Learning with dirt under your fingernails: How Homeschool in the Wild is reimagining education in Durham

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.

By |2026-03-06T00:11:39+00:00March 5, 2026|Community, Education, non-profit|0 Comments

Kindergarten teacher Chrystal Mitchell builds community one sticky note at a time

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.

By |2026-03-05T19:46:09+00:00March 5, 2026|Community, Education|0 Comments

Durham Chess Clubs builds community through weekly meetups

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.

By |2026-03-05T19:14:41+00:00March 5, 2026|Community, Entertainment|0 Comments

Durham’s Third Friday Art Walk showcases local art on a personal level

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.

By |2026-03-03T20:28:44+00:00March 3, 2026|Community|0 Comments

‘Think less red carpet, more living room:’ Hayti Heritage Film Festival returns

Featured as part of the Hayti Heritage Center’s inaugural event season, the film festival honors and celebrates Black culture and history. 

By |2026-03-03T21:01:21+00:00March 3, 2026|Community, Entertainment|0 Comments

The Red Side of a Blue City: Navigating Durham’s Democratic Landscape

Despite Durham’s long-standing Democratic leadership and lopsided registration numbers, a small but steady group of Republican voters remains. Through navigating a political landscape where their views are often in the minority, the Republicans of Durham press on.

By |2025-12-13T03:58:40+00:00December 13, 2025|Community, Politics|1 Comment

‘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.

By |2025-12-12T19:58:54+00:00December 12, 2025|Business, Community|0 Comments
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