‘Taste the love’: Durham’s newest seafood restaurant is reimagining upscale coastal cuisine
Nerra, Durham's newest seafood restaurant located on Ramseur Street, unites various regional and international cuisines through seafood dishes.
‘Stand with our community’: When Border Patrol came to the Triangle, restaurants closed to support immigrants
Many Triangle restaurants closed their doors during Border Patrol's presence to protect staff and customers, a decision made to support the community even despite lost revenue.
Lula & Sadie’s Blends Southern Comfort, Live Jazz and Community Care
On a rainy Sunday morning in Durham, the smell of fried chicken and red velvet waffles fills the air at Lula & Sadie’s. Customers talk over coffee while a standup bass and saxophone hum in the corner.
The Chicken Hut receives local historic landmark designation
The restaurant, located on Fayetteville Street, is Durham's oldest continually operating Black-owned restaurant and has been serving fried chicken to the community since 1957.
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.
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.
‘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.
A Sports-Loving Durham Boosts Business
“By driving both direct economic activity and long-term business growth, a sports-oriented community strengthens Durham’s local economy and supports a wide range of industries beyond athletics alone,” said Lulu Black, assistant director of the Durham Sports Commission.
Coach K’s Off-the-Court Efforts Serve Durham’s Youth
The Emily K Center offers four programs that are designed to build on academic, career and leadership potential serving students from elementary schools all the way through college and beyond, according to Julia Van Patter, Associate Director of Communications at the Emily K Center.
See Gov Uses AI to Make Local Government Meetings More Accessible
See Gov Founder Alex Rosen recognized that some people feel disconnected from local candidates and their policy positions, which can discourage them from voting in local elections. By breaking down lengthy meetings into brief, impactful recaps, Rosen said the platform expands access to the local political landscape.
