Gray Brooks says his 36-seat restaurant in downtown Durham will close its doors on June 21.
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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Ambitious Plans and Unclear Funding for Durham County Farm Campus
A feasibility study presented to county commissioners this week suggests the Durham County Farm Campus project can be successful. But federal funding cuts are complicating plans.
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Lunch Money: Shanghai’s Open Doors
A $9.50 lunch special, twenty-plus entree options, and a fortune cookie at Durham’s oldest operating Chinese restaurant.
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Durham School of the Arts Students Demand Climate Action at Downtown “Study-In”
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.
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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.
