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Happy National Public Health Week Durham!

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 67 Low: 51.

Here are the top five stories today in Durham:

  1. The Durham Continuum of Care Providers won grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. $1,725,699 was awarded to 11 Durham-based projects. The grants will help fund permanent supportive housing for homeless persons and families, short-term rental subsidies, and Durham's Homeless Management Information System. (DurhamNC)
  2. North Carolina will now offer expanded Medicaid access for new mothers. New mothers can receive one year of full Medicaid coverage after delivery as the new state law expanding services took effect on Friday. Until now, women could receive 60 days of post-partum coverage if they qualified. The new expanded services can now be accessed by anyone currently pregnant or who gave birth between February 1 and March 31. (Spectrum News 1)
  3. The City of Durham and Keep Durham Beautiful teamed up to celebrate the 150th Arbor Day by planting trees on Saturday morning. Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal issued a proclamation on Saturday designating the entire week of April 2 as Arbor Day. She encouraged residents to observe and recognize the value of benefits which trees provide, and promote the planting and care of trees in the city. (CBS17)
  4. The At-Large City Council vacancy appointment process is set to proceed as the City Council will be identifying finalists for appointment consideration. The regularly scheduled session is this coming Thursday at 1:00 pm. After finalists are appointed, the City Council will interview candidates in a special session. (DurhamNC)

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Today in Durham:

  • The David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library presents "I Got a Story to Tell: Black Lives in Print" (11:00am-2:00pm)
  • Virtual Bingo with Durham Parks and Recreation (12:00pm-1:00pm)
  • Weekly Cornhole Tournament at Hi-Wire (6:30pm-8:30pm)
  • Trivia: Ponysaurus (6:30pm), Chubby's (7:00pm)
  • Adult Game Night at Justin's Restaurant (8:00pm-1:00am)

From my notebook:

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Events:

  • Prismatica Kaleidoscope Experience: A Color-Filled Exhibition of Lights and Reflections at The Streets at SouthPoint (See schedule)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— CJ Fullford

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