‘A Mirror to Our Best Selves’: Preserving Queer History and Literature in Durham
Community members and volunteers are helping to build a growing library and People’s Archive at the LGBTQ Center of Durham. Both are open for viewing this fall.
Durham’s Cultural Roadmap Gets the Green Light
At the Thursday-night meeting, local arts workers celebrated the adoption of the plan, which has been in the works for four years, while calling for more clarity around funding initiatives and plan implementation.
After Months of Contention and Behind-the-Scenes Lobbying, New Atrium-WakeMed Deal Has More Benefits for Wake County
Changes to the proposed agreement include $150 million for the county, more county control, and more indigent care; county commissioners will vote on the proposal Monday.
At Weight Not Hate, Deadlifting Is for Every Body
Amid an anti-LGBTQ climate and bans against transgender athletes, deadlifting offers queer lifters a sense of self and safety.
Holly Springs Is Close to Adopting Its First-Ever Affordable Housing Plan
Town council members debated a three-year roadmap for housing affordability at their meeting this week.
The Proposed WakeMed-Atrium Deal’s Outsize Impact on Southeast Raleigh
WakeMed says the deal is needed to modernize its flagship hospital in the economically vulnerable neighborhood. Some residents and local leaders are skeptical.
From Softball to Ultimate Frisbee, Durham Is Carving Out a Sports Niche
The Durham Sports Commission has spent the past few years building up the Bull City as a destination for emerging sports—especially women’s and youth leagues.
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Big Littles Lies
A popular children’s clothing boutique that began in downtown Cary appeared to be expanding quickly. But behind the flourishing facade, vendors, contractors, customers, and employees say they were being swindled.
Under Development Pressure, Durham Lost 38% of Its Farmland in 15 Years
A new Durham County Farmland Preservation Plan offers a path to increase support for local farmers as their operating costs soar.
‘There’s An Urgency’: NC Courage Owner Gives Six-Month Timeline to Figure Out New Stadium, Training Facilities
In a Q&A with the INDY, North Carolina Courage owner Steve Malik says the clock is ticking on securing updates to the team’s future training facilities at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary and a new Raleigh stadium.
The Philippine Pickleball Club Is a Community Gel
Co-founded in 2024, the Triangle club draws in dozens of players seeking out both Filipino community and time on the court.
‘Going Big or Going Home’: The Girls Vying for Flag Football’s First N.C. Championship
Flag football is now a state-sanctioned sport in North Carolina high schools. Durham Public Schools’ varsity teams have their eyes on the prize.
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