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hen I moved to Durham in 2011, freshly graduated from UNC, I noticed a striking difference between Carolina students and Duke students (well, besides Carolina having a superior men’s basketball team, of course): There were essentially no college students visiting Durham’s downtown. You’d see them on Ninth Street, sure, and Chapel Hill is a town, not a city. But, with all this revitalization happening just a few blocks away from their campus, you’d think Duke students would venture farther than Devine’s or Shooters. Not that I was complaining, mind you, what with our rabid rivalry and all (#GoHeels). These days, all that’s changed. You go downtown in late August now, and you know Duke’s back in session. I stopped in Pour Taproom the weekend before Labor Day, and it was standing-room only. You’re having to dodge Lime and Bird scooters left and right. Bull City Running Co.’s Fullsteam Ahead! Run Club gets decidedly larger on Wednesday nights – and not because the temperature is near perfect. And, allegiances aside, I’m thrilled. Because our downtown merchants deserve the business and the recognition. Students should be proud to attend Duke, not only for its merit and prestige (it pained me a little to type that), but because Duke is in Durham, one of the greatest cities you or I will ever live in. I mean that sincerely. On page 40, we asked several Durhamites for some of their tips on what they enjoy most about our downtown. There are some gems in there, and a few of our staff even gave their thoughts, too (see what we had to say on page 49). But we’re always looking to discover more – let us know your own downtown recommendations by dropping us a note at editorial@durhammag.com.

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DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 8

Go. See. Do. Our top events this fall

20 Noted What we’ve heard around town … 26 Downtown’s Renaissance The unmistakable signs of Durham’s changing landscape 28 Best Bar Bites Drinking establishments that also offer quality meals 92

Kids’ Corners Three families create unique spaces for their children to study, play and relax

106 #PetsOfInstagram These Durham animals are on their way to social stardom 126 Taste Discover our city’s best restaurants 135 Engagement & Wedding Tying the knot, Bull City-style

FEATURES 40

An Insider’s Guide to Downtown Five Durhamites share their favorite spots and hidden gems

50 Build Me Up The latest downtown development news 54

Class Acts A brief spotlight on exceptional figures in our local schools

School of Thought Parents share the journey that led them to their children’s past and current schools

74 Read With Me Take your kiddo to these local storytimes 76 A Comprehensive Directory of Private, Regional Boarding, Charter and Magnet Schools

DURHAM INC. 116 Biz Briefs 120 Sixth Annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast

CITY PICS 12 Legends of the LUEWWDiverse at Motorco Music Hall 14 Ribbon Cutting for Voyager Academy’s new Viking Stadium 16 VIP Preview for “Native Voices” at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

SPONSORED CONTENT 32 Healthy Durham: The Future of Durham’s Early Education and Universal Preschool Programs

121 RTP Breaks Ground on Boxyard

65 Made in Durham Equity, access and a thriving Durham economy

122 Plan to Improve Public Schools Shows Some Early Promise

110 Adopt a Pet Two sweet pups, looking for a home!

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Sip+Savor NOVEMBER 3 Taste the best the Triangle has to offer

at this third annual wine and food experience taking over three floors at DPAC. Hosted by the producers of TASTE the Event, more than 30 restaurants and artisanal vendors, such as It’s A Southern Thing, Counting House, Bleu Olive and Viceroy, will create dishes paired with world-class wineries. Guests can expect a live band, dessert and bubbly alongside their culinary samplings.

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North Carolina Comicon N OV E MB ER 8- 10 The seventh annual comic book and pop culture festival at the Durham Convention Center is perfect for fans and creators to explore their interests in cosplay,

gaming, film, design and more. This year will feature panels with comic book writers and artists, including Kevin Eastman (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”), Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn) and voice actor Greg Cipes (“Teen Titans”). It will also include exhibits and workshops hosted by industry-leading comic book publishers DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Oni and more. A cosplay party will take place on Saturday night followed by a cosplay contest on Sunday.

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OCTOBER 5 -6 , 1 2 - 1 3 , 19-2 0 AND 2 6 -2 7 The Museum of Life and Science hosts its ninth annual pumpkin-picking festival throughout October. Ride the Ellerbe Creek Railway to the pumpkin patch, pick a pumpkin, and spend the day playing carnival games and exploring the hay maze. 8

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Back for its 25th year, this international beer celebration features a selection from some of the best breweries around the world, from Unibroue to HiWire Brewing. Hosted at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the event will have live music from The Sunday Special and Garland Mason, and plenty of food vendors, including Chirba Chirba Dumpling, Taco Grande and Qspresso. 

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Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo O CTO B E R 20 The seventh annual race takes to the streets with a half-marathon, 5-mile and 1-mile race option through downtown, Trinity Park and Duke’s campus. All races begin at American Tobacco Campus and end at Diamond View Park. After crossing the finish line, stick around to receive a medal and enjoy a pop-up Oktoberfest beer garden, plus eats from 454 Grill, Rockin Moroccan, Thang’s Wangs & Waffles and more.

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Me Fine Annual Gala O CTO B E R 26 Spend the evening at The Cotton Room for this 12th annual fundraiser. The Roaring ’20s-themed event will include live music, silent and live auctions, food, drinks and more. Proceeds benefit the Me Fine Foundation, which provides financial assistance and emotional support to pediatric patients and families at Duke Children’s Hospital and its partner institutions.

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Dress up your pup for a costume contest and other fun festivities at Durham Central Park. Put on by Durham Parks and Recreation and Beyond Fences, an animal welfare nonprofit, the event will have a canine food drive, beer from Ponysaurus Brewing Co., and a raffle. Proceeds from raffle tickets and beer sales will be donated to Beyond Fences. There will also be live music from The Mighty Messengers of Soul, and food from Caffé Bellezza and Mama Voula’s.

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Halloween Phantasmagoria OCTOBER 2 5 Before you carve pumpkins and trick or treat, visit Duke Homestead State Historic Site to experience a 19th century Halloween. Walk the grounds in search of exciting surprises, and learn about historical concepts of spiritualism during a fun-filled and educational evening.

Durham 150 Closing Ceremony NOVEMBER 2 Rounding out a historic year for the community, this event at DPAC will feature productions of pivotal moments in Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, and will highlight the works and accomplishments of 29 heroes and changemakers. Walk through time with the aid of three large video walls that will feature historical visual materials. Narration written by historian Jim Wise and recorded by longtime WUNC host Frank Stasio will play across the images. Enjoy live music from John Brown Little Big Band. The program will conclude with the reveal of Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new anthem composed by Gavin Williams, Joshua Gunn and Phil Cook. (clockwise from top left) Bull City Race Fest photo by Motiv Sports; Phantasmagoria photo courtesy N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources; Pottery Tour photo by Delores Hayes; Me Fine photo by Jordan Wright of Wrightwork Photography; Barktoberfest photo courtesy Durham Parks and Recreation

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In August, the League of Upper Extremity Wrestling Women of Durham hosted its “Legends of the LUEWWDiverse” at Motorco Music Hall, an evening of theatrical and competitive women’s arm wrestling. The event drew a crowd of some 450 people, and Pamela Zabala Ortiz won first place, beating seven other contestants. The event raised almost $9,000 to help fund scholarships for first-generation Partners for Youth Opportunity women going to college.

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1 Front row: Mark Mishalanie, Meghan Ann Mishalanie as “Pain Fonda” and Will Krolowitz. Back Row: Ellen Byars and Jonny Fairplay. 2 Josh Harding, Holly Henry, Julie Gillette as “Ruth Bader Gunsberg,” Joe Gillette and Kate Thompson.

3 Shannon Byrne (front middle) as “Tinkerhell” and her entourage (left to right): Tanya Arbogast, Kelly Westbrook, Chanel Copeland, Betsy Martin, Ann Creech and Katie Starr. 4 Tonya Van Deinse and Ashley Trama, organizers of the event. 5 Pamela Zabala Ortiz.

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In mid-August, Voyager Academy hosted a ribbon cutting for its new Viking Stadium that will serve

its students for PE, camps and competitive sports, including women’s and men’s soccer and lacrosse. Following the ceremony, the men’s soccer team, which won the 1A State Championship last year, played Riverside High School. The stadium will host the school’s inaugural Homecoming Parade Oct. 4 as well as several other events this year. Voyager Managing Director Jennifer Lucas says the school has a partnership in place with North Carolina FC Youth, a nonprofit organization that provides positive, high-quality soccer opportunities for youth and their families, “so our field will serve thousands of Durham residents,” she says. “Additional field usage for special events in the school or in the community are welcome.” 1 The high school choir groups, Bull City Lights and Vocal Affinity. 2 Porter Garrett, 7, Ryann Garrett, 13, Jillian Draughon, 14, Voyager Academy Founder and Foundation Chair Don Draughon and Tyler Draughon. 3 Voyager Athletic Director Alex Owen and former Voyager Athletic Director Deuce Harris. 4 Men’s Varsity soccer team Captains Ethan Hubrich, 17, Andrew Catlin, 18, and Cole Scarantino, 17. 5 Elementary School Principal Judy Cutts, High School Principal Dr. Chuck Nolan, Jennifer Lucas and Middle School Principal Gwen Johnson. 6 Voyager Board Chair Stephanie Brennan, Soccer Coach Bruce Freeman, Marlow Campbell of Club Partnerships and Development for NCFC Youth, Athletics Booster Club Chair Shelley Brown, Voyager PTO Chair Kelli Anderson, Voyager Foundation Chair Don Draughon, former Athletic Director Deuce Harris, Athletic Director Alex Owen, Field Committee Chair Tim Leonard, Hubrich Contracting President Steve Hubrich and Voyager Managing Director Jennifer Lucas stand ready to cut the ribbon.

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The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University celebrated the opening of its newest exhibit, “Art for a New Understanding: Native Voices, 1950s to Now” with a VIP preview in August. The exhibit, the first to chart the development of contemporary Indigenous art in the United States and Canada, features about 60 works from Native American artists across the continent. Guests kicked off the evening with hors d’oeuvres and drinks, followed by opening remarks from Nasher Museum Director Sarah Schroth and Duke University President Vincent Price. The exhibit will be on display until Jan. 12.

1 Curator Marshall Price, artist Stephen Hayes, gallery guide Kate Newman, Hillary Hood and Mike Williams. 2 Duke associate professor Esther Gabara, artist and Duke Professor Pedro Lasch and C.T. Woods-Powell. 3 Lori Arthur Stroud, Duke Professor Deborah DeMott, Nasher Museum Director Sarah Schroth and Jonathan Prinz. 4 Durham Magazine’s Amanda MacLaren and Hannah Lee. 5 Darien Herndon and Shaun Taraporewalla. 6 Nasher Museum intern Rae Hsu and Duke Professor Kristine Stiles.

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changing how it flows; building stacks, arches

the American Revolution commemorated the

released

stream and discovering how it reacts; creating

a meeting on Sept. 4. Marjorie Dannenfelser,

the second

member and Duke graduate, delivered the

documentary

The General Davie chapter of the Daughters of

Arts Council,

and walls with stones; shifting the flow of a

100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage during

“Homecoming,”

a Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission

part of a

keynote address.

series about the

ALL ABOUT THE ARTS

Little Brother. The episode covers the group

projects that will start in October: Public Space

Art of Cool Festival.

Project is a series of pop-up events from October

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

6-9 p.m. on Oct. 18, April 17 and June 19, will

172 solar panels this summer. The project cost

and dance performance, dance classes and

of the station’s annual electricity usage. The

art with rocks and more. Bring a change of

clothes for the kiddos (there’s a changing area

and a footwash to assist with clean up) to play in this new outdoor exhibit.

hip-hop group

Downtown Durham Inc. announced two arts

Project and Art About 2019. The Public Space

from its split in 2010 to its reunion at the 2018

MOVE IT

Bull City Roller Derby, an all-volunteer league

that formed four years ago, hosted its first home bout at Wheels Fun Park this summer, losing to

until February. The Art About events, from

Durham Fire and EMS Station 17 installed

feature varying art forms, including a live music

$84,250 and will generate approximately 60%

hydrochromic murals.

panels are part of the city’s 2018 Roadmap

Durham Convention Center unveiled two

neutrality by 2040.

to Sustainability to achieve a level of carbon

Greensboro Roller Derby. An after-party for both teams was held at Goorsha. The free event was funded in part by a grant from Durham 150 as well as Honeygirl Meadery, Sofia’s Pizza and Gray Squirrel Coffee. The roller derby league donated half of the merchandise proceeds

and crowd donations to the LGBTQ Center of Durham.

murals in September inspired by Mexican

modernist artists, including Frida Kahlo and

Diego Rivera, in an exhibit at the North Carolina

Museum of Art. Artists Cecilia Lueza and Cornelio Campos completed the murals with the help of

local students from groups including the NCMA

Teen Arts Council, El Pueblo, El Centro Hispano and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University’s teen program.

In mid-September, the Museum of Life and Science opened its largest exhibit in years,

“Earth Moves,” where visitors can experiment with the natural and human forces that shape

and reshape the Earth’s surface.

Activities include exploring a sandstone

cave formation; splashing On Aug. 12, Come Hear North Carolina, a “Year of Music” campaign sponsored in part by the

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underneath a 20-

foot waterfall and

PHOTO BY ROBERT DAVEZAC

A new technology-based gym, The Exercise Coach, opened in September at 7080 N.C.

Hwy. 751, Ste. 105. The gym, which combines bio-adaptive exercise technology with certified coaches to create personalized programs for clients, is one of approximately 70 across the

country. It uses computerized machines instead of traditional gym equipment like weights and treadmills. 

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Durham County and Durham Public Schools. “On our side, departments

are becoming more eager to see what solutions exist in our own backyard,” says Toney Thompson, budget and management analyst with the City

of Durham. The six startups are ProcessMaker, Reaszon, Don’t Waste Durham, NeedsList, AC AnalytiX and B.combs. Durham Parks and Recreation received a North Carolina Great Places Award in

August for its Hillside Park Hillandale Sports Association won a $10,000 grant from the Durham

Bulls Ballpark Project. The grant will be used to improve drainage issues at the association’s baseball field.

renovation, which includes

three updated basketball courts and landscaping, and new

backboards and fencing. The award highlights places that

WHAT AN HONOR

In August, Land Arnold, the owner of Letters Bookshop, was one of three winners in a national #SmartestBrain campaign. The campaign, formed

by Vox Creative and Intel, recognizes entrepreneurs who find solutions to world problems through collective intelligence. Land won for his design of an interactive map and database of underrepresented authors and communities.

enrich community life and help grow the local economy.

GIVING BACK

100 Women Who Give a

PHOTO BY ESTLIN HAISS

Hoot Chapel Hill-Durham,

a charitable group established last year, donated $8,000 to the refugee

Innovate Durham selected six startup companies in August to find and implement solutions for several challenges facing the City of Durham,

and immigrant center Church World Service Durham in August at their

quarterly meeting at The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. The group votes on a new charity

each meeting and asks

each member to donate

$100. Thus far, recipients

have been CWS Durham, Meals on Wheels of Durham, Durham

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Literacy Center and

Kidznotes. Membership to the group is open to any woman in Orange,

Durham, Chatham and

Alamance counties. The

next meeting is Dec. 10 at

The Carolina Club in Chapel Hill. Pictured are 100 Women Who Give a Hoot leadership committee members Shannon Craven, Miranda Van Tilburg, Ellen Andrews of CWS Durham and Lauren Erickson. Former Duke player Nolan Smith and

former UNC player Brice Johnson hosted competing “Hoop-a-Thon” fundraisers in August. The events allowed fans to shoot baskets with former players at

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in the Dean Dome at UNC. The money was donated to Teen Cancer America

programs at Duke Cancer Institute and

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer

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Center. By the end of August, the competition

“This is the conference I wish I had growing up

Carolina Murder & Mayhem” on Oct. 7. The

donations.

event.

throughout North Carolina including the capture

raised around $50,000 and was still accepting

here in Durham,” says Derek, the founder of the

Durham native tells the stories behind crimes of Eric Rudolph, the bomber at the Atlanta

On Aug. 24, 75 high school and college students

Durham Technical Community College

leadership conference for students of color. The

“The grant will enable us to upgrade and expand

Shana Tucker hosts a Local Jazz series at The

our campuses’ Wi-Fi ability and provide our

The concerts are on Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

attended the 2019 Durham Success Summit, a

Olympics.

recently received a $500,000 anonymous grant.

summit, held at Monument of Faith Church, is

Fruit featuring artists with Durham connections.

our lab equipment and software, improve

intended to help students improve leadership

skills, build a local network of peers and discuss

Concerts include: Shaquim Muldrow Quartet

community with improved access to leading edge technology,” says Thomas Murphy,

ways to get involved in their communities. Event

speakers included Pierce Freelon, Nolan Smith,

on Oct. 21, Shana Tucker and Brian Horton on

the school’s assistant dean of information

Derek Rhodes and Judge Shamieka Rhinehart.

Oct. 28, The Christian Tamburr Quartet featuring Kate McGarry on Nov. 4 and the Ariel Pocock

technologies.

Quartet on Nov. 11. 

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Horse & Buggy Press and Friends gallery will feature the exhibit “Encompass: Lori Vrba and Dawn Surratt,” from Oct. 11 to Dec. 20. The

PHOTO BY TIM WALTER

collection features photo-based works that

“speak to the metaphors of movement and direction.”

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Liberty Arts will present architect Ellen Cassilly with the Liberty Award on

Oct. 26. The annual award recognizes people who have affected Durham artistically, culturally and economically.

The Triangle Friends of African American Arts will present “Dimensions

of Black: The Founding Fathers of Hayti,” a combination of poetry readings, live music and drama performances, on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m at the Hayti Heritage Center.

The Triangle Jewish Chorale will hold a concert and reception on Nov. 17 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The concert, featuring some 45 singers

and honoring the group’s founder, Gayla Halbrecht, will be at 3 p.m. at the Levin Jewish Community Center.

HAPPY TAILS The Animal Protection

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its annual Tails at Twilight

gala on Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. It will feature a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, a threecourse dinner and a live

band. The event benefits the organization, which works to end pet homelessness

and cares for approximately 5,000 animals every year.

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In recognition of the city’s 150th anniversary, The Carolina Theatre will show an updated version

of the film “Durham: A Self Portrait,” on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. This version features a new epilogue that

highlights the changes in Durham since the film’s

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ome time ago, I read an article questioning whether common people in Italy during the 14th to 17th centuries realized they were living in the Renaissance. Did the use of marble in the Duomo attract attention? Was there buzz about Michelangelo? Having reviewed the transformation in art, literature and writing that now symbolizes the Renaissance, the article concluded that ordinary people probably didn’t recognize the changes. Communication was limited, and daily life was largely unaffected. In fact, it was apparently only in the 19th century that the term Renaissance started being used. Fast forward a few centuries, and make the move from Florence, Italy, to Durham, North Carolina. Pose the question to Durhamites: “Do you know that your city is going through a Renaissance?” My feeling is that many, if not most, would answer unquestionably, “Yes.” I have been here long enough to recognize the unmistakable signs of a giant makeover. They are evident in the amount of building. Construction cranes are the new skyline. On the ground, bulldozers, excavators and wheel loaders are flattening and carving the earth

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for new homesites. Around my neighborhood, a new white frame house stands at the corner of Chapel Hill Road and Ward Street. A large house with a stone façade is just about finished on University Drive. Condos are rising on South Duke Street. Downtown has seen a profusion of new apartment buildings right across from the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, American Tobacco Campus and Brightleaf Square, with the One City Center now the tallest building in Durham. These are sleek, modern buildings with facings of blue, red and gray, ribbons of windows and walls of glass. Unlike the apartments I once inhabited – with long, dreary corridors, a battleground of kitchen smells, flickering fluorescent lights in the hallways – these new buildings are a “living experience” or “lifestyle destination,” and feature amenities like swimming pools, fire pits, fitness rooms and yoga studios. For the pets, there are parks and dog runs. A great downtown needs more than residences, and ours is increasingly becoming a location where people work, with Duke as a major tenant. The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) occupies two buildings downtown. The first, Durham Centre, is on West Morgan Street, which is within walking distance of the other, in the new 200 Morris building on Morris Street in the Durham Innovation District. DCRI is what is called an academic clinical research organization (CRO) and is world famous for its conduct of clinical trials in cardiology and other specialties. The Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative moved from campus to the old Imperial Building that is also on Morris Street. This red brick building has a rich and varied history, beginning as an outpost of the Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain and Ireland. It subsequently became the location of the DC May Company, which manufactured building and painting supplies. The interior of the Imperial

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Building provides a fantastic working environment and is bright, open In view of all that is now known about and engaging, retaining the original brickwork and piping. the dangers of cigarette smoking, this sign Of the downtown buildings where Duke has space, The Chesterfield is incongruous and perhaps baffling for a is perhaps the most consequential. It was constructed in 1948 as a building that is now part of a university that manufacturing facility for the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company; promotes scientific advances and medical production dwindled, and the company left permanently in 1999. The research. building has none of the grace or architectural flourish of Brightleaf I am fine with the preservation of emblems Square and some of the other old warehouses – brick crenellation and of another era – the name, the billboard, the scalloping, arched windows, pyramids of chimneys. plaque – since, when it comes to rebirths, it is According to commentary on opendurham.org, The Chesterfield just as important to know what came before has a “certain brutal and unforgiving utilitarian bulk,” but that bulk, as what comes after. when hollowed out, translates into cavernous space. The developer Wexford Science + Technology did a masterful job on the renovation and created a large atrium. Offices and laboratories are situated around the atrium in a striking open design, filled with color and light under a roof of glass. Duke occupies about A Tuscan villa filled with over 7,500 sq. ft. of fine antiques 100,000 square feet of space for programs a treasure trove of unique items for your home or collection. from the Pratt School of Engineering, Pratt’s Bioengineering Research Initiative to Develop Global Entrepreneurs (BRiDGE) and Duke University School of Medicine. The building also has classrooms for Duke courses in biomedical engineering. In addition to Duke, Durham Technical Community College also occupies space in The Chesterfield for its Small Business and Corporate Education Center. I periodically visit The Chesterfield to see collaborators or utilize core facilities for proteomics and metabolomics, two powerful technologies that underpin the era of “big Father-Daughter Team David & Elizabeth Lindquist data” science. Scientific laboratories have a certain similarity to factories since they house large pieces of equipment than can make a lot FROM TO of noise – whirring, clicking and clanging, the big centrifuges shrieking as they spin around HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERY 50,000 times each minute. , AND AT EVERY EVERY Labs produce data. I like to say that The Chesterfield used to manufacture millions of cigarettes each day. Now it manufactures millions of pieces of data each day (although, actually, it would be closer to billions). While the developers could have tried to downplay building’s history, The Chesterfield retains the name of its famous product. A large billboard for Liggett & Myers sits on the roof, and the Liggett & Myers name is still painted A Family Business Providing Period Antiques on the side of the building along with its motto, with Integrity, Service & Value since 1930. “Quality Products, Quality People,” although the 1213 E. FRANKLIN ST., CHAPEL HILL | 919.942.3179 words are interrupted by windows. On the front WHCHNC@AOL.COM | MONDAY - SATURDAY: 11am - 6pm of the building, a sign reads, “Dedicated to the millions who smoke the cigarette that satisfies. Chesterfield. 1948.”

