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Sweet Treats & New Eats in Durham
Jordan Parker
February 13, 2025
Good morning!
In today’s issue:
Afters Dessert Bar brings new treats to Brightleaf Square.
Durham DA under scrutiny for office attendance and prosecution policies.
City Council rejects Moriah Ridge annexation in a unanimous vote.
- Jordan Parker
Approximate Read Time: 3 minutes
Afters Dessert Bar Makes for a Sweet Stop
Afters Dessert Bar has opened a new location in Durham's Brightleaf Square, offering a variety of desserts in a cozy, brick-walled space. Owners Stephen and Lindsey Kennedy previously operated Afters in Durham Food Hall but have now established this standalone spot.
Menu Highlights: The dessert selection includes items like chocolate crémeux, red velvet cake, and gluten-free scones.
Design Elements: The space features vintage pharmacy artifacts, reflecting Lindsey's background as a pharmacist.
Operating Hours: Currently in a soft opening phase, Afters is open from 10 am to 3 pm, Tuesday through Sunday.
Afters aims to provide a welcoming environment for patrons to enjoy thoughtfully crafted desserts.
Dolly Parton's Symphony Show Coming to Raleigh
This one isn’t in Durham, but it was too cool not to mention—Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony is coming to Raleigh! The show blends multimedia storytelling with a full symphony orchestra, featuring Parton on screen as she narrates her life and performs her greatest hits.
Musical Experience: Features lush orchestrations of Dolly’s biggest songs, bringing them to life in a grand symphonic format.
Debut & Tour: Premieres March 20, 2025, with the Nashville Symphony before touring.
Raleigh Date: The North Carolina Symphony will perform it at Meymandi Concert Hall on Nov. 22, 2025.
Tickets: Not yet available.
A must-see for any Dolly fan!
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Durham DA Attendance Under Scrutiny
An investigation by WRAL found that Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry has been in her office for only about half of the standard workdays, raising concerns about her accessibility and leadership.
Office Attendance: Keycard data shows Deberry was present on roughly 50% of workdays.
Public Records Battle: WRAL obtained this data after years of pursuing public records requests.
Prosecution Concerns: Internal emails reveal Deberry has a policy of not prosecuting certain gun charges, sparking debate over her approach to violent crime.
This report highlights concerns regarding the availability and engagement of Durham's top prosecutor.
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City Council Rejects Moriah Ridge Annexation
Durham City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to deny a proposal to annex 168 acres, mostly in Orange County, into the city limits for a 1,000-unit housing development.
Resident Concerns: Opposition centered on urban growth expansion, environmental impacts, and setting a precedent for future annexations.
Council Concerns: Issues included expanding beyond the growth boundary, unincorporated land “doughnut holes,” environmental uncertainties, and aggressive land acquisition tactics.
Future Development: While the council rejected this plan, members acknowledged that development pressures in the area will continue.
Summary: While acknowledging future growth pressures in the area, the council felt this specific proposal went too far beyond existing plans and boundaries at this time.
APS Pet of the Week: Stuffing!
Meet Stuffing, a playful and affectionate pup looking for her forever home! She’s full of energy, loves cuddles, and is always up for an adventure.
Personality: Sweet but shy at first, loves people, enjoys playtime, and has zero concept of personal space—she wants to be as close as possible!
Active & Fun: Great hiking buddy, loves tossing tennis balls, and entertains herself with toys.
Ideal Home: Best with kids 8+, slow intros with dogs, and an owner who enjoys both adventure and couch snuggles.
Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience
Carolina Theatre of Durham
Thu, Feb 13, 7:00 pm
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Superbloom Comedy Show
Motorco Music Hall
Thu, Feb 13, 8:00 pm
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Valentine's Day Pasta Making Class – Heart-Shaped Ravioli & More
Il Laboratorio – The Cooking Lab by Melina's Fresh Pasta
Fri, Feb 14, 6:00 pm
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Kevin Hart: Reality Check Tour
DPAC
Sun, Feb 16, 7:00 pm
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