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In today's newsletter:

  • Could Durham employees become the next owners of your favorite business?
  • What new anti-violence plan did Durham County commissioners just endorse?
  • When and where to see Durham's new diaspora quilting exhibition

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Durham Launches 'Keep It Durham-Owned' initiative to preserve businesses in the Bull City (abc11.com) — Durham city leaders have launched the yearlong "Keep It Durham‑Owned" initiative to help local business owners create succession plans and transition to employee ownership instead of closing or selling away. With thousands of aging owners in Durham County and beloved shops already disappearing, the program offers free, confidential guidance so employees can keep jobs, ownership, and wealth rooted in the community.
   

2. Durham County Commissioners back violence reduction strategy recommendations (abc11.com) — Durham County commissioners have unanimously endorsed a slate of violence‑reduction strategies, signaling new momentum behind prevention, intervention, and community engagement efforts to curb gun crime in the city. The vote follows a recent fatal shooting and comes as Durham police report overall violent crime is up 4% this year, even as homicides have declined, keeping safety squarely in focus for local families.
   

3. Quilting Exhibition and Fall Fundraiser with West End Community Foundation - Triangle on the Cheap (triangleonthecheap.com) — Durham residents can explore the "Threads Across the Diaspora" quilting exhibition at the Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park from September 24 to October 4, 2026. The West End Community Foundation will also host a free Fall Fundraiser there on October 2, featuring food, stories, a silent auction, and a chance to support community work while viewing quilts from Liberia and local artists.
   

4. Durham mother calls on community to 'slow down' after 9-year-old died in crash (cbs17.com) — A Durham mother is urging drivers to slow down in neighborhoods after her 9‑year‑old son, Keegan Brooks, was killed in a bicycle crash at Knightwood Drive and Bengel Drive. As his Oak Grove Elementary community grieves, the family is asking residents to honor Keegan with small acts of kindness and extra caution behind the wheel, while police continue investigating with no charges filed yet.
   

5. A new Raleigh water reservoir could cost over $300M. An NC State professor has a cheaper idea. (heraldsun.com) — Falls Lake in Durham, Raleigh's main water source, recently sat several feet below normal as both cities endured significant rainfall deficits, raising questions about how the region will handle future droughts. Raleigh officials are weighing an expensive new Little River reservoir against a cheaper proposal to raise Falls Lake's level and expand existing reservoirs. Any long-term decision could affect Durham's shared water supply and drought planning.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know this lost dog?
    He's an older neutered male perhaps beagle mix with freckles on his chest and no collar or tags. Sweet disposition. He followed me home from corner… (Nextdoor Berini)
  • Wants to thank Mike.
    We met at 4 Seasons car wash off S Miami Blvd.. I had never been to a wand place before so as he was washing his car I asked if he would give some… (Nextdoor Brightwood Trails)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for McDonald's Crew Member (Miembro del equipo) in Durham. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Durham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durham here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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