By Matt Kopac and Annie Ambrose Durham School of the Arts (DSA), located on the southeast border of Trinity Park, is a vital community asset in the heart of downtown and an historic campus in sore need of improvement. The…
First Ever Trinity Park Main Street Social
On Friday June 7, the Trinity Park Neighborhood Association organized a traveling social event. About 40 neighbors gathered at Bull McCabe’s, then migrated to the West End Wine Bar, and closing out the evening at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf. The weather…
Trinity Park Foundation Update, Spring 2024
By Shelley Dekker I am happy to report that Red Mill Landscaping came through for us and installed an irrigation system in the gardens in the northwest corner of the park. These are the gardens that border the park from…
Meet Your Neighbors: Eddie Zuniga and Orlando Aguilar
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…
