clothing shop with cafe called Moxy Outdoors on first floor Four one-bedroom apartments on second floor Will be approximately 7,000 square feet total; approximately 4,000 on first floor; 3,000 on the second floor Local muralist Darius Quarles designing octopus mural on the north wall Durham-based Linton Architects project Construction is slated to start in October 2021 Estimated opening in fall 2022

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4-acre parcel owned by the City of Durham; originally built in the 1950s as the offices of the Home Security Life Insurance Company and most recently occupied by the DPD, the building became vacant in late 2019 As of May 6, 2021, the Durham City Council directed staff to start a new selection process to re-develop the site after negotiations with previous developer did not come to fruition

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–$1M+ Broke ground in early 2020 There are four phases; first homes will be ready to occupy in October 2021 75% of phase one homes have been pre-sold; sales have opened to phase two

43 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums 13 condos remain for sale 400-square-foot studios to 1,200-square-foot units, priced from the low-$200s to mid-$500s One block from the American Tobacco Campus expansion Construction completed in September 2021 Joint venture of Center Studio Architecture, White Oak Properties and CityPlat

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Includes Brightleaf Square at 905 W. Main St. and, in total, nearly 200,000 square feet of mixed-use space Charlotte-based Asana Partners purchased the historic property in late 2019 and announced in June 2021 that several tenants are slated to open or expand in late 2021: Emmy Squared Pizza and One Medical, a primary care practice, will open in Brightleaf Square; BioLabs North Carolina will occupy more than 32,000 square feet at 810 W. Peabody St.; Oerth Bio, an early-stage agriculture biotech company headquartered at 112 S. Duke St., will double its space to almost 15,000 square feet; Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will open across from Brightleaf Square; renovations will complete on Brightleaf Square’s treelined, brick courtyard that spans the interior of the historic complex, including extensive landscaping, additional seating, and lighting and facade improvements to create an active environment for customers and office users

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$31.2 million project; rehabilitation of the existing apartments built in 1979 Durham Housing Authority is co-developing the property with its instrumentality, Development Ventures Incorporated, as well as California Commercial Investment Group and Florian Companies Construction began in January 2021 and is estimated to continue for 20 months

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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 8 acres bordering the west side of American Tobacco Campus Phase 1: 8 acres that includes 350,000 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 100,000 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 early 2022

Joint venture of DHIC, Self-Help Ventures Fund and City of Durham Four stories; 82 units of affordable housing; 61 units 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 leased by Local Start Dental, a dental clinic for our underserved neighbors in partnership with the UNC School of Dentistry Occupancy began on March 25, 2021; as of press time, 78 of 82 units are occupied The building features an exterior mural by Durham native Gabriel Eng-Goetz, and the interior showcases art from local artists like Darius Quarles and Candy Carver

Ashton Place 310 Jackson St.

THE TERRACES AT MOREHEAD HILL 411 Cobb St.

Phase 1 consists of seven townhomes at the Promenade on Willard Street and duplex-style homes at the adjacent property, The Veranda Delivery of the first townhomes was on Sept. 30, 2021, with remaining townhomes slated for end of October 2021 Includes 25 townhomes in total; next phases of construction are slated to begin fall 2021 All units feature rooftop terraces and views of the Durham skyline. Willard Street is a newly constructed street with brick borders and benches. Minutes from the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the American Tobacco Trail and the American Tobacco District.

WILLARD STREET APARTMENTS 481 Willard St.

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Adjacent to the Willard Street Apartments, this 51-unit, 52,000-square-foot affordable housing project is designed specifically for adults age 55 and older Studio, one- and two-bedroom units Community gathering areas, bike storage, fitness facilities, tenant storage and a business center The project is a partnership between DHIC and Self-Help Ventures Fund and is being developed on City-owned land with a 9% lowincome housing tax credit and a commitment of funds from the city Construction slated to begin summer 2022

FIVE POINTS 400 W. Main St.

Mixed-use building on current South Bank building site Close to 2 acres of land Austin Lawrence Partners project Demolition of the existing building expected to start by end of 2021; construction expected to begin in early 2022 Residential portion to include more than 50 condominiums and 180 apartments Ground-floor retail space totaling nearly 23,000 square feet Construction of new building slated for completion in Q3 of 2024

BECKON 311 Liggett St.

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, an 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 package room and cold storage area for athome grocery delivery JDavis Architects is the architect, Vignette Interior Design is the designer, and Stewart is the civil engineer and landscape architect Broke ground in January 2021 Estimated completion: late 2022/ early 2023 

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DURHAM BELT LINE TRAIL Abandoned Norfolk and Southern rail bed

1.76-mile-long, multi-use trail from north Durham to the Ellerbee Creek Trail network and downtown, as well as through residential neighborhoods northeast of downtown, ending at Avondale Drive City staff continue to strategize on engaging historically under-represented communities in alignment with the city’s Equitable Community Engagement Blueprint NCDOT has authorized the design contract, which began late spring 2021. Design and permitting should take roughly 18 months, and another 18 months for construction Construction completion estimated for 2024

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Total area: 1.8 million square feet, 27 acres, bordered by Duke Street, Morgan Street, West Corporation Street and Roney Street Existing space: 595,000 square feet of office space; 325,000 square feet of lab space; 15,000 square feet of retail Future space: 780,000 square feet for labs and offices; 35,000 square feet for retail; and 300 square feet for residential units Tenants now include Duke University, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Google, ThermoFisher, Spreedly, Cherry Bekaert, Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., Longfellow Real Estate Partners, The 360 Approach, Duda|Paine Architects, Beer Durham, Measurement Incorporated, Bull City Veterinary Hospital and Edward Jones

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200 Morris – Duke Clinical Research Institute leases the entire building; Google is a subtenant in the building. 5,729 square feet of retail available on first floor. 300 Morris – Delivering 110,00 square feet of Class A, state-of-the-art lab space in Q1 2022, which will range in size from 6,000 square feet to 70,000 square feet. 6,618 square feet of retail available on the first floor; LEED Gold Building Morris Green Park – parklet along Morris Street programmed by Elevate, Longfellow Real Estate Partners’ proprietary tenant services and hospitality offering. Includes public art featuring Raleigh artist Sarahlaine Calva’s work, fitness classes, weekly food trucks, seating and power connectivity Public parking garage on Roney Street Courtyard between 200 & 300 Morris buildings includes seating, signature lighting, Wi-Fi, water features and lawn games. Public art includes Raleigh artist Matt McConnell’s 100-foot sculpture and Charlotte artist Sharon Dowell’s two-part series along Morris Street. Raleigh artist Anna Payne Rogers Previtte’s mural is showcased in the 300 Morris lobby. Multiple sites are slated for future lab development with the next site located at 518 W. Morgan St. Longfellow Real Estate Partners plans to convert more than 100,000 square feet of downtown office space at 300 Morris St. into state-of-the-art lab facilities to support the region’s growing life science community as the company’s Triangle portfolio expands to more than 4 million square feet Lab space is expected to be available in winter 2021/22

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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

THE CALLISTA 802 Washington St.

Four units total; three 2,225-square-foot condominiums (two bedrooms, three baths) and a two-story, 3,035-square-foot penthouse (three bedrooms, four baths) $1.1 million to $1.7 million Durham Performing Arts Center architect Phil Szostak of Szostak Design Breaking ground in late 2021

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THE GEORGE 512 West Geer St.

Raleigh-based Beacon Street Development Seven-story building; five residential floors over two levels of gate-secured parking, 40-residence boutique condominium Will offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom penthouse residences Amenities: Street-level lounge; a creative workspace, including a private conference room; fitness studio with full set of cardio and strength offerings; indoor/outdoor penthouse lounge on the seventh floor overlooking Historic Durham Athletic Park; gated-secured parking; bike storage; dog washing station; and small pocket park. Scheduled to break ground Q1 2022 Residences anticipated Q3 2023

GEERHOUSE 620 Foster St.

2.2-acre site near Durham Central Park Phase 1 to include 220 new multifamily rental units, averaging 785 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 to 1,144 square feet Phase 1 to include an expanded Motorco Music Hall, plus 13,000 square feet of new retail space Amenities include: Landscaped courtyard with water feature, major amenity rooms with westfacing terrace, ample garage parking and linear park through the site connecting Foster Street to Rigsbee Avenue Estimated date to break ground: Q4 2021 Estimated completion date: Q4 2023

THE VEGA 214 Hunt St.

Lambert Development project at the prior site of Vega Metals Seven stories consisting of 57 one-, twoand three-bedroom condos ranging from approximately 900 – 2,300 square feet; each home has Durham Central Park or city views via a 10-foot folding glass door 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 and optional car charge spaces. In light of the pandemic, systems to provide a healthy living environment for residents have been installed, including working extensively with

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NORESCO. All common areas will substantially exceed code and conventional standards for indoor air quality, and hospital-grade filters will be utilized in the amenity and fitness rooms. $400,000s to $1 million+ Commercial space on lower levels MHAworks leads design; Resolute Building Company leads construction, which began in July 2021 Occupancy is planned for January 2023.

HUTCHINS BUILDING 408 W. Geer St.

Bow roof with 58-foot clear span steel trusses Renovations for the front space were completed in early 2020 PioneersDurham slated to open a coworking and retail space and coffee shop in the showroom in fall 2021 7,520 square feet in the back, no plans yet for the space

318 W. CORPORATION ST.

82 apartment units; studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments 2,000 square feet of commercial space; fourand five-story brick building Construction began in September 2021; opening anticipated in early 2023 Elmwood Development project; architect is Richmond-based ArchitectureFirm; engineer is Coulter Jewell Thames; interior designer is Murphy Waldron Interiors

ATLAS DURHAM 614 Rigsbee Ave.

