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(From left) Commissioner Wendy Jacobs, Chair Nida Allam, and Commissioner Mike Lee attend the Durham County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Durham. County Manager Claudia Hager presented a recommended budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Credit: Photo by Angelica Edwards

The latest from INDY:

Restaurant Owner Cheetie Kumar Wants Congress to Amend “No Tax on Tips” Proposal

The James Beard award-winning chef and vice president of the Independent Restaurant Coalition breaks down the policies she believes will most benefit restaurant workers.

Backtalk: ‘Expect more youth holding feet to fire.’

And other things our readers told us.

Kayla E. Thought Her Comics Were Too Private to Publish. With “Precious Rubbish,” She’s Now Created a National Hit.

Published this spring by Fantagraphics, “Precious Rubbish” artfully harnesses midcentury design to tell a harrowing story of family dysfunction in rural Texas.

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

In Raleigh, the owners of Boatman Spirits Co. say they aim to elevate hospitality standards. The new craft cocktail bar and restaurant opens June 13.

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From Winning Rap Battles to Leading Durham’s Economic Development: A Q&A with Joshua Gunn

After five years away, Joshua Gunn returns to Durham to spearhead the next wave of economic success in his hometown.

Credit: Illustration by Nicole Pajor Moore

Court Filing Alleges Fired Raleigh PD Officer Conducted Illegal Searches

Raleigh PD fired officer Kyle Epps in April following an internal affairs investigation, the findings of which weren’t released publicly. Dozens of cases in which Epps was the charging officer have been dismissed.

Credit: Photo by Angelica Edwards

Durham County Meets DPS Halfway in Final Budget

Commissioners turned over all the municipal couch cushions to fund a $13 million increase for Durham Public Schools next year. With $3 million less than they asked for, DPS board members will have to decide where to cut back.

INDY Selects: What to Do This Week

Dex Fest, ReSISTERS, week one of the American Dance Festival, and more events around the Triangle that the INDY recommends checking out.

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Credit: Illustration by Nicole Pajor Moore

Ask INDY: Durham Public Schools Edition

This week, we dive into how much money is diverted to charter schools in Durham and what it means for Durham Public Schools.

Credit: Photo by Davis Golden

Durham Residents Arrested While Praying at D.C. Moral Monday Protest

The group of disability rights advocates were protesting proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits alongside Reverend Bishop William Barber II.

Credit: Photo by Chloe Courtney Bohl

Raleigh Joins Nationwide Wave of Pro-Immigrant Protests

The protesters’ message: ICE is not welcome in North Carolina.

In Praise of Reflections

For individuals with dementia and their caregivers, a monthly Nasher Museum of Art program offers a space to connect.


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