Eliza McLamb and Yasmin Williams both performed at the “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Allam. The event took place Feb. 13 at the Durham Convention Center.
Homeschool in the Wild, a program run by the Piedmont Wildlife Center, is reshaping what education can look like for families across the Triangle. Instead of classrooms and desks, students spend their school days exploring forests, building outdoor skills and learning through hands-on experiences at parks in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. The fully outdoor program emphasizes curiosity, community and flexibility, offering homeschoolers a place where learning happens through movement, exploration and connection with the natural world.
Kindergarten teacher Chrystal Mitchell, a person who's life has been intertwined with Durham Public Schools, builds community through sticky notes and has a support system that shows up through hard times.
In a time when much social interaction happens online, one Durham chess group is bringing people back together face to face. The Durham Chess Club has grown into a weekly gathering where players of all backgrounds meet to share a love of the game and build community.
Every spring, students at Duke University brave the cold, winter weather for a chance to attend the UNC vs. Duke men’s basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, or as they call it, “K-Ville.” Students stay in tents outside their home stadium beginning in January through the end of February. This tenting season was particularly demanding due to the extreme winter weather that hit North Carolina throughout January. This brought several snowfalls and below-freezing temperatures, requiring a deep level of commitment from students.
Now planned to open in May 2026, Lutra Cafe and Bakery owner Chris McLaurin is focused on shaping a space where design and visual art will play a central role in defining the café’s atmosphere.
Crystal Mangum, who accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, was released from prison on Feb. 27 after serving 13 years for second-degree murder
On the third Friday of each month, Golden Belt Arts transforms a former textile mill into a living, breathing showcase of Durham’s creative community, where open studio doors invite visitors into conversation as much as observation.
Featured as part of the Hayti Heritage Center’s inaugural event season, the film festival honors and celebrates Black culture and history.
As the older population in Durham grows, non-profits such as Aging Well Durham are outlining best practices for supporting Older Adults.
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