Four takeaways on the future of K–12 education in Orange County from this month’s joint board meeting.
Chase Pellegrini de Paur
Chase Pellegrini de Paur is a reporter for INDY, covering politics, education, and the delightful characters who make the Triangle special. He joined the staff in 2023 and previously wrote for The Ninth Street Journal.
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Parade, Parties, and Prayer: A Guide to Pride Events in Durham
Durham Pride returns this weekend with parties, wellness events, Pride-oriented church services, and—of course—the parade.
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Deborah Ross Won’t Take AIPAC Money in 2026
Both Ross and fellow representative Valerie Foushee have recently sworn off money from AIPAC, which previously funneled millions into Democratic primaries in North Carolina.
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Durham Rising Pushes Council Candidates to Turn the Heat Up on Duke
This election season, labor groups are pushing Duke to put more money toward addressing big issues in Durham like affordable housing, living wages, and school funding.
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Durham Committee Makes Municipal Elections Endorsements
The DCABP endorsed incumbents for mayor, Ward 1, and Ward 2 and a challenger for Ward 3—entirely different council candidates than the Bull City’s other influential PAC.
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Orange County Elections Just Got Less Competitive
Two candidates dropped out, guaranteeing seats for three candidates vying for school board and leaving Chapel Hill town council as the only truly competitive race in Orange County.
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Character Studies: Arturo Sanchez, the Trivia Host Who Wants to Make Your Team Argue
Arturo Sanchez is a fixture at several spots in downtown Durham. But he’s best known for hosting trivia at Bull McCabe’s, where he aims to make sure players have fun, think hard, and occasionally haggle over the right answers.
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NC Teachers Spend Hundreds Of Dollars on School Supplies Each Year. Triangle Organizations Are Working to Split the Bill.
Nonprofit WakeEd held a media event this week to highlight the burden of school supply costs on local teachers, which average $1,600 per year.
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Valerie Foushee “Will Not Accept” AIPAC Money in 2026 Election
At a town hall in Carrboro this week, the U.S. representative shifted her position on controversial American-Israel PAC contributions and shared more details with voters about her 2024 visit to Israel.
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“We Want to Take Care of Each Other”: Triangle Mutual Aid on Chantal Response
After Tropical Storm Chantal, the volunteer group moved quickly to distribute $70,000 in donations and lend a hand to those affected by flooding.