A social media post from Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar says that the restaurant is closed for a standard summer break. Employees tell a different story.
Lena Geller
Lena Geller is a reporter for INDY, covering food, housing, and politics. She joined the staff in 2018 and previously ran a custom cake business.
Duke Graduate Student Union Petitions University to Pay Graduate Workers a Living Wage
Duke made an economic proposal last week which union members say fell short of their ask; a petition, originally circulated this winter, continues to accrue signatures.
‘Stronger familias:’ A Q&A With Luke Smith, Founder and Executive Director of El Futuro
The nonprofit will receive a grant to expand its “Strong Minds” program, which provides mental health services to Latino communities in Orange County.
Durham Planning Commissioner Resigns in Protest
The commissioner, a civil engineer, says some council members have broadly disregarded the work and expertise of planning commission members. He resigned with a year left in his term.
Grants from South Arts Will Fund Several Triangle Arts Programs
“We often talk anecdotally about the South being underfunded in so many critical areas like education and health care. The truth is that the arts are also incredibly underfunded,” Joy Young, vice president of programs at South Arts, told the INDY.
“Something You Can’t Ignore:” Q&A With Hashem Amireh, Who Was Suspended Following the Pro-Palestine Protests at UNC
Amireh, the president of UNC’s graduate student union, spoke to the INDY about the pro-Palestine student movement and the recent encampment and police confrontation.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Demonstrate, Disrupt Traffic in Downtown Durham
Mothers For Ceasefire, an advocacy group of parents and caregivers who want a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, organized the action Wednesday evening.
Triangle Fridge Study: Bill Smith
A peek inside the refrigerator of Bill Smith, former/chef owner of Crook’s Corner.
Triangle Fridge Study: Harry Monds
“I’m gonna get killed for this. It’s Hellmann’s.”
Triangle Fridge Study: Derek Pierce
A peek inside the refrigerator of Derek Pierce, chef at Hutchins Garage and founder of Savant Garden Provisions hot sauce.