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t’s one thing to be a good bar; it’s another to be a good bar with great food. There are a lot of places out there that focus on one or the other, but now, more than ever, there’s an expectation for quality beverages and dishes together. I have noticed a growing focus on chefdriven, adventurous menus that incorporate local ingredients at bars. For some of these establishments (especially those which have been around the longest), it was an evolution to hone a better bar menu over time. For other spots, a parallel focus on food was intentional from the start. Alley Twenty Six, in the heart of downtown, has long been known for serving some of the best cocktails in town. Since its expansion in 2017, when it nearly doubled in size, owner Shannon Healy has also been serving up some of the most noteworthy meals. There are staples, like the mouthwatering Alley Burger with bourbon-bacon jam, black truffle cheddar, chipotle aioli

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and house-cut fries. And you should always keep an eye out for their seasonal specials. Down the road sits one of Durham’s coziest and most sophisticated bars, Bar Virgile. Of course, a key focus here is on classic and contemporary drinks, but considering the bar is a spin-off of Scott Howell’s Nana’s restaurant, with its top-notch seasonal food, you should know you’ll be getting high-quality eats here as well. The menu includes upscale, but not pretentious, options ranging from fried oysters and delicious deviled eggs to burgers, salmon and hanger steak frites. Intimate new downtown bar Kingfisher is making a point to incorporate lots of local love as well. The bar snack menu features Ninth Street Bakery bread products, treats from East Durham Bake Shop and North Carolina cheeses. The bar at Counting House, inside the 21c Museum Hotel, is gorgeous, and the bartenders can craft some pretty drinks to match, but the food is equally captivating under the guidance of chef Thomas Card. Check out the variety of well-composed seafood dishes, and don’t skip on dessert. Each dish is imaginatively created and plated – fitting for a bar inside an art museum. In fact, many of Durham’s hotels have a solid food game going on. It’s no surprise the menu at the rooftop bar at The Durham Hotel shines under the influence of chef Andrea Reusing. Featured items include platters of North Carolina seafood, shrimp cocktail, beef tartare

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and a pasture-raised pork hot dog (or hickorysmoked carrot dog alternative). On the rooftop across the way, The Patio at Unscripted Hotel offers many shareable plates that pair perfectly with your drink of choice – and a fun, entertaining atmosphere by the pool. We’ve enjoyed the jumbo lump crabcakes, lettuce wraps, shrimp cocktail shooters and various sliders. For a more casual atmosphere, we enjoy ordering from Motorco Music Hall’s eclectic kitchen menu at Parts & Labor. Pub food goes to new heights with a rotating menu of global eats, including banh mi, shawarma, chapati, poutine and lots of delightful vegetarian options: two favorites are the veggie samosas and sesame udon noodle salad. This is a great place to meet up with friends because of the variety on the menu, and it’s dog- and kidfriendly with plenty of outdoor seating.

Across the street from Motorco, you’ll also find good bar bites with local ties at Fullsteam. With the introduction of it’s on-site kitchen, this popular brewery now serves a solid selection of sandwiches, like housemade crabcake on Ninth Street Bakery brioche, along with a variety of small and shareable plates. Just up the road on Geer Street, sits a neighborhood bar featuring a fresh-made food item that is so popular, it is best to pre-order for the weekend. While it’s not something you can order regularly at The Accordion Club, people go crazy for their Hatch green chile breakfast burritos (only served on the weekends until they run out). Intentional about serving quality brews and burgers from the start, Bull City Burger and Brewery is as equally committed to pouring freshly brewed beer as it is to serving sustainably-sourced burgers with made-from-scratch ingredients, including heavenly duck-fat fries and house-made pickle chips. People come for both the brews and the burgers, which is a surefire sign they have an ideal combination going on. Stay tuned for the addition of Bull City Solera and Taproom, set to open this year on University Drive. At these establishments, it is possible to have your “cake,” or rather, cocktails, and eat well, too!

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LOOKING AHEAD In September, Durham’s Partnership for Children launched Ready4K, a family engagement curriculum that’s delivered via text messaging. “Each week, parents receive fun facts and easy tips on how to promote their children’s development by building on existing routines – like pointing out the letters on shampoo bottles during bath time and naming their sounds,” Danielle explains. “The Ready4K curriculum covers the whole child from birth through third grade and is available in English, Spanish and Arabic.” These early education programs have had an impact on the children in our city, and with additional funding coming in, more families are now in the process of receiving help. “We believe these [early childhood education programs] are important,” Drew says. “In some cases, these new opportunities available to Durham families and children will be critical to improving outcomes for those children and families.”

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Dr. Jason Butler “When I was young I broke my front tooth in an accident. I quickly realized the importance of great dental care. I promise to always deliver the best quality dental care to better your smile and health.”

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Janice Little Janice and her husband, Greg, live with their daughter, JoyAna, 2, in the North Street neighborhood. They have lived in Durham for nine years and downtown for five.

Where did you move from, and why did you choose where you live now? I moved to Durham after college, and found that a lot of my friends were moving to the area, too. I stuck around to look for a job and put down roots. Four years later, I moved into the North Street neighborhood, where folks of diverse abilities live alongside one another. We currently stay in a home in the neighborhood called the Corner House. There are eight of us who live together, and our friendship was first formed at Reality Ministries, where my husband works.

What was it about our downtown that made you want to live here? I love the walkability of the city. It has so many wonderful things to do and places to eat. Even though Duke has a huge presence, it doesn’t feel like a “college town.” I enjoy the support of small local business, as there are only a few chain restaurants downtown.

Share some insider tips and tricks for coming downtown. We love date nights at the Quarter Horse Bar & Arcade – Mondays and Tuesdays are “free play” with the purchase of a drink. Gibson Girl Vintage – it’s new and [has] awesome clothing (especially love the vintage children’s clothes, which would make the perfect unique baby shower gift). Cocoa Cinnamon’s community coffee fund – you can donate toward a fund that provides free coffee for those who can’t afford it. Also the churros at the Lakewood location are so good.

The downtown event I look forward to every year is ... The Holiday Patchwork Market [at the Durham Armory] is amazing. The selection of vendors is really excellent, from fine art to handmade crafts to food items, and there is a price range that fits any budget. I try and have all of my Christmas shopping completed by Thanksgiving, but if I’ve missed anyone I can be sure to find something really special at this market. On top of that, the [market] offers free child care while you shop. How awesome is that? My go-to downtown restaurant is ... Bull City Burger and Brewery. Delicious burgers, locally sourced beef, and I truly can’t resist the pickle chips. There is a kids’ play area that always makes our family’s experience more enjoyable.

It's a little bit of shopping, and a little bit playing dress-up for Janice's daughter, JoyAna, at Gibson Girl Vintage.

If I’m with a group of friends, we always go to ... Hi-Wire Brewing. Usually a good food truck is parked there, [plus] so many creative and delicious beer options, [there is] always enough seating, fun games (pingpong tables, soccer pool, shuffleboard, cornhole, foosball), a huge outdoor field for kids, and they often have live music.

For a drink, I head to ... Fullsteam – laid-back, kid-friendly, and it’s basically in my backyard. My favorite weekend activity is ... the farmers market – we enjoy a slow walk in the morning [and] are committed to supporting local farmers and building consistent relationships there. [We] grab a sweet pastry from any number of incredible bakeries, and buy a bouquet of flowers to brighten the week. We often run into a

few friends and have some space to catch up, and we wrap up at Durham Central Park for our girl to run around and play with other children.

My favorite quiet spots, outdoor spots ... The Durham Hotel coffee shop during the day and the back patio of The Accordion Club for the early evening.

If I’m looking to buy a gift, I go browsing at ... The Mothership. It’s close by, and the local artists/vendors have a good price range. When Third Friday rolls around, you can find me at ... Golden Belt – lots of studios with a rotating exhibit space that hosts diverse artists.

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mos grew up in Durham, having moved to the city when he was 5. He attended Lowe’s Grove Elementary, Pearsontown Elementary, Lowe’s Grove Middle, Jordan High and then North Carolina Central University. He moved to Raleigh in 2006 “for a change of scenery and for the nightlife Raleigh had at the time,” he says, but “quickly learned that it wasn’t exactly for me.” As new shops, bars and restaurants opened in downtown Durham, Amos returned to visit frequently, eventually moving to Golden Belt’s lofts in 2015 before buying his house in the Old North Durham neighborhood in June 2016. “Durham was alive in a much more inviting way than Raleigh had ever been,” Amos says. What was it about our downtown that made you want to live here? More than anything, it was the relaxed, unpretentious, diverse nature of downtown. I also liked the options of local places to eat, drink and mingle. You didn’t have to fit into a certain group or dress a certain way to stroll downtown and pop into any of the local businesses. What were some pleasant surprises once you had settled in? One big, refreshing surprise was how willing people were to help you make connections in the community. Where’s the best parking? Parking downtown can be intimidating, but it’s really easy if you know where to go. I generally always encourage people to find parking at the Unscripted Hotel garage, Corcoran Street garage or the Chapel Hill Street garage. There is also the Church Street garage [the entrance is actually on Ramseur Street] that a lot of people are unaware of.

What are downtown’s hidden gems? There is a cute small shop called The Mothership. Many people have never heard of it, but have been very close by. It’s located on the back side of Motorco. It’s another local shop where you can find things made and sold by local hands. Another hidden gem is Everyday Magic. It moved into a space above Rock’s Bar and Hair Shop, which by the way has a great beer selection. You don’t have to have a cut to pull up to the bar and have a drink. It’s also a great place for a group to pop in and have a round, especially if someone is getting a trim. Everyday Magic is a magic shop offering intentionally made goods created by witchy makers from around the world. Now, don’t let that description scare you. They have great gifts and little things for the house, even if you don’t believe in herbs, tarot cards and crystals. Another mustmention is The Zen Succulent. If you need a green thing for your home 42

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or as a gift, you should definitely stop by this gem. It’s a very calming, relaxing experience, much like the name suggests. Two more: It’s A Southern Thing has bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch, and Geer Street Garden has a breakfast buffet on Sunday for $12.90. Both are great for groups! Last on the list would be The Fruit. It’s a great space that has a host of events that literally cater to everyone. Whether it’s a documentary, a burlesque show or a phenomenal jazz trio, definitely check out their calendar of events.

The one downtown event I look forward to every year is … One? Impossible! My list, in no particular order: Black Wall Street: Homecoming, CenterFest, Black August in the Park, The Art of Cool Festival, Beaver Queen Pageant, N.C. Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Bull City Food & Beer Experience. They all are a great sampling of the culture that makes this city!

My go-to meal downtown is ... I’m a huge foodie, so this is difficult. A couple of my favorite foods at a few of my favorite places: The burger at Alley Twenty Six, deviled eggs at Bar Virgile, the chicken sandwich at M Kokko, the katsu sando at Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets (also the best ice cream sandwiches around), and the hipster poutine at Parts & Labor.

If you are looking for a place to go with a group of friends ... a couple places that I like are: 106 Main – great, great dive bar with super affordable drinks. You definitely won’t break the bank, and they have plenty of seating. Bar Brunello – a wine drinkers’ paradise. Super quaint inside, and they have a lovely patio out back for when the weather is nice. Esteban Brunello, the owner, is usually behind the bar and is perhaps one of the friendliest faces you will ever see. West End Wine Bar – also great for groups, with a large wine selection. The Roof at The Durham – great downtown views, great craft cocktails. Alley Twenty Six – one of my personal faves. Unscripted’s pool – great rooftop patio with a tasty selection of small bites, and don’t skip the frosé drinks!

downtown living You can't go wrong with the burger at Alley Twenty Six, Amos says.

For a drink, my go-to spot is ... Alley Twenty Six! Hands down, some of the best cocktails around served by the best bartenders around. My favorite is the Mexican Herbalist – it’s been my go-to for years! I have to also mention Bar Virgile and the recently opened Kingfisher.

My favorite weekend activity downtown is ... running to Bulldega to pick up eggs and bacon. I spend Monday-Friday downtown, so during the weekends, sadly, I’m usually home cooking breakfast. If I’m looking to buy a gift, I go browsing at ... Parker & Otis or Morgan Imports. You literally cannot go wrong. You can find the perfect card, a locally crafted gift or some other cute item. Also they are on the same block, so it’s very easy and convenient to browse both.

When Third Friday rolls around, you can find me at ... Vert & Vogue to start and then casually strolling around any of the numerous

galleries. Don’t miss CCB Plaza. It’s a happening area where you will see many of the young creatives hanging out. Music, art, cyphers, and you can treat yourself to ice cream at The Parlour. The one thing I’d like to see downtown is ... Let’s make that two things. The first being a dessert bar of sorts. A great place to get elevated, tricked-out desserts after a good meal, a night on the town or a DPAC show. Second would be a lounge of some sort. Durham is at a place now it can support a nice place for adults to kick back with a down-tempo, house music vibe. Bonus points if the place also serves dessert. We can kill two birds with one stone. Any advice for people looking to live downtown? Do it! It’s not cost prohibitive, but it’s not cheap and only getting more expensive. The plus is all the fun things you can do and how convenient they are!  October/November 2019

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What was it about our downtown that really “sold you” and made you want to live here? American Tobacco Campus captured my attention right off the bat. The water tower, the waterfall, all the incredible brick. But as I climbed all over downtown, going from [the old] ballpark to [the new Durham Bulls Athletic Park], the combination of Durham’s realness and diversity was captivating. I really hope we never lose either. Share some insider tips and tricks for coming downtown – where’s the best/easiest parking? I’m pretty sure it’s the same distance to park on Geer Street by the original ballpark and walk into downtown as it is to park on the top floor of any of the parking garages. Plus, you get to see more of Durham going to and from.

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What are downtown’s hidden gems – businesses, public art, special events – that people don’t seem to readily know about? One of my favorite bestkept secrets in Durham may only excite other vegetarians – King’s Sandwich Shop low-key has the most delicious, biggest and bestpriced salad in Durham. I’ve done extensive salad research in the city. Key piece of info for my gluten-free friends: Pompieri Pizza has gluten-free pizza that’s not just edible, it’s also delicious! That may be the rarest thing on earth. Also, most of Dos Perros’ menu is gluten-free, including the Sheila's newest downtown acclaimed chile relleno. interest has been The Sunday brunch at the Local Jazz series on Monday nights at The Fruit. Geer Street Garden has a cult following for good RIGHT Insider tip: If you love a good salad, try the one at reason. It’s delicious, but you King's Sandwich Shop! gotta be willing to go hard for those eats. If you know, you know. I’m digging the new Local Jazz series on Monday nights at The Fruit. Tickets are affordable, music is incredible, and The Fruit is a Bull City gem unto itself. My all-time favorite thing about downtown Durham is sitting outside Cocoa Cinnamon on Geer Street and chatting with people. I’ve met some of my best friends there. The one downtown event I look forward to every year is ... CenterFest. I love, love, love seeing all the local artists. My go-to meal downtown is ... King’s salad and tater tots paired with Cocoa Cinnamon Americano. Delicious and very Durham. Food tastes better when you know it’s made by people who care about the food and the community. I personally think it’s incredible to walk up to King’s and have the owner take your order. That’s real. That’s Durham.

If I’m with a group of friends, we always go to ... The Durham Hotel, because it’s where you go to have a great time. Daytime, it’s the best meeting spot. In the evening and weekends, it’s hands down the best place for cocktails and convo. The staff is always friendly. Always.

For a drink, my go-to spot is ... The Durham Hotel because nothing pairs better with an Old Fashioned than views of the Bull City.

My favorite weekend activity downtown is ... During baseball season, a Durham Bulls game. DBAP is the happiest place on Earth. Everyone wears coordinating outfits. Everyone is kind to one another. Everyone is in a good mood. Everyone is the home team. Outside of baseball season, my favorite weekend activity is eating delicious food downtown [while] waiting for baseball season to return. My favorite quiet spots and/or outdoor spots, are ... I have a semi-secret table at The Durham Hotel [where] I wrote most of “The Bulls of Durham.” That table is forever in my heart and still where I get a lot of work done.

If I’m looking to buy a gift, I go browsing at ... Dolly’s Vintage because they seriously have everything. I mean everything.

When Third Friday rolls around, you can find me at ... Pleiades Arts gallery, which is becoming 5 Points Gallery. I love going there and seeing the art and hearing from the artists themselves the meaning behind their work. Plus, I’m a huge fan of Darius Quarles and his art. The one thing I’d like to see downtown is ... More pet waste stations. There are very few places to dispose of dog waste. When my dog, HJ, was alive, I rarely took him downtown because I didn’t want to chance carrying a bag of dog mess around all of downtown or throwing it away in a garbage bin next to where people eat.

Anything else you’d like to add about yourself or the way you spend your time downtown? I love downtown, but I also know there’s a whole incredible city out here. It’s truly unbelievable all that Durham has to offer. Bull City magic.  October/November 2019

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John Schelp

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ohn is a writer, a former president of the Old West Durham Neighborhood Association, and a former vice president of the city’s NAACP chapter. His collection of vintage Durham postcards has served as a key source for scholars documenting the city’s history. Twenty-seven years ago, he moved from Carrboro to Rosehill Avenue because, he says, he “saw the remarkable potential of this quiet neighborhood-with-noname near Ninth Street and Duke.”

What was it about our downtown that made you want to live here? After weeks of house hunting, my wife and I were relaxing outside the Weeping Radish with a very cold brew, watching the late-day sun on the red-orange brick, enjoying the sweet smell of tobacco being cured across the street. That was the moment I fell in love with Durham. What are some things about downtown that people don’t seem to readily know about? At the height of segregation, Dr. Lucinda McCauley Harris started Durham College on South Roxboro. For a while, the campus was next to a flour mill – where DPAC stands today. (The men’s and women’s dorms were in large houses, across Mangum Street, where the courthouse is now.) Muhammad Ali dedicated the gymnasium when the campus later moved to Fayetteville Street. Five thousand alumni now work everywhere from City Hall to the World Bank. Love these hidden connections!

The downtown event I look forward to every year is … CenterFest. Both my kids were Labor Day babies, and both made their first forays into the sunshine at CenterFest. My go-to meal downtown is ... M Sushi because it’s always amazing – and it’s cool and dark.

If I’m with a group of friends, we always go to … Arcana because the live music is wonderful – and it’s cool and dark. And Dain’s Place, a lively neighborhood bar where you can meet interesting people.

For a drink, my go-to spot is ... The Pinhook because I love the name. Before Durham existed, the settlement of Pinhook was a traveler’s rest 100 yards southwest of the Erwin Cotton Mills. A rough and roaring place where UNC students came to “go off on a lark,” and two residents

raced on the train tracks for a bottle of liquor. (Pinhookers are folks who live on the edge of society; those who make tiny profits by repackaging and selling tobacco leaves that had fallen to the warehouse floor.)

My favorite weekend activity downtown is ... Preservation Durham’s history tours, starting at the Durham Farmers Market. Then stop by to see what’s new at the Museum of Durham History.

What are your favorite quiet spots, outdoor spots ... Corner of Main Street and Mangum where Walgreens once stood. Songwriter John D. Loudermilk told me he had a girlfriend in West Durham, another downtown and another in East Durham. Every time he visited the East Durham girlfriend, he’d stop by the Walgreens to buy a flower. One day, in 1958, Walgreens was having a sale on candy, so he bought a rose and a Baby Ruth and wrote a song about it. When it started playing on the radio, he got a letter from the Baby Ruth company, ordering him to cease and desist. As the song zoomed up the charts, he got a second letter saying he could keep going. Later, based on little Marven’s Alley in East Durham, he wrote the song, “Tobacco Road.” If I’m looking to buy a gift, I go browsing at ... Vaguely Reminiscent, Bull City Fair Trade, Hometown Apparel and The Regulator Bookshop. Coolest gifts and some of the nicest folks in town.

When Third Friday rolls around, you can find me at ... I used to love taking my kids to the art studios at Golden Belt. They’d explore on their own while I’d bump into friends, old and new. These days, Vert & Vogue is doing some really cool Third Fridays. The thing I’d like to see downtown is ... an after-dinner strolland-greet on Main Street. I spent three weeks in Italy last year, where every night after dinner, hundreds of people would go for a stroll on the main street. No destination, just a mellow time to walk past shops and restaurants to meet and greet neighbors and friends. Any advice for people looking to live downtown? Get to know and love the new library (the renovated Durham County Library’s Main Library on Roxboro Street is expected to reopen in early 2020), especially the North Carolina Collection. It’s one of the most exciting things on downtown’s horizon. And the Hayti Heritage Center hosts some amazing events.  October/November 2019

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Sheila O’Rourke

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heila and her husband, Dave Lines, have lived in Duke Park for sevenand-a-half years. They rented for a year in Forest Hills when they first moved to Durham, “specifically to be in a walk zone to get my daughter into kindergarten at Morehead Montessori,” Sheila says. Then her daughter was accepted at Central Park School for Children, and the family bought a house near the school. They have three kids, Josephine Lines, 13, Oliver Lines, 11, and Henry Lines, 11.

