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*** [http://www.dpsnc.net/ Durham Public Schools] | *** [http://www.dpsnc.net/ Durham Public Schools] | ||
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| − | *** [http://www.joycharter.org/ Maureen Joy Charter School]: | + | **** Charter Schools in the DPS system: |
| + | ***** [[Central Park School for Children]]: in downtown's Central Park area | ||
| + | ***** [http://www.kestrelheights.net/ Kestrel Heights School]: on Chapel Hill Street across from Lakewood | ||
| + | ***** [http://www.joycharter.org/ Maureen Joy Charter School]: on West Cornwallis Rd. | ||
* College / University | * College / University | ||
** [http://duke.edu/ Duke University] | ** [http://duke.edu/ Duke University] | ||
Revision as of 22:10, 21 November 2005
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Earth: United States: North Carolina: Durham
- Near to: Chapel Hill (9), Hillsborough (10), Oxford (33), Raleigh (33), Roxboro (32) (distances in miles)
- Part of: The Triangle, Durham County
- Same name: Durham, NH; Durham, England
Neighborhoods
See also History
- Neighborhood Associations
- Duke Park Neighborhood Association
- Erwin (Road) Area Neighborhood Group
- Forest Hills Neighborhood Association
- Hope Valley Neighborhood Association
- Old North Durham Neighborhood Association
- Old West Durham Neighborhood Association
- Pinecrest Road Neighborhood
- Watts Hospital - Hillandale Neighborhood Association
- Trinity Heights Neighborhood Association
- Trinity Park Neighborhood
- Tuscaloosa-Lakewood Neighborhood Association
- Villages of Cornwallis
- Woodlake Community Home Owners' Association
- Related Entities
News Events
- 2005-05-27 three crosses burned in Durham
- Channel 11 ABC (5/25)
- Durham Herald-Sun (5/26)
- Pam's House Blend (5/26)
- Daily KOS (5/27)
- The Independent: "Durham, Heal Thyself" (6/1)
- 2005-05-06 The News & Observer: Westboro Baptist Church protests "The Laramie Project"
- Daily KOS story and pictures
- PDF report of the event from WBC's POV
- The Independent Weekly: Byron Woods interviews Fred Phelps
- 2004-02 "Welcome to Durham", the movie
Where to Find Things
- Red Devil powdered lye: (2005-08-11) Kroger on Hillsborough Road (not South Square Target, K-Mart, Harris Teeter, or Food Lion at Lakewood)
People
- Wiki users: Harena, Woozle
- Other residents Will Cook
- Notable Natives: Fred Brooks
Reference
- Wikipedia
- Wikitravel
- CityRating stats: crime
Miscellany
- Durham Classifieds: free searchable classified ads
- Durham Gas Prices: volunteer-reported gas prices in Durham
Categories
Activism
- Durham Loop: supporters of the East End Connector and the US 70 Upgrade
- Durham People's Alliance
- The Institute for Southern Studies: "The Voice of the Progressive South"
- Seeds: neighborhood-oriented greenspace initiatives
Agriculture
Banking
- Local
- Cardinal State Bank
- Self-Help Credit Union: Durham-based, serves NC
- Regional
- Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T) (based in Charlotte)
- SunTrust: recently acquired CCB (Central Carolina Bank), replacing the decades-old landmark CCB building sign
Blogs
- PamInDurham on Daily KOS
Books
- Books Do Furnish a Room: used music (CDs, LPs), books, comics
- Nice Price Books: see CitySearch: user music (CDs, LPs, 45s, 78s), books, videos, comics
- The Regulator Bookshop: new books
Catering
- Sage & Swift Gourmet Catering
Clothing
- The Untidy Museum: vintage clothing & kitsch
Coffee
Crafts
- Tarheel Crocheters: group meets monthly
Dining
see also #Catering
- China Buffet
- Dale's Indian Cuisine: very good lunch buffet
- El Rodeo: behind South Square
- Fishmonger's: downtown, across from Brightleaf Square
- Golden Corral, Durham, NC
- Harbor Bay Seafood
- Kashmir Indian Cuisine
- The Mad Hatter's Cafe and Bake Shop
- Shrimp Boats: a Durham institution since 1970
- Sitar India Palace
Education
- Grade School (K-12)
- Private
- Carolina Friends School
- Durham Academy
- Immaculata (Catholic)
- Public
- Durham Public Schools
- Githens Middle School
- Charter Schools in the DPS system:
- Central Park School for Children: in downtown's Central Park area
- Kestrel Heights School: on Chapel Hill Street across from Lakewood
- Maureen Joy Charter School: on West Cornwallis Rd.
- Durham Public Schools
- Private
- College / University
- Duke University
- TIP wiki unofficial wiki for Duke's Talent Identification Program
- 2005-11-08 research news: Monkey Math Machinery Is Like Humans'
- North Carolina Central University
- Duke University
Entertainment
Movie Theaters
- Starlite Drive-In: Under reconstruction.. historic photos
Events
April
- Durham Earth Day (April 23)
May
- Taste of Durham Festival (May 28)
June
July
- TrinocCon (July 15-17, 2005; annual event, but dates vary)
Employers
- Measurement Incorporated: development and scoring of educational tests
Furniture
- Habitat Hand-Me-Ups: used furniture
Gardening
see: #Household Outdoor, #Landscaping
Genealogy
Government
Homeowner Services
- see also #Landscaping, #Painting
- Homeowner Referral Services
Household Outdoor
- Outdoor Bird Company: birdfeeders & supplies, birdwatching, garden ornaments...
- Stone Brothers & Byrd: plants, lawn ornaments, tools... an old-fashioned general store in downtown Durham
History
- History of Durham, NC: notes towards a detailed history
- Historic Preservation Society of Durham, NC (includes historic neighborhoods)
Internet
- RDU Online: web hosting
Jewelry
Landscaping
Mental Health
- NC NAMI Durham
- Autism
- Therapy
- The Center for Cognitive Therapy: Peter Perlman
Museums
Music
Lessons
Instruments
Recordings - Retail
Outdoor Activities
Painting
Poverty Reduction
Publications
- The Durham News: Durham section of the Raleigh News & Observer
Real Estate
- Developments in progress
- Everwood: "between Old Chapel Hill Road and Garrett Road"
- This doesn't quite make sense; old CH Road crosses Garrett... and the signs are further up CH Road, towards Shannon
- Everwood: "between Old Chapel Hill Road and Garrett Road"
Religion
Shopping
Sights
see also #Museums
- Duke Chapel
- Durham News article: some additional history and trivia
Social Services
Local Articles
- Adan Landscaping - from a business card
- Carolina Friends School
- China Buffet
- Duke Golf Course - seed article
- Golden Corral, Durham, NC
- Kashmir Indian Cuisine
- Nice Price Books - nothing yet!
- Pinecrest Road Neighborhood
- Sitar India Palace
- Stone Brothers & Byrd
- TrinocCon