The Triangle’s first micro-studio apartment community 171 micros, studios and one-bedroom apartments 6,300 square feet of street-level retail One block from Dame’s Chicken & Waffles, Fullsteam Brewery, Motorco and Durham Central Park 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 is underway, move-in to begin Nov. 1, 2021

120 BROADWAY ST.

A Lock7 Development 24-townhome community project Contemporary-style three-bedroom units, each with a terrace and two-car garage 12 of the homes will have the option for retail use on the ground floor, ideal for someone who works from home Slated to break ground in early 2022 Delivery in spring 2023

106-108 BROADWAY Broadway & North streets

Former Leyland Post property purchased by Center Studio Architecture Ongoing site plan review for 10 townhomes with compact footprints Two-bedroom, two-bath units each with a private garden and secure parking Amenities include an outdoor terrace space for each condo, along with a rooftop kitchen and terrace and covered parking Plans are to begin construction in mid-2022

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18 studio and one-bedroom condos from the mid-$200s 500- to 700-square-foot designs 11 units available Spring 2022 completion Joint venture of Center Studio Architecture, White Oak Properties & Urban Durham Realty

AURA 509 509 N. Mangum St.

Development by Dallas-based Trinsic Residential Group – Carolinas Purchased a $3.2 million, 1.3-acre site $60 million+, 264,000 square feet project 182 units averaging less than 800 square feet each Eight-story, podium-style construction (concrete parking deck with five levels of wood-frame construction) with approximately 200 spaces across three levels of parking Construction began in September 2021 Delivery of the first units: Q1 of 2023 General contractor is John Moriarty & Associates, architect is Cline Design Associates and civil engineer is Coulter Jewell Thames

600 N. ROXBORO ST.

Two five-story buildings Ground-floor garage and services areas totaling 7,000 square feet per building Seven condominiums per building Plans include units of 1,855 square feet, 2,410 square feet and 3,320 square feet Two- and three-bedroom units, all include a flex room Amenities: a pocket park, three balconies per unit, dedicated laundry room, modern mail room with refrigerated delivery, two parking spaces per unit as well as dedicated first-story storage for each unit Starting in the $900,000s First building slated for completion Q4 of 2022; second building scheduled for Q2 of 2023

DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY 300 N. Roxboro St.

Nearly 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 Reopened July 2021

300 & 500 E. MAIN ST. APARTMENTS Mixed-use buildings with total of 305 affordable residential apartments, 250 market-rate apartments, 41,340 square feet of commercial space and more than 1,900 parking spaces

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Brendan Ward and Ellie Snow leased this penthouse apartment in the Snow building and turned it into a short-term rental. The bouquet came from Blossom and Bone Florals, which is located just downstairs.

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weeknight staycation. Out-of-town relatives visiting for a wedding. College friends reuniting over a game weekend. A businesswoman in town for meetings. Durham plays host to myriad travelers all year long, and

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The vast private rooftop deck is ideal for enjoying downtown sunsets. Inside the penthouse, each space features a different color on the walls. The kitchen, with its pink tones, looks out on the American Tobacco Campus and includes everything a guest might need for a stay: a stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator.

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more are turning to platforms like VRBO and Airbnb for their accommodations. A quick search of Airbnb’s website shows that there can be more than 300 different types of rentals available in Durham on any given weekend, and a 2019 study found that Airbnb now accounts for close to 20% of the vacation rental industry. The concept seems simple in theory – homeowners can list a bedroom or two, or their entire apartment or house. They make some extra money while travelers get a more unique, intimate experience with access to amenities like full kitchens, laundry, yards and porches – things they might not be able to find in a hotel. Sounds easy, right? Well, not exactly. There is a lot of thought and planning that goes into hosting a successful Airbnb, and the profit opportunities can be enticing enough that some have turned their Airbnb

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side gigs into full-time jobs. There are governmental and private regulations to deal with, cleanings to arrange, guests to handle and a number of other details that come with work in the hospitality industry (of which Airbnb is arguably a major player). There are also real questions of the effect that short-term rentals have on neighborhood property prices and the rising impact of gentrification on historically marginalized communities. As simple as just listing a room, it is not. Still, the opportunities presented to Airbnb hosts are great enough that thousands of people continue to list their properties on the platform. We reached out to four such hosts here in Durham to learn more about their properties, how they operate and what advice they might have for others looking to jump into the Airbnb game.

ABOVE Brendan and Ellie enjoy a glass of rosé on a mid-September afternoon. BELOW The living room lets in a lot of natural light thanks to its large windows and stands out with its high ceilings, vibrant greenery and comfy couches.

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here are essentially three different models when it comes to operating an Airbnb – renting a property you own outright, managing someone else’s property and taking a cut of the proceeds, or leasing a property and turning it into a short-term rental, a process known as arbitrage. For stationery designer Ellie Snow, owner of Hello Tenfold, that last option suddenly became a reality when a penthouse apartment in the downtown building she used to work in became available in 2019. “It seemed like it would be a fun project,” Ellie says. She made sure she was clear about why she wanted to rent the property – it is important for those wanting to turn a leased property into an Airbnb to make sure the lease allows for short-term rentals or to work with the landlord to insert such a clause. “I was really upfront with the owners of the property about what I was planning to do with it.” Emmanuel Robinson chose to do a little of everything when he got into the Airbnb game. He leases, owns and manages eight properties across the area. “My goal is to build an empire from my

Airbnb business,” he says. Besides carefully checking a lease to ensure a short-term rental is allowed, he also advises new Airbnb hosts to make sure their property isn’t covered by an HOA, and if it is, that the HOA agreement will allow for a vacation rental. Turning a property you own (or purchasing a new one) into an Airbnb might be the most common way folks get into the short-term rental business. Deon McCormick got his start when he octobeR/november 2021

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Financing an Airbnb property can be a challenge, especially for those without a lot of upfront capital. Deon, for instance, financed his first property with a traditional home loan, but since it wasn’t his fulltime residence, he wasn’t available to take advantage of the lower mortgage rates that come with some loans. He also financed the duplex renovations out of his own pocket. “I refinanced once the renovation was complete,” he explains, “and put that money into the tiny house.”

RIGHT Emmanuel Robinson’s Airbnb properties shown here each feature a main room, a small space for dining and two identical bedrooms.

purchased a duplex in the Southside neighborhood two and a half years ago. “My initial property search started because my sister left college in Greensboro and needed a place to stay,” he says. Deon renovated the duplex and rented one half to her, listing the other on Airbnb. He now rents both units of the duplex, turned a 16-by16-square-foot shed in the backyard into a tiny home rental and is currently building another house. 60

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nce the property is acquired and ready for rental, it’s time to list. But with hundreds of rentals available on any given night, how do you make sure your property stands out? “Most of the Airbnbs [I saw] were very white and very ‘Ikea,’” Ellie says. She set about making sure her penthouse was different. “I used vintage pieces, a lot of it from TROSA Thrift Store and Leland Little Auctions.” One of the main compliments

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Amanda Winter and Justin Winter say they love hosting people and being able to make them feel at home.

she gets is how unique her Airbnb’s interior design is. It’s also opened a new source of income for her as a location for photo shoots. She’s had wedding shoots, design shoots and even a photo shoot for a cookbook. “It’s really helpful,” Ellie explains. “I do photo shoots mostly during the week, so if there are stray weekdays that 62

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The couple combined midcentury modern inspiration with more current color trends and a touch of farmhouse to create trendy environment that would appeal to guests.

don’t get booked, sometimes a photo shoot can fill in.” She also lists the property on a platform called Peerspace for those looking for photo shoot locations. Justin Winter got started with Airbnb about six years ago when he and his wife, Amanda Winter, would rent out their personal home whenever they left town. One of the common reviews he gets on the house is that it feels “lived in,” and that renters feel more at home during their stay. TH E DAY-TO- DAY RE A LI T I E S

anaging multiple Airbnb’s can get tricky. There are booking inquiries to respond to, issues with repairs, cleanings and turnovers. Things can quickly get out of hand without a well-organized system. Most of the hosts we spoke to recommended getting some help in order to make the whole process easier. “There is a lot of logistics coordination,” Justin says, especially in the initial setup of a property. He recommends turning to third-party software like Guesty or PriceLabs to streamline some of that orchestration. These programs can assist octobeR/november 2021

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ABOVE Deon McCormick’s property was formerly a motorcycle shed. RIGHT The Airbnb has a great sitting space to have coffee in the morning.

by helping to do everything from send checkin information to guests to establish real-time, dynamic pricing depending on the day of the week or time of year. Don’t have a reservation scheduled for Wednesday night by the Tuesday before? These programs can automatically drop the price to entice a last-minute renter into booking. Using these tools is a lifesaver for Justin, who has eight different rentals (and more in the works) and now estimates that he only has to spend one or two hours a week managing all of them. Ellie did all the cleaning and turnovers herself for the first year of her rental business before deciding it was time to look for help. “The best thing that I’ve done is to hire someone I really trust to help me with the turnovers,” she says. She partnered with AvenueWest, a company dedicated to assisting hosts with the turnover process, freeing up more of her time to focus on her other obligations. 64

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Another great resource for first-time Airbnb hosts can simply be other people who also rent properties. Emmanuel is part of several Airbnb Facebook groups where hosts share success (and horror) stories and get advice. Deon bought his first property, the duplex, from longtime Southside resident Darren Meadows. A chance meeting led to a two-hour conversation and ended with Darren buying the duplex

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any of the hosts we spoke to acknowledge the real concern that short-term rentals drive up property prices and can displace long-term residents, especially in lowincome neighborhoods. “That’s something I’m currently trying to balance,” Deon says. “I’m from South Georgia, from neighborhoods like Southside or East Durham. When I see that happening, when I see people being forced out, that resonates with me because I see my family. “How do you slow that down? How do you protect the individuals that essentially built that neighborhood? I’m still learning, I’m still figuring that out right now,” he adds. For all the possible negatives, however, there is also the undeniable fact that

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Darren Meadows, right, has been Deon’s mentor for four years; they get together frequently to talk business.