Where did you move from, and what was it about downtown that really made you want to live here? We moved from Montclair, New Jersey, which is a Sheila and her family often head to The Parlour after dinner. She recommends commuter town of New York City. Dave was trying the lavender ice cream. offered a job about nine months after we put Durham on our list of [places where] we would like to live. Share some insider tips and tricks for coming downtown. We moved the next month. My favorite place to work out of the home is The Mad Hatter’s Café We visited Durham during the interviewing process twice. What & Bakeshop. Lots of seating, good Wi-Fi, great light, lots of food and sold us was our walk to the farmers market [on] our first day. The drink options. walkability and liveliness that we saw on that Saturday, I think, really Walk around American Tobacco Campus – it’s just cool. Any season. showed us Durham was where we could have some of that city For a drink, my go-to spot is ... I love the roof deck at feeling while living in a small[er place]. The Durham Hotel for drinks and to watch the sunset. What were some pleasant surprises once you had settled in? If I’m looking to buy a gift, I go browsing at ... Parker & Otis. The Duke Park neighborhood. We didn’t know anyone who lived My favorite meals downtown are at … Luna Rotisserie & here until we found our house. And we really love its proximity to Empanadas, Mateo, Elmo’s Diner to make my kids and husband happy, downtown, but with houses that are a bit larger than some of the and The Parlour for lavender ice cream. downtown bungalows. A real mix of people, too – old and young from many walks of life. If I’m with a group of friends, we always go to … My favorite The Beaver Queen Pageant. way to get together with friends, to be honest, is to go on a run with The Durham Bulls. them. I like to run with them along the Ellerbe Creek Trail. If I go out Paul Sobin and Mira Shani at Durham Yoga Company, two of the with friends, we often go to The Durham Hotel – rooftop for drinks, or best yoga teachers I have ever had in 25 years of doing yoga. [Paul now in the winter, the bar/restaurant on the first floor for a hot toddy. has his own studio, Thousand Petals Yoga, in Chapel Hill.] My favorite quiet spots, outdoor spots ... Walking around The downtown event I look forward to every year is ... The lighting of the American Tobacco water tower and live music on the first Friday night in December. 48

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downtown on the one or two snow days we get – it’s dreamy seeing [it] blanketed in snow. *Responses have been edited and condensed for clarity.

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AMANDA MACLAREN executive managing editor • A pizza at Boxcar after burning calories playing DDR • Go-to bar meals/snacks: Canuck Poutine at Parts & Labor; a Frito pie at The Accordion Club; ordering Heavenly Buffaloes Idaho waffle fries with Heavenly Buffalo dry rub to Ponysaurus Brewing Co. while watching the sunset (or football) – if we stay long enough, I get a couple $1 scoops of Ponysaurus’ own snacks • It can’t be said enough: churros at Cocoa Cinnamon Lakewood. Get a dipping chocolate, and go to town! • Bulldega – it’s just always there when I need anything! Hours are great, and it stocks my fave zero-calorie Raspberry Mint MATI Energy drinks • Chet Miller/Parker & Otis, Indio, Vaguely Reminiscent, Bull City Fair Trade and The Regulator Bookshop – if I am in need of a funny, quirky, sweet, local greeting card • I love Bar Brunello, Esteban is the greatest (and their outdoor patio is a pleasant, quiet spot inside the city), but I’ve discovered a new wine bar that I love – Convivio. Chef Paolo and Sommelier Giuseppe are so welcoming; I envision many a cold winter night in this warm space! • Get creative at the Durham Pixel Wall at Durham Central Park • My fave dessert: the vegan Earl Grey tea cake from East Durham Bake Shop

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EDITOR’S PICKS HANNAH LEE assistant editor • Mexican coffee at Beyu Caffe • "Moscow something something" at The Atomic Fern and play a board game in their gigantic booths. • Moogfest for all ye techno lovers – the best way to check out all the music venues downtown in one weekend • Mothers & Sons – I recommend the squid ink tonnarelli

MICHAEL MCELROY managing and business editor • LaunchBio’s Larger Than Life Science – a great way to network with science and tech leaders and learn about fascinating and hard to spell things. Plus you get to see The Chesterfield. Plus, there’s beer. • The Garden of Eatin’ in Durham Central Park is a small but lovely spot. You can pick herbs, read about the plant and tree species there, and pretend you’re lost in a peaceful forest that smells amazing. BETH MANN photographer • The Duke Arts Annex is not only a selfie heaven (check out megacolorful Satellite Park in the morning for best light), it's also home to free arts workshops throughout the school year • Zine Machine at Durham Armory on Oct. 13: a “printed matter festival” with comic book artists, zine writers, poster/letterpress printers and more

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43 condos starting in high $100s From 400-square-foot studios to 1,200-square-foot 3-bedrooms All permits approved, pre-sales underway, expected to break ground Fall 2019 Project team includes: Urban Durham Realty; Center Studio Architecture, ReVamp Durham; White Oak Properties; CityPlat Commercial Real Estate; Blue Sky Services; Emerson Land Planning; Coulter Jewell Thames

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

Remodeled and expanded lobby, newly constructed mezzanine, plaza area (all completed Fall 2018) Tenant fitness center set for construction in early 2020 Iconic NC Mutual Life sign to be updated with modern lighting technology along with renovation of street monument sign in early 2020 Modern co-working space – Provident1898 – available for rent. Custom-designed space available for rent to creatives who specialize in theater production and art called The Understudy, in design for construction in 2020 Current tenants include NC Mutual, Duke Office of Durham and Regional Affairs and other Duke University affiliates, Veterans Affairs (U.S. Government), Provident1898, Institute for Medical Research and Perkins + Will

32,500-square-foot, six-story building; converted top three floors to open-concept office Abundant on-site parking with covered spaces available Current tenants are Adzerk and BB&T Completed September 2019 Hem + Spire project

BROADSTONE DURHAM 600 Willard St.

Former Crown Park Hotel 342 apartments: studio, one- and two-bedroom units Estimated completion: October 2019

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Ground-floor retail on Jackson Street (about 5,000 square feet) and a two-story parking deck (about 125 spaces). Projected completion date: December 2020 400 W. Main St. Mixed-use building on current South Bank building site Close to 2 acres of land Austin Lawrence Partners (One City Center) project In the planning phase, projected to break ground in mid-2020

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Total Area: 1.7 million square feet, 15 acres, bordered by Duke Street, Morgan Street, West Corporation Street and Roney Street 900,000 square feet of new office/lab; 490,000 square feet of existing office; 115,000 square feet of existing lab; 60,000 square feet of new retail; 250,000 square feet of new residential units Tenants now include Duke University, Duke Clinical Research Institute, WeWork, The 360 Approach, Nutanix, Duda Paine Architects, Beer Durham, Measurement Incorporated

Southern Gateway • 200 Morris – Duke Clinical Research Institute on floors 1-7, 5,729 square feet of retail available on first floor • 300 Morris – In July 2019, WeWork moved in, taking up floors 5-7; 64,363 square feet of Class A office space available; 6,618 square feet of retail available on the first floor; LEED Gold Building; 5,824-square-foot penthouse space available for rooftop restaurant. Tenant yet to be announced. • Morris Green Park – about a half-acre park along Morris Street provides seating, weekly yoga classes, power connectivity and Ultimate Frisbee stations. Public parking garage. Courtyard between 200 & 300 Morris buildings includes seating, string lighting, Wi-Fi and lawn games. Raleigh artist Matt McConnell created the sculpture for this space. • Next phase includes a 160,000-square-foot lab building with additional retail space

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Durham Food Hall Liberty Warehouse, 530 Foster St. • 10 mini eateries, two bars and two private event spaces in a 15,000-square-foot, open food hall concept. Vendors include: Locals Seafood Market & Oyster Bar, Lula & Sadie’s, Liturgy Beverage, Old North Meats and Provisions, Napoli Pizza and Gelato, Afters, Ex-Voto Cocina Nixtamal, Lima Peruvian, Everything Bagels, Bowerbird Flowers & Apothecary, and a six-month pop-up – hall is accepting applications • Architect is Ellen Cassilly Architect; Gateway is the contractor; both specialize in green builds • Bull City Designs will furnish hall with reclaimed materials • Composting and grease recycling programs. Will be a GreenToGo location. • Estimated completion: Winter 2019 Durham Belt Line Trail Abandoned Norfolk and Southern rail bed • 1.76-mile-long, multi-use trail from north Durham to the Ellerbe Creek Trail network and downtown • Base trail is 64% funded; rest of the planning, including negotiating a contract and obtaining approvals for the design contract, is expected to occur sometime this fall • Estimated completion: Winter 2022

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Foster on the Park 545 Foster St. • 164-unit boutique apartments with ground floor, park-facing retail/restaurant space • Construction commenced in spring 2018; expects to welcome residents in early 2020

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27-story, mixed-use tower with 30 condos (all sold)/109 luxury apartments with one- or twobedrooms starting $1,725/month (95% leased) 130,195 square feet of Class-A office space, 91% pre-leased by Duke and WeWork 22,828 square feet of retail space (nine retail bays) includes Pokéworks, B. Good, Bulldega, The Oak House and JuiceKeys Completed Q2 2019

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Residential living and 5,900 square feet of retail 6 stories on 4-acre parcel 465 apartments, 630 parking spaces Construction to begin December 2019 Estimated completion: December 2023

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

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3,072 square feet in the showroom (front) space and 7,520 square feet in the back Bow roof with 58-foot clear span steel trusses Estimated completion: End of 2019

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Mangum Street, Morgan Street and Rigsbee Avenue • Overall cost: $23 million • 667 parking spaces, 145 of which are designated hourly parking spaces • Wrapped with 15,687 square feet of commercial/retail • Features public artwork by Gabriel Eng-Goetz • Completed March 2019

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WEST GEER 216 West Geer

Three brownstones, each with 2,297 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths Units includes all-brick exteriors, hardwood floors, rooftop patio, elevators, two-car garage Units start at $875,000; one is under contract Estimated completion: Mid-October 2019

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New York-based Park Grove Realty has submitted a proposal to build a 240-unit apartment complex; the Durham Planning Department started the review process in July Broadway St. & North St. 12 condos, 1,245-1,386 square feet with three floors each; between $549,000-$589,000 9 units still available Amenities include an outdoor terrace space for each condo, along with a rooftop kitchen and terrace and covered parking Local developer Reynolds Maxwell Groundbreaking date TBD

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ELEVEN 524 N. Mangum St.

11 townhomes, three stories with enclosed garages, walk-out decks, and private gardens Typical unit (three-bedroom) around 1,700 square feet, starting at $569,900 6 units still available Expected completion: February 2020 Center Studio Architecture, Urban Durham Realty and White Oak Properties project

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300 N. Roxboro St. • 99,000-square-foot building – an additional 34,000 square feet increase from previous 64,000-square-foot building • Improvement highlights: Reconfiguration of building entries and interior; Comprehensive Literacy and Technology Center; expanded and more accessible NC Collection; outdoor public plaza for programming and events; significant advances in energy efficiency • Overall project budget: $47,100,000 • Re-opening currently slated spring 2020

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Mixed-use: 305 affordable residential apartments, 250 market-rate apartments, 41,340 square feet of commercial space (including room for a pre-K) and more than 1,900 parking spaces Groundbreaking for parking decks expected in Q2 2020, construction for apartments expected to start Q3 2021 Estimated overall completion: End of 2023

MILL NO. 1 (GOLDEN BELT CAMPUS)

800 Taylor St., 807 E. Main St. • Mixed-Use: Adaptive re-use renovation • 320,000 square feet of rentable space • LRC Properties and Alliance Architecture renovated Mill No. 1, and have welcomed occupants including, but not limited to: 25 new artist studios, Durham Art Guild, Hi-Wire Brewing, Strata Solar, Camargo Pharmaceutical Services, Pairwise Plants and WillowTree. • Current construction focuses on fitness center upgrades and improvements to entryway, signage and indoor and outdoor break areas • Additional office and restaurants are expected to reach completion in early 2020

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80 off-campus, pet-friendly apartments geared toward Duke students Two- and three-bedroom, fully furnished units ranging from 825-1,215 square feet Amenities include: rooftop pool on the seventh floor, fitness center, study rooms, 24-hour coffee station, a bark park and pet-washing station Pre-leasing now; leasing by the individual bedroom; two-bedroom units are $1,600 per room; three-bedroom units are $1,400 per room; utilities included in pricing Estimated completion/accepting residents: August 2020

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614 Rigsbee Avenue • 171 apartments with a focus on well-equipped studios and amenities • Joint venture of Paul Smith of Southern Urban and Scott Harmon of ReVamp Durham. Center Studio Architecture will work with Cline Design Associates as design architects for the project • Construction expected to begin Winter 2019

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classacts A brief spotlight on exceptional figures in our local schools BY COURT N EY H AYES | PH OTOGRAPH Y BY BETH M AN N

From STEM to Stern

n her four years as director of Immaculata Catholic School’s STEM program, Karen Kingrea has helped grow it into a core of the curriculum. Through partnerships with businesses, including Precision BioSciences, Karen has led her students on tours of STEM related companies, and even to Florida to watch NASA launch a student-designed experiment to the International Space Station. The program has received international recognition, and Immaculata is a National Blue Ribbon School. But, on a recent Wednesday, STEM was all about boats. In a school courtyard, Karen set up troughs of water and several box fans. The students competed in teams to build the fastest sailboat out of a selection of materials. Karen gave guidance as students flitted between the courtyard and their classrooms carrying pieces of Styrofoam deli trays, or bisected egg cartons, some with masts made from a plastic straw or a wooden skewer. The plastic grocery bag sails wilted against the masts until the students set their boats in the water and in front of the fans. Some of the boats zipped forward, some wobbled. Some boats did nothing at all. “The skills learned in STEM are as important as any content,” Karen says. In one trough, a hull scraped the side and stalled. The young shipwright looked unbowed. After all, if space isn’t out of reach, then what’s the big deal about some wannabe sea? “Hold on,” the student says to no one in particular as she grabs her boat and sets it back at the start. “I have an idea.” – by Michael McElroy 54

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The World on a String

here aren’t many teenagers who can say they’ve performed alone in front of 17,500 people, but cellist Marcus Gee, 16, traveled across the country to do just that. The solo was part of a performance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl and was a rehearsal for an even larger performance the following week in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marcus was one of only 18 musicians in the country this summer to be invited by the YOLA National Institute to travel to Scotland to perform with the Philharmonic. Marcus, a rising senior at Hillside New Tech High School, joined Kidznotes, a musicbased social justice program for students in pre-kindergarten through high school, shortly after it was founded in 2010. The organization provides free instruments, music lessons and music-based instruction to more than 200 kids in Durham, and Marcus has traveled far and wide to share his talent. “When I first heard that I was selected for the institute, I screamed at the top of my lungs out of excitement,” Marcus says. Nick Malinowski, executive director of Kidznotes, can attest to Marcus’ dedication to music. He’s seen more than 300 students enroll in the organization since his first day on the job in 2017 and wants people to know the goal is about more than music. “While they are exceptional musicians, they’re also living proof of the fact that Kidznotes’ first priority is not to make great musicians, but to help guide young people in becoming kind, contributing members of society who are making a difference in their communities,” Nick says.

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Teachers’ Aides

ull City Classrooms does the unthinkable

– it draws people to school on Saturday mornings. For a couple of hours, the organization, founded in March 2018 by Anish Simhal, brings volunteers into Durham Public Schools to help teachers and staff in any way they need. From sorting books in the library to assembling soccer goals, volunteers donate their time to do projects that otherwise may have taken teachers days or weeks. Since its first event in June 2018, which was attended by 24 volunteers at Lakewood Elementary School, the organization has held more than 20 events at seven Durham elementary schools and is working toward expanding to all 26 in the area. In addition to expanding and partnering with local businesses to provide coffee and breakfast at volunteer sessions, Anish, who recently moved to New York, and Bull City Classrooms President Riley Deutsch are also looking to grow their volunteer base. No need to have previous classroom experience; the only requirement is a willingness to show up, ready to help. “These folks came from all over Durham – Duke staff [and] Duke students, both undergraduate and graduate – folks who have lived in Durham their entire lives and folks who just moved to Durham and were eager to get involved in the Durham community,” Anish says. “Now, over a year later, our volunteers have come from all over Durham County, including local politicians, business owners, teachers, principals, professors, students, entrepreneurs, doctors, nurses and every occupation in between.” 

Treyton Jones, Ben Curtis and Immaculata Catholic School’s STEM director Karen Kingrea test sailboats. When another student moved the fan closer to his boat, Karen rushed in. “Don’t touch my fan,” Karen says. “I am in charge of the wind.”

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“If I were to sum up my experience in a few words,

it would be, ‘The most epic moment of my life,’” Marcus says. “Being selected for this program showed me that hard work, time management, practicing and preparation will take you places further than you could possibly imagine.” 

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Krystal Hu and Meredith Lautzenheiser volunteer for Bull City Classrooms. The program was recognized this year with both the Spark Pin Award and Spark Advocate of the Year Award from the Durham Public Schools Board of Education. The latter recognizes organizations outside the school system that have contributed during the school year. But what keeps Anish passionate about the organization is the feedback from school staff. “The compliment that means most to me is when, after an event, a teacher or principal says, ‘Thank you, this has been on my to-do list for months, and I had no idea when I’d get to it,’ or ‘I was going to be here all weekend working on this if you guys hadn’t come,’” Anish says. “When teachers and principals tell us that we have tangibly improved things for them in their schools, that’s what keeps us going.”

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A child’s education is vital to any parent. That is a universal truth. How they receive that education, however, is a gray area. We fully recognize that not all families have the final say in deciding where their children go to school. But for those who have the privilege to weigh multiple options, we were curious about the journey that led them to their children’s past and current schools. Here’s what they had to share with us: Durham Public Schools because we believe that only by doing so can we

work with others to secure the schools we all deserve.”

Mandy Patton Holt has a third grader and kindergartener at Excelsior Classical Academy “We applied to one charter, Excelsior Classical Academy, and were fortunate to get a spot there when

Mary Elizabeth Hill Hanchey has

a 3rd grader at Creekside Elementary, a sixth grader at Githens Middle and a ninth grader at Jordan High “The idea that children can opt out of their base schools for something better is incompatible with the idea that our entire society relies on an educated electorate and workforce. When we take a child out in search of something better, we accept the idea that there are children who are ‘others’ – who do not have the same value as our children. We choose to invest our time and energy in 60

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my oldest started school in 2016. Our middle son also started kindergarten there this year. While we had absolutely no issues with our neighborhood school and were more than happy to send our children there, my husband and I were impressed by ECA’s curriculum and modified year-round schedule.”

Martinette Horner has a fourth grader at Spring Valley

Elementary and other daughters who graduated from Middle College High School at Durham Tech (2018) and Hillside High School (2019) “We

chose to send our kids to public schools because we support our public schools and our public schools support the values we are trying to instill in our children as citizens of the world. Our children have a diverse group of friends, they are empathetic; and the older girls gained a sense of identity and justice as a result of their experiences.”

Kat Heller has a third grader at Little River Elementary “I am

assigned to Holt Elementary, but chose Little River because it’s K-8

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and academics are key. They have a STEM grant along with an outstanding staff of teachers and administrators.”

Courtney Duffy Schnee plans to send son to Immaculata Catholic School “As a Chicago native, parochial school has been a

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tradition on my side of the family. Our son is quickly approaching pre-K age, and beyond our reasons for keeping family tradition, we have decided he will attend Immaculata because we want him to experience diversity. Immaculata is the most diverse school in the Diocese and was the first school to adopt a STEM curriculum in Durham.”

Cylie Jimenez has a first grader at The Studio School of Durham

“My son attended Holt Elementary last year for kindergarten because it’s our zoned school. I was really thankful to be zoned for it and thought it would be great for him. However, we ended up moving him to The Studio School this year. My son is very creative, and I felt like he wasn’t thriving where he was. The new school offers him freedom to be creative, has learning in groups of multiple ages, and he is thriving there.”

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Jessica Hulick’s daughter, Charlie, is in second grade at Easley

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Elementary, and her son, Oszkar, is in kindergarten there “Our family loves the year-round schedule because the smaller breaks are better for learning retention. The smaller breaks really keep the students focused on education, all year. It is also easier to get time off work for the intersessions, and travel is often cheaper. It is disappointing that more schools have not made the transition to year-round.”

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Trish Christie’s children are Thomas, a kindergartner, and Lucas, a

third grader, both at Southwest Elementary, and Lila, a seventh grader at Githens “We picked our districted DPS neighborhood schools. We can walk to our elementary school, and all of my kids’ classmates live close by. Neighborhood schools develop a sense of community.”

Rebecca Shrader has a kindergartener, Lydia, and a second grader, Aben, at Hope Valley Elementary “We picked the neighborhood

school [Oak Grove Elementary] when my son was in kindergarten. It

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was a D school, but was great for him. He is Ethiopian and spoke very little English when he came home at age 4½. By the time he left kindergarten, he was reading above his grade level. We recently left this school because we moved to South Durham and picked the neighborhood school there as well. We wouldn’t want it any other way. We realize school grades only show poverty, not effectiveness.”

Leah McGlamery Leslie has a daughter, Claire, in the eighth grade at Brogden Middle School “For elementary, we picked Club Boulevard, the magnet school that was nearest our first house; it was smaller and, even though a magnet, very community based. Our youngest goes to Brogden, our district school. We love Brogden and are proud to be part of the changes they are making.”

