Diana Medoff Defeated By Chelsea Cook In Ward 3
Diana Medoff reflected upon her loss of Ward 3 seat to incumbent Chelsea Cook at her election night gathering.
Phoenix Fest displays joy and resistance in Durham’s Hayti community
In October, Durham celebrated Black businesses in the 20th annual Phoenix Fest on Fayetteville Street.
Durham candidates discuss the future of the city’s arts and culture scene
Candidates discussed how the City could enhance partnerships with private companies, funding for the arts and how arts intersect with the City's goals.
‘I’ve learned how to find joy’: candidate Shanetta Burris on running for council
When asked why she is running for Durham City Council, candidate Shanetta Burris responded, “Because I have free will. I can, and I’m going to do it.” This is not Burris’ first rodeo. In 2023, the North Carolina native ran for the same role she is now, but let the campaign cycle stretch her thin.
Column: Chasing Lloyd — Durham’s most elusive mayoral candidate
I can't find Lloyd Phillips. Anywhere.
Durham County Residents Cite Explosions, Environmental Risks from New Housing Developments
Southeast Durham residents experience property damage, loss of privacy, and environmental threats as rapid housing developments reshape rural Durham County.
Madness at The Tavern: Duke Fans Bring the Heat in Sweet 16 Victory Over Arizona
By Anna Riddle, Lucy Carswell, and Gage Austin DURHAM, N.C. — March in North Carolina means one thing: basketball. And on March 28, in the heart of Durham, the faithful gathered—not at Cameron Indoor—but at The Tavern, a beloved local sports bar that became ground zero for Duke's Sweet 16 showdown against Arizona.
Scenes from Durham’s ‘Hands Off’ Protest
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Durham’s Bull Plaza on Saturday, April 5, 2025, to oppose recent actions by the Trump administration.
Photo Essay: Saltbox Seafood Receives James Beard Award Nomination
As a young man, Ricky Moore grew up immersed in crabbing, fishing and shrimping culture. He points to seafood as an early source of joy and human connection.“My earliest memory is going fishing with my grandmother with a bamboo pole with a line at the end. That's the earliest sort of reference or expression
