By Steve Unruhe With the Durham school board’s final vote on August 22 to move the Durham School of the Arts to a new location on Duke Homestead Road, neighbors and the community are asking “What is next for the…
If This House Could Talk… Yard Signs from the 2024 Home Tour
By Karalyn Colopy The 2024 Trinity Park Home Tour was held on the sunny afternoon of Sunday, October 20. About 600 neighbors and visitors bought tickets, another 50 served as volunteers, and all enjoyed meeting new people, reconnecting with friends,…
Meet My Neighbor: Christopher Gergen and Heather Graham
By Steve Unruhe Names: Christopher Gergen and Heather Graham, children Maya and Liam Occupation(s): Heather–Director, Learning Differences Program, Oak Foundation; Christopher–Chief Growth Officer, 4P Foods, Founding Partner, Raleigh Founded Why did you move to Trinity Park? We moved to Trinity…
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Trinity Park Foundation Update, Winter 2024
By Shelley Dekker, Trinity Park Foundation President The Trinity Park Foundation is happy to report that the beloved gazebo in the park has been washed, primed, and painted, and all was finished in time for the Home Tour. We thank…
Serving in Memory of a Friend: Work day honoring memory of Scott Schuett
By Tim McNulty Neighbors and friends who fondly remember Scott Schuett and his dedication to keeping Trinity Park clean and beautiful came together on October 26 to walk the streets and gardens, pruning, weeding, and collecting roadside litter. Scott led…
Solar Panels at Watts Street Baptist Church
By William McCraw, WSBC Member Spurred by federal government and Duke Energy incentives, Watts Street Baptist Church recently installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Because of practical restrictions and aesthetic concerns associated with installing solar panels on the church’s terra…
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The Eyes of Bach
By Susan Jakes Marc Moskovitz, cellist and long-time leader of the popular Salon Series chamber music performances in Trinity Park, shared another of his talents with the neighborhood on October 27. At a public gathering hosted by my husband Phil…
Adopt a Drain: Litter-free Creeks, Lakes; Fewer Flooded Streets
Did you know??? The City of Durham runs an “Adopt-a-Drain” program, encouraging volunteers to clear litter, leaves, and debris away from storm drains. Keeping these drains clear helps keep litter out of our creeks and lakes, and reduces localized flooding…
DSA Update – The Move is Approved
By Annie Ambrose On August 22 the Durham Public Schools Board of Education agreed via the consent agenda item, without discussion or vote, to proceed with plans to build a new campus for Durham School of the Arts (DSA) on…
Planning Ahead for Safer Traffic
By Mollie Flowe On the TPNA Traffic Committee’s radar this fall: Connecting Durham 2024 Bond Referendum. This fall’s ballot will include two bonds to fund City improvements–one for streets and sidewalks, and one for parks. You can learn more by…