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Kylee Sollien has a kindergartener, Owen, at The Expedition

“We wanted year-round DPS, but were in the triple digits on the waitlist for kindergarten at Pearsontown Elementary, and that did not work out. We both work, [and] with more frequent smaller breaks during the year, and still having one in day care, year-round was the best schedule choice and best learning choice for our child. Expedition is year-round, but it’s so much more. This school has proven to be the most wonderful environment we didn’t know we needed.” School

Meg Alcazar has a third grader at E.K. Powe Elementary “We

moved last year from Hillsborough, partially to find a school that was more diverse and neighborhood-minded, and we hoped to find a house specifically in range of E.K. Powe, which we’ve found to be incredibly inclusive and progressive for a public school. But the real amazing thing about DPS is the start times: Starting school after 9 a.m. is just more civilized and humane than 7:55 a.m.”

Cheryl Renee Thompson Smith has a kindergartener and

a fifth grader at Woods Charter School “We ranked something like 17 charters, the Durham year-rounds, magnets and our local DPS school, and then applied to many. We ended up at Woods Charter, and I’m glad we did. Both kids need IEP, and the elder has also tested as gifted. Gifted kids who don’t ‘need’ special attention for their LD can get ignored in larger classes. Woods class [sizes] are 18, and that was the selling factor. ”

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Lisa Gerardi has a pre-kindergartener at the Whitted School “I

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Joanne Campione has a son at Riverside High and a daughter who graduated from Durham School of the Arts. Both also attended Immaculata. “My husband and I are both fans of Catholic schools. When we moved here from Graham in 2006, we picked the school first for our kids, Immaculata, and then the neighborhood. The Catholic schools do a good job of ‘feeding’ into Cardinal Gibbons High, as they should, but the cost and distance (we live in American Village) were deterrents. I think life is better when your kids’ school and social life is more local, both before and after they can drive. I dreaded my kids becoming friends with kids that lived 40 minutes away and always being on I-40.”

Grace and Mattie Beason have a

second grader, Court, 7, and a kindergartener, Than, 5, at Duke School “We chose Duke School because of the project-based curriculum and small community. We were unfamiliar with the idea of collaborative project learning, but it appealed to us and influenced us more than any other factor. Duke School met our goals of an inclusive and challenging environment, with a sense of community.”

Laura Burdorff Sloan has a

kindergartener at Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary “I applied to several charters and DPS magnets that are closer to my home than my districted school. We live a mile from school and could potentially bike there when my kid is older. I love that so many walk there or live nearby – it feels very diverse and communitycentered.”

Chelsea Bartel’s children are Evelyn, a

fourth grader, and Gideon, a second grader, both at Club Boulevard “We toured around 15 different public and charter schools, all over the Triangle. Oak [Grove Elementary] is our assigned school. What we prioritized when selecting a school was a sense of community. We loved how the staff interacted with each other and with the students, and how they welcomed us on our tour. We are also wary of the narrowing of the curriculum that happens when highstakes tests are introduced. Club appealed to us because they understand that children truly are more than test scores.” 64

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Elizabeth M. Johnson and Fabian Heitsch have a second grader

at E.K. Powe “As our daughter was in her second year at Children First, we were on track to enroll her in kindergarten at one of Durham’s private schools. But two things happened: the 2016 election, and my [Elizabeth’s] exposure to a certain story on ‘Fresh Air.’ Something journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones says to interviewer Terry Gross catches my attention: ‘It always feels weird when I say it as a parent, because a lot of other parents look at you a little like you’re maybe not as good of a parent – I don’t think she’s deserving of more than other kids.’ Our child means the world to us, but when it comes right down to it, she is not any more deserving. Our daughter is at one of a dozen Durham Public Schools graded letter ‘C.’ But it is as far from average as imaginable.”

Carla Lopez Hardiman has sons ages 6 and 9 at Pearsontown

Elementary “While my oldest child’s school path was never something we had to think too much about because of being in a great district (Spring Valley), we had much more to consider for our younger son. The AU [autism/autism spectrum disorder] pre-K classrooms were only at a few elementary schools, and the DPS pre-k EC programs do not guarantee transportation. The only option in Durham County for my son to attend was DPS’ Pearsontown 25 minutes on the other side of town. You ask, ‘Why did you choose the schools for your kids?’ We didn’t. While I admit that we were skeptical, Pearsontown has been an amazing school and the staff involved with my son there have been a true blessing to us. ”

Leigh Fowler has four sons – Evan, 19, Oliver, 18, Sebastian, 18, and Thatcher, 10 – all homeschooled.

“The oldest three are now in college. Like the others, Thatcher is homeschooled. We originally chose to homeschool for the flexibility; the boys were able to learn at their own pace, and our family was not tied to a school schedule. The boys had more free time to spend with family and friends. They were able to explore their interests in greater depth. And they had more time to relax and enjoy their childhoods. ” Responses have been edited and condensed for clarity.

DURHAM Equity, Access and a Thriving Durham Economy Why connecting local employers to Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth through work-based learning is good for everyone.

urham’s economy is booming so why are so many families struggling to make ends meet? One-fifth of our families with children are living in poverty even though the average family income is over $100,000 here. Even though the Bull City is now home to thousands of successful companies producing hundreds of thousands of good paying jobs, the share of those jobs going to Durham residents actually is decreasing. The bottom line is Durham youth are struggling to compete and Durham employers are struggling to fill good jobs. Many local young adults are not aware of the living-wage employment opportunities and many Durham employers are not aware of how to source local talent and have to recruit from afar increasing costs and turnover. So, why work-based learning? Work-based learning connects academic experience with real-world applications in the workplace. Through internships, apprenticeships, worksite fieldtrips, and other programs youth can explore their career opportunities and learn valuable employability skills. The benefits are there for employers too as they can groom the next generation of workers, develop the leadership skills of current staff, gain productivity, save money in recruitment and retention efforts and receive a significant boost in brand awareness. Durham has caught on and forward-thinking leaders in both public and private industries have joined hands to make the bold commitment of bringing work-based learning experiences to every youth in the county. Thanks to a strong and diverse collaborative partnership led by the nonprofit, Made in Durham, the work is already underway. This fall, Durham Public Schools is rolling out their “3-2-1 Work-Based Learning Initiative” to all freshmen. The program plan for all students get 3 career awareness experiences and 2 career exposure opportunities each year, and at least 1 hands-on experience by the time they graduate. Additionally, Durham’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development plans on expanding their 2020 YouthWork summer internship program to serve 600 youth, up from roughly 220 in the summer of 2019. YouthWork offers Durham youth ages 14-24 the opportunity to gain work experience and develop skills through paid internships in local businesses, nonprofits and City and County government.

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What They’re Saying

Testimonials from interns and mentors on their Made in Durham experience Photography by Beth Mann As told to Shanae Perry and Hannah Lee

Mckim & Creed Wesley Hutchins “We’ve done this program now for four years, and I’ve had the privilege of supervising the interns every year. For me, it feels really good each year to be able to build that relationship and help folks understand the different avenues of what we do, and show them the possibilities of what they can do. I’ve been very impressed with Nate. He’s been respectful, tactful, incredibly easy to work with in the office, takes directions well and has been excited to perform the tasks that we’ve asked of him. I think it is a wonderful thing that the city [of Durham] puts on to allow folks to get different experiences that maybe they haven’t thought about beforehand, and I wish there was more participation for companies in the STEM field that allow students to get those experiences.” Nathaniel Taylor, 18 “I was first in this program two years ago, [at] the start of 2017. I didn’t really first hear about it until my dad brought it up. He saw this opportunity to get me exposed to realworld experiences and internships that will lead to careers later on. So when I came here, I wasn’t just gonna stay self-centered and focused on one thing, I was gonna be open to anything that came my way. This program has made me think differently about engineering and who knows what the future holds? I may not be doing engineering, but this program has been a blessing. It’s been really beneficial, but [I’ll] continue to keep growing and expanding and to keep doing great things.” 

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Duke Health Darla Wohlfarth “These students are the future. They are our future doctors, nurses, researchers, health care administrators, infection control staff and all the other individuals that make up the fabric of Duke Health. By mentoring and exposing these young people to the various fields available at Duke Health, we hope to encourage them to continue their dreams of one day joining the noble profession of health care careers.” Margie Molloy “I am always amazed about the level of commitment that the interns have to the summer program. Hannah was an exceptional intern. She quickly became part of the Center for Nursing Discovery (CND) team and added a positive dynamic on a daily basis. I personally like to mentor high school students who show a strong interest in pursuing a degree in a health care discipline. I am particularly excited when nursing rises to the top. Hannah is someone that I know will be very successful in life and will make positive impacts on her journey to a career in nursing.” Hannah Ettu, 16 “I applied and got my first interview around April. They asked me what I wanted to do when I grow up, and I told them how I wanted to go into health care, so they sent me to Duke Health. [At first] I was a little bit scared. I’ve never had a real job before; I had to give myself a pep talk or two about doing my best so that I could make a good impression and have a good experience. I learned how to communicate with adults effectively, and the interactions with other people [taught me] how to put my best foot forward. I appreciated the opportunity, and it was really great to learn all of these new skills.”

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Favor Desserts Keijuane Hester “About five years ago, one of the managers who worked here at the bakery reached out to [Durham YouthWorks], and we created a partnership with them. We wanted to be able to impact the lives of young adults, so what better way than to offer them an internship through the bakery? We try to give them some tips on the workforce as they grow in life; if they can be successful [with] practical principles, then they can be successful anywhere.” Jeremiah Gongs, 14 “Before this internship, I already thought about working as a chef, and then I worked at the bakery. Now I want to become a baker and a chef. I want to have a restaurant, and a bakery within the restaurant. I knew I took school seriously before the internship, but the owner, Keijuane, told me that I should always pay attention in class and stay focused in order to make sure I can get the best out of life, and so this kind of altered how I thought of school because now I’m trying to pay more attention and try to do more work. I was getting As and Bs every year, but now I’m trying to strive for all As, more or less. I mainly signed up for this internship to give back to my mom, but if I was to reapply, it would be for the fact that I’m getting paid, and I’m doing my own work and getting exposure to the working world.” 

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Lo & Behold Naturals Elisabeth Chadbourne “Thanks to [Partners for Youth Opportunity] (PYO), I understand that saving money early on helps students become more responsible, not only financially, but also with life planning. I have learned the extreme depth to how unequal our society is, and how this affects opportunities for youth. From accessibility to transportation, language barriers, history of trauma, access to education, healthy food and clean water – the list goes on. Youth are often mistreated in their jobs early on, which can damage a student’s confidence and lead to a negative attitude towards working. I believe that a positive, work-based learning experience can completely change a young person’s life. I cannot imagine my company without my partnership with PYO; four of my six employees are young women I have hired from PYO.” Maribel Aragon, 17 “Throughout my three years working with Lo & Behold, I have been able to know how long it took to get the business where it is now. It was not an easy journey, but perseverance paid off in the long run. To get where I want to be, I will have to work through several difficulties that Lizzie has had to go through. Working with a business for three years, you see the evolution that the business goes through. In a business, you have to learn from the mistakes you make, and see what the cause was so you can fix it.”

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Discover Durham Jamie Palmer “The [Durham YouthWork Internship Program] itself is a great opportunity! Not only for the people who are participating, but also for the companies who are participating. We started [taking on interns] two years ago, and it was done through Made in Durham. We worked with another young lady, and she came in and [it] was such a great introduction [to the program] that it was a natural fit for us, [and we wanted] to participate again. And, you know, second time’s a charm. Ciarra has been wonderful to work with. That young lady is a force of nature, and she will be a wonderful asset to any company that gets to work with her in the future. She’s had this wonderful opportunity to tell people what she loves about Durham, but it’s just been great to see her blossom into being so comfortable talking to all different types of people.” Ciarra Jones, 23 “It has definitely been impactful for me as far as my career. I am going into the public health field and, basically, you’re gonna need the confidence. You’re gonna need your elite customer service skills. You’re going to need that sense of responsibility and accountability. I feel like, in working with Discover Durham, they empowered me to maintain and sustain this type of skill level and even elevate that level for my future career.”

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The Ask

Our youth are the future of our great city. It takes a village to raise a child and an entire community to create a more effective and equitable talent pipeline, so we need your help! Right now, our biggest need is for more employers to offer career awareness activities, exposure and experiences. Generally, career awareness activities happen at schools and nonprofits, Exposure activities happens at work sites with tours and job shadowing and Experiences are on-the-job learning like internships, apprenticeships and jobs. As youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen from the interns and their supervisors featured here, offering these experiences can be incredibly rewarding for the community AND for employers. There are a variety of ways to get involved depending on the kind of work, capacity, size, or need of each employer.

To host or sponsor a YouthWork intern visit: https://durhamnc.gov/598/ Durham-Youthwork-Internship-Program To lead a career conversation, host a worksite visit, or pre-apprenticeship with Durham Public Schools visit: https://www.dpsnc.net/Page/3951 For more information please visit:

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"The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one's self. Adults work to finish a task, but the child works in order to grow, and is working to create the adult, the person that is to be." -Maria Montessori

A Cup of Joe and ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’ Nolia: Family + Coffee is a coffee shop where kids can be themselves B Y NATA L I E S C H U ST ER | PHOTO BY BET H MA NN

efore stepping foot inside Nolia, you hear something unexpected for a coffee shop on a quiet street in Durham. Children are laughing … and screaming … and singing. Turns out, it’s storytime. This is Nolia: Family + Coffee, a community-inspired coffee shop where kids can be, well, kids. Owners Natalie Minott and her husband, Justin, opened the shop in July. They had long been unable to find spaces that were both child-friendly and made great coffee, they say. To design the shop, the owners turned

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to neighborhood residents, who suggested most of the details, including menus and toys. The shop should also, the community said, have a storytime. Every Thursday at 10 a.m., Justin handles the coffee and Natalie, an animated storyteller, captivates children and parents alike with carefully selected stories and songs. On a recent Thursday, Natalie began by swinging her arm as a makeshift trunk for the reading of “Have You Seen Elephant?” and then jumped into a rousing “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” singalong. Natalie also sang “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” transforming into a “tiny spider” and a “big spider,” and, as the kids laughed, she sucked in her cheeks for “The Pout-Pout Fish.”

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North Regional 919-560-0231

Family Storytime – Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Move and Groove Storytime – Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Book Babies Storytime – Fridays, 11 - 11:30 a.m.

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East Regional 919-560-0203

Baby Bookworms Storytime – Mondays, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Preschool Playschool Storytime – Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

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South Regional 919-560-7410

Toddler Rhyme Time – Mondays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime – Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Babytime Storytime – Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Funtime Storytime – Thursdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

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Southwest Regional 919-560-8590

Music Makers Storytime – Mondays, 9:15 - 10 a.m.

Baby Lapsit Storytime – Mondays, 10:30 - 11 a.m., 11:15 -11:45

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Pajama Storytime – Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7 p.m.

2-Year-Olds Storytime – Thursdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Tiempo de Historia en Español/Spanish Storytime –

Thursdays, 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. durhamcountylibrary.org/location/southwest

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Bilingual Storytime with Durham County Library monthly on Natalie reads “Hank’s Big Day” to a group of young customers at Nolia.

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a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Later, while Natalie and the parents chanted “The Bubble Song,” Justin blew bubbles around the room, sending the children toddling after them. The books come from libraries, donations and recommendations, but Natalie practices her act for the couple’s oldest daughter, Magnolia, 2, the shop’s namesake, who makes the final selections. The owners see potential for growth and hope to add a playground and, eventually, day care facilities and a co-working space. “People would say, ‘You have a great coffee shop,’” Justin says. “But to be honest, I feel like we have created a community shop with great coffee.”

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919-684-3698 Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. (Seasonal); final date is Nov. 21; starts up again in March. gardens.duke.edu Nature Storytime – ages 3-5,

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Amy Godfrey leads an energetic musical storytime – Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. ilovelocopops.com

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A Comprehensive Directory of Private, Regional Boarding, Charter and Magnet Schools PRIVATE SCHOOLS BETHESDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1914 S. Miami Blvd., Durham 919-598-0190 bcacrusaders.org Focus Partners with Christian families to help equip students academically, socially, physically and spiritually. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 160 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition Elementary, $6,889; Middle, $7,596 Special Requirements Student testing and parent interview. BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN’S CENTER Durham locations: 2352 So-Hi Dr.; 4 UNC-TV Dr.; 1012 Slater Rd.; 4205 Capitol St. 919-686-0080 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, mastery-based learning and parental involvement. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 135 Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1 Yearly Tuition $10,900 (K), $13,350 (Grades 1-4), $14,850 (Grades 5-7), $15,850 (Grades 8-12). 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 1,550 (approx.) Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1 Yearly Tuition $11,135 - $15,135 Special Requirements Previous school records, testing, application, recommendation and an essay. CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham 919-383-6602 cfsnc.org Focus A vibrant and inclusive learning community inspired by Quaker values that empowers students to think critically, creatively and independently. 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 Campus visits are welcome, with both individual and group informational tours available. Application process includes a student visit. Contact admission@cfsnc.org for additional information.

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EDUCATION GLOSSARY CHARTER SCHOOL Supported by public financing and authorized by the State Board of Education, charters are exempt from many standard public school administration regulations. Admission is via lottery rather than neighborhood. Charter schools set their own curriculum and hire their own instructors, of whom 50% must be licensed. Charter schools may be run by independent parent boards, nonprofit organizations or for-profit education service firms. Charter students take North Carolina standardized End of Grade/End of Course tests and participate in the NC School Report Card program. COMMON CORE Common Core is a set of national grade-level goals for math and language arts, such as the ability to multiply two-digit numbers or write a paragraph. Common Core does not apply to science, social studies or other subjects. State and local authorities build local curriculums to meet Common Core goals. Generally, Common Core-based high school-level math classes compare to previous curriculums as: Math I: Equivalent to Algebra I, with a focus on linear and exponential equations. Math II: Equivalent to Geometry, with continued algebra, quadratic equations and probability. Math III: Equivalent to Algebra II, with logarithms, statistics and trigonometry. Unlike math, English common core classes – generally, English I, II and III – teach four basic skills at increasingly complex levels each year: Reading: How students read and comprehend written materials. Writing: Making logical arguments based on sound reasoning and relevant evidence. Speaking/Listening: Evaluating and presenting increasingly complex information, ideas and evidence. Language: Vocabulary and grammar. END-OF-GRADE (EOG) TESTING/NC SCHOOL REPORT CARD Standardized tests administered to all public school students, including those in charter schools, at the end of grades third through eighth. High school students take End-of-Course (EOC) tests after Math I, Biology and English II. Scores measure students’ readiness for advancement and are compiled into the NC School Report Card system, which assigns numerical and letter grades to schools based on achievement and growth (improvement). INDEPENDENT (PRIVATE) SCHOOLS Almost 5,000 students in Durham attend independent schools, with close to 1,200 in Orange County and about 180 in Chatham. About two-thirds of North Carolina’s independent schools have a religious affiliation. Independent in finance

and governance, these schools may follow any curriculum they wish, set their own standards for graduation, and are not required to participate in North Carolina standardized testing (EOGs) or the NC School Report Card program. They have the freedom to serve their distinct missions through their own philosophies, values and approaches to teaching. All must test third-, sixth-, ninth- and 11thgraders using nationally recognized standardized tests. Depending on family income, some independent school students may be eligible for state-subsidized voucher awards, known as Opportunity Scholarships. MAGNET SCHOOL Public, lottery application-based schools that aren’t associated with any particular neighborhood and may focus on unique academic curriculums or programs, such as language immersion, Montessori, international baccalaureate, STEM or the arts. Magnet schools take EOGs and participate in the NC School Report Card service. MONTESSORI A style of teaching, named after the Italian educator Maria Montessori, in which children teach themselves and have more control over their time and choice of topics they can explore. Classrooms are often composed of children of many ages and grades. TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN Meant for 4- to 5-year-olds as a transition from a preschool or day care setting to an elementary school classroom. It is often a child’s first experience in a school and offers extra time for a child to develop intellectually, socially and emotionally before elementary school. E-LEARNING PROGRAM Online learning meant to provide opportunities for accelerated high school and middle school students, offer learning alternatives and increase DPS high school graduation rates. The main purpose of e-learning is to provide students with class options that are not available in school. These courses can be utilized in school computer labs, remote locations and at home. INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) Special education programs created for children with disabilities to help them make “reasonable progress” in school, including passing from grade to grade. EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS Students who are at risk based on socioeconomic or educational background. STEM Programs with core focuses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to prepare students for college and other upperlevel studies in these fields. • STEAM adds arts. • STREAM adds reading or research and arts. 

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CARY ACADEMY 1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary 919-677-3873 caryacademy.org Focus A college preparatory school integrating the best of traditional education with new and emerging technologies. Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 775 Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1 Yearly Tuition $24,800; $2,350 new student fee Special Requirements Entrance exam, student visit/ interview, transcripts, teacher recommendations. CHAPEL HILL COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL Infant/Toddler Site (Infant- age 2) 110 N. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill, 919-942-0220 Preschool Site (Ages 3-5) 201 Culbreth 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 License. Grades Pre-K Total Enrollment 55 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant: 4:1; Toddler: 5:1; Age 2: 9:1; Age 3: 10:1; Ages 4-5: 10:1. Yearly Tuition Varies by age and enrollment status; Half-day, three-quarter or full-day options. Special Requirements None. 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 grounded in the truth of God’s word. Grades Infant-Grade 12 Total Enrollment 210 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 5:1; Lower School, 9:1; Upper School, 10:1. Yearly Tuition $8,000-$10,500 Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application. DUKE SCHOOL 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-416-9420 dukeschool.org Focus A project-based that inspires learners to boldly and creatively shape their future. Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 485 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition Check website for details. Special Requirements Admissions application, student assessment, candidate profile, parent visit and tour. 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 1,228

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Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $15,550-$26,935 (not 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 eligible boys, supporting them in their personal, social, moral and intellectual development, and positioning them to be successful at an independent college preparatory high school. Grades 5-8 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition None. Special Requirements Open house. EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858 emersonwaldorf.org Focus Encourages and promotes independent thinking and social responsibility, as well as academic and artistic excellence. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 8:1; Grades 1-12, 10:1. Yearly Tuition $6,650-$19,375 Special Requirements Meeting with parents and child, plus classroom visit. EMPOWERED MINDS ACADEMY 1415 Holloway St., Durham empoweredmindsacademy.com Focus A learner-driven community where children cherish freedom and take responsibility for their experiences. African-centered content and culture are valued and practiced. Children discover their gifts, their passions, and their purpose, and are active participants in the design and execution of their education, finding joy in hard work, earning real-world apprenticeships and taking deep dives into subjects through hands-on challenges and projects. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 16 Student/Teacher Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition $5,500, $250 annual registration fee. Special Requirements School visit, trial day and interview. GORMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3311 E. Geer St., Durham 919-688-2567 gormanchristian.org Focus Partners with parents to provide an excellent education with a Biblical worldview while developing strong Christian character and values. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 59 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition K, $5,582; Grades 1-5, $6,700; Grades 6-8, $6,946; Early Learning Center (weekly): Age 2, $189; Age 3-4, $176 Special Requirements Administrator meets parents and child.

