Pour Taproom just put out a post stating they are closing permanently at the end of this month. Between them, Lula and Sadie’s, Part and Parcel, Koki, Proximity Brewing, Durty Bull and some that I’m probably missing, it feels like we are hemorrhaging local businesses this year.

I hate seeing what this economy (and rent prices) are doing to our local businesses and it’s especially frustrating because for a bit there it felt like we were hitting critical mass and vacant buildings were rapidly filling up.

Now it feels like every time one fills in, something closes and another (or two, or even more) are empty again.

I love this city so much and I really want to see it reach its full potential again. But ughhhhhhh.

Either current season or upcoming. I think it’s currently the Baby Pumpkins at Sweets by Shayda

I love Gym Tacos, but wanted to call them out on not honoring their Taco Tuesday deal posted on their website for today. The special says "Tuesday October 27th $2 Al Pastor Tacos! Every location, every Tuesday.", but they refused to honor it. Boo!

Hi all- I’m looking for a good gym to join anywhere between chapel hill and Durham that has good vibes, not too expensive, not too crowded, and has a good community feel and potentially good group strength classes. Many thanks for any recommendations you have. Walking distance from downtown Durham is a +. Thank you!!

So anyone with a kid in school knows that this week your kid is smack in the middle of fundraiser week. My kid is in 2nd grade and I always try to donate. Well the first year we donated a lot and he got showered with useless junk so we didn’t go as hard next year.

This year though, I feel like MyBooster has gone a bit too far. Apparently by 2nd grade the kids definitely have feelings about all the other kids being handed prizes when they aren’t. And this year every day my kid has come home saying he really needs an exclusive keychain and can we please donate more?

Come to find out, this year they have the teachers show the kids videos on the prizes and how to get their parents to pay more. Every single day! I need my kid taught addition and word sounds, not marketing!

I get that the schools need money. I get that making some kids jealous of other kids will inevitably get some more parents to donate money. But nah, MyBooster needs to go.

A few months ago, dunkin had a PB latte. It was amazing but I only learned about it at the tail end of its run so I only had it once. Anywhere around here have a pb latte?

Pls dm me if you see her. I will pass along their number

Hi all, I've been dealing with chronic headaches and I'm trying to find a physical therapist in the Durham area who has real experience treating them.
I went to Bull City Physical Therapy before, but it wasn't helpful. Most of the sessions were stretches I could do at home, and I don't think stretching alone is what I need. I'm looking for someone who does more hands-on or targeted work, like manual therapy, dry needling, or treatment for the neck, jaw, or upper back.

Have you seen a PT in the Triangle who helped with headaches or migraines?

Thank you!

Last night's Full Moon.

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Suppose instead of remediating the lead in the parks (which is perpetually delayed due to the underfunded conservative Nc deq) we just surround the problematic areas with rough sawn timber fencing (y'know rustic style) so the soil isn't disturbed and let it rewild. In the non-problematic areas, we could put in new playgrounds and do partial remediation, when we have the funding. This way, we don't spend as much money, we have much less delay, we get more wild forest to support local ecosystems, and we don't have to spend money on mowing grass that people don't really use intensively anyways. Wdyt?

Hi! Looking to do some driving around to show my child some Halloween decorations! It’s been something she’s interested in and I’m not quite sure exactly where in the South Durham area is known for/has good Halloween decor out. Any recommendations are appreciated!

My 12 yo wants to start voice lessons, and I’m looking for recommendations for a good teacher. She’s interested in musical theater and pop music singing. Appreciate the help!

I see a popup bundt tent around lunch hours on Hillsborough rd. every time I bike down to Sheetz to get a couple Punk Punch Monster Energy Zeroes and what is the deal with it? Are people really out here eating entire bundt cakes on their lunch breaks? It's at the Carpeting and Upholstery place.

I am not used to leaves at all really, so it is a welcome surprise to see this.

These two cuties are vibing at the Pet Supplies Plus on Hillsborough Rd. At first I thought they weren’t real because they were so still. I asked about them and all the worker knew is that they just arrived. They completely stole my heart but we already have a dog and two cats. Posting here in case someone is looking for a bonded pair!

This is my first time posting here, so I hope this is allowed! Anyone living in Durham back in the 80s & 90s? Can you please help me remember a store that was in South Square Mall? It was after the remodel, and I think it was near an escalator. The store was really bright, black and white checkered floor and loud music. Definitely a clothing store. If you remember please let me know what store this was!

The Durham County Board of Commissioners meeting moved from everyday life to deep policy questions in a big way.

Right up front, the board clerk put out some important updates that hit home for a lot of people: - Early voting details and tools to check wait times. - A free Veterans Day celebration with live music and ceremony. - New Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available through the county.

From there, the conversation shifted hard into family caregiving. Community leaders laid out how unpaid care for children, older adults, and people living with dementia is quietly powering Durham’s health and economy.

Commissioners: - Opened up about their own caregiving experiences. - Talked openly about grief and burnout. - Publicly committed to joining a new caregiving coalition tied to the Durham Comprehensive Aging Plan. - Highlighted little-known benefits for veterans’ families.

The second half of the video gets into the thing everyone feels but rarely sees explained: property taxes.

You’ll hear: - Why Durham’s 2025 reappraisal pushed real property values past $70 billion. - What it really means for the county to be at "100% of market value". - How high vacancies and falling rents can coexist with rising commercial and multifamily sale prices. - What the appeals process actually looks like—from the tax office, to the Board of Equalization and Review, all the way up to the state’s Property Tax Commission and the courts. - Why appeal deadlines and late data made this one of the trickiest budget seasons in years.

And then there’s the Chesterfield building.

Commissioners responded directly to residents’ viral questions about nearly $1 million tied to that property. The tax team: - Broke down the difference between a release and a refund. - Explained the long-standing 50% historic exemption on the building. - Connected it to a broader, growing concern: state-level rules that now let private developers tap a charitable affordable housing tax break—sending exempted value in Durham from tens of millions to $420 million.

If you’ve wondered: - How to get support as a family caregiver in Durham, - What actually happens when you appeal your tax value, - Or why some downtown properties get big breaks while others don’t…

this meeting lays out more of the story than most people ever see.

Durham County Board of Commissioners meeting highlights

Highlights selected and suggested post edited by Wes Platt at Southpoint Access.

Sorry for the last minute notice but we won't be able to meet for crafting tonight - would next Tuesday Nov. 3rd work for anyone! Same time, 7pm, I'll text more later but basically if you saw my last post most of the basic info is in there.

Apologies for any inconvenience, but I really would love to get this going soon and meet up with my fellow Bull City Crafters soon!