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hree out of the four hosts interviewed for this article have enjoyed their Airbnb journey so much that they plan to turn it into their main job. All four see the need for rentals only growing as Durham’s population continues to expand. “The degree to which there is opportunity today, in my opinion, is greater than what it will be tomorrow or next year,” Justin says.

Airbnb rentals provide a space for folks – whether they are parents visiting their kids at Duke University or North Carolina Central University, business travelers or families reuniting for a wedding – to gather and connect in a way that often isn’t possible at a traditional hotel. “You’re talking to the guests, getting to know them, you might even go out to dinner with them,” Emmanuel explains. “You’re giving them an experience that they wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else.”

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Elena performs on stage at Durham Performing Arts Center, where she spent much of her time as a teenager. “On a personal level, I’m very proud, because I’ve known Elena since her freshman year,” says DPAC’s Megan Rindoks. “She was a [Triangle Rising Stars] Top 20 finalist [then], and that’s when I just became a huge fan of hers.”

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their respective cities and towns. Elena and Joshua Messmore, Triangle Rising Stars’ best actor, squeezed each other’s hands as they watched their weeks of rehearsals come to life on a wall projection. In a way, it all came full circle. She was surrounded by Triangle Rising Stars finalists, her family and DPAC’s creative team as “High School Musical” actor and this year’s Jimmy Awards host Corbin Bleu named the best performance by a high school actor and actress in the U.S. “When they announced Bryson Battle, who won best actor – he’s from Charlotte, North Carolina – in my head, I was like, ‘OK, the likelihood of them announcing two winners from North Carolina is so slim,’” says Megan Rindoks, DPAC’s community engagement manager. And then they called Elena’s name. She and dozens of others sprang from their seats as they jumped and screamed and cried in disbelief. In DPAC’s 11 years of hosting Triangle Rising Stars, Elena is the first of its winners to take home the big title. “That was – is – my peak,” Elena says. The $25,000 scholarship she won is going toward her tuition at UNC, where she started studying vocal performance and psychology this fall. As for what’s next? Elena still isn’t sure. She says that maybe she’ll consider an academic focus and go to graduate school. But if her recent pursuits – she performed in Times Square in New York City to celebrate Broadway’s reopening in September – are any indication? She might make good on another plan: move to New York and figure it out from there. She does, after all, already have the junior version of the trophy she’s dreamed about her whole life. – by Hannah Lee

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can relate to her students who struggle to “fit in” at school. Many who know her would be surprised to learn that the 2020 Durham Public Schools Principal of the Year, known for her captivating intercom announcements and killer fashion sense, was not always a confident leader. Halfway through her own senior year of high school, Jackie’s family moved from Jamaica to Florida, and the culture shock combined with social isolation made her painfully shy and apathetic in the classroom. “People laughed at me,” Jackie recalls. “I didn’t go to prom because I didn’t even know what the prom was.” Nevertheless, Jackie and all six of her siblings became first-generation college students – an experience that has helped her relate to and empower both students and faculty at CMA for the past eight years. After 15 years as a school counselor in Florida, Alabama and then North Carolina, Jackie landed her first principal role at Riverside High School in 2009. For three years, she embodied the motto “Roll, Pirates, Roll,” often arriving before sunrise and leaving after the final buzzer of that season’s sporting event. Jackie accepted the principal position at CMA in 2013, crediting her experience at Riverside for developing her leadership skills. One lesson she learned is that “you can’t lead from your office,” she says. “It’s about being in the hallways, classrooms, talking to kids in the lunchroom. Just run, run, run.” CMA is a magnet school with a mission to educate and train students to work in the health care and medical fields. Located on a corner of Duke Regional Hospital’s campus, the high school serves 340 students who wear color-coded scrubs based on their grade level. Staff and students connect and work intimately with the medical community throughout the year via field trips, guest speakers, job shadowing and mentoring. Jackie attributes the school’s one-to-one electronic device program and her dedicated staff for CMA’s 100% graduation rate in 2020. She celebrated that year’s senior class with a drive-thru graduation ceremony at The Streets at Southpoint. Despite CMA’s continued success through the pandemic, Jackie laments the in-person classroom time students lost. “As a principal, I wept,” she says. “The emptiness of

the hallways was deafening. I hated being here without them. I hated even more what the kids were losing.” The mental health of her students is one of Jackie’s biggest concerns today. “If we see somebody falling off, right away it’s a group meeting,” she says. “It’s not one teacher’s problem to solve or some version of that. We’re all asking ourselves, ‘How can we help?’” In 2021, for the sixth year in a row, every student in CMA’s senior class received a diploma – one of Jackie’s proudest achievements. This time they walked across a stage on the Durham Bulls Athletic Park field. “While it’s a data point for the district, it’s not for me,” Jackie says. “It is a person who we have helped achieve, [just like] somebody helped me.” When she received the honor of DPS Principal of the Year, the entire school gathered in the convocation area at CMA for a surprise rally in October 2019. “I was honored and humbled … and I just broke down,” she says. “I was speechless, which is rare.” – by Marie Muir Editor’s Note: Jackie will take over as principal at Durham School of the Arts effective Oct. 11.  october/november 2021

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High School Virtual-oso

aylor-Grace White takes a break from outlining an English

assignment for her high school students at her northeast Durham home to check the clock on her desk. At noon, she’ll run downstairs to relieve her mother-in-law, Elsie White, and Elsie’s sister, Barbara White, from babysitting her 5-month-old, Brighton, so she can hold him during her lunch period at Ignite! Online Academy, a virtual school that Durham Public Schools created in response to the pandemic. Taylor-Grace became one of the first teachers at Ignite! last fall. She’s applying her first nine years of teaching experience at City of Medicine Academy – where she was named Durham Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year for 2020-21 – to the new school’s charter and curriculum. Taylor-Grace’s family role models inspired her to pursue a career in education. She grew up in eastern North Carolina as a transracially adopted daughter whose mom, Hattie Whitfield, ran an at-home child care business. When her eldest sister, Shaunté Bridges, attended N.C. Central University and became a DPS teacher, TaylorGrace followed suit. Her other older sister, Jameson Whitfield,

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serves in the Air Force in Texas and is responsible for educating new military personnel. So, it’s no surprise that the mission of NCCU’s School of Education resonated deeply with Taylor-Grace. “Part of NCCU is dedicated to this idea that your community strengthens you,” she says. “You exist within your community not just as a member, but also as a pillar, and it is your responsibility to help make your community a better place.” Taylor-Grace built a life in Durham while flying to new heights as an NCCU Eagle. Upon completing a student teaching assignment at Jordan High School, she received an email from Principal Jackie Tobias about an available position at CMA. Taylor-Grace started her first year teaching English to 18-yearolds at age 21. The beginning was rocky, she admits, but the journey was invaluable. She found ways to connect with students through the literature she assigned. Her favorite books to teach are “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas and “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” by Erika L. Sánchez. “[ Jackie] found the funding for me to be able to purchase those texts,” Taylor-Grace says. Seven years into the role, Taylor-Grace had hit her stride as a teacher, wife and new mother. Then the pandemic struck, and the unthinkable occurred. The Whites’ firstborn son, Camden, passed away when he was only a few months old. Taylor-Grace says she’ll always carry his memory with her. “I’m going to talk about him every chance I get,” she says. The support and love she received from family, friends, coworkers and students helped her persevere as she mourned alongside her husband and simultaneously accepted the reality of remote school. When it became clear that the pandemic wasn’t ending anytime soon, Ignite! went from a temporary solution to a permanent school and was officially recognized by the state on July 1. The online academy serves approximately 1,200 students in grades K-12, and Taylor-Grace is one of five high school teachers. As the sole English instructor, she is responsible for 79 students. On the first day of class, Taylor-Grace asked her students for input on what they are looking for in the school. “We’re literally building it as we go,” she says. Ignite! school counselor Jennifer Harrell compiled student responses such as “being open-minded” and “supporting one another” to create one collective school charter. Its principal, Matthew Hickson, was a DPS Beginning Teacher of the Year during his time at Neal Magnet Middle School and a Durham Principal Leadership Academy Fellow at N.C. State. Ignite! students learn at their own pace from a blend of Zoom classes and asynchronous work time. For TaylorGrace, the job is perfect. She can directly apply skills from

her master’s degree in literacy and digital instruction from the University of San Diego’s online program, and she can work from home with her newborn. Taylor-Grace is also an advocate at Student U, a nonprofit that empowers first-generation college students, and a curriculum writer and professional development facilitator at the Center for Inquiry-Based Learning. The perseverance of Taylor-Grace’s students has kept her motivated throughout the COVID-19 chaos. She plans to continue building and nurturing the relationships she’s made with her Ignite! students, “knowing that I can still foster that connection even through Zoom and knowing that they were showing up to our virtual classes and doing their best every day – that made me want to show up and do my best every day, too.” – by Marie Muir

#KidBoss

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wear those a lot,” Nyla Samone McMichael says, pointing to a pair of rhinestone-covered stud earrings – a style that she’s named “Goddess.” “And the ‘Goldilocks’ pair, too, because I love gold. My whole room is gold, and [it’s] part of my business colors.” Nyla, 11, launched her accessory line Simply Samone in 2019. Wristlets, keychains, pouches, T-shirts and 60-plus styles of “sassy, classy stud earrings” fill her colorful catalog of handmade items for sale. “They’re classy because you can wear them anywhere,” Nyla explains. “You can walk into school, to work, to church, anywhere. You can even wear them to Bible study.” Nyla’s parents, Nathaniel McMichael and Ashlee McMichael, were hardly surprised when their daughter first approached them with the idea. Entrepreneurship runs in the family.

