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Todd Stiefel protests Jefferson Griffin’s challenge to 60,000 ballots outside the state supreme court. Credit: Photo by Chase Pellegrini de Paur
The latest from INDY:
Mike Wiley On Telling the Story of