Interviewed by Steve Unruhe Names: Heriberto Eddie Zuniga (He/Him) and his spouse Orlando Aguilar (He/Him) are the proud owners of H2O Hair Salon and Spa, which is situated at 1122 Broad St in Durham, North Carolina 27705. Interestingly, the name…
Neighborhood Aerial Silks Dance Artists
Adding to the festivities of the Garden Tour on April 28, two young neighbors, 7th graders Sadie and Violeta, treated tour goers to an extra special treat: an aerial silks dance routine on Dacian Ave. near one of the Tour…
2024 Garden and Landscape Tour, a Great Success!
The Trinity Park Garden & Landscape Tour was held on Sunday, April 28, on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. About 450 people attended the tour, exploring 12 unique gardens. It was a wonderful day for celebrating nature in our neighborhood. Neighbors and visitors engaged in conversations; shared…
Posted in Arts and culture, Garden Tour
Improving Our Response to Gun Violence
By Karalyn Colopy At the July 5 TPNA Board meeting, we welcomed special guest Azmen Johnson of Prescriptions for Repair (P4R) — a pilot project to help improve the way Durham addresses gun violence. Launched in October 2022, P4R is…
When to Call the Police
From durhamnc.gov: Call 911:
- Any fire emergency
- Any immediate or potential threat to life or property
- Any medical emergency
- Any other actual or perceived emergency
- Any suspicious persons, vehicles or activity
- Any type of fight or disturbance
- Any…
Posted in Health and safety, Neighborhood concerns
Reflections on the Citizen Observer Patrol with Jo Darby
By Karalyn Colopy Citizen Observer Patrol or COP is a national police program that uses a community-oriented strategy to improve neighborhood safety. In the early 2000s, the Durham Police Department (DPD) started a COP program here, training volunteers from various…
October is National Crime Prevention Month!
Safety Tips from Partners Against Crime By Mimi Kessler Here are some tried-and-true tips for deterring theft and break-ins. These are frequently emphasized at the monthly meetings of PAC2 – Partners Against Crime District 2:
- Install and use…
Crime Update
By Karalyn Colopy The recent rash of home break-ins, car break-ins, and theft has left many in our community feeling rattled and uncertain, and some devastated. We are sorry for all the loss, disruption, and frustration. Thanks to all who…
Stepping Into the Park’s History
By Karalyn Colopy If you’re new to Trinity Park you might not know the story behind our neighborhood park. If you have lived here a while, you might have contributed to its construction! Our little park has a long and…
