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INDY’s Best of the Triangle: Orange and Chatham County Winners
Another year, another round of winners in the INDY’s much-imitated, never-replicated Best of the Triangle contest, where you tell us who’s the best of the best in our beloved region. While Best of the Triangle has been running for two decades now, astute readers and INDY fans will notice that we’re doing things a little […] The post INDY’s Best of the Triangle: Orange and Chatham County Winners appeared first on INDY Week.
Durham Freeway study aims to create a vision 'with the community, not for them'
When the Durham Freeway sprung up in the 1970s, some communities such as the Hayti community took a hit when the construction impacted longtime businesses, homes and places of worship."My father's business was on Pettigrew Street, which was a thriving business district," Anita Scott Neville said. "It dissolved a good part of the Hayti community. It dissolved all of the Pettigrew Street Business District, and it disbanded homes and families, just dispersed them from a neighborhood that was full of pride, full of positive impact on others."Now, community advocates are working to reconnect communities in central Durham, starting with an...
DPS superintendent to host conversation series to hear from students, parents, staff
The Durham Public Schools superintendent launched a 'Listening & Learning' tour.Dr. Anthony Lewis said he will host a series of meetings to hear directly from students, parents, staff and the greater Durham community about public education's mission toward ensuring all students strive toward their potential.Each session -- except one -- is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at various locations over the next month. Interpretation services will be provided.The conversation series begins Monday at First Calvary Baptist Church on Morehead Avenue in Durham.Dr. Lewis stepped into this role after the previous superintendent resigned. This leadership change came after DPS faced a months-long salary saga that started earlier this year; a financial error prompted multiple sickouts and protests calling for better pay.ABC11 sat down with Dr. Lewis, who has over two decades of experience in education, last August. He described some of his priorities, including student success, creating a culture of community and support staff.For more information, click here.WATCH | DPS superintendent says decisions will be 'centered around students'Dr. Anthony Lewis will lead the Durham Public School district as of August 12, 2024.
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