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HAW RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., Pittsboro 919-533-4139 hawriverchristian.org Focus A nonprofit, interdenominational private school providing an excellent Christian and classical education. Grades Junior K-Grade 9 Total Enrollment 115 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition Phonics (JK/K), $5,000; Grammar, $6,000; Logic/Rhetoric, $6,500 Special Requirements Four-part admissions process includes tour with classroom observations, application, academic screening and family interview. 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 $22,500 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 Views learning as a lifelong endeavor to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically. Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 550 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,875-$8,030 for parishioners, otherwise $8,415-$9,130 plus $200 annual enrollment fee. Special Requirements Entry test, copy of student’s permanent records and current teacher recommendations. Application fee is $100. INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham 919-401-4343 imsnc.org Focus A nonprofit Mandarin Chinese-, Spanish- or Frenchlanguage immersion school that aims to promote bilingualism and improve communication across cultural boundaries. Grades Age 20 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition Half-day, $10,800; Three-quarter day, $12,595; Regular day, $13,595; After-school care, $3,150. Scholarships available. Special Requirements Parent interview and observation. LAKEWOOD AVENUE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL 1701 Lakewood Ave., Durham 919-493-5882 lakewoodavenue.com Focus Providing a high-quality early childhood program with a stable, well-educated teaching staff ensuring consistent care and education for children. 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 

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Special Requirements The director offers individual family tours weekday mornings at 9:30 beginning in October for the following school year. 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 and playgrounds are designed to be both fun and nurturing. Five Star licensure and NAEYC accredited. Kindergarten, afterschool, summer camp for children up to 12 years old also offered. Ages 6 weeks-Age 12 Total Enrollment 115 Student/Faculty Ratio 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; Ages 6-12, 14:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and program. Partnerships: Duke, UNC, UNCHC. Special Requirements Consultation required and registration fee of $150. THE LERNER SCHOOL 1935 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham 919-286-5517 lernerschool.org Focus Integrating Jewish studies through an authentic academic curriculum, fostering learning of Jewish values and traditions while building a diverse and caring community – one child at a time. Grades Age 2-Grade 5 Total Enrollment 135 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition Flexible tuition offered for elementary and five-day preschool students based on schedule options (half day, full day or extended day). Special Requirements Admissions application, parent and student visit, teacher recommendations and screening process. LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 3864 Guess Rd., Durham 919-471-5522 lbcdurham.org/lcs 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 200 Student/Faculty Ratio 18:1 Yearly Tuition $4,000; $6,350 (2 children); $8,150 (3 or more children). Special Requirements Entry test and interview. MI ESCUELITA SPANISH IMMERSION PRESCHOOL 405-B Smith Level Rd., Chapel Hill 919-969-7949 miescuelitanc.org Focus To create an integrated community by providing high-quality educational programs that honor diversity and encourage understanding through Spanish language immersion activities for Spanish-speaking and Englishspeaking children, their families, friends and neighbors. Ages 1-5 Total Enrollment Approximately 50 Student/Faculty Ratio Ages 1-2, 5:1; Ages 2-3, 8:1; Ages 3-4, 9:1; Ages 4-5, 12:1 Tuition $424-$1,537 per month; varies by class. Special Requirements None.

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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 self-discovery 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, $11,987, full day, $16,448; Ages 3-4: half day, $11,262, full day, $15,197; Kindergarten, $15,723; Grades 1-3, $15,884; Grades 4-6, $16,484; Grades 7-8, $19,289 MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL 1702 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill 919-929-3339 mdsch.org Focus Offers 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 also available. Grades Toddler-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 75 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $9,875-$11,250 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 with special emphasis on nature study and activities including gardening and animal care. Grades Pre-K-K Total Enrollment Up to 24 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition Pre-K, $8,000; Kindergarten, $9,500 Special Requirements Contact the school and set up an appointment to visit. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM 2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045 msdurham.org Focus Curriculum based on Montessori approach to education. Grades 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 140 Average student/Faculty Ratio Toddler (18 months-3 years), 6:1; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 12:1 Yearly Tuition (Varies by child’s schedule and financial aid award.) From $3,830-$21,180 for toddlers; $5,750-$17,750 for early childhood through sixth grade. Parents tour and classroom observation visit required. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RALEIGH Middle and Upper School 408 Andrews Chapel Rd., Durham Early Learning and Elementary 7005 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh 919-848-1545 msr.org Focus Mindful practice of the Montessori philosophy. Dually accreditated by the American Montessori Society and International Baccalaureate. Independent school in the Triangle offering the IB Diploma Programme for grades 11-12. Grades Age 18 months-Grade 12 Total Enrollment 350 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 6:1; Pre-K- Grade 12, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $11,666-$21,930 Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, by grade level, interview.

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PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 109 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-2090 pinewoodsmontessori.com Focus Provides an authentic Montessori education in which children develop a love of learning within a safe, peaceful setting. The school is committed to the Montessori philosophy and follows a traditional Montessori approach to education. The staff believe in the dignity and ability of children and in their inherent right to respect, protection, assistance and guidance in fulfilling their potential. The school supports families’ efforts to raise capable, joyful, confident children. Ages 18 months-12 years Enrollment 135 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 12:2; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 20:2 Yearly Tuition $4,925-$8,775, depending on program Special Requirements Tour recommended before applying. Contact info@pinewoodsmontessori.com for more information. PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL AT BRIAR CHAPEL 81 Falling Springs Dr., Chapel Hill 919-441-0441 primrosechapelhill.com Focus An accredited private preschool delivering an exclusive balanced learning approach. It balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. Grades Infant-Pre-K Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Young Toddler, 5:1; Toddler, 6:1; Early Preschool, 8:1; Preschool, 10:1; PreKindergarten, 12:1; after-school program (ages 5-12), 15:1 Tuition Varies by age level. $1,165- $1,520 per month, full-time enrollment; $540-$1,065 per month, part-time enrollment Special Requirements $150 pre-registration fee. PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT HOPE VALLEY FARMS 702 Juliette Dr., Durham 919-484-8884 primrosehopevalleyfarms.com Focus An accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. Partners with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Grades Infant-Pre-K Total Enrollment 158 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Toddler, 6:1; Ages 2-3, 9:1; Ages 3-4, 10:1; Pre-K, 12:1; After-school program (ages 5-12), 14:1 Tuition Infants, $1,492/month; Toddlers, $1,386/month; Pre-K, $1,189/ month; Preschool, $1,074/month Special Requirements $150 pre-registration fee, $50 supply fee. Guided tour of the facility and two weeks of nonrefundable tuition in advance for older children. QUALITY EDUCATION INSTITUTE 800 Elmira Ave., 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

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THE SCHOOLHOUSE AT GREENWOOD 806 Christopher Rd., Chapel Hill 919-259-2520 theschoolhouseatgreenwood.com Focus Provides an intellectual education through brain development using four languages at the preschool level: American Sign Language, English, Mandarin and Spanish. Teaches and expects only what a child is able to do according to his/her developmental readiness. Organic, home-cooked meals. Grades Preschool (birth-6 years) Total Enrollment 12 Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1 Yearly Tuition Call for information. Special Requirements Children are accepted year-round, depending on available space. SOUTHPOINT ACADEMY 7415 Fayetteville Rd., Durham 919-544-5652 southpointacademy.org Focus Prepares students to become ethical, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education in a nurturing Christian environment. Grades K-6 Total Enrollment About 50 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,000 Special Requirements Tour, application, meeting with administrator and student testing. ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 920 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill 919-942-6242 stmcsnc.org Focus Provides an education for each child in a Godcentered environment. Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 310 Student/Faculty Ratio Age 3, 7:1; Age 4, 10:1; Grades K-3, 20:2 (teacher and assistant); Grades 4-8, 20:1 Yearly Tuition Pre-K, call for price; K-8, $8,430-$10,960 Special Requirements Application, $220 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 W. Woodcroft Pkwy., Durham 919-967-2700 studioschoolofdurham.org Focus A research-based, project-focused independent school for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, with a middle school launching in 2020. Believes in a 21st century education, and equip 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 Total Enrollment 80 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition $9,750 Special Requirements None. 

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THE HILL LEARNING CENTER 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464 hillcenter.org Focus Transforming students with learning differences into confident, independent learners through a half-day school, tutoring and summer programs. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition $20,410; Grades 9-12 may choose to enroll for two hours ($15,790) or one hour ($11,670). Special Requirements Application and interview required.

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TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL 4911 Neal Rd., Durham 919-383-8800 triangledayschool.org Focus A warm and welcoming community devoted to academic excellence that ignites intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in each student to lead a life of purpose. Grades Transitional K-8 Total Enrollment 240 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $13,215-$16,540 Special Requirements Application and interview required. TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL 4011 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-402-8262 trinityschoolnc.org Focus Trinity School’s mission is to educate students in grades TK-12 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. Seeks to create a community in which there is delight in learning and an atmosphere that encourages the sort of intellectual, moral and aesthetic development that is fitting for those who bear the image of God. Challenges students in a way that stimulates their natural curiosity, guiding their discovery toward personal, intellectual and spiritual growth. Grades TK-12 Total Enrollment 525 Student/Faculty Ratio Lower School, 9:1; Middle School, 13:1; Upper School, 15:1. Yearly Tuition $5,680-$21,550 Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application information, and tour and information dates. WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE 886 Hamlet Chapel Rd., Pittsboro 919-240-7787 childrenshouse.willowoakmontessori.org Focus Strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision making in a stimulating, creative and diverse Montessori community. Grades Preschool-K Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,280 Special Requirements $75 application fee, toilet-trained.

At Saint Mary’s School you can immerse yourself in a vibrant learning and living experience. Our innovative curriculum and real-world learning opportunities let you explore new ideas and interests in a community that values and respects your unique voice and talents. You want to better understand the world and your place in it. We can help. Find what you need at sms.edu/myplace

REGIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLS ASHEVILLE SCHOOL 360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville 828-254-6345 ashevilleschool.org Focus Students live in a nurturing community where faculty and students genuinely know one another. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program for students who represent 16 states and 18 countries. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 290 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition $57,645; $33,975 for day students. Special Requirements Separate interviews for both parents and child required. SSAT exam (SAT, ACT, PSAT also accepted), full application, math and English recommendations, transcript and testing also required. For more information, email admission@ashevilleschool.org. NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 1219 Broad St., Durham 919-416-2825 ncssm.edu Focus To: educate academically talented students to become state, national and global leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; advance public education in North Carolina; and inspire innovation for the betterment of humankind through challenging residential, online, summer and virtual learning driven by instructional excellence and the excitement of discovery. Grades 11-12 

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Total Enrollment 680 Student/Faculty Ratio 8.5:1 Yearly Tuition NCSSM is a North Carolina public school. There are no fees associated with applying or attending. Special Requirements See ncssm.edu/apply.

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.

MOUNT ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3519 Fayetteville St., Durham 919-688-4245 mzcadurham.org Focus Prepares students for college or technical school and for obtaining employment upon graduation from high school. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 200 Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1 Yearly Tuition $5,000 for day school, $12,000 for room and board. Special Requirements Interview with the administrators.

THE EXPEDITION SCHOOL 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., suite No. 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, project-based, STEM-focused curriculum. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 360 Student/Faculty Ratio Grades K-4, 20:1; Grades 5-8, 22:1. Resource and other non-classroom staff not included in ratio. Special Requirements Cut-off for lottery application is in February.

SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4000 sms.edu Focus An independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement for girls. Focused on developing key competencies like critical thinking, collaboration, crosscultural intelligence and new media literacy, offering AP courses, innovative electives, a unique seminar program, college counseling, a rich arts program, 11 sports and a thriving urban location. Saint Mary’s welcomes students from across the region, the state, the country and the world. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 295 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition $56,875 ($28,515 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 500 E. Salem Ave., Winston-Salem 336-721-2643 salemacademy.com Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth of young women. Offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, competition in 11 sports, a comprehensive fine arts program and technology, advising and co-curricular programs. Offers dual-enrollment college courses at Salem College to supplement AP curriculum. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 120 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition $49,500; $25,400 for day students. Special Requirements Application process includes teacher recommendations, testing, an interview and transcripts.

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WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL 50101 Governors Dr., Ste. 170, Chapel Hill 919-240-7787 charter.willowoakmontessori.org Focus Strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision making in a stimulating, creative and diverse Montessori community. Grades 1-8 Total Enrollment 230 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 January, February lottery.

DURHAM CHARTER SCHOOLS (Admission by lottery. Check with school for key dates.) CARTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL 1955 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-797-2340 carterschool.org Focus Preparing children for college and other productive lifelong learning experiences, beginning in kindergarten. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 260 Student/Faculty Ratio 17:1 Special Requirements Lottery in February. No reported waitlist.

(Admission by lottery. Check with school for key dates.) ENO RIVER ACADEMY 1212 NC Highway 57 North, Hillsborough 919-644-6272 enoriveracademy.org Focus Utilizing a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) curriculum to build upon a 20-year tradition of academic and artistic excellence.

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CENTRAL PARK SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN Elementary school: 724 Foster St. Middle school: 121 Hunt St. 919-682-1200 cpscnc.org Focus To create a community rooted in justice and equity where all children thrive. Honors and nurtures the whole unique child. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 616 Student/Faculty Ratio Elementary, 16:1; Middle, 20:1 Special Requirements Tours are strongly encouraged and are offered October through March. Lottery in March, applications accepted November to February. Year-round for waitlist. Waitlist is roughly 300 for kindergarten. EXCELSIOR CLASSICAL ACADEMY 4100 N. Roxboro St. 919-213-8585 excelsior.teamcfa.school Focus To provide excellence and equity in education by developing a foundation of knowledge, a practice of reason, a quality of eloquence and a habit of virtue to prepare each student for a lifetime of learning and citizenship. Grades K-8 in 2019-20. The school will add a grade each year to grow to K-12. Total Enrollment 700 Student/Faculty Ratio 18:1 Special Requirements Open application and enrollment. If more applications are received than the allotted number of spots for each grade, random lottery for vacant spots. HEALTHY START ACADEMY 807 W. Chapel Hill St. 919-956-5599 healthystartacademy.org Focus Strives to help its students grow, especially in math and reading. Encourages parent involvement. Promotes a child-centered curriculum with a safe and structured academic environment. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment More than 350 Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1 Special Requirements Application. Lottery for Admission. KESTREL HEIGHTS SCHOOL Elementary: 4900 Prospectus Dr.; Middle: 4700 S. Alston Ave. 919-484-1300 kestrelheights.org Focus The only Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Beacon school in the state that focuses on academics, culture and enrichment. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 506 Student/Faculty Ratio 21:1 KIPP DURHAM COLLEGE PREPARATORY 1107 Holloway St. 919-973-0285 kippenc.org Focus Empower students with the skills, knowledge and character necessary to succeed in college, strengthen their communities and fight for social justice. Extended school day allows focus on character education, college-prep academics and extracurricular activities. Target population is students who’ll be first-generation college students. Grades 5-8 Total Enrollment 387 Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by grade level

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MAUREEN JOY CHARTER SCHOOL 107 S. Driver St. 919-908-1600 joycharter.org Focus To develop the whole child through high-quality instruction, school-community partnerships and the promotion of a positive self-identity. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 640 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 16:1; Grades 1-3, 22:1; Grades 4-8, 24:1 Special Requirements Enrollment application released in December, and lottery held in March. REACHING ALL MINDS ACADEMY 2703 Holloway St. 919-596-1899 reachingallminds.com Focus A S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) focus. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 353 Student/Faculty Ratio 24:2 Special Requirements Kindergarteners must be 5 years old by August 31.

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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.

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BURTON ELEMENTARY 1500 Mathison St. 919-560-3908 burton.dpsnc.net 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 350 CITY OF MEDICINE ACADEMY 301 Crutchfield St. 919-560-2001 cma.dpsnc.net Designed for highly motivated students who are ready to undertake serious academic work and career-related 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 345 CLUB BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY 400 W. Club Blvd. 919-560-3918 clubblvd.dpsnc.net A place where students all grow as human beings. Teachers engage students in learning through the integration of arts and culture, as well as community interaction and service. Core curriculum is complemented by specialized art, dance, music and cultural studies classes for all students. Students are involved in service projects, performances and other enrichment opportunities. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 462 DURHAM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 400 N. Duke St. 919-560-3926 dsa.dpsnc.net Specialized visual and performing arts school focused on rigorous academics and excellence. Community partnerships with Duke University and Durham Performing Arts Center enhance the student learning experience. All high school students declare one arts concentration area that they pursue throughout high school: music (chorus, band, orchestra, piano, guitar); dance; theater (acting and technical theater); visual arts (drawing, painting, clay, sculpture and photography); creative writing (writing through literature, newspaper and yearbook); digital arts (game design, digital media and film). Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 1,781

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EASLEY ELEMENTARY 302 Lebanon Circle 919-560-3913 easley.dpsnc.net Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week breaks between each nine-week instructional period and a five-week break during summer. Student camps may be available during the fall, winter and spring intersessions. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 503 GEORGE WATTS MONTESSORI 700 Watts St. 919-560-3947 watts.dpsnc.net All classroom teachers are trained by certified Montessori trainers. Use of specialized Montessori materials designed for facilitating a variety of developmental levels and nurturing a level of independence for student learning. Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 339 HILLSIDE HIGH 3727 Fayetteville St. 919-560-3925 hillside.dpsnc.net The International Baccalaureate’s (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (MP) are designed to help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Teachers receive certified IB training. Students become proficient in a second language through the IB course of study. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 1,331 NEW TECH HIGH 3727 Fayetteville St. 919-560-9183 newtech.dpsnc.net A rigorous and innovative interdisciplinary (STEM) high school in which students engage in collaborative real-world investigations (Project-Based/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/Problem-Based Instructional Model. All students are required to complete 150 hours of community service. All students are required to complete a 50-hour internship. 1:1 computer-student ratio. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 340 HOLT ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ACADEMY 4019 Holt School Rd. 919-560-3928 holt.dpsnc.net 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 650

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JAMES E. SHEPARD MAGNET MIDDLE 2401 Dakota St. 919-560-3938 shepard.dpsnc.net The International Baccalaureate’s (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) is designed to help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. 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 453 JD CLEMENT EARLY COLLEGE HIGH 1801 Fayetteville St. 919-560-2696 echs.dpsnc.net Innovative high school uniquely situated on the campus of North Carolina Central University. Includes college-level courses taken at NCCU, offered at no charge to students. Flexibility in the school day as students attend classes on the college campus. Expectation of a high degree of individual responsibility. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 393 LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI MIDDLE 2119 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-560-2894 montessorimiddle.dpsnc.net All core teachers have earned or are currently working towards their Montessori teaching credentials. The instruction is centered around three pillars: academics, community and self. Large uninterrupted blocks of work time allow for independent, small-group and large-group learning. Strong emphasis on community building in the classroom. Students participate in service learning as a part of their classroom experiences. Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 292 LOWE’S GROVE STEM MIDDLE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 4418 S. Alston Ave. 919-560-3946 lowesgrove.dpsnc.net 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 Conservation. Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 627 

Since 1987, Chapel Hill-based Participate Learning (formerly VIF) has been the national leader in global education, bringing positive life-changing experiences to public school students in North Carolina and beyond. Our award-winning language acquisition, global education, and cultural exchange programs are transforming schools to empower the next generation of learners to lead in an increasingly interconnected world. These opportunities are currently offered to K-12 students in 11 Durham Public Schools. Our mission is to make global education equitable and inclusive for all so that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students and tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders have the skills to make a positive, worldwide impact.

