Review: Kale’s Kitchen lives up to its nickname, ‘Home of the Heavy Plate’

DURHAM, N.C. — If you want soul food that nourishes both your appetite and your conscience, head to Kale’s Kitchen. Every plate fills you up, and every dollar you spend goes back into helping someone else.   Kale’s Kitchen is a pop‑up soul‑food operation that announces every service on Instagram, then sells out in a rush

By |2025-05-07T18:10:31+00:00May 6, 2025|Entertainment, Opinion|0 Comments

A Visual Comparison of Foot-Traffic in Downtown Durham

Durham, N.C.— In Downtown Durham, there have been increasing concerns about the loss of business in the area, especially during weekdays. The Durham Voice decided to investigate and sent writer and photographer, Medha Nair, to document Downtown Durham on a regular Tuesday and Saturday. The first four images are taken on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and

By |2025-05-07T04:03:33+00:00May 6, 2025|Community|0 Comments

‘It’s our responsibility’: CWS Durham Continues To Serve The Refugee Community Despite Funding Cut

Church World Service Durham is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people in vulnerable situations sustain themselves. From October 2024 through about Jan. 20 2025, the team welcomed 209 new refugee clients from countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Syria and many more. In January, President Trump signed two executive orders that suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and

By |2025-05-07T04:04:15+00:00May 6, 2025|Community, immigration, Politics|0 Comments

Durham May Day Strong Protestors Take a Stand Against Trump and DOGE

"We're seeing the most corrupt administration in this country," said Jonathan Riley, Organizing Director for Durham Progressive Democrats. "They are robbing the treasury. Their plan is to pass 5 or 6 trillion dollar tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. They'll pay for that with cuts to programs that people depend on."

By |2025-05-02T22:12:03+00:00May 2, 2025|Community, Government, Politics|0 Comments

Durham School of the Arts is dying. We need to save it before it’s too late.

Durham School of the Arts (DSA), known as the origin for the Durham desegregation movement to some, an academic powerhouse to others, and the last bastion for arts-focused education in the nation for avid artists. Above all else, it is the heart of downtown Durham, with its century-old buildings being a cultural landmark for natives, transplants, and tourists alike.

By |2025-05-02T20:00:18+00:00May 2, 2025|Opinion|0 Comments

Downtown Durham Grapples with its Next Chapter

“A strong partnership between local government, private businesses and community organizations is key. Active public spaces, diverse land use and transportation accessibility were crucial. Investing in the public realm, making it clean, safe and vibrant often encourages further private investment," said Alanna Coombes, a teaching assistant professor of urban planning at UNC Chapel Hill.

By |2025-05-01T19:37:15+00:00May 1, 2025|Business, Community, Government|0 Comments

Saying “I Do” to Sustainability: How Some in Durham are Redefining Wedding Celebrations

One of the biggest challenges of planning a sustainable wedding is the perception that it costs more. While some eco-friendly choices – such as farm fresh flowers or compostable dinnerware – may have a higher price tag, other strategies – like repurposing decorations or embracing seasonal availability – can reduce expenses.

By |2025-05-01T18:31:44+00:00May 1, 2025|Business|0 Comments

‘I just want to know why’: Durhamites Navigate NIH Funding Cuts

Durham-based research funding expert Dr. Julia Barzyk helps university researchers secure funding through her company, Wise Investigator LLC. She emphasized that federal grants from organizations like the NIH are not “extra funds” for research, but are “absolutely required” to facilitate STEM research at universities and beyond.

By |2025-05-01T18:13:03+00:00May 1, 2025|Business, Education, Government|0 Comments
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