Durham Police evacuated the N.C. Mutual Life building this afternoon after a man left a suitcase on the front steps and then fled after a security guard approached him. A bomb squad—both officers and a robot—was brought in to investigate. The building houses about 430 people, including employees of Duke University medicine, the Veterans Administration, […]
Lisa Sorg
Bio: Lisa Sorg is the editor of INDY Week.Email: [email protected]: http://twitter.com/lisasorg
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Changes in store for Durham Civilian Police Review Board
The Durham Civilian Police Review Board made a list of recommendations to change how it conducts its business, but scheduled a vote on these proposals for next month. At its Feb. 26 meeting, the board announced it would vote on proposed recommendations to its scope and duties. These aspects of the board have been sharply […]
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A day at Prodigal Farm, in pictures
I spent some time this month at Prodigal Farm in Rougemont learning about goats. The takeaway? Friendly, playful, rambunctious: They’re like dogs with horns. Here’s a slideshow of photographs I took during my visits. The music is from a 1930 performance by Victor Theremin. I think the goats would like it. See this week’s cover […]
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Mrs. Lauren, you are loved
Shortly after one of the recent deluges, I found this waterlogged, handmade card on a sidewalk in Durham’s Forest Hills neighborhood. Besides the earnest sentiment, I was impressed by why Arabella loves Ms. Lauren so: She is smart. Too frequently, women are not described this way nor valued for their intelligence. Arabella, you too, are […]
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Beer, shabbat and pizza
Rock stars of the state’s brewing world convene at White Street Brewing Company (218 S. White St., Wake Forest, 919-647-9439, whitestreetbrewing.com) this Saturday at a kickoff event for North Carolina Beer Month. Guest speakers from Fullsteam, Foothills Brewing, Mother Earth Brewing and Wicked Weed Brewing will share their observationsand maybe a few secretsSaturday, March 29, […]
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A goat cheese primer
What most people think of as goat cheese chèvreis a simple, fresh cheese that is versatile and freezes well. However goat milk can be used to make a huge array of cheeses, says Kathryn Spann, co-owner of Prodigal Farm in Rougemont, including styles that can’t be made with cow milk. “Cheese is amazing in that […]
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Awaiting the police review board vote
The takeway from the last two months of public meetings about Durham Police Department and the Civilian Police Review Board, is that there is significant community mistrust of the board, which is viewed, particularly in neighborhoods of color, as apologists for the police department. The board is considering amending its policies to address public concerns; […]
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Prodigal Farm is growing, along with its humanely raised herd
What: Open farm day for the public When: Sunday, April 13, 1–6 p.m. Check Prodigal Farm’s Facebook page for more details Want more goats? Here is an audio slideshow of life on the farm. The wagers were in. Some farmhands had bet on Evelyn, whose swollen belly appeared to cradle several bowling balls; others had […]
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Raleigh Planning Director Mitch Silver headed for Bill De Blasio administration
Mitch Silver, Raleigh’s planning director since 2005, is leaving the city for a job as New York City Parks Commissioner under Mayor Bill De Blasio’s administration. Silver posted the news to Twitter shortly before 3 today. The New York Daily News also reported the story.
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And the winner of the Bull City Vegan Challenge is …
The checkered flag has been waved at the Bull City Vegan Challenge, held throughout February to highlight the dairy-, egg- and meat-free possibilities at local restaurants. The Refectory Cafe won first place for overall dish and most savory dishsee below for the vegan pesto polenta lasagna recipeas well as a second in the dessert category […]