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MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH 1616 Cooper St. 919-536-7203 mchs.dpsnc.net Located on the campus of Durham Technical Community College, students take a mixed schedule of honors-level high school classes and college courses. All college classes and the use of required materials are free. Students can earn a year or more of university transfer credit. Advanced students may acquire an associate degree as they graduate from high school. Students may work toward an industry certification credential (paralegal, networking, auto technology, etc.). High school classes begin at 11 a.m. Flexible college course scheduling (college classes meet twice per week). Expectation of a high degree of individual responsibility. Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 189 MOREHEAD MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY 909 Cobb St. 919-560-3954 morehead.dpsnc.net All classroom teachers trained by certified Montessori trainers. Use of specialized Montessori materials designed for facilitating a variety of developmental levels and nurturing a level of independence for student learning. Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 223 NEAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM ACADEMY 201 Baptist Rd. 919-560-3955 nealmiddleschool.weebly.com 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 789 PEARSONTOWN YEAR-ROUND ELEMENTARY 4915 Barbee Rd. 919-560-3964 pearsontown.dpsnc.net Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week breaks between each nine-week instructional period and a five-week break during summer. Student camps may be available during the fall, winter and spring intersessions. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 796 R.N. HARRIS INTEGRATED ARTS/CORE KNOWLEDGE ELEMENTARY 1520 Cooper St. 919-560-3967 harris.dpsnc.net Offers a program that is based on the belief that students learn best when they create, have opportunities to explore a variety of topics in different settings and are presented with content that sparks imagination. Specialized arts classes offered such as: Suzuki violin, dance, African drummers, tap club, chorus. An art walk gallery displays student work from grades K-5, and 21st century classrooms. Official Core Knowledge School where content is sequenced by grade level and all students obtain a well-rounded foundational education. A+ Model School with all staff trained in arts integration. Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 329 

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ROGERS-HERR YEAR-ROUND MIDDLE 911 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-560-3970 rogersherr.dpsnc.net Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week breaks between each nine-week instructional period, and a five-week break during summer. Student camps may be available during the fall, winter and spring intersessions. Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 637 SANDY RIDGE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 1417 Old Oxford Highway 919-560-2695 sandyridge.dpsnc.net 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 554 THE SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE STUDIES 5001 Red Mill Rd. 919-560-3535 scs.dpsnc.net 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 that encourages the development of creativity and collaborative problemsolving skills and a variety of options for students to customize their creative education. Coursework selections may include media and broadcasting, film making, documentary studies, writing and journalism, graphic design and marketing, digital music and audio production and other creative areas for which there is demand in the job market. Regular student interaction with creative and design experts from the community incorporated into the instructional program through opportunities including field visits, internships, classroom presentations and artists-inresidence programs. Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 605 SOUTHERN SCHOOL OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY 800 Clayton Rd. 919-560-3968 southern.dpsnc.net Students select one of four small schools in which to complete his or her high school requirements: The School of Biomedical Technology, The School of Business Management and Sustainability, The School of Technology and Engineering or The School of Architecture & Construction. Students focus on the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in relation to energy and sustainability. Students benefit from a smaller, more intimate school while still receiving a large, comprehensive high school experience, including athletics,

band and other extracurricular activities. Certification possible in: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), National Center for Construction, Education Research in Construction, Carpentry, Computer Engineering Comp-Tia and A+, Technology and Computer Networking,MSITA-Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, MSITA-Microsoft Excel and Access Ever-Fi. Potential for students enrolled in each academy to earn college credit through a partnership with Durham Tech. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 1,248 W.G. PEARSON ELEMENTARY 3501 Fayetteville St. 919-560-3988 pearson.dpsnc.net Focus Students’ interests and talents are nurtured through engaging, active instruction in the focus areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. A primary instructional strategy is a project- and problem-based learning within every classroom. All learning is improved and broadened through multiple technology tools within a 1:1 iPad environment. All K-2 students participate in dance, music, media, physical education and art. Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 430

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A big family calls for a big playroom: Here, Robbie, 11, Leo, 5, Sofia, 8, and Camille Serrano, 3, lounge with their pup, Zion, on a large sectional from Crate & Barrel.

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urham native Chrissy Serrano has spent the past two years breathing personality into her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s custombuilt Treyburn home. She and husband Jose, who is from Long Island, New York, have lived in Durham for the past 12 years and moved into their current home in 2017. They are parents to four busy children, and their new home has already had to adapt with them. Robbie, 11, Sofia, 8, and Leo, 5, attend Voyager Academy. Each is active on the Treyburn swim team

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ABOVE The Nuggets Jose and Chrissy got for the playroom get a lot of use – whether as building material for forts or as seats for Minecraft sessions. BELOW Chrissy reads to her youngest, Camille, while the older children play with other toys.

during the summer; Robbie, a Duke fan, and Sofia, who enjoys singing, also swim year-round with Carolina Aquatic Team. Camille, 3, attends Aldersgate Weekday School. “We really enjoy spending time outdoors with the kids, too,” Chrissy says. With all of the activity in their household, it was important to create functional areas in the home to keep everyone on track. “I wanted to make sure we had a homework desk in the kitchen because it’s so central to our family lifestyle,” Chrissy says. “We designed the kitchen to include a nook with a desk, and made it into a workspace with a computer for the children.” Though eventually each of the kids will need their own study space, she says the communal area works perfectly for now. Chrissy loves that the dedicated space keeps the family together; often, they will 94

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work there while she is preparing dinner or cleaning up. The cabinets above the desk allow everything they need to stay close at hand while keeping food and other messes away from the homework. Chrissy, who detailed the house projects on her blog, ChrissyMarieBlog.com, says that a playroom was also high on the to-do list. “Our previous house had a playroom right off the kitchen, but now that our kids are getting older, they love to bring neighborhood friends over,” Chrissy says. She and Jose decided to finish their attic, which now serves as a large open play area. The room was designed for when some members of the family want to play loudly and others don’t. “I kept it free of coffee tables and standing lamps, or any kind of precious furniture that would make me worry about the kids running around without adults,” Chrissy says. “It’s great to have somewhere for them to play a loud, safe game of tag.” Originally, another room was dedicated to crafting and board games. That room is now a bedroom, and the games, puzzles and art supplies found a new home in the playroom’s built-in shelving. For inspiration, Chrissy added art from Parker & Otis, Chet Miller and Tiny. Additional built-ins house blankets and media, and a sturdy sectional from Crate & Barrel anchors the room. “I added floor-to-ceiling picture ledges to display the children’s books,” Chrissy says. “I found that if they can see the covers, they are more likely to pick up the book and read it – spines just aren’t tempting enough for them at their ages.” Rounding out the playroom are a Nugget, a configurable play couch, which encourages them to build forts – and any other imaginative play structure – a record player (Christmas albums are a favorite year-round) and built-in window seats with more hidden storage for blankets. Though they had a lot of say in the build, the Serranos faced some challenges. “Our house isn’t small, but there are a lot of us,” Chrissy

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says, so space had to be utilized creatively. “I was also worried our kids wouldn’t go up [to the playroom] because it’s on the third floor,” she says, but is thrilled that they get a lot of use out of it. “I have been surprised at how much they all like to bring friends and guests up to their craft table and show off their masterpieces,” Chrissy says. “It’s even more appealing now to our oldest, because he loves having a little independence with his friends.”

n their seven years of marriage, Jourdan and Andrew Fairchild have lived a nomadic life filled with change – and lots of projects. “Andrew and I love to do house projects in our free time,” Jourdan says. “I’m the one with the creative vision, so I come in from the design side. And he’s definitely the patient one and loves figuring out the solution to make it happen.” Jourdan, a Kentucky native, and Andrew, who is from Washington state, met in New York. The couple moved to Chicago while Andrew

was in medical school and relocated to Durham in 2016. They chose their Hope Valley home both for its charm and convenience to Duke University School of Medicine, where Andrew is a resident in the oncology department. Jourdan’s parents live in Raleigh, which made the transition to life in Durham even easier. That same fall, Jourdan and Andrew also welcomed daughter Sloane, who turns 3 in November. “Sloane’s room was the first space I really loved in our home,” Jourdan says. Before Sloane was born, the parentsto-be spent a lot of time in that room. “I’d sit on the floor, talking about what our child would be like in the world we were creating for them, while Andrew built a chair next to me,” Jourdan recalls. “We spent so many long nights just dreaming about her. It is so precious to see her in it today.” Though she describes the room as a learning process, Jourdan had a definite vision from the beginning and knew it was important that it at october/november 2019

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least work for the first few years of Sloane’s life. The lower half of the walls are chalk paint – “She’s very into drawing right now,” Jourdan says – and the upper half is wallpapered with colorful trapeze artists. “We wanted it to be welcoming no matter the baby’s gender or interests, and, most importantly, to be fun and light, since this space doubles as her playroom.” Her interest in creating multi-functional spaces, combined with Jourdan’s decade-long editorial background and passion for design, were the foundation for her company, Spruce Creative Studio. “I put so much thought and love into Sloane’s room that I decided to run with that inspiration and make it into a business,” Jourdan says. She now provides residential design consulting on a room-by-room basis, approaching each space and its purpose individually. Jourdan loves sourcing locally for her home as well as for clients. “The first store we visited after Sloane was born was Tiny,” she says, and her favorite display piece in Sloane’s room is a modern wooden shelving unit from Rockwood Furniture. “The great thing about her age is we can easily swap out toys and add books, anything that suits her interests as she grows,” says Jourdan, who also loves seeing what Sloane chooses for herself. Jourdan’s style is both playful and purposeful. “Vintage is a personal interest, but also plays a huge role in my work,” she adds. Currently on display outside Sloane’s door: a glass rocking horse found at TROSA Thrift Store. When they aren’t busy working or, in Sloane’s case, attending preschool at Our PlayHouse, the family loves spending time outdoors at Eno River State Park or the Museum of Life and Science. “Living in New York and Chicago, access to nature was scarce,” Jourdan says. “One of the things we love most about Durham is the ability to be outside.”

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Durham for nine years before moving to Washington, D.C., in 2016 for Kate’s work. But, they faced “sticker shock” with Capitol rents. Then they had a baby, Harper, now 2, and moved back. The sticker shock followed them. “We were only gone two years,” Amber says, but “Durham has gone a little crazy” with rents. They found an affordable house to rent on Kent Street that was “super cute” and “had charm.” But it had only 750 square feet. “We had moved kind of quickly, and our daughter was 7 months at the time, and I knew she was going to start moving around and come into her own in this space,” she says. “It’s a small space, so what can we do to create an intentional room?” They made several specific spaces throughout the house, including the messy space and the toy space in the front room, where they

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watch “Sesame Street” and run the riots of a happy toddler. But, there is only one bedroom, and they all share it. So at the back of the house, away from traffic noise and the sidewalk abutting their porch, there’s a room with a door that can be closed against a bustling house of “two cats and three humans.” The cozy room has a stand-up desk and some cabinetry where Kate, a talent acquisition manager at FMI in Raleigh, can work from home. Amber does yoga there. And nestled in the far left corner is Harper’s space. Amber sourced the space through a combination of Ikea – a hard-armed, but soft-cushioned chair, and three bookshelves on a narrow wall – and custom features that she made from locally sourced materials. 

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All of it, Amber says, is to inspire calm. They read books together in the chair, and Harper nurses there. And beside the window, which casts “the nicest sun” into the room, a cylindrical teepee hangs from the ceiling next to the chair. Amber made it for Harper out of a shower curtain from The Scrap Exchange, a hula hoop and a spare sheet. A futon cushion serves as the teepee floor, sprouting small throw pillows that Amber made out of fabric from Freeman’s Creative. Amber hung framed art on the wall at Harper’s eye level. She hand-stiched a felt mobile of miniature hot air balloons that also hangs from the ceiling, a height that, to a small dreamer, might look like the real thing. It is important, Amber says, to create a refuge where “the soft things and the quiet things and the snuggly things are.” Harper is the beating heart of the room, but they all enjoy it. “It gets the morning light,” Amber says, and “it’s the quietest place in the house.” It is, she adds “one of our favorite places. Because it’s nice. It’s nice having a spot that’s intentional.” But, Harper doesn’t always follow the intentions of intentionality. “She’s very physically active,” Amber says, “and she likes to run in there and flop on the futon, which is totally fine. But when we’re in there, she’s in there because she wants to be.”

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@jolenethelillady 2,639 followers Jolene wasn’t always the cuddly, stubborn, affectionate pig documented on her Instagram account. The first year of her life was rough. “Jolene came into my life as a rescue mini pig after being sold by a breeder to a family who bought into the myth of mini pigs,” owner Kelsey Dawson says, “prompting them to get rid of her when she exceeded their size and care expectations at 4 months old.” After Jolene was passed on to two more households, Kelsey found the traumatized, malnourished 6-month-old piglet in a chicken coop. Kelsey adopted her 10 days later in March 2016. Kelsey can’t imagine the last few years without Jolene – a bartender at The Accordion Club and Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Kelsey just celebrated her 10-year anniversary of living in Durham in September. She is quite comfortable here, as is Jolene, who’s often snuggling with Kelsey’s cat, Mr. Biscuits, or under the blankets in bed. These are the moments that inspired Kelsey to start the account. She says it also brings a little warmth to her followers’ everyday lives. “Pig parenting is much more work than a traditional pet,” Kelsey says. “It’s building and maintaining trust to create a relationship in which she feels safe and happy in her life. It’s far more fulfilling than any other other animal interaction I’ve ever had.” 

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in downtown, an area that is less than one square mile. We

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into our community, including Policygenius downtown. “It doesn’t stop

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in securing the opportunities that come with the growth we’re seeing and hope to see.”

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When growth occurs at such a rapid pace in a mid-sized city, it could

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face our whole community. “We realize that business decisions impact

the helm. DDI focuses specifically on the economic and cultural engine

everyone,” said Geoff Durham, President and CEO of the Chamber.

that is downtown. The organization works to keep downtown a major

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employment hub for the City and County by creating initiatives that

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destinations in North Carolina and the South,” said Susan Amey, President and CEO of Discover Durham. “Thirteen million visitors come

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BIZBRIEFS TALENT POOL Smith & Heymann Orthodontics on Colony Road hired Dr. Katya Skillestad as an orthodontist in June.

NEW ON THE SCENE PharPoint Research Inc., a contract research organization, has obtained an additional 6,925 square feet at its Durham location and now occupies the entire first floor in the Central Park South building at 5003 S. Miami Blvd.

Former Duke football players Clark Bulleit, Kevin Gehsmann and Tim Skapek co-founded in August the company Protect3d, which uses 3D-printing technology to create anatomically fitted padding to prevent and protect sports injuries. Bulleit and Gehsmann participated in Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship’s inaugural Summer Accelerator program from June 3-Aug. 2.

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Also in August, Devada, the community and resource hub for developers, hired Aaron Bailey as general manager of DZone, the company’s online news publishing site. Bailey was formerly the COO of business. com. Separately, Inc. magazine named Devada as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. It’s the sixth year Devada has been listed.

In August, Christopher LeGrand, president of DAI Global Health, published his book “The Complete Business Leader: A Framework for Impact in Work and Life.”

The online insurance broker Policygenius will open its second headquarters in Durham, Gov. Roy Cooper announced in August. The firm plans to bring 377 jobs to the city over the next five years, according to a grant agreement approved by the state. In exchange for some $5.5 million in state tax incentives and $188,500 in local Durham County incentives, Policygenius has agreed to invest $5.9 million in their Durham operations by the end of 2022.

InHerSight, a website that connects women with femalefriendly workplaces, raised about $4.5 million in capital at the end of March. The startup, which has been based at American Underground since 2016, was launched by Ursula Mead, Daniel Stapleton and Adam Hill in 2014. It has eight full-time employees with plans to grow to 12 by the end of the year.

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Willard Street Apartments, an 82-unit affordable housing community on the corner of Willard and Jackson Streets, formally broke ground in July. The apartments are expected to be completed in late 2020 and will be downtown’s first 100% affordable community available to households earning 60% or less of the area median income, or $50,880 for a family of four.

Metabolon, a precision medicine company based in Research Triangle Park (RTP), raised $1.5 million in debt and options in August. The funds, which came from eight investors, will be put toward salaries and other compensation and benefits, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The funding round is capped at $6 million. According to an SEC filing on July 31, Chimerix raised nearly $35 million in equity to buy the global rights to a new drug, CX01, which can potentially treat a range of blood cancers. Chimerix will pay Florida-based Cantex Pharmaceuticals $30 million upfront, up to $587.5 million in milestones, tiered royalties starting at 10%, and 10 million shares of common stock.

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The Raleigh-Durham International Airport began plans for its new ground transportation center and consolidated rental car complex (called CONRAC) in August.

In August, Lawrence Carin, a Duke engineering professor and expert on machine learning and artificial intelligence, was named vice president for research and will lead a new university-wide Office of Research. The duties of Carin’s previous role, vice provost for research, will be folded into this new office. Christopher Freel, formerly associate vice provost for research, will serve as associate vice president and principal deputy to direct the various programmatic units.

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In August, Duke University published an article in Nature Photonics saying it had devised a new method for increasing the resolution of optical coherence tomography (OCT), an imaging technology analogous to an ultrasound that uses light instead of soundwaves. The technique could improve medical images obtained in cardiology, oncology and other fields. Also in August, ViiV Healthcare released a study on a proposed treatment of HIV that can be injected once every two months rather than once a month. ClassRanked, a website created by Duke students aimed at helping fellow undergraduates pick their courses, launched on UC Berkeley’s campus in August – the website’s second school. ClassRanked expects to add other schools in the coming months, including the University of Pennsylvania, Washington University in St. Louis, Emory University and UNC-Chapel Hill.

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In August, WalletHub ranked Durham as the eighth best real estate market in the country. The study compared 300 cities across 23 key metrics. RTP was ranked as the nation’s fourth-leading life science hub among major metro areas,

according to a report published in 2019 Life Sciences Outlook. RTP’s growth in tech companies, proximity to top-notch higher education, growth in equity and specialized areas in innovation, contributed to RTP’s ranking. Bee Downtown, an urban beekeeping startup in Durham, appeared in a national commercial for Invesco QQQ that aired on CNN in August. The twoand-a-half minute commercial, which was filmed in Chapel Hill and Atlanta, features founder Leigh-Kathryn Bonner and is expected to run for a few months.

In August, North Carolina Central University was selected for one of Google’s two annual residential technical training programs for summer 2020. The program, which started 11 years ago, is a three-week intensive program open to any high school senior who is attending one of the nation’s 101 historically black colleges or universities worldwide, and is interested in studying computer science.

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RTP-based GeneCentric Therapeutics Inc. acquired Chapel Hill’s Select ImmunoGenomics LLC in August. The companies will combine informatics with immunotherapies. Financial terms were not disclosed. Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired the California- and Durham-based game studio Insomniac Games, the creator

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Triangle Global Health Consortium hosts the 2019 Triangle Global Health Annual Conference at the Durham Convention Center on Oct. 16 to examine how health for humans, animals and the environment are inextricably linked. The program will provide an opportunity for leaders, innovators, policymakers, students and researchers to share their experience and find ways to advance the use of global health and public health tools. The program sessions will include a mix of speakers, panels, workshops and poster presentations that showcase current practices and encourage attendees and presenters to engage in key issues impacting health across a spectrum of disciplines. triangleglobalhealth.org/annual-conference Durham City-County Planning Department will host Durham Planning Academy on Oct. 25, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at City Hall. The course will introduce residents to planning concepts and procedures, current development review processes and special topics such as law, transportation and the new Durham Comprehensive Plan. An online application must be submitted by Oct. 4, and space is limited to 75 participants. The academy is free, and breakfast and lunch are provided. durhamnc.gov/3174/Planning-Academy NC IDEA, a private foundation that supports entrepreneurs in an effort to drive economic development, will host the inaugural North Carolina Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit on Nov. 18-19 at the Hilton Raleigh – North Hills. Over a day and a half, attendees will hear from business leaders and entrepreneurs through keynote talks and breakout sessions weaved together in a storytelling format. Topics will include policy, data, rural entrepreneurship, inclusive entrepreneurship and more. ncidea.org/2019-ecosystem-summit

of the widely acclaimed 2018 video game “Marvel’s Spider-Man.” Insomniac will become an exclusive PlayStation developer, Sony says. Financial details were not disclosed. In August, Constellation Brands, an international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits, acquired a minority stake in Durham Distillery, a craft liquor and ready-to-drink canned cocktail producer.

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Expected to be completed in about six years, the rental car complex will include new walkways for people to get to and from both terminals and remove the need for shuttle buses. The CONRAC is one of several projects spelled out in RDU’s 25-year master plan, called Vision 2040, which was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration in late 2017.

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Schools to offer a 40-hour PharmaClean/PharmaSkills course at Lakeview Secondary School for recent high school graduates. The inaugural class completed the course in July and is eligible for paid internships in the biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical industry. In September, Cree, an innovator of Wolfspeed power and radio frequency semiconductors, announced a partnership with Delphi Technologies, a $5 billion company that makes automotive propulsion technologies. The companies said they will increase production of equipment for electric vehicles in 2022. In August, Nurse Care of North Carolina, an in-home care services company on Croasdaile Drive, acquired Senior Care

Management on some RTP Associates, tech companies, a care including management NetApp, Nurse Care of North Carolina company on Lenovo, Cisco client Elizabeth Steel, left, Hope Valley and Cree. As a with CEO Ari Medoff and Road. The result, NetApp nurse Bea McKnight. companies will CEO George provide services alongside each Kurian said in August he plans to other in the Durham area. add 200 salespeople in a bid to increase sales.

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In the last 10 years, student loan debt in the state has more than tripled, according to a report released by the Center for Responsible Lending. Nearly 1.2 million residents have outstanding student loan debt. For the class of 2018, Duke’s average debt per borrower amounted to $21,525. The U.S. trade war with China is starting to have negative effects

Bayer said it would lay off 184 workers at its Durham crop science unit starting in late September. The jobs cited “include positions that may be transitioned to St. Louis or other Bayer locations as we prepare to fulfill our longstanding plans to end our company’s temporary lease,” Bayer said in a statement. Last year, Bayer acquired Monsanto, the St. Louis-based agrochemical company facing

scrutiny over the safety of its pesticide Roundup. Bayer will move its headquarters from Durham to St. Louis and disband the Monsanto name.

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High-tech job openings in North Carolina fell for the fourth consecutive month from 32,891 in March to 26,604 in July, according to an August report from NC TECH. North Carolina has about 3.14% of high-tech job postings in the country. Chief executive officers at public companies in the S&P 500 index earn on average 287 times more than their employees’ median salaries, according to an annual report released by the Economic Policy Institute. In North Carolina, seven of those CEOs have even higher discrepancies.

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ANSWERING THE CALL P H O T O G R A P H Y BY K E N H U T H , H U T H P H O T O The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce honored Durham’s first responders at its sixth annual appreciation breakfast at the Durham Convention Center. This year’s event was the largest attended breakfast yet with 435 guests, and it recognized the commitment of the men and women serving Durham and surrounding areas – 15 divisions in total – including first responders from the City of Durham, Durham County, Duke University, Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina Central University and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. New Durham resident Dan Pfeifer gave the keynote speech about his experience in New York City on 9/11 as well as that of his brother, Ray, a NYC firefighter who spent months at ground zero. He passed away on May 28, 2017, from cancer caused by the toxic debris. The Ray Pfeifer Foundation is an organization dedicated to assisting 9/11 first responders, firefighters and police with medical needs not covered by insurance. Ray was also a leading force in lobbying to extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act through 2090, ensuring health care coverage for the 75,000 people who need, or will need, treatment for health conditions developed as a direct result of 9/11 exposure.

