As inflation elevates and resources like the Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses are shuttered, some establishments have been forced to scale down by transitioning out of their brick-and-mortar spaces.
“That’s our mission: to transform the standard of care and fund the development of better treatments,” Gita Kwatra, CEO, said.
Written by: Corrie Kelleigh & Tess Alongi
Nerra, Durham's newest seafood restaurant located on Ramseur Street, unites various regional and international cuisines through seafood dishes.
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.
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 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.
“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.
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.
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.
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