DSA students are pushing for the Durham school board to adopt a Green New Deal for schools that invests in clean energy, climate education and training for green jobs.
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 Attorneys Reaffirm Oath Amid Attacks on Courts
Established by President Eisenhower in 1958, Law Day in Durham transformed this year into a more urgent, and public, “Day of Action” amid attacks on courts and the Constitution.
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“I’ve Seen Tears in the Hallway”: Federal Workers Decry Human Toll of Funding Cuts at AFL-CIO Event
At the Durham gathering this week, workers directed their ire at U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, who is up for reelection next year.
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To Keep Up With Demand, Oakwood Pizza Box to Open Takeout Location
As the company grows, owner Anthony Guerra wants to make sure that employees also reap the benefits. The result is a unique profit-share program for long-term employees.
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In an Uncertain Time, Ham Radio Sees a Signal Boost
Amateur radio enthusiasts have been preparing for emergencies for decades. Now their expertise is drawing packed rooms of newcomers.
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Lunch Money: In the Queue at Durham’s Que Dogs
Is it possible to find a satisfying meal for under $15 in 2025? In the INDY’s new column, Lena Geller visits Durham’s most affordable lunch spots to find out.
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Former DPD Deputy Chief Files Discrimination Charges Against Durham
Shari Montgomery alleges she was demoted and ultimately fired for raising concerns about Durham’s police chief and was treated differently than white officers.
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Protesters Rally in Durham against Cuts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The CFPB employs a number of Durham residents, including four federally appointed financial regulators. But supporters say the agency affects everyone, whether they’ve heard of it or not.
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INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
Flamenco, comedy from Craig Robinson (aka Darryl from ‘The Office’), Major the Bull’s birthday, and more events from around the Triangle we recommend this week.
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As Losses Mount, Foreign Aid Workers Want A Stronger Response from Local Leaders
As the fourth-highest recipient of USAID funding in the nation, NC-04 is reeling from cuts. Workers say elected officials should be doing more.