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Greetings Durham! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What priorities Durham's new police chief set on day one
  • How Dolly Day will light up American Tobacco Campus this Friday night
  • How to enjoy Durham's Filipino Fall Fiesta at the Armory

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Time to get to work': Durham swears in new police chief Stephanie Mardis (wral.com) — Durham has officially sworn in Stephanie Mardis as its 17th police chief, with a packed house at DPAC and a solemn reading of this year's homicide victims' names. She's pledging to focus on reducing violent crime, strengthening community trust, and improving recruiting and retention, while promising to stay visible and accountable across Durham neighborhoods.
   

2. Dolly Day at American Tobacco Campus Sept. 25 - Triangle on the Cheap (triangleonthecheap.com) — Durham residents can celebrate Dolly Parton at a free Dolly Day event at the American Tobacco Campus on Friday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. under the water tower. Families are invited to wear Dolly-themed outfits, enjoy live music, games, trivia, giveaways, and a special $9.25 menu that will help support Dolly's Imagination Library.
   

3. Filipino Fall Fiesta in Durham Oct. 24 - Triangle on the Cheap (triangleonthecheap.com) — A Filipino Fall Fiesta is coming to the Durham Armory on Saturday, October 24, offering local families food, music, games, and cultural performances from noon to 5 p.m. Adults pay $5 while students with ID get in free, with raffle tickets included. Proceeds support a nonprofit focused on building sustainable communities in the Philippines.
   

4. Michelin-rated barbecue spot taking over the former Pit space in Durham (newsobserver.com) — Durham's Geer Street district is getting a major barbecue revival as Michelin-recommended Dampf Good BBQ prepares to take over the former Pit space this winter. The Texas-style spot plans a market-style service where diners order smoked meats by the pound and watch brisket and ribs sliced right in front of them, adding another high-profile option to the city's growing food scene.
   

5. First Bishop Dready Manning Music Scholarship awarded (rrdailyherald.com) — A Durham student, Aidan Brown, has been named the first recipient of the Bishop Dready Manning Music Scholarship after graduating from the School of Creative Studies and choosing to attend North Carolina Central University in Durham. His award recognizes strong academics, deep involvement in theater and music, and a commitment to using his artistic talents to uplift others, while honoring Bishop Manning's musical and spiritual legacy.
   

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  • HOW CAN IT BE THAT ALL I'D SOUGHT but not found online is right here in Durham at Bull City Fair Trade.
    Lovely scarves, fall decor, great baskets, baby clothes, fun toys, kitchen items—an amazing array. Don't see it in-store? They'll order if able! It's… (Nextdoor Sunningdale)
  • Have you seen our cat?
    He is very friendly but might not let you pet him. He lives on Monterey lane but we see him go from Claremont to the other end of the lake. (Nextdoor Parkwood)
  • Durham Public Schools posted a job opening for Whitted Wrap Care Group Leader in Durham. Apply here.
  • City of Durham North Carolina posted a job opening for Maintenance Assistant Custodial in Durham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durham here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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