Nathaniel owns Kingdom Services, a house painting company, and Ashlee works part time as a nail technician at Bella Trio Salon & Spa while managing Ashlee Maree Interiors, an interior design/organization services business. Nyla’s grandmother Lydia Houston is a fashion designer who has crafted outfits for the African American Dance Ensemble and sewn names and numbers on the jerseys of the Durham Bulls. It was Lydia who helped Nyla create and sell her first accessory, a coin purse made out of recycled denim, to a girl who also attends her october/november 2021

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“If you know me really well, I talk a lot,” Nyla says. “So half of [the talk show] is business talk, and half of it is fun questions, like we ask their favorite colors, ice-cream flavors – stuff like that.” The next iteration of Simply Samone’s social media posts will include live, biweekly product reviews in which Nyla opens and discusses products gifted to her by fellow entrepreneurs. Creating new content is exciting, but Nyla says that seeing people wear her accessories and inspiring others to discover their own entrepreneurial spirit is what gives her the most joy. “I helped two young girls start their own businesses,” she says, adding, “I am proud.” – by Marie Muir

Learning on the Job

he challenges that came with getting to know and managing a school of more than 500 students during the height of the pandemic didn’t faze Lisa Nagel when she took on the job as Duke School’s new head of school last year. “When I hit the ground running in July, it was all COVID-19, all the time,” Lisa says. “I think I learned in a matter of days and weeks what a head [who is] new to a school might learn over the course of a year.”

Fourth graders Meera Gupta, Grace Taylor, Mac Cutright, Alena Sun and Court Beason join Lisa Nagel out on the playground at Duke School.

Lisa is originally from northeast Ohio and graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor’s degree in religion and a master’s in educational administration from John Carroll University. She also designed a research project while in grad school about internetmediated communities for educators, which focused on ways educators can harness the internet to form larger communities beyond physical communities – a study that became even more relevant in 2020. Lisa served as head of school at the independent Episcopal St. Anne’s School in Annapolis, Maryland, where she spent nearly two decades. “You grow with an environment, you set goals and accomplish them, and I was ready to pass that baton along to a wonderful community of people,” she says. “I was seeking the next community to both become a member of and look at new challenges, and to lead.” Lisa explored different schools around the country, but Durham’s diverse community and Duke School’s project-based curriculum led Lisa to choose the Bull City as her new home; she moved here in June 2020 and lives not far from her new school with her wife, Emily Garvin. They have two daughters, Lucy Nagel, 15, and Valerie Nagel, 20. Lisa and her family enjoy trying new restaurants in Durham, cooking at home and exploring nearby trails.

Lisa began planning for her first year at Duke School in March 2020, attending meetings virtually while still in Maryland. With the wisdom of her predecessor, Dave Michelman, and other Duke School leadership, the school formed a COVID Task Force that included Lisa, teachers, staff, trustees and members of the school’s board. The group created a safety plan and discussed COVID-19 mitigation strategies, like upgrading the school’s HVAC system, determining masking policies and adding more classrooms via trailers to ensure physical distancing. Faculty and staff formed subgroups, like the curriculum committee, which set up a one-month summer course for faculty to prepare for virtual learning. A clinical analyst group composed of parent physicians and others with infectious disease backgrounds also helped write a “returnto-school policy guide” that outlined COVID-19 safety procedures on campus, including physical distancing, testing and quarantining policies. Under Lisa’s leadership, all of Duke School’s preschool through eighth-grade classes have been in person every school day since the beginning of August 2020. Lisa guided the school’s academic team as they developed a hybrid model for the 2020 school year that offered remote learning options for those who felt safer staying home. “It was imperative that children who were learning through a distance model felt present, included and an essential, valued member of their classroom,” Lisa says. The behind-the-scenes planning of school leaders helped soften the blow dealt by the pandemic, but interestingly, the virus itself also became a subject in classrooms, too. Eighth graders partnered with Duke University physicians to conduct a COVID-19 surveillance study. Dr. Nick Turner of Duke’s Department of Medicine led the study, first serving as a guest expert who shared information about infectious diseases with students. He then collaborated with curriculum director Kathy Bartelmay and science teacher Cara Karra. Students conducted experiments to detect germs and ways handwashing can eliminate them. “It was tremendous for students to feel empowered during such a powerless time worldwide,” Lisa says. At the end of last school year, Lisa watched as the eighth graders presented their final projects. “The level of engagement and the authentic learning that was happening in that moment – it was astounding and such [an] affirmation that all the measures we took were beyond worth it,” Lisa says. Looking ahead, Lisa plans to extend the school’s reach as a leader in project-based education and design thinking, and help advance the school community’s desire to serve as a model of equity and justice. – by Anne Tate october/november 2021

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wo freshmen huddle over their laptops at Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School, waiting for assignments from their employers at Cisco. Both John Cortes, of Durham, and Logan Talbot, of Raleigh, say they have an interest in programming and networking. The opportunity to participate in a work-study program and gain real experience was a major draw to enrolling at the new Catholic high school. “You get one day out of the week to Mike Fedewa. experience what it’s like to go in the workplace,” John says. “So far, it’s been great.” Cristo Rey is part of a nationwide network of 38 Catholic high schools dedicated to providing work-study experience and a college preparatory curriculum for students from low-income families. It’s Durham’s only Catholic high school and just opened its doors in August to 82 freshmen, almost all students of color and all from families who qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school’s unique tuition model asks families to contribute $70 a month, with the rest covered by fundraising and by wages that students earn from companies like Cree Wolfspeed, NC Subway Group, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, ZenBio and N.C. State’s College of Engineering. Unlike many private schools, grades are not necessarily a limiting factor for admission to Cristo Rey (applicants also do not have to 82

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be Catholic). Motivation and maturity are strong considerations in acceptance. Students must be ready to wear a uniform and tie, have a longer school day and start the year early. In July, students participated in a “draft day” with area companies and attended a two-week program learning the soft skills needed to be successful in business. “You’ve got to really want to do this, because it’s not for everybody,” says Mike Fedewa, the school’s president. “I have been so delightfully impressed with the caliber of young men and women that we have seen come through our doors.” Mike was superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Raleigh and close to retirement when a couple familiar with the Cristo Rey Network in the Northeast pitched the idea of opening a school in the Triangle. He was sold on joining the school, like most of the families and students he’s talked to. “The enthusiasm of the students is catching,” Mike says. The majority of Cristo Rey’s students are from Durham, but others come from Raleigh, Chapel Hill and even Burlington. School leaders did not want families to be limited by the ability to reach campus, so students are provided with bus transportation if they need it.

Luz Martinez Espina, Xzavier Edwards, Immanuel Holland and Heidy Ortega Sanchez complete an in-class assignment as Instructional Coach and History Teacher Tristan Hunter provides direction.

Cristo Rey operates in a 35,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by American Underground at the American Tobacco Campus. Offices were transformed into classrooms, but many of the glass walls and polished concrete floors remain. Students wander out for lunch in their uniforms alongside corporate workers, some from companies that are supporting the school. “I love walking down to the campus and seeing the kids in their ties and being a part of the community,” says Michael Goodmon, a Cristo Rey board member and senior vice president of real estate at Capitol Broadcasting Company. He suggested the space at ATC after planners chose Durham as the best location for a school serving Cristo Rey’s demographic. Michael says he was impressed by the Cristo Rey Network’s “undeniable success” in getting more than 90% of its students

accepted to college. Cristo Rey also boasts that graduates are three times as likely to complete a bachelor’s degree by age 24 when compared to the total U.S. low-income population. That track record is among the reasons that Capitol Broadcasting is also a financial supporter of the school. Investing in successful community projects with positive outcomes “is something we’ll do all day long,” Michael says, adding that the school provides an amazing opportunity for students to “shape their vision of what they want to be and what they can do.” Mike, who spent 25 years as a superintendent at Catholic schools across the state, agrees. “In my career, I’ve never seen a high school model as transformative as this,” he says. october/november 2021

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In fifth grade, my son created a marble arcade using recycled materials and explained the physics; became excited about examining the causes of the American Revolution to the extent that he insisted we look through his class materials together; and enthusiastically solved optional math problems. He looked forward to school every day, despite [being] in the midst of a pandemic that completely transformed the classroom environment. My child’s year of joyous learning was the result of many factors, including the outstanding leadership and teaching team at Triangle Day School. More than any factor, though, it was Dan Forringer who made my son’s year amazing. He inspired and engaged his students in every possible way. Even teaching hybrid, with some students on a screen and others masked and distanced in the classroom, Dan managed to make learning fun and appropriately challenging. We are beyond grateful for the impact he had on our child. – Kersten Jacobson Biehn, parent of Grant Biehn, 11