1 Dan Pfeifer of The Ray Pfeifer Foundation. 2 Durham Police Department Cpl. Robert Vernola, Ofc. Jon Alcala and Ofc. Clarence Drayton, and Fidelity Investments’ Jim Connor and Krista Cavalieri. 3 Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Geoff Durham and Vice President of Economic Development Timothy Downs. 4 Durham Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis, Wool E. Bull and City of Durham Council Member DeDreana Freeman. 5 Durham Fire Department Chief Robert Zoldos, Driver Elaine Towner, Assistant Fire Marshal Ashley Fletcher, Assistant Chief Jody Morton, Captain Carol Reardon and Assistant Fire Marshal Brandon Link. 6 Carmella Melton, director, head of internal communications & employment brand at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

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RTP BREAKS GROUND ON BOXYARD

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With coffee, mimosas and cupcakes, live music and lots of shovels, the Research Triangle Foundation broke ground Aug. 27 on Boxyard RTP, a retail and dining hub where the park’s “innovative minds can meet, eat, connect and unwind.” The event was invitation only, but attendees came from all over the Triangle, highlighting the Foundation’s aspirations for the Boxyard as both an anchor for the park, and as a draw that will make RTP a community destination beyond work hours. The hub will have some 12,000 square feet of leasable space, most of it inside repurposed shipping containers. RTP announced that Fullsteam Brewery would be Boxyard’s anchor tenant.

1 Mayor T.J. Cawley of Morrisville and Scott Levitan, president and CEO of Research Triangle Foundation. 2 Casey Stowe, right, the founder of Boxyard Tulsa, brought the idea to RTP. Boxyard will be dog friendly, and Scott Levitan and his partner, Patrick Francisco, left, brought their dogs Jensen and Gizmo to the groundbreaking. 3 Sean Lilly Wilson, center, the CEO of Fullsteam Brewery, his wife, Carolyn Lilly Wilson, and their daughter, Sophie. 4 Barry Van Deman, the CEO of the Museum of Life and Science; Wendy Jacobs, the chair of Durham County’s Board of Commissioners; and Geoff Durham, the president and CEO of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce. 5 “This is a project only a foundation could love,” Levitan said. “We’re not going to make any money on it, but we’re going to create a tremendous community.” 6 Kristie VanAuken, Research Triangle Foundation’s vice president of stakeholder engagement, said that the Boxyard was a “transformational project” that would “really send us into our next 60 years.” October/November 2019 • durhammag.com • 121

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MOVES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHOW EARLY PROMISE

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T LAKEWOOD Elementary School, elected officials and school staff gathered this fall to hear the latest test results from Durham Public Schools. Superintendent Pascal Mubenga stood at the lectern and announced that the number of F-graded schools in Durham had dropped from six to one, while the number of A or B-graded schools had grown to 11 from eight. In 2020, Mubenga promised, there would be no F schools. The crowd cheered. He then handed the microphone to Lakewood Principal James Hopkins, who said that this year the school had jumped from an F to a C. Hopkins congratulated the teachers and students, and he thanked a long list of families and businesses that supported the school. The progress was possible, Hopkins said in an interview, because those families and businesses helped pay for tutoring programs, bus transportation and a positive

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behavior program, while, every day, Duke students volunteered as tutors. The community lined up behind Lakewood, a school that in 2017 was at risk of being handed over to a charter school by the state. The reputation of Durham’s school system has long cast a shadow over the city’s sustained rise, pushing some parents toward charter and private schools, and potentially siphoning employees from companies seeking to hire talent. Lakewood’s drastic improvement, however, serves as both a model for other schools and businesses, and as an early result of plans DPS has already put in place. In January, Mubenga released a five-year strategic plan to change the system’s reputation, a plan that relies on a strong partnership at the school, parent and teacher level, and on a larger community engagement, especially with business leaders. School officials and business leaders express optimism about the district, in large part because they agree they depend on each other. Mubenga, a former DPS math teacher at Chewning Middle School in the late ’90s, returned

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to the system two years ago knowing it faced significant challenges. The district has a total proficiency rate of 49%, and a 40-percentage point gap between the rates of white students and black and Hispanic students. Thirty percent of kids in Durham County don’t attend DPS schools, and half of white students do not. The strategic plan does not try to hide from these numbers,and its goals are not meek. By the end of five years, the plan intends to raise total proficiency rates to 60%, to reduce suspensions, to reduce teacher turnover and to ensure that 90%of all schools meet or exceed state standards for year-to-year academic growth. The responsibility for fulfilling these intentions, the plan makes clear, goes far beyond the school system. “Durham Public Schools must be intentional in acting collaboratively and involving all stakeholders, ensuring that our community utilizes its collective resources to support every child,” the plan states. “The Durham community shares responsibility with DPS for the success of our children.” The plan, for example, calls for an official community partner

Dr. Pascal Mubenga was appointed superintendent in late November 2017. He was previously superintendent of Franklin County Schools in Louisburg, North Carolina. Before that position, Dr. Mubenga served as a district transformation coach, a school transformation team leader and school transformation coach with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for four years. He has also served as a principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher in other North Carolina districts, including three years as a math teacher in Durham. Dr. Mubenga earned his Ph.D. from Capella University in 2007.

for every school. Lakewood Elementary teamed with Duke University, the YMCA and KBI Biopharma. As more businesses “join forces with us,” Mubenga said, “I think it’s going to be a win-win for all of us.” So far, the effort has shown promise. As of the 14th day of school, DPS had 32,993 students enrolled, an increase of 555 students from 2018. “That’s a very encouraging sign, because we did not see

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that in the last four or five years,” Mubenga said. The principals and teachers have “been very, very intentional to reach out to our respective communities to be able to tell them that DPS is the best choice for our parents. And I think that

questions and concerns. Mubenga said that he knows when companies are recruiting, prospective employees ask, “How good is your school system?” “That’s why I strongly feel that Durham Public Schools and the business community, they

community support and investment in the public schools. More than 25 businesses in Durham have helped them fund school projects, with about $120,000 in grants planned for the next year. The foundation also just kicked off its first

Lakewood Elementary Principal James Hopkins’ leadership, combined with Superindendent Mubenga’s strategic DPS initiative, has helped the school improve its grade from an F to a C. message resonated with our community, and we’ve started seeing the result of that.” Principals actively promote their schools, speaking with prospective parents and placing yard signs on school corners. Mubenga plugs popular programs in the arts, sciences and technology at his public speaking engagements. Some schools have used parents as ambassadors to promote school pride and answer other parents’

have to work together to make sure that we are successful, and they’re going to be successful as well,” he said. Jim Key, chair of the DPS Foundation board and a former principal, agrees. “The reputation is critical,” Key said. “We’ve got to improve Durham Public Schools because it’s our future.” But, he added, “it’s also good for business.” A year ago, the DPS Foundation formed to build

Teacher Leadership Academy, a year-long program that will train 20 teachers as ambassadors for the system. They are also partnering with Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy to begin a study on the experiences of second-year teachers, with the hope of finding ways to attract and retain more teachers. The DPS Foundation provides an online form where Durham families can request a meeting with Mayor Steve Schewel and

other city officials to discuss enrolling in DPS. “I think it’s a tremendous commitment by the mayor, city council, county commissioners and the school board,” Key said, “to meet with these families to promote Durham Public Schools and also listen to their concerns.” The public school system is “really in the center” of what makes Durham a desirable place to live and work, said Wendy Jacobs, the chair of the Durham County Board of Commissioners. The county spends more than a third of its budget on education, she said, but its funding supports the length of the “cradle-to-career” pipeline, from programs like Welcome Baby to Durham Technical Community College. This year, the county commissioners voted to increase spending on pre-K to $5.25 million. A 2018 report from Durham’s Community Early Education/Preschool Task Force estimates that pre-K funding covers about half of Durham’s 4-year-olds living up to 200% above the federal poverty level. Officials also increased funding to Durham Public Schools by $7.25 million. Although the county prioritizes school funding, Jacobs said there are “tremendous needs” in Durham that employers can help meet. “The business community has an important role to play in this as a critical partner,” she said. “If we had every business adopt one school, it would be transformative.” Several organizations, including Student U and Made in Durham, partner with local businesses to promote workforce development and help guide students from low-income families into a college degree and a career. More than half of Student U participants are the first in their families to attend college. More than 80% attend

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33,016 53 SCHOOLS TOTAL ENROLLMENT, INCLUDING PRE-K:

29 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | 1 K-8 SCHOOL 9 MIDDLE SCHOOLS | 3 SECONDARY SCHOOLS, GRADES 6-12 | 11 HIGH SCHOOLS AVERAGE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ELEMENTARY: 500 | MIDDLE: 571 HIGH SCHOOL: 813 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE KINDERGARTEN – 2ND: 20 | 3RD – 8TH: 21 Durham Public Schools. Student U Executive Director Alexandra Zagbayou said the organization accepts some 50 rising sixth graders by lottery, serving about 550 students in total each year. “I would love an increase of corporate dollars that support the work we do here,” Zagbayou said. “The investment we make now is not just an altruistic investment, but an investment in the future leaders of their corporations.” Similarly, Fidelity Investments has for the last 10 years supported Lowe’s Grove Magnet Middle School, a STEM school near the firm’s RTP campus with a focus on business and biotechnology. Fidelity employees have built gardens and installed playground equipment on campus, and helped students clean up and test the pH levels of the creek running along the property. Two years ago, Fidelity expanded its support to W.G. Pearson Magnet

Elementary School. “At Fidelity, we believe we have responsibility in this space,” said Kristen Thompson, senior manager for community relations. “You want to be in a place where people are thriving,” she said. “I think it’s something we all own at the end of the day.” Duke, Durham’s largest employer, has a local schools presence as well. Duke sent about 100 student tutors into public schools this spring alone. Their student teachers intern in the classrooms. At the Duke TeachHouse, teachers live together and network and learn best practices. Duke Regional Hospital is home to the City of Medicine Academy, a magnet school for students interested in careers in health care. It supports nine neighborhood schools near the Duke campus. And many university departments provide internships, fundraising, books, tours and advising.

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Durham’s boom, the city often says, has resulted in some 20 new residents a day. But the spoils of that boom have gone in great numbers toward charter schools, which have had a more than 110% increase in enrollment over the last eight years and have not been reflected in the traditional public schools, whose enrollment has gone up only 3% in the same time frame. The rise of charter schools, and disproportionate access to private schools, are contentious subjects for parents, school officials and the general public, contributing to an already inextricable tangle of race, income inequality and social responsibility that will take far longer than five years to resolve. The rise of charters, likewise, is both in response to and contributing to the system’s reputation, several officials and parents say, adding that the statistics are misleading and are not indicative of the full measure of the system. “I’m so glad I ignored our public elementary school’s poor letter grade,” one parent, Neeraz Aidapak, said in a social media message to Durham Magazine. Those grades will tell you which schools have a population challenged by an opportunity gap. It will not tell you the quality of the school.” Despite the complexities of these issues and the strategic plan’s emphasis on shared responsibility, the bulk of the work belongs to the schools and teachers themselves. At the start of this school year, Hopkins, Lakewood’s principal, said nearly 80% of fourth- and fifth-grade teachers were either new to the school or had moved into a new grade level. “Over the course of the past year, two years,” he said,

“we raised our expectations, and we held teachers to those expectations. Some teachers were reluctant to step up, and we had to move on from them. They’re not bad people, there is just a very different level we have to operate from because we’ve been low performing.” The current staff members “are hungry,” he said, “and because they are good people, they’re listeners first.” He added: “When a neighborhood, when a school community, comes together and really listens to each other, invests in its incredible teachers and staff, believes in every student, builds each other up as agents of change, utilizes strengths to push toward ambitious goals, and grounds all of this work in joy, celebration and love – this is what happens.”

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Graduation rate: 82.9% Three schools had 100% graduation rate: City of Medicine Academy, J.D. Clement Early College High School and New Tech High School. Middle College High School had a graduation rate of 97%. Overall Grade Level Proficiency in the 2018/19 academic year was 49%, an increase from 48.3% in the 2017/2018 academic school year. 84% of DPS schools either met or exceeded academic growth expectations set by the state. $76 million in scholarships were offered last year. For the second consecutive year, Riverside High School was recognized as a Project Lead The Way Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW Engineering. 10 DPS schools received merit awards for meeting the high standards set forth by Magnet Schools of America (MSA).

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DeeLuxe Chicken Fried chicken with dark and light quarters, plus a sauce bar with almost a dozen options. Other offerings include seafood platters and Velveeta mac and cheese. 1116 Broad St.; 919-294-8128; deeluxechicken.com Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee. 1104-B Broad St.; 919-286-4800; joevangogh.com. The Palace International African cuisine including curry goat, dovi chicken and samosas. 1104-A Broad St.; 919-416-4922; thepalaceinternational.com Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market, plus sandwiches, pizza and sushi. 621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290 BULL CITY MARKET The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop Artisan café and bakery celebrating 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. Dine-in, carry-out, or order online. 1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com BR

ERWIN ROAD Another Broken Egg Cafe Unique breakfast and lunch menu including cinnamon roll french toast and a scrambled skillet. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 120; 919-381-5172; anotherbrokenegg.com BR Early Bird Donuts Doughnuts, biscuits, croissant breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Try the cinnamon sugar donut. 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 984-888-0417

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

Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials. Cash only! 750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073

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

Blue Corn Cafe Authentic LatinAmerican fare with fresh, organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600; bluecorncafedurham.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; naanstopduke.com The Northern Spy Restaurant, bar and bottle shop with dishes like a fried bologna sandwich, a “not-so classic” wedge salad and a cider float made with Stem’s Real Dry Apple Cider. 2812 Erwin Rd.; 919-321-0203; northernspync.com NOSH “Eclectic foodstuffs” like “Mike’s Breakfast Pizza,” “Coach’s Queso" sandwich and the brown derby chopper salad. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 919-383-4747; noshfood.com BR Saladelia Cafe @ Hock Plaza Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-the run pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Dine-in or carry out. 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 Tamale Factory and Tequila Bar Authentic Mexican food and drinks, including tamales made daily, scratch-made salsas and sauces and margaritas made using fresh ingredients. 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 205, 919-237-1116; tamalefactorync.com ERWIN SQUARE Guasaca Arepas, salads and rice bowls with South American flavor. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A100; 919-294-8939; guasaca.com Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30-mile radius and local brews. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22durham.com BR Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like grilled bronzino, Australian lamb chops and pan-fried Roman dumplings. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com

Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass fed 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 handbrewed coffees and lattes such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root powder 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; Dain’s Place Pub fare centered around award-winning “thick and juicy and juicy and thick burgers.” 754 Ninth St.; 919-416-8800 Del Rancho Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican lunch and dinner menu with a full-service bar. 730 Ninth St. 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

peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! 1807 W. Markham Ave.; 919-237-2358; heavenlybuffaloes.com

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Juju Asian fusion tapas including selections 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

MAKING WAVES On Sept. 4, Fourth Dimension Coffee, which is sourced and roasted in-house at Cocoa Cinnamon, changed its name to Little Waves Coffee Roasters. The roastery will be featured at La Marzocco Cafe in Seattle as the roaster-in-residence Sept. 17 through Oct. 21.

Lime & Lemon Indian Grill Northern and southern Indian specialties including Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Tikka, Chicken Tikka and Hariyali Murg Kebab. 811 Ninth St.; 919-748-3456; limenlemonnc.com BR

ONE LAST RIDE The final Durham Food Truck Rodeo of the year takes place Nov. 3 at Durham Central Park. The event typically hosts more than 50 food trucks from around the state, locally brewed craft beer and cider, and Bull City Music School students perform at The Leaf.

Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball. 2618 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-2863500; ilovelocopops.com

PUPUSA PARTY Also at Durham Central Park, celebrate National Pupusa Day Nov. 10. Part of Durham150, this event celebrates the staple dish of El Salvador from 2-8 p.m. with So Good Pupusas, Mesas Food Truck and more.

Metro 8 Steakhouse Classic American steakhouse with an Argentinian flair. Pair empanadas with a filet mignon or crab-stuffed shrimp with a churrasco steak. 746 Ninth St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.com

AROUND THE WORLD Southern soul food and Carribean restaurant Boricua Soul is opening its brick-andmortar at American Tobacco Campus this month in the former location of Maybelle’s Biscuits & BBQ. Led by husband and wife duo Toriano and Serena Fredericks, Boricua Soul started as a food truck with fast and casual dishes.

Monuts Donuts 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 cream, milkshakes, popsicles and more, featuring flavors like tequila, Tiger Tail (vanilla, mexican Vanilla and chocolate), guava, tamarind and more. 1918 Perry St.; 919-286-5111

Zweli’s Kitchen was named one of the hottest new restaurants in Durham by Eater. com in June. This Zimbabwean restaurant focuses on African cooking with a splash of Southern comfort.

Snow Factory Rolled ice cream treats, including flavors like peanut butter ’n pretzel, Oreo wonderland, Uji matcha and many more, with choice of multiple sweet toppings. 760 Ninth St., 919-294-4111; snowfactorystl.com

International street cuisine restaurant Kokyu BBQ installed a 12-tap self-pour beer wall using iPourIt technology in late August. This is a month after the second location opened in South Durham.

Triangle Coffee House Coffee and pastries with selections like vegan blueberry muffins. 714 Ninth St.; 919-748-3634

CLOSINGS WINNER In September, Ruby Tuesday at Northgate Mall closed.

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

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THERE’S DUMPLING YOU SHOULD KNOW In September, 2016 Sister Liu’s Kitchen and M Tempura were featured in Bon Appétit as one of 50 nominees for America’s best new restaurants in 2019.

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Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice. 703B Ninth St.; 984-439-1790; • LUNCH • DINNER • SNACKS • CATERING BR happyandhale.com True Flavors is opening a third SALADELIA.COM restaurant called Debbie Lou’s Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken Biscuit Sandwich Shop. NINTH STREET DISTRICT wings (bone-in and boneless) Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? as well as vegan wings in more – Compiled by Jess Bennett 703-A Ninth St.; 919-908-1597; alpacachicken.com than 25 rubs and sauces, including Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Seafood restaurant serving up shrimp, oysters, fish-n-chips, surf-n-turf BREAKFAST dinners and more. 2200 W. Main St.; 984-219-7337; theshuckinshack.com

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ZenFish Poké Bar A healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice. 810 Ninth St.; 919-937-9966; zenfishpokebar.com

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Hutchins Garage Full-service bar serving Grandmastyle pizza, salads and sandwiches. 402 W. Geer St.; 984-219-6578 BR

Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like coffeerubbed duck breast and seared NC flounder. Located inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com

LouElla Neighborhood bottle shop, bar and event space. 316 W. Geer St., Ste. A; 919-973-2001; louelladurham.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits. 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.; motorcomusic.com/eats BR

MarketPlace JB DukeHotel’s main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com

The Accordion Club Late-night bar serving beer, hot dogs and green chile stew. 316 W. Geer St. The Pit Fried pimento cheese, whole-hog Eastern barbecue and Lexington-style barbecue. 321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748; thepit-durham.com

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CENTRAL PARK & WAREHOUSE DISTRICTS The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com Boxcar Bar + 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 Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes such as the “Tower of Babel” with honey and date sugar. 420 W. Geer St.; cocoacinnamon.com Cucciolo Osteria Italian fare like pastas with housemade noodles, antipasti and porchetta. 601 W. Main St.; 984-243-8744; cucciolodurham.com

Piedmont Seasonal cooking inspired by local ingredients.Broccoli beignet, pickled shrimp and peach or Mills Farm’s beef coulotte. 401 Foster St.; 919-6831213; piedmontrestaurant.com BR BRIGHTLEAF DISTRICT Clouds Brewing American favorites with a German flair. Featuring an amazing craft beer selection, brunch on the weekends and the NFL ticket. 905 W. Main St.; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine like quesadillas, tacos and huevos con chorizo. 905 W. Main St.; 919-683-2417; elrodeonc.com

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 530 Foster St.; 919-682-9235; dameschickenwaffles.com BR

The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache. Try the “Fed Burger au Poivre.” 914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611; thefederal.net BR

Foster Street Coffee Coffee house on the ground floor of Liberty Warehouse Apartments that uses carefully curated coffee beans from around the world for its classic concoctions as well as local produce for housemade smoothies. 530 Foster St., Ste. 2; 919-797-9555; fosterstreetcoffee.com

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

Fullsteam In addition to their well-known “plowto-pint” beers, Fullsteam now serves bar snacks, sandwiches, small plates and kombucha. Try the Eastern Carolina-Style Pork Meatballs and the Spicy Carolina Dip Chicken with a side of deviled eggs. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337; fullsteam.ag Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere. They make a mean “Dark and Stormy,” and be sure to order “The Pile” to split with friends! 644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com Gonza Tacos y Tequila Columbian-Mexican restaurant with traditional dishes like chilaquiles, enchiladas and sopa in addition to a variety of tacos. 604 Fernway Ave.; 919-907-2656; durham.gonzatacosytequila.com

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It’s a Southern Thing Kitchen and bar that serves up traditional Southern dishes with a twist, like jalapeno-brined fried chicken; a half-beef, halfbacon meatloaf; and both traditional and vegan barbecue. 605 W. Main St.; 919-294-9632; 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

