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|3 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 |2026-03-06T14:52:31+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

‘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.

By |2025-12-13T04:09:19+00:00December 12, 2025|Business, Community, immigration|0 Comments
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