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.
“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.
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 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.
Women entering the skilled trades – think electricians, woodworkers, general contractors, plumbers and more – is a growing trend. For example, the number of women in construction alone increased 20% in five years, from December 2019 to December 2024, and by 67% in the last 14 years, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
When the Major League Baseball Players Association extended its union to minor league players in 2022, the new deal included benefits such as housing, food provision, off-season wages and rights to royalties of merchandise.
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