There’s an increasing lack of trust in our core institutions, in the media, and in each other, but people seem to maintain a level of confidence in influencers, especially those with “micro” followings whose lifestyles seem desirable and accessible.
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.
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Triangle First: The Auxiliary Wants You to ‘Do Yourself a Favor’ and Listen
With lyrics expressly targeted toward Trump and his cronies, “Do Yourself A Favor” plays with oppositions both lyrically and sonically.
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NYT Op-Ed: NC Congressional District Offers ‘Two Versions of America … at War’
A look at the politics and polarization of North Carolina and its newly drawn 13th Congressional District, which includes southern Wake County.
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Durham Studio Offers Refuge for Ukrainian Dancers
At Durham’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Ukrainian dancers focus on their craft to escape thoughts of the war.
Posted inFood & Drink
Buena Papa to Open New Eatery at Southpoint Mall
The Latin American-inspired fry bar opened its first location last year in Raleigh’s Morgan Street Food Hall.
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Duke Professor Launches ‘Perilous Times’ Newsletter
With his new Substack newsletter and blog, professor David Schanzer delves into the erosion of democratic norms, its dangers, and solutions for restoring sanity to American life.
Posted inFood & Drink
James Hunt Is on a Mission to Transform the Well-Being of the Restaurant Industry
“A lot of people are just passing through,” Hunt says. “But that doesn’t mean you gotta leave feeling like ‘I ruined my life, I drank and I smoked and I was depressed.’ It shouldn’t be like that. You should leave saying, ‘I’m a better person.’”
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Sunday Reading: LA Strip Club Dancers Fight For a Union
The story follows a group of dancers employed at the Star Garden, a strip club in North Hollywood, who staged a walkout and launched a campaign to unionize.
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Durham Council Increases Downtown Parking Rates Significantly
On July 1, following a unanimous June vote from the city council, street parking rates between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays were raised from $1.50 to $2.50 per hour, and parking garage rates saw an 80 percent increase, from $1.25 to $2.25 per hour.
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Durham Launches Community Safety Pilot Programs
The programs aim to better connect those experiencing mental or behavioral health crises with the proper care, starting from the moment a person calls 911.