Mayor Leonardo Williams and challenger Anjanée Bell shakes hands at the start of a mayoral debate on October 28, 2025. Credit: Photo by Chase Pellegrini de Paur
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Triangle Food Banks Brace For Increased Demand As SNAP Cutoff Nears

What’s happening with SNAP in the Triangle, where to find food assistance, and how you can help others access food as the shutdown drags on.

Credit: Photo by Caelan Bailey

A Booth at the State Fair Urges Attendees to Give Peace a Chance

For 75 years, local pacifists have organized a “Peace Booth” at the State Fair. Is it exactly what our moment needs, or a relic of the past?

Exile from Main Street 

Little Gem brings sprightly cocktails and a music-infused ethos
to the suburbs of Chapel Hill.

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Bell and Williams Square Off in Mayoral Debate

Ahead of the November 4 election, Durham mayor Leonardo Williams and challenger Anjanée Bell discussed budgeting, homelessness, public safety and what it takes to lead the Bull City.

Credit: Photo by Ildar Sagdejev (Specious)

Records: Seminary Leaders Urged Wake Forest Mayor to Drop Pride Month Proclamation 

Emails to Mayor Vivian Jones from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s president and a vice president asked town officials to retract a proclamation recognizing the LGBTQ community, citing “partnerships” and differing viewpoints.

INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week

Dante High’s final show, spooky films, a Death Faire in Pittsboro, and more local events we recommend this week.

Credit: Illustration by Nicole Pajor Moore

Chinese American Candidates in Western Wake County Are Running Strong Town Council Campaigns

With the support of a new PAC and a considerable donor base, candidates Bella Huang in Cary and Sue Mu in Apex could join a small but growing roster of Asian American elected officials in North Carolina.

Credit: Illustration by Nicole Pajor Moore

2025 Endorsements: Durham Municipal Election

Our recommendations for Durham mayor and the ward 1, 2, and 3 city council seats.

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