By Mollie Flowe Now that the I-885 connector is open, neighbors who live along or near Duke and Gregson have anecdotally reported lighter traffic, though it’s possibly fewer vehicles going at higher speeds. We are in conversation about a meeting…
Update on Local Historic Designation
Thanks to all who are engaged on the question of Local Historic Designation in Trinity Park. Several neighbors have expressed interest in continuing the research process to determine the best course of action. If you would like to participate in…
Some TLC for Ellerbe Creek
In the coming year, Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association (ECWA) will be conducting a stream enhancement project at Pearl Mill Nature Preserve, along a 500-ft stretch of South Ellerbe Creek and the Strayhorn Branch, which flows into it. These two streams…
Posted in Environment, Stewardship and beautification
Duke Durham Neighborhood Partnership Grants + New Opportunity!
In a small ceremony on July 21, the inaugural Ellerbe Creek Hall of Distinction sign was re-installed along the trail between Knox Ave. and Club Blvd., after having been removed to correct an error. Check it out and learn about…
Meet Your Neighbor: Luke Murphy
Interviewed by Stacy Murphy Name and family members: I’m Luke Nathaniel Murphy and I live with Stacy Murphy (mom), John Utz (step-dad), my sisters Shannon and Sam, two dogs (Lana & Gus), two cats (Salt & Pepper) and I have…
Posted in Personal interest
Congrats to Our Membership Raffle Winners!
By Beth Sheppard Thanks to all who helped make the 2022 March Membership Madness contest a success! 30 neighbors joined TPNA or renewed their membership during March and April: 13 first-time members and 17 renewals, bringing TPNA’s current membership to…
Trinity Park Foundation: Help Maintain Our Trees!
By Shelley Dekker Do you love clean & cool air, birds, and beneficial insects? Help maintain our trees! We are fortunate to have a fairly healthy tree canopy in Trinity Park, but it takes ongoing effort to replace the many…
For the Birds
By Sarasvati Ishaya Last fall, TPNA invited a presentation from the New Hope Audubon Society about the “Leave Your Leaves” Campaign, advocating leaving fallen leaves in your yard as a way to reduce pollution from gas-fired blowers and to increase…
Posted in Environment, Stewardship and beautification
Police Update from Lt. Cloninger
By Ron Gallagher Lt. Nick Cloninger, deputy commander of the Durham Police Department’s District 2, which covers Trinity Park, joined the May TPNA meeting to talk about crime and safety in the neighborhood. He covered several topics. Larcenies and burglaries: …
Posted in Health and safety, TPNA
East End Connector – The End in Sight
By Mollie Flowe According to NCDOT, the East End Connector, a stretch of highway that will connect NC 147 with US 70, is expected to open this summer. In fact, WRAL reports that the connector will open to the first…
Posted in Health and safety, Traffic
