Women Reshape Durham’s Trade Workforce

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.

By |2025-04-24T12:56:53+00:00April 23, 2025|Business, Education|0 Comments

Sports Merchandise Sales Boost Players’ Earning Potential

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. 

By |2025-04-23T15:29:41+00:00April 23, 2025|Business, Community, Sports|0 Comments

Fullsteam Brewery brings ‘distinctly Southern’ beer, cuisine to the American Tobacco Campus

Fullsteam Brewery is moving to the Boiler Room at the iconic American Tobacco Campus, offering 9,000 square feet of vibrant hospitality. Guests can expect a diverse selection of craft beers, cocktails and a menu featuring a fusion of supper club, gastropub, and Southern-inspired cuisine, all within the heart of the historic downtown district. With a

By |2025-04-23T14:15:43+00:00April 22, 2025|Business, Community|0 Comments

DAP Study Closed, Results Determining Park Future to Come This Spring

Preliminary study results will be ready later this spring, and final results likely including outcome scenarios will be presented to the City Council this fall by architecture firm Perkins&Will.

By |2025-04-21T18:51:06+00:00April 21, 2025|Business, Community, Government|0 Comments

Pickett Road: A Case Study of the Current Durham Development Climate

The approval of this development offers a glimpse into how Durham, like many fast-growing cities, must weigh competing priorities – housing access, environmental protection and equitable urban planning – when shaping its future.

By |2025-05-01T20:53:33+00:00April 21, 2025|Business, Government|0 Comments

Durham’s Growing B Corp Movement: How Local Businesses are Balancing Profit With Purpose

Durham’s B Corp ecosystem is expanding, supported by networks like B Local Triangle, which facilitates connections, collaboration and guidance through the certification process.

By |2025-04-21T18:53:23+00:00April 21, 2025|Business|0 Comments
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