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Parents praise their children’s educators who have gone above and beyond in these unprecedented times *Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

We celebrate Malcolm Goff, art teacher at Brogden Middle School. Mr. Goff has been a champion for our son for years as his art teacher in both elementary and middle school (pictured together here before the pandemic). He’s patient, kind and focuses on kids’ strengths while still setting high expectations. He’s encouraged my son and nurtured his love for art and learning new skills even during a season of life when school was challenging and he wanted to give up. We love Mr. Goff and how much he loves our kids! – Jessie Larkins, parent of Elijah Larkins, eighth grade 84

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Randy Lent was a shining light in an unprecedented and arduous year. He worked Zoom like he’d been doing it forever and managed to keep my stellar student engaged and excited throughout all of second grade! He was patient, understanding, creative and set appropriate expectations for his students all while maintaining control of his virtual classroom and enabling student accountability. We will always be grateful to Mr. Lent and everyone at Parkwood Elementary School for going above and beyond and fighting to give my child the best second grade experience under the most difficult conditions. – Colleen Bennett Ellis, parent of Avery Ellis, third grade

I would like to shout out Dionne Jimenez, the Spanish teacher at Sherwood Githens Middle School. She encouraged my son to continue taking Spanish with her this year, and I am so glad, because she uses creative teaching methods like coding to make learning the language and culture fun! She has such a strong and positive presence beyond the classroom, too, planning a multicultural night, career night and events for our Latinx families. I am grateful for all that she does for my son and her students! – Hallie Davis-Penders, parent of Toryn Penders, 13  october/november 2021

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.” -Maria Montessori 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 2022-23 school year applications online for children 18 months through 6th grade.

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I’d like to give a shoutout to Principal James Hopkins, who is an incredible force at our neighborhood school, Lakewood Elementary. His positive energy is infectious, and it’s so clear that he cares deeply about the 400-plus kids in his care and his staff. Principal Hopkins is outside greeting children and their families with a smile and a fist bump each morning in the carpool line, dresses up as a bulldog (our school mascot) or ice-cream vendor to give out hugs and sweet treats at school events, and is always looking for ways to show support for his incredible staff. He leads with kindness and wisdom, and is a true example of the type of school leader that every school in Durham needs and deserves. – Jessica Carda-Auten, parent of Georgia, 7, and Iris, 5

Our daughter is in person at Parkwood Elementary this year, whereas last year we kept her virtual for the entire year. Our kindergarten teacher, Shannon Ferrell, was amazing. She was so caring and made virtual classes fun. She always communicated the plan to families and was so attentive to the needs of the kids. She knew that several kids needed a challenge and made sure she had the AIG coordinator provide weekly opportunities for those kids to meet with her for an academic enrichment opportunity. Our daughter loved that challenge and looked forward to it every week. This year we are also lucky to have Callie Markus. She is the epitome of an excellent communicator. There were very few questions to ask because she’s likely already addressed those questions for you when she gave out the first grade packet for her room. It certainly put us at ease to know what would happen. Her weekly newsletter is amazing. It provides what the plans for the following week will be so you know in advance. We have truly had a great experience at Parkwood with every single educator we have met. It’s likely a reflection of our awesome principal, Anna Rusconi, who is so pleasant and uplifting all the time. I think she demands that her staff bring that same level of energy to the classroom. – Shanna Weaver and Corey Weaver, parents of Kennedy Weaver, first grade

Dr. Chip Denton has been at the helm of Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill since its inception 26 years ago.

COVID-19 brought a brand new storm to weather. But with steady reliability and consistent communication, my daughter’s kindergarten experience took off without a hitch and without any campus exposure the whole year. Such a testament to solid leadership, careful protocols and prayer! Lindsay Rogers was everything and more I could have dreamed of in a kindergarten teacher for my daughter. She and her assistants shifted from round, collaborative tables to desks, with personal supplies in individually curated boxes to give students safe ways to explore, build and create, and a whole lot of pool noodles to encourage the play that young children need for their growth and development. My daughter waited all year for that last-day-of-school hug! – Karman Kent, parent of Maeve Kent, 6 86

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Jeff Barger at Hill Learning Center is incredibly patient and encouraging with Lachlan. He is always positive and promotes a growth mindset. He keeps high standards and makes students see the value of hard work and practice. We are lucky to have Mr. Barger as a teacher! – Lauren Rivers, parent of Lachlan Rivers, fifth grade

Our community runs on it.

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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. In our diverse and inclusive community (55% students of color), 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 January 14, 2022.

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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-9 Total Enrollment 170 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition Elem., $7,238; Middle, $7,981 Special Requirements Student testing and parent interview. BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN’S CENTER 2352 So-Hi Dr., Durham; 4205 Capitol St., Durham; 4 UNC-TV Dr., Research Triangle Park; 2500 Highstone Rd., Cary; 800 Weston Pkwy., Cary; 800 Corporate Center Dr., Raleigh; 8516 Old Lead Mine Rd., 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 K, $10,900; Grades 1-4, $13,950; Grades 5-7, $15,850; Grades 8-12, $16,850. Award and merit scholarships available. Special Requirements Reading and math assessments and two-day student visit; $50 application fee 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 1,588 Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1 Yearly Tuition $11,815 - $16,060 Special Requirements Previous school records, testing, application, recommendation and an essay.

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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 more info. CARY ACADEMY 1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary 919-677-3873; caryacademy.org Focus A learning community dedicated to discovery, innovation, collaboration and excellence. Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 785 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition $26,995; $2,625 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. Grades Pre-K Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Toddler, 5:1; Age 2, 8:1; Age 3-5, 10:1 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 Christ-centered environment. Grades Infant-Grade 12 Total Enrollment 210 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 5:1; Lower School, 9:1; Upper School, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,285 - $10,900 Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application.

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CRISTO REY RESEARCH TRIANGLE HIGH SCHOOL 334 Blackwell St., Ste. 100, Durham 919-897-5680; cristoreyrt.org Focus College preparatory, career-focused, transformational Catholic high school. Grades 9-10 Total Enrollment 200 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition Average $70 per month per family (for single or multiple children) Special Requirements Not required to be Catholic to attend. 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 2021-22: Preschool, $4,037 $20,184; K-4, $4,379 - $21,894; Grades 5-8, $4,778 - $23,890 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 $16,780 - $29,635 (including activity fees) Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, which varies by grade level. Interview required for grades 9-12. 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. 

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EDUCATION & SCHOOLS 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, 7:1; Grades 1-12, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,915 - $19,956 Special Requirements Virtual tour, parent-teacher consultation, new student assessment. EMPOWERED MINDS ACADEMY 311 Oakwood Ave., Durham 919-925-3083; empoweredmindsacademy.com Focus A learner-driven community where children cherish freedom and take responsibility for their experiences. They discover their gifts, passions and purpose, and are active in the design and execution of their education, finding joy in hard work, earning apprenticeships and taking deep dives into subjects through hands-on and collaborative challenges. As a Black-centered community, Empowered Minds believes “that by uncovering, reclaiming and reconnecting with our truth, we will better understand who we were, who we are and who we must be.” The goal is to provide a world-class, high-quality educational experience with a committed focus on character development, socioemotional and lifelong learning. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 25 Student/Teacher Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $7,425, $250 annual registration fee. Special Requirements School visit, trial day & 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 86 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition $6,700 Special Requirements Administrator meets parents and child. 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-11 (adding 12th grade in 2022-23) Total Enrollment 140+ Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition Junior Kindergarten three-day/fiveday, $3,675/$5,250; K half/full-day, $5,250/$6,300; Grammar (grades 1-6), $6,300; Logic School (grades 7-9), $6,825; Rhetoric (grades 10-12), $6,825 Special Requirements Four-part admissions process includes tour. HILL LEARNING CENTER 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464; hillcenter.org Focus Transforms students with learning differences into confident, independent learners through a halfday school, tutoring and summer programs. Grades 1-12; Summer (1-8); Tutoring (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.

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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 $7,400 - $8,270 for parishioners, otherwise $8,670 - $9,825, plus $200 annual enrollment fee Special Requirements Entry test, copy of student’s school records and current teacher recommendations. Application fee is $100. INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham; 5510 Barbee Chapel Rd., Chapel Hill 919-401-4343 (office); imsnc.org Focus Combines an authentic Montessori education with language immersion in Mandarin, French and Spanish to provide a truly global education for children. Grades Age 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 140 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $10,645 - $14,895; Extended day options available for an additional fee. Need-based financial aid available. Special Requirements No Chinese, French or Spanish experience required for new students entering as toddlers through first graders. New students joining at second through fourth grade from dual-language or immersion programs are also welcome to apply. JORDAN LAKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 1434 Farrington Rd., Ste. 100, 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 K-8, $16,450; Grades 9-12, $19,450 Special Requirements Application, interview and two-day tryout. LAKEWOOD AVENUE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL 1701 Lakewood Ave., Durham 919-493-5882; lakewoodavenue.com Focus Provides a high-quality early childhood program with a stable, well-educated teaching staff ensuring consistent care and education. Ages 1-5 Total Enrollment 33 Student/Faculty Ratio Ages 1-3, 4:1; Ages 3-5, 8:1 Tuition Toddlers, $1,750/month; Preschool, $1,650/month Special Requirements The director offers virtual tours and admissions conversations for families weekday mornings.

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LEGACY ACADEMY 515 E. Winmore Ave., Chapel Hill 919-929-7060; lachapelhill.com Focus Students are actively involved in multisensory activities, including art, music, language, math, science, brain power and physical activities. Classrooms, gardens, a water park and playgrounds are designed to be both fun and nurturing. Kindergarten, afterschool program and summer camp for children up to 12 years old are also offered. Five Star licensure, NAEYC accredited and NC Pre-K Program site. Ages 6 weeks-Age 10 Total Enrollment 115, reduced during COVID-19 Student/Faculty Ratio Maximums when at full capacity. Infants, 5:1; Ages 13-24 months, 6:1; Ages 25-36 months, 9:1; Ages 37-48 months, 10:1; Ages 4-5, 13:1; Pre-K, 9:1; Ages 6-12, 14:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and program. Partnerships: Duke, UNC, UNCHC. Special Requirements Registration fee of $150. Need-based scholarships available. THE LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL 1935 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham 919-286-5517; lernerschool.org Focus Educating mensches … one child at a time. Exceptional academics. Jewish culture, values and traditions. Diverse and caring community. Grades Age 2-Grade 5 Total Enrollment 150 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $5,000 – $19,600. See website for tuition ranges by unit, flexible tuition availability and new student fees. Special Requirements Admissions application, parent virtual visit, student assessment and teacher recommendations. 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 290 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Yearly Tuition $4,200 per student Special Requirements Entry test and interview. 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, $12,717, full day, $17,449; Ages 3-4: half day, $11,948, full day, $16,123; Kindergarten, $16,681; Grades 1-3, $16,852; Grades 4-6, $17,488; Grades 7-8, $20,464 Special Requirements Application, family meeting and student visit. 

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MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL 1702 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill 919-929-3339; mdsch.org Focus A faculty-operated school, a well-equipped learning environment and an enriched Montessori curriculum to meet the needs of children with a wide range of abilities. On-site aftercare available. Grades Toddler-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 70 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $9,875-$11,550 Special Requirements Interview process includes general evaluation and meeting with parents. Three-day 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, $9,250; K, $12,000 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 145 Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by child’s level. Yearly Tuition Toddlers, $4,220 - $22,490; Early childhood-Grade 6, $6,340 - $19,570 (Varies by child’s schedule and financial aid award.) Special Requirements Parent meeting. THE 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 Independent Montessori school offering hands-on, real-life learning experiences through a mindful academic curriculum designed to build key competencies, confidence and independence. IB Diploma Programme offered for grades 11-12. Dually accredited by the American Montessori Society and International Baccalaureate. Grades Age 15 months-Grade 12 Total Enrollment 340 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 6:1; Pre-K-Grade 12, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $12,500 – $23,430 Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, by grade level; interview.

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PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 109 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-2090; pinewoodsmontessori.com Focus 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, assist and guide 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 a relationshipbased, 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 145 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 12:2; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $5,500 – $9,250, depending on program Special Requirements Contact info@pinewoodsmontessori.com for more information on admissions. 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. $1,270 – $1,595 per month, full-time enrollment; $760 – $1,130 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 world-class 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.

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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 410 Student/Faculty Ratio Age 3, 7:2; Age 4, 10:2; Grades K-3, 24:2 (teacher and assistant); Grades 4-8, 24:2 (teacher and shared assistant) Yearly Tuition Pre-K, call to inquire; K-8, $8,990 - $11,690 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. THE STUDIO SCHOOL OF DURHAM 1201 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 $10,300 THALES ACADEMY PITTSBORO 200 Vine Parkway, Pittsboro 919-525-1142; thalesacademy.org Focus An excellent, affordable education through the use of direct instruction and a classical curriculum that embodies traditional American values. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 75+ Student/Faculty Ratio K-2, 24:1 (Teacher Assistant in K) and grades 3-5, 26:1 Yearly Tuition $5,300 Special Requirements Admissions are made on a rolling basis, and decisions are made after a full review of the application, checklist items and a student interview. 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 310 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $14,090 - $17,465 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 545 Student/Faculty Ratio Lower School, 7:1; Middle School, 8:1; Upper School, 8:1 Yearly Tuition $5,925 - $23,790 Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application information, and tour and information dates. WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE 1476 Andrews Store Rd., Pittsboro 919-240-7787; willowoakmontessori.org Focus Multi-age classrooms with self-directed learning in a stimulating, authentic Montessori environment. Newly built school with a variety of outdoor spaces for learning and play. Ages 3-5 Total Enrollment 45 Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1 Yearly Tuition Full day, $10,200; Half-day, $7,140 Special Requirements $75 application fee, toilettrained. Limited financial aid available.

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 25 states and 24 countries. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 295 Student/Faculty Ratio 5:1 Yearly Tuition $66,250 for boarding; $39,150 for day students. Special Requirements Separate interviews for parents and child, full application, math and English recommendations and transcript required. For more information, email admission@ashevilleschool.org.

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NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 1219 Broad St., Durham; Burkemont Ave., Morganton 919-416-2600; 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. As of press time, recruitment for the 2021-22 school year is closed, and recruitment for the 2022-23 school year is underway. For the 202223 school year, NCSSM will also welcome 150 juniors to a new campus in Morganton. Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 680 at the Durham location and 150 at Morganton 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. SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4000; sms.edu Focus An independent, college-preparatory, boarding and day school where girls are challenged academically to be bold, inspired and prepared to be extraordinary. Girls are accepted and empowered in their learning to grow spiritually and socially. They are recognized for their unique talents, passions and interests – and those yet to be discovered through the development of critical thinking, collaboration, cross-cultural intelligence and new media literacy. AP courses, innovative electives, junior internships, a unique seminar program, college counseling, rich arts program, 11 sports and a safe campus in a thriving urban location. Saint Mary’s welcomes students from across the region, the state, the country and the world. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 300 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition $60,700; $30,400 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 336-721-2600; salemacademy.com Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth of young women. Offers 10 AP 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.

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DURHAM CHARTER SCHOOLS (Admission by lottery. Check with school for key dates.) COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DIGITAL AND VISUAL ARTS 1955 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-797-2340; communitydva.org Focus Growing students academically, socially and emotionally every day. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 230 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Special Requirements None DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL 501 Orange Factory Rd., Bahama 984-888-5504; discoverycharterdurham.org Focus Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 300 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Special Requirements Students must reside in N.C. 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-10 in 2021-22. The school will continue to add a grade each year to grow to K-12. Total Enrollment 975 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 450+ Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1 Special Requirements Application and lottery for admission. KESTREL HEIGHTS SCHOOL Elementary: 4900 Prospectus Dr.; Middle: 4700 S. Alston Ave. 919-484-1300; kestrelheights.org Focus A blended learning school utilizing Mind Brain Education techniques to teach scholars in small groups to sharpen academics, demonstrate creative expression and expand leadership skills. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 505 Student/Faculty Ratio 19:1 

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KIPP DURHAM COLLEGE PREPARATORY 1107 Holloway St. 919-973-0285; kippenc.org Focus Together with families and communities, Kipp Durham College Preparatory creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. The school culture supports students in leveraging their autonomy and individual success in the community to improve our collective condition. The school supports students in self-awareness, interpersonal relationships and cultivating their passions through access to resources and experiences that enhance their lives. Grades 5-8 Total Enrollment 350 Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by grade level. MAUREEN JOY CHARTER SCHOOL 107 S. Driver St. 919-493-6056; 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. 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 CHOICE PROGRAMS Students who wish to attend a DPS choice school must apply during the application period, which runs from Jan. 10-Feb. 4, 2022. Parents and students interested in learning more about the programs offered can visit magnet.dpsnc.net or attend the “Destination DPS Showcase of Schools,” which will be held virtually on Nov. 20, 2021. Families will be able talk to school staff, parents and students at the Showcase of Schools in order to help them decide which schools they’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 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 Chinese or Spanish. Teachers receive certified IB training. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 349

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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 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 336

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 473

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 330 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 1,382 

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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 430

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 1,772

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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 317 HOLT ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ACADEMY 4019 Holt School Rd. 919-560-3928; holt.dpsnc.net Focus All students study an additional language (Spanish or Mandarin Chinese) beginning in kindergarten with the opportunity to become conversational in that language by the end of fifth grade. Global cultures integrated into core curriculum for greater understandings 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 661 IGNITE! ONLINE ACADEMY 2107 Hillandale Rd. 919-886-4737; ignite.dpsnc.net Focus Ignite! Online Academy is transforming the learning experience through culturally responsive, personalized online learning. We serve K-12 students who are ready to own their learning and prepare to become leaders. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 731 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 Chinese 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 445

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DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS 511 Cleveland St., Durham 919-560-2000; dpsnc.net FAST FACTS • Graduation rate: 87% • Four DPS high schools – City of Medicine Academy, J.D. Clement Early College High School, New Tech High School and Middle College High School at Durham Tech – achieved a 100% graduation rate. • DPS has a One-to-One Device Initiative, ensuring that all students have a Chromebook assigned to them and access to digital tools that enhance learning. • Fourteen DPS magnet programs have been honored as a Magnet School of Excellence or a Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America. • Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga was named Superintendent of the Year by the Central Carolina Regional Education Alliance in 2020-21. • Two high schools were ranked among the top 10 on the U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools list for the DurhamChapel Hill metro area: City of Medicine Academy and Durham School of the Arts. 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR DATA Total students

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SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Pascal Mubenga was appointed superintendent in November 2017. He was previously superintendent of Franklin County Schools. Prior to that position, Dr. Mubenga served as a district transformation coach, school transformation team leader and school transformation coach with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. 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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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 390 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 300 LOWE’S GROVE MAGNET MIDDLE 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-Chapel Hill’s NC Biotechnology Center, Fidelity, and Durham Soil and Water Conservation. Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 689 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 178 

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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

SANDY RIDGE ELEMENTARY 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. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 551

NEAL MAGNET MIDDLE 201 Baptist Rd. 919-560-3955; neal.dpsnc.net 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. 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 769

THE SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE STUDIES 5001 Red Mill Rd. 919-560-3535; scs.dpsnc.net Focus A small school that operates on a year-round calendar. The classroom environments are collaborative in nature and designed to prepare students for a thriving creative economy. Innovative classroom instruction encourages the development of creativity and collaborative problem-solving 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 instruction through opportunities including field visits, internships, classroom presentations and artists-in-residence programs. Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 582

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 802 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 324 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 639

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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 CompTia and A+, Technology and Computer Networking, MSITA-Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, MSITAMicrosoft 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 1,216 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 435

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ORANGE/CHATHAM CHARTER SCHOOLS (Admission by lottery.) ENO RIVER ACADEMY 1212 NC Hwy. 57 N., Hillsborough 919-644-6272; enoriveracademy.org Focus Utilizes 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. WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL 1476 Andrews Store Rd., Pittsboro 919-240-7787; willowoakmontessori.org Focus Multi-age classrooms with self-directed learning in a stimulating, authentic Montessori environment. Newly built school with a variety of outdoor spaces for learning and play. Strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing selfconfidence and independent decision making. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 285 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.

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‘CONCIERGE’ DOCTORS TAKE THEIR TIME ACCESSIBLE (AND LONGER) APPOINTMENTS AND DOCTORS WHO PRESCRIBE PATIENT WELLNESS BY CONNIE GENTRY | PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

magine calling your doctor and getting a same-day appointment. Imagine that doctor recognizing you and knowing your medical history because you are one of only a few hundred patients they see as opposed to one among thousands. And imagine the doctor spends all the time needed in your appointment, as opposed to the 10- to 15-minute visits that have become the trademark of overloaded traditional medical practices. The idea of more time with patients, coupled with comprehensive medical care and referrals, are the underpinnings of the

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increasingly popular “concierge doctor” model. Those goals undergird the spread in Durham and surrounding communities of concierge medical practices customized for the individual that offer accessible appointments, plenty of doctor-patient time and doctors who advocate for patient wellness. “Time is such a precious commodity,” said Dr. Deborah Ann Ballard, a primary care physician at Duke Integrative Medicine, “and the more time we get to spend with patients, particularly those with chronic, complex or multiple medical challenges, the better the outcomes. And the better we get to know our patients, the better we can recommend integrative treatments that include lifestyle factors that can prevent medical problems and promote longevity and well-being.” The concierge model includes a monthly or annual fee – ranging from $1,800-andabove per year (usually not covered by insurance) – and the promise that the practice will limit enrollment in order to deliver on their commitment. In fact, the cap on patient membership is critical to these goals – a typical primary care practice may have 2,000plus patients per physician, according to The Physicians Foundation. A concierge practice rarely, if ever, exceeds 600 patients per doctor, so access is readily available in face-to-face, email and telehealth options. But access is not the only, or even main, patient benefit. “The fact that we are available to our patients is really not what the patient is paying for,” noted Dr. Jessica Burgert of MDVIP/Chapel Hill Family Medicine. “The annual fee goes toward that testing/labs/ time spent in prevention and wellness at the annual visit. The

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Duke Integrative’s Dr. Deborah Ann Ballard (right) consults with a patient.

increased access is just an added bonus as we have more time to spend with our patients. The benefits are time, attention, collaboration and coordination of care, wellness care, personalized medicine, cuttingedge care, family atmosphere, the entire staff knows the patients, [the] intimately, comfortable and welcoming environment and so on.” The annual fee at CHFM covers a wellness and prevention

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THE MORE TIME WE GET TO SPEND WITH PATIENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH CHRONIC, COMPLEX OR MULTIPLE MEDICAL CHALLENGES, THE BETTER THE OUTCOMES.” – DR. DEBORAH ANN BALLARD

program that entails an extensive evaluation including comprehensive lab work, cardiovascular and peripheral vascular evaluation, agility testing and an assessment of body mass composition. The results of the tests are reviewed during an indepth, 90-minute appointment with the doctor, which initiates the proactive physicianpatient relationship that the doctors hope to establish. “We review in detail the patient’s health history, the testing results, and

health and wellness goals,” Dr. Jill Lambert of MDVIP/ CHFM explained. “We also have access to a toolkit of resources aimed at cancer early detection, [a] food-sensitivity evaluation and brain health. Instead of simply making a diagnosis and prescribing a medication, we also consider dietary and exercise measures that would benefit our patients, and we make recommendations on reputable acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists.” The customized-health care model is in sync with the paradigm shift in how we think about health care. For decades, medical advice was sought almost exclusively as a solution to sickness — you called the doctor because you were sick.

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But we’ve become increasingly more proactive about our health and seek health care that can provide a pathway to wellness and better living. Similarly, many doctors have become frustrated and disillusioned with the demands of practicing medicine in an environment that requires as much attention be given to administrative details as patient care. These new health care models are gaining traction as a result. In exchange for a smaller practice, the doctor builds stronger relationships with each individual. In October 2016, Dr. Todd Granger opened Primus Internal Medicine, a direct primary care practice off Hwy. 15-501 in the part of Chapel Hill that lies in Chatham County. He’d been in traditional primary care practices since 1993, first in Siler City and then back in Chapel Hill, having completed his residency at UNC and served on the faculty at the UNC School of Medicine. “I was in two fantastic practices, both in terms of colleagues and patients, but I [prefer to] spend a lot of time with patients, which means I was always running behind,” Dr. Granger said. “Good medicine takes time.” While he is quick to assert that good health care was being delivered in his former practices, typical 15-minute time slots do not “reflect the reality of what is needed in internal medicine, where appointments should be 30 minutes or more,” he said. “I wanted to be able to practice in a way that allowed me to do that, so I looked at other practices and reimbursement models. The direct primary care model was attractive to me because it was more affordable for patients.” As an example, the monthly membership at his practice is $75, half the cost of the $150 monthly fee at Duke Integrative Medicine,

which more closely follows a concierge model and resides in a healthful and tranquil setting where members have access to a range of holistic services, from nutrition to yoga to acupuncture. The fee at CHFM is also $1,800 annually, but dependent children younger than 25 are seen as well at this practice without paying an additional fee if their parent is an enrolled member. CHFM was started in 1975, operating as a traditional insurancereimbursement model; in 2008, the practice transitioned to the “conciergelike” MDVIP model. Dr. Burgert and Dr. Lambert assumed ownership of the practice in July 2020, eager to embrace the “value in prevention” mantra that the acronym denotes. “We have prospective patients fill out extensive intake questionnaires that cover everything from their sleep history to their medical history to their beliefs and value systems,” Dr. Ballard said, “and we go over it [with the patient] in our first meeting, typically lasting one hour.” Though practices vary in their health approaches, one thing remains constant: a smaller

WE ALSO DO A LOT OF EDUCATING, COMPILING ARTICLES AND INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS THEY CAN USE AS A ROAD MAP FOR THE YEAR.” – DR. JESSICA BURGERT

patient load allows for more face time. At the family practice where Drs. Lambert and Burgert worked for 10 years prior to joining CHFM, they each had a panel of more than 1,000 patients. At MDVIP practices, patient panels top out at a maximum of 600 per doctor, and the CHFM practice still has room for new patients, with initial appointments typically scheduled within a week. In the two practices where he spent the first half of his career, Dr. Granger’s patient panels totaled 1,800 to 2,500 individuals. His current direct primary care model is designed to handle 400 to 440 patients, and he has a few open spots, giving his patients easy access to sameday appointments and enabling him to keep the door open for additional members. The smaller practices allow time for customized wellness plans for each patient which is a lot of work, but it’s “joyful work,” said Dr. Burgert. “We also do a lot of educating, compiling articles and informational handouts they can use as a road map for the year,” she added. “Some patients get their annual wellness assessment, and

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we don’t see them again for a year; others come back in for any number of reasons. We also do a lot of correspondence with our patients via email and text, or [on the] phone.” CHFM and Duke Integrative Medicine participate in select insurance plans, and the annual fee can be paid using the patient’s health savings account or flexible spending account. As a direct primary care provider, Primus doesn’t participate in insurance plans or Medicare, but Dr. Granger’s patients can use their Medicare coverage or insurance for prescriptions and health care services performed outside of his office. “At least half my patients are older than 65, which is the nature of internal medicine,” he said. “The main reasons they give for doing this [fee-based] model are the access and the amount of time I can spend with them, which is gratifying to me. The things I find attractive about direct primary care, they find attractive as well.” Many direct primary care family practices allow unlimited visits, but internal medicine patients tend to be more complicated and have more chronic conditions, so the annual fee at Primus includes a yearly physical, similar to the wellness and prevention assessment at CHFM, as well as three office visits. If a patient exceeds that number of visits, they pay a flat $40 fee, much like an insurance co-pay. “When we emerge from the pandemic and social isolation,” Dr. Lambert added, “we want to begin offering quarterly seminars on fitness, nutrition and community resources [as well as highlight] some of the talents of our members.” CHFM is planning an upcoming event with a local historian to take their members on a hike across UNC’s campus and discuss the roots of the community.

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BIZBRIEFS Compiled by Caitlyn Yaede

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ON THE MOVE

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Human development nonprofit FHI 360 named Dr. Tessie San Martin as its CEO in August. She officially started on Sept. 27. San Martin has more than 30 years experience in international development, including as CEO for Plan International USA, a role she had held since 2010. Her work is focused on gender equality and educational opportunities for women. Jerome Lynch will serve as dean of Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering beginning Jan. 1, 2022. Lynch is currently the chair of University of Michigan’s civil and environmental engineering department, a role he’s held since 2017. He specializes in civil infrastructure systems and smart technology that aims to solve city problems like urban development, pollution and noise.

NEW ON THE SCENE

Fifth Third Bank opened its first Durham location and its 11th in the Triangle at Hope Valley Commons in August. The bank, which has $205 billion in assets and 1,096 full-service bank centers across the country, anticipates more local branches will open by the end of the 106

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year. Fifth Third Bank has 1.3% of the deposit market share for Durham and Wake counties, according to the FDIC. Trellis Beauty opened at Boxyard RTP in September. The makeup and skin care supplier – run by founder Tracy Gori, pictured here – provides clean, sustainable products as well as facials, brow and body waxing, makeup touchups and steams.

AWARDS & HONORS Keen Decision Systems made the Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year, ranking No. 1,601 in its list of fastest-growing private companies in the nation, which was released in August. This accomplishment reflects a 291% three-year growth of the software-as-a-service marketing decisions company. The brand boasts a 41% improvement in

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AdTech agency Esquire Advertising made also made the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row. The company was ranked No. 462 on the list and showed a three-year revenue growth of 1,039%. Esquire CEO Eric Grindley (above) was also named in Home Furnishings Business magazine’s 40 Under 40 in July for his contributions to furniture retail marketing. Several other Durham companies were recognized on the Inc. 5000 list: CREO ranked No. 1,593; Sift Media ranked No. 1,655; BioAgilytix Labs ranked No. 1,939; RestorePro Reconstruction ranked No. 2,758; Adwerx ranked No. 3,421; OnPar Technologies ranked No. 3,552; Nuventra ranked No. 4,253; Triangle Insights Group ranked No. 4,704; and WorkSmart ranked No. 4,728. The Raleigh-Durham metro was ranked the No. 14 market for tech talent in the U.S. and Canada, according to a CBRE report released in August. The ranking was based on the quality of high-skilled tech talent, market

conditions, labor costs, workforce diversity and real estate costs. Our area saw a 20.2% increase in tech employment in the last five years, as well as 10.2% wage growth in tech industries for the same period. N.C. Central University was awarded $3.3 million from the National Science Foundation in September to support STEM research and expand diversity in materials science. As part of NSF’s Partnerships for Research and Educational Materials program, NCCU students and faculty will work alongside their counterparts at Pennsylvania State University to conduct the research. Affordable housing development firm Haven Ventures was named a 2021 Best for the World B Corporation, a business which creates inclusive and sustainable economic solutions for its community. Coastal Credit Union was named one of 2021’s Best Credit Unions to Work For, according to American Banker. This is the sixth time Coastal Credit Union has received this honor. In August, personal finance website WalletHub released its list of the best real estate markets; Durham placed No. 7 out of 300 cities, a ranking based on 18 indicators of

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durham inc. economic strength and housing market attractiveness. This news comes after the median price of existing homes rose 23.6% over last year. Durham also ranked No. 1 for lowest cost of maintenance as a percentage of income and No. 3 for lowest median days on the market.

ACQUISITIONS

Global contract research laboratory BioAgilytix Labs signed an agreement to purchase 360biolabs, a contract research lab in Australia, in August. BioAgilytix Labs specializes in research, development and regulatory compliance in clinical trial testing of pharmaceuticals. 360biolabs excels in the areas of virology and immunology. With this acquisition, BioAgilytix Labs can expand the scope of its early clinical and first-in-human trials. Two days later, BioAgilytix Labs announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire MicroConstants, which provides

services in method development, validation and sample analysis for small- and large-molecule therapeutics and biomarkers. Healing technologies company Bioventus made a $50 million escrow payment to acquire CartiHeal, a medical device company specializing in jointrepair technologies, in August. According to a press release, the decision was reinforced after Bioventus reviewed a report on the clinical trials of CartiHeal’s Agili-C implant, which aims to help more than 650,000 U.S. patients suffering cartilage and osteoarthritic joint pain. Bioventus plans to pursue FDA approval for this device.

MOVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

The 160-acre industrial development Eno Venture Park was one of nine sites selected by Duke Energy in August to participate in its

throughout the Carolinas, with established roots in local markets and proven institutional expertise across our platform.

Tempus, an artificial intelligence and precision medicine company, is slated to open a genomic sequencing lab in Research Triangle Park in late 2021. The 52,000-square-foot location will be the company’s third lab, joining others in Atlanta and Chicago. The facility aims to hire 200 team members to aid the company with its genomic sequencing work in oncology. Biotechnology lab Brii Biosciences announced in September that it will invest $100 million in its late-stage

COVID-19 antibody combination therapy, a treatment that attempts to target SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 infection. National Institutes of Health-sponsored clinical trials, conducted globally, saw a 78% reduction in hospitalizations and deaths for high-risk COVID-19 patients who had not yet been admitted to the hospital.

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Durham Technical Community College kicked off its 60th anniversary celebrations with the dedication of the new William G. Ingram Center for Applied Learning and Technology on Sept. 9. More than 100 community members attended an outdoor ceremony to commemorate the center – the first new academic building on Main Campus in 15 years – that houses the architectural, biomedical equipment, electronics engineering, electrical systems and information technology programs. It honors Bill Ingram, the college’s fourth president who served in many leadership roles at Durham Tech over four decades, including 12 years as its president. The event featured a “ribbon”-cutting of network cables that symbolized the building’s technical studies followed by a tour. The 40,000-square-foot building includes 11 labs, five classrooms, study rooms, storage rooms and a multipurpose room.

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A DAY OF CHAMPIONS SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Duke Energy collaborated with local organizations including the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, Durham Technical Community College, Kompleks Creative and M&F Bank, among others, and partnered with nonprofits such as the Durham YMCA, Durham Children’s Initiative, El Centro Hispano and the Emily K Center to host its fourth annual back-to-school drive for middle school students at Hayti Heritage Center on Aug. 28. More than 200 students received backpacks and school supplies. There were also educational demonstrations by Duke Energy employees, community partner information tables, and Duke Athletics and North Carolina Central University Athletics guest appearances. PDQ, a new partner, provided boxed lunches for all volunteers.

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at Duke Children’s Hospital and was also recently accepted to the nurse practitioner program at Duke. Robert is completing his residency in preventive medicine at UNC. Crossed Paths The couple met at Wake Forest Baptist Health in 2014. Robert was scheduled to work earlier than usual, and it was Brendetta’s first day as a nurse at the hospital. The two quickly bonded while taking care of a patient and continued to message each other on Facebook later that night, which led to a date that Saturday. Nearly two years into their relationship, Brendetta took a travel nursing position with Duke while Robert studied for his master’s of business administration at UNC; Brendetta took on positions in California, Wisconsin and Hawaii, and

Robert visited her often. Today they live together with their dog, Charlie, in the Parkwood community. The Proposal In April 2021, Bob Rowe, Robert’s father, became ill while battling cancer, and the couple dropped everything to care for and spend time with him. Robert had planned a grand proposal, but instead opted to ask Brendetta to marry him in front of his father so he could hear the news. Robert’s father passed away in June. Now, “I Do” The pair returned to North Carolina with the hopes of hosting a small, family-only wedding, but before plans were finalized, Brendetta’s mother, Brenda Huffman, passed away in August. The couple are now planning a simple and intimate wedding in Charlotte, North Carolina, sometime between October and December. They are also planning a larger, outdoor celebration in fall 2022. Brendetta’s only requirement is a popcorn bar, possibly courtesy of The Mad Popper, and pizza delivered toward the end of the reception.

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May 30, 2021 Elizabeth is a senior digital marketing analyst at insurance sales company Tranzact, and Nathan is the monetization and live performance lead at video game creator Red Storm Entertainment. Crossed Paths Nathan and Elizabeth met when they both worked at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. A mutual friend invited the pair out for drinks after work. “We had a few picklebacks, and the rest was history!” Elizabeth says. The Proposal Nathan flew to Paris in February 2020 for a work trip, and Elizabeth serendipitously decided to tag along. “After eight years, I was pretty much always prepared – nails done, etc. – any time we took a vacation,” she says. But Nathan was very focused on his presentation for his job and “a lot was riding on this meeting,” she adds, so she wasn’t expecting a proposal. When they finally found time to themselves, they explored the city, with a final stop at the Eiffel Tower. Nathan pulled the ring out of his bag and got down on one knee just as its lights began to twinkle. The Big Day The Conns are the first couple outside of the Hill family to be married at the historic John Sprunt Hill House. The big day Wedding Date Occupations

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included local friends Katie Evans, a bridesmaid, and Keith Evans, a groomsman, as well as a reception at the estate catered by Namu. Favorite Moments The couple especially loved the sentimental touches: At the ceremony, a chair was reserved next to Elizabeth’s mother, Diane Thompson, for her late father, Marvin Thompson. Nathan’s longtime friend Chris Kirby also served as the best man and officiant, and the couple honored Elizabeth’s family traditions with a western Pennsylvania cookie table. The newlyweds reside in Amberlynn Valley.

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