Parker and Otis A gift shop, coffee shop and restaurant all in one. First-timers should dedicate a good chunk of time to this delight. Try the No. 26. 112 S. Duke St.; 919683-3200; parkerandotis.com BR Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets Sandwiches, pastries - rhubarb galette, anyone? - and daily dinner specials. 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesdurham.com BR Spring Rolls Asian-fusion dishes including crispy Szechuan chicken, Cantonese chow mein and seafood pho. 701 W. Main St.; 919-783-8180; springrollsrestaurant.com CITY CENTER DISTRICT Alley Twenty Six Originally a craft cocktail bar, the addition of a kitchen and dining room now offers plates like pan-seared duck breast, cornmeal-crusted fried oysters and pimento cheese. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 984-439-2278; alleytwentysix.com B. Good Farm-to-table dishes like create-your-own burgers, kale & grain bowls, salads and sides like sweet potato fries and avocado toast. 110 N. Corcoran St.; 919-797-9599; bgood.com Bar Brunello Featuring 25 wines by the glass and 60 by the bottle, as well as draft beers and ciders, the bar’s food menu includes charcuterie and cheese boards. 117 E. Main St.; 919-294-4825; barbrunello.com Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an ever-changing dinner and small plates menu including selections like tandoori chicken and flat iron steak. 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-973-3000; barvirgile.com Beyu Caffè Coffee shop, restaurant, bar and live jazz club. Beignets, buffalo wings and mushroom burgers. 341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com 0BR Bull City Burger & Brewery Local beef burgers with all components from bun to barbecue sauce made in-house. 107 E. Parrish St.; 919-680-2333; bullcityburgerandbrewery.com Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks like nachos, burgers and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919-682-3061; bullmccabesirishpub.com CONVIVIO Italian restaurant and wine bar serving locally sourced meat butchered in-house. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 100; 919-306-2343; convivio.wine COPA Cuban-inspired tapas and cocktails restaurant. Try the Butifaras a lo cubano, Cuban-style sausages and the Paella del verano, “summer rice,” with a mojito or daiquiri. 107 W. Main St.; 919-973-0111; copadurham.com Counting House Upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced entrees, as well as small plates featuring oysters, shellfish, and meats and cheeses. 111 Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com

BR Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom Range of barbecue and smokehouse fare as well as Chef Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya with Brian Stinnett’s signature fried chicken and Memphis saké options. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335; MUSEUM. barbecue spaghetti. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; HOTEL. RESTAURANT. dashiramen.com maverickssmokehouse.com Experience our new exhibition Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine; plates Mount Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Dress Bar Thai, Japanese, Up, Speak Up: Costume and Confrontation include carnitas, flautas veganas and pollo relleno. Chinese and sushi. Try the duck wrap. 905 W. Main St.; Don’t skip on the guac! 200 N. Mangum St.; 919-680-4968; mtfujinc.com 111 N Corcoran Street 919-956-2750; dosperrosrestaurant.com

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Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter Diner fare with a twist. Classic diner menu, served all day long, plus smaller dinner menu. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-682-5225; jacktar-durham.com BR Juicekeys Organic juice and smoothie bar. 110 N. Corcoran St.; 919-695-3027; juicekeys.com

Table South Kitchen and Bar Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott City Center. 201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000

The Oak House Cafe featuring Caballo Rojo coffee, Jeddah’s Tea, fine wines and craft beer. 126 W. Main St.; 919-339-1383; oakhousedurham.com

Kingfisher Ground-to-glass cocktails and snacks in an artful basement. 321 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-9429; kingfisherdurham.com

The Parlour Handmade ice cream in rotating flavors like cookies and cream, salted butter caramel and sweet potato. 117 Market St.; 919-564-7999; theparlour.co

Littler Look for latkes Benedict, pan-roasted striped bass with sungold tomato and blueberry panna cotta at this small restaurant with big tastes. 110 E. Parrish St.; 919-374-1118; littlerdurham.com

The Patio Unscripted Hotel’s poolside bar featuring a range of cocktails and gourmet bites including salads and burgers. 202 N. Corcoran St.; 984-3299500; unscriptedhotels.com BR

Loaf Oven breads and pastries. Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf. 111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254

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

Lucky’s Delicatessen Deli that serves seasonal soups and sandwiches like the garbanzo with chickpea fritters and the super Reuben. 105 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-864-8841; luckysdelinc.com Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. Woodfired rotisserie meats, Andean-inspired braises, empanadas. 112 W. Main St.; 984-439-8702; lunarotisserie.com M Kokko Casual chicken entrees including the fried chicken sandwich, ramen and “KFC” wings. 311 Holland St., Ste. B; 919-908-9332 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 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. Great for date night or night out with friends. Order a pitcher of “Cheerwine Sangria,” pollo frito, gambas and queso frito y huevo. 109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-530-8700; mateotapas.com Mothers & Sons Trattoria Italian restaurant by partners Matthew Kelly and chef Josh “Skinny” DeCarolis. Handmade pasta, bruschetta and antipasti dishes. 107 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-8247; mothersandsonsnc.com Neomonde Authentic Mediterranean food like man’ousheh and kabobs, 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. Grab a “Wheel of Steel” (peanut butter, raisins and oats). 136 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-688-5606; ninthstbakery.com BR

Pie Pushers Grab a slice of staples like the cheese or pepperoni, or try out one of the specials, like the "Pace Car." 117A W. Main St.; 919-294-8408; piepushers.com BR Pokéworks Hawaiian-inspired poké with a menu featuring signature “works” like the Spicy Ahi bowl, or Poké Your Way, an option for creating a customized poké burrito, bowl or salad made with your choice of protein, mix-ins, toppings and sauces. 122 W. Main St.; 919-973-3372; pokeworks.com Pompieri Pizza Neapolitan pizza joint with a family-friendly approach. Try the “Drunken Horse” pizza with beer crust dough 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, and specials from Littler and Pizzeria Toro. 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 focuses on shared plates. 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 Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner. 608 N. Mangum St.; 919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com

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 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.” 318 Blackwell St.; boricuasoulnc.com Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store /durham NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com BR OnlyBurger Build-your-own burger options and sides like bacon-wrapped mac and cheese squares. 359 Blackwell St.; 919-237-2431; onlyburger.com Rocky Mount Mills Beer Garden Craft beer sourced from breweries at Rocky Mount Mills, including HopFly, Tarboro, Koi Pond and BDD brewing companies. 705 Willard St. Saladelia Cafe @ ATC Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-the-run pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Dine-in or carry-out. 406 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4600; saladelia.com Tobacco Road Sports Cafe American dishes like “Country Frizzled & Drizzled Chicken” made with local ingredients; overlooks the Bulls’ stadium. 280 S. Mangum St.; 919-937-9909; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com

Spanglish Latin-inspired dishes, bowls and empanadas for lunch and dinner, as well as a full breakfast menu. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; eatspanglish.com Taberna Tapas Paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com

EAST DURHAM East Durham Bake Shop Handcrafted sweet and savory pies, baked goods, salads, coffee and more – all made with local ingredients. 406 S. Driver St.; 919-957-1090; eastdurhambakeshop.com Pierre ToGo Haitian- and Jamaican-inspired cuisine. 2100 Angier Ave.; 919-808-7447; pierrofoods.com

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Nolia Family-centric space designed to connect families through great coffee. 1004 Morning Glory Ave.; noliacoffee.com Sofia’s Pizza Neighborhood pizza shop. 2201 Angier Ave.; 984-219-3656; sofiaspizzadurham.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 donut 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 Foster’s Market Fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Also pick up specialty food items. 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com BR Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Biergarten Germaninspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Restaurant dishes include house-cut noodles, weiner schnitzel and pan-roasted duck. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com BR Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu. Come for a show! 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com Mariscos Los Cabos Bar & Grill Mexican fare plus a variety of seafood options like fish and shrimp tacos, ceviches and more. 4020 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-748-4290 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 The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups. 2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR Saltbox Seafood Joint A new, second location for the popular local seafood place. Fish delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner. 2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-237-3499; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Sister Liu’s Kitchen Homestyle Northeastern Chinese food made by hand like dumplings and Chinese hamburgers. 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Ste. 103; 984-244-3973; sisterliuskitchen.com Sitar Indian Cuisine Homemade Indian dishes at affordable prices, with daily lunch buffets and a weekend dinner buffet. 3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-490-1326; sitar-indiancuisine.com BR Souly Vegan Cafe Vegan takes on favorites like mac ‘n’ cheese and jerk chicken, along with sides like candied yams, plantains and lentils and spinach soup. 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 984-219-6050

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Zweli’s Traditional Zimbabwean food and family recipes from owner Zweli herself with a number of options for vegans and vegetarians. 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 26; 984-219-7555; zwelis.com BR UNIVERSITY DRIVE Barley Labs Choose from 16 different beers and ciders on tap while enjoying the company of your four-legged friends. Food from nearby restaurants welcome. 4015 University Dr.; 919-432-4597; barleylabs.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 Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; 919-401-6432; miperupci.com Nana’s Restaurant Upscale seasonal dishes influenced by Southern, French and Italian cuisine. Of course, the risotto is a must-try! 2514 University Dr.; 919-493-8545; nanasofdurham.com NuvoTaco Inventive taqueria that features locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-489-8226; nuvotaco.com The Original Q Shack “BBQ tender as a mother’s love,” includes signature chile-rubbed beef brisket and Carolina pork shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; 919-402-4227; theqshackoriginal.com Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Asian bistro and sake bar; specialty rolls like the “Green Monster” with spicy yellow tail and tuna. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com Saladelia Cafe + Catering Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, speciality entrees, and mezza platters, made from scratch with Mediterranean flare. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. Catering all of life’s occasions. Dine-in, carry out, or order online. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489 5776; saladelia.com BR Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine: drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake! 2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com WEST END & LAKEWOOD Cocoa Cinnamon Local coffee shop with signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, hot chocolate and churros. 2013 Chapel Hill Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com GRUB Durham Serves up comfort food favorites with a twist like brioche donuts and beer-battered mushroom sandwiches. 1200 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-973-3636; grubdurham.com

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Local Yogurt Frozen yogurt treats. 1114 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-489-5900; localyogurtdurham.com 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 Core Cafe & Catering Locally sourced, with a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Breakfast, lunch, gourmet coffee. 3211 Shannon Rd., Ste. 106, 919-525-6202; corecater.com Eastcut Sandwich Bar East Coast sandwich fare and salads, small plates, soups and sweets. 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 hibachistyle dishes, sushi, udon and more – comes in under $10. 3822 S. Roxboro St.; 919-224-8811 OnlyBurger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar offers all the same build-your-own burger options and sides. 3710 Shannon Rd., Ste. 118; 919-937-9377; onlyburger.com Pop’s Backdoor South Fresh pizza and Italian cuisine, including calzones with homemade ricotta-mozzarella 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.; rootsbistroandbar.com BR Steel Spatula Burger Company Burgers, sandwiches and sweet tea. 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-489-2481 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 Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee. 4711-5A Hope Valley Rd.; 919-973-3950; joevangogh.com

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

Nantucket Grill & Bar New England-style cuisine known for their desserts like the “Unbirthday” and coconut cake. 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-246-5785; nantucketgrill.com

Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850; randys-pizza.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

Smallcakes Twelve signature cupcake flavors, as well as seasonal specials. 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

Gussy’s Place Greek street food like gyro pita, Greek fries and baklava. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 984-439-8455; gussys.com Piper’s In The Park Soups, salads, hoagies and burgers with selections like curried couscous and “South of Here” turkey sandwich. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-572-9767; pipersinthepark.com Spicy Green Gourmet Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, soups, salads with specialities like Cuban flatbread. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 126; 919-220-6040; spicygreengourmet.net HOPE VALLEY COMMONS Mattie B’s Public House Housemade burgers, N.Y.style pizza, wings and potato chips. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 301; 919-401-8600; mattiebs.com

Sweet Charlie’s Thai-inspired hand-rolled ice cream and frozen yogurt. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 984-888-5101; sweetcharlies.com Treforni Wood-fired pizza and sandwiches including traditional options like Margherita, as well as more inspired options like the prosciutto arugula pizza. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 919-973-0922; treforni.com

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HOMESTEAD MARKET Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 249; 919-484-2499; beantraderscoffee.com The Mad Popper A gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 259; 919-484-7677; themadpopper.com City Barbeque Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.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

Denny’s Diner fare serving breakfast anytime, lunch and dinner. 7021 N.C. 751, Ste. 901; 919-908-1006; dennys.com BR

THE STREETS AT SOUTHPOINT AREA American Meltdown Gourmet melts, sides and desserts. Southpoint; 919-473-6358; americanmeltdown.org

Makus Empanadas A variety of meat, veggie and cheese empanadas, with vegetarian and vegan options. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 304; 919-390-7525; makusempanadas.com

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Hand-crafted ice creams, sorbets and sherbets in ever-changing flavors. 8200 Renaissance Pwy., Ste. 1002; 919-237-3537; brusters.com

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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 a Bloody Mary for brunch. 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114; 919-316-1818; 18restaurantgroup.com/harvest-18 BR Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken 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 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 Belly Banh and Baht Mi sandwiches and pour your own beer. 245 E. N.C. 54, Ste. 105; 919-251-9017; kokyubbq.com

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N.C. 55 Backyard BBQ Pit Barbecue and other Southern comfort foods: mac and cheese, Brunswick Stew and pit-cooked barbecue. 5122 N.C. 55; 919-544-9911; sweetribs.com

GREENWOOD COMMONS Benetis Restaurant Classic breakfast with a Mediterranean lunch buffet. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-806-0313; benetisrtp.com BR

Big C Waffles Gourmet waffles. 2110 Allendown Dr.; 919-797-7576; bigcwaffles.com BR

Sarah’s Empanadas Homemade empanadas. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-544-2441; sarahsempanadas.com

Brigs at the Park Breakfast selections and sandwiches. 4900 N.C. 55; 919-544-7473; brigs.com

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

Cafe Meridian Made-to-order salads and sandwiches. 2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 130; 919-361-9333; cafemeridian.com

Thai Lanna Restaurant Authentic Thai cuisine like red curry, pad Thai and larb. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-0808; thailannarestaurant.com

Jamaica Jamaica Caribbean food favorites like jerk chicken, yellow rice and brown stew chicken. 4853 N.C. 55; 919-544-1532

True Flavors Diner Upscale Southern diner. Try the “Howling Moon” French toast made with Howling Moon moonshine sauce. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-316-7978; trueflavorsnc.com BR

Na’Mean Asian fusion, Korean barbecue sandwich shop. A KoKyu joint. 4823 Meadow Dr., Ste. 108; 919-699-4667; kokyubbq.com/nmean

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Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant Korean dishes like fried dumplings and tofu soups. 2107 Allendown Dr.; 919-361-9100

Basera Modern, fine-dining Indian restaurant featuring a lunch buffet and tandoor grill. 4818 N.C. 55; 919-205-5050; baseraindiancuisine.com

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

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MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from house-made soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com Societa Sicilian-American comfort and street food with land, sea, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings. Large bar serving 22 rotating craft beers, bourbon, cocktails and wine. Welcomes single diners or large groups. 5311 S. Miami Blvd. 919-941-6380; societainfo.com MORRISVILLE G58 Modern Chinese Cuisine Traditional Sichuan and Cantonese flavors abound in sautéed flounder, fried grouper and steamed scallop entrees; a Western influence can be seen in dishes such as Chilean Sea Bass with brandy sauce and Cumin-Dusted New Zealand Lamb Chops. 10958 Chapel Hill Rd., Morrisville; 919-466-8858; g58cuisine.com

411 West Pasta, seafood and pizzas inspired by Italian and Mediterranean flavors, with a Californian twist. 411 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 411west.com

Dunk & Slide at Whole Foods Market All-day breakfast, sushi and more. 81 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill; 919-968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.com

Acme Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch. 110 E. Main St., Carrboro; acmecarrboro.com

Elizabeth’s Pizza Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and pastas. 160 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro; 919-545-9292; elizabethspizzapittsboro.com

Al's Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries with local ingredients. 516 W. Franklin St.; 708 Market St. and 50050 Governors Dr., Chapel Hill; alsburgershack.com

Epilogue Independent bookstore and Spanish-style chocolatería. 109 E. Franklin St., Ste. 100, Chapel Hill; epiloguebookcafe.com

The Belted Goat Coffee/wine shop with paninis, cheeses and pastries. Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro; fearrington.com/belted-goat

The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine-dining with seasonal, farm-to-fork cuisine. Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro; fearrington.com/house

Breadmen’s Variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads. 324 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill; breadmens.com

Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro; glasshalfull.net

Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with coffee and Maple View Farm ice cream. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100, Chapel Hill; breakawaync.co

House of Hops Relaxed bar and bottle shop with a large craft beer selection on tap. 112 Russet Run, Ste. 110, Pittsboro; houseofhopsnc.com

Carolina Brewery Pub-style fare made with local ingredients from places like Boxcarr Handmade Cheese and Lilly Den Farm. 120 Lowes Dr., Ste. 100, Pittsboro; carolinabrewery.com/pittsboro

Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, calzones and subs. 508 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; italianpizzeria3.com Kitchen Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill; kitchenchapelhill.com

CholaNad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available. 308 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; cholanad.com

La Dolce Vita Pizzeria Salads, specialty pizza, focaccia sandwiches and desserts, with an outdoor patio. 226 Carthage St., Sanford; ldvpizzeria.com

Crossroads Chapel Hill at the Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits. 211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill; crossroadscuisine.com

Lula's “Simple food made the hard way,” like fried chicken, homemade biscuits, farm-to-table veggies and more. 101 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; lulaschapelhill.com

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ALSO CHECK OUT THESE AREA RESTAURANTS … Mama Dip’s Kitchen Traditional Southern specialties. 408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill; mamadips.com Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as delicious meats from the grill. 410 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; mediterraneandeli.com Mel's Commissary & Luncheonette Open for lunch, Mel’s serves up a changing menu of comfort food. 109 W. Main St., Carrboro; melscarrboro.com The Mod Wood-fired, artisan-style pizza, salads, small plates, full bar. 46 Sanford Rd., Pittsboro; themodernlifedeli.com Oasis Fresh Market & Deli Local and organic soups, sandwiches and Mediterranean specialties. 117 S. Chatham Ave., Siler City; oasisfreshmarket.com Peño Mediterranean Grill Signature dishes like gyrö sandwiches, gyrö bowls, sandwiches and salads prepared fresh daily. 105 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; penogrill.com Pho Happiness Pho noodle soup, rice plates, vermicelli plates and vegetarian/gluten-free options. 508A W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; phohappiness.com Pittsboro Roadhouse Hearty American entrees, burgers and salads. 39 West St., Pittsboro; pittsbororoadhouse.com Postal Fish Company Fresh seafood from North Carolina’s coast prepared thoughtfully by chefs James Clark and Bill Hartley. 75 W. Salisbury St., Pittsboro; postalfishcompany.com

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Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, wraps, salads and desserts. 112 N. Churton St., Hillsborough; radiuspizzeria.net Roost Beer Garden Wood-fired pizza, local brews on tap, wine by the glass and live music. 2000 Fearrington Village Center; fearrington.com/roost The House at Gatewood Chop house and oyster bar with dishes like signature cracker-crusted pork chop with grits and greens. 300 U.S. 70, Hillsborough; houseatgatewood.com The Root Cellar Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill and 35 Suttles Rd., Pittsboro; rootcellarchapelhill.com Squid’s Seafood options like live Maine lobster, fried oysters, plus soups and steaks. 1201 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill; squidsrestaurant.com Starrlight Mead Tastings of honey wines and honey. 130 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro; starrlightmead.com Venable Rotisserie Bistro Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients; all ABC permits. 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro; venablebistro.com Whit’s Frozen Custard Ice cream and frozen treats. 240 S. Nash St., Hillsborough; whitscustard.com Yogurt Pump Frozen yogurt treats and shakes. 106 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; yogurtpump.com

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Wedding Date Oct. 2, 2020 Occupations Jamie is a wine sales representative for Empire Distributors Inc., and Tim is a manager at Chapel Hill Wine Company. Crossed Paths Jamie and Tim each grew up in Florida and moved to North Carolina, Jamie in 2003 and Tim in 2011. They met in 2015 on a blind date at a Durham Bulls game, orchestrated by Jamie’s roommate. “Once we started talking, we didn’t stop all night,” Jamie says. They saw each other every day for the next two weeks. The Proposal Four years later, Tim and Jamie attended their first Bulls game of the season with Tim’s parents, Doug and Kathy Roach. The group stopped to take photos in front of a Bulls statue, the place where the couple took their first photo together. Jamie saw some of her friends and tried to walk away, but Kathy insisted, “just a few more.” Soon, Jamie turned to leave again and saw her sister, about 20 friends, and Tim down on one knee. “I can’t remember exactly what he said,” Jamie says, “but I saw a ring, and I said, ‘Yes.’” And, she said, the Bulls won, capping off a truly celebratory evening. Now, “I Do” The ceremony and reception will be at The Rickhouse. The couple plans to live in south Durham.

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Wedding Date Oct. 13, 2018 Occupations Hillary and Ian both work in Research Triangle Park’s Perimeter Park. Hillary is a quality assurance analyst at Alliance Health, and Ian is a product development engineering manager at Teleflex Medical. Crossed Paths The couple met in October 2011 on the dating site OkCupid while living in New York City. On their first date, they met in Brooklyn for bloody marys and pizza. They were so deep in conversation while they waited for a table, they didn’t hear the host calling their name. They quickly set up more dates and deleted their dating accounts. More than a year later, Hillary and Ian moved to Durham. The Proposal Hillary, Ian and their dog, Mack, were on a Saturday afternoon walk when Ian surprised her with a ring. The Big Day Hillary and Ian opted for a DIY wedding in Durham Central Park, one of their favorite spots. They wanted their wedding to be focused on what is most important to them: friends and family, food and drinks. “We go to Durham Central Park all the time, but for that moment, it was our piece of Durham, it was very special,” Ian says. They served their favorite Durham eats at the reception, including ice cream sandwiches from Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets, and drinks from Fullsteam, Starpoint Brewing, Beer Study and The Wine Feed. Emily Izakowitz of Events by Emily helped plan the day, which also featured arrangements by Pine State Flowers and decor by American Party Rentals. They gifted their bridal party items from Runaway and Durham Distillery, and after the ceremony, they celebrated at their favorite bar, Surf Club. A Favorite Moment After walking down the aisle as husband and wife, they went into the woods for 20 minutes to drink Champagne, eat something quickly and just be together. Hillary says she loves that they can go back and visit the site, or the farmers market there, anytime. “We feel really lucky that we get to hang out at our wedding venue whenever we feel like it,” she says.

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