Destiny Alexander founded POOF, an after-school program in which teens can choose from more than 25 different trades to start learning a skill and earning money.
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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Durham Police Release Map, Timeline for ShotSpotter
The controversial gunfire-detecting technology is expected to go live in September within a three-mile area covering parts of east and southeast Durham.
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North Carolina Chick-Fil-A Draws Heat for Soliciting Volunteers to Work the Drive-Thru
“We are looking for volunteers for our new Drive Thru Express!,” read a Facebook post from a Hendersonville Chick-Fil-A. “Earn 5 free entrees per shift (1 hr) worked. Message us for details.”
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Three Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend
Outdoor movies at the NCMA, or beat the heat at Motorco or Thompson Hall.
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Sunday Reading: The Rise of Idea-fluencers
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.
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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.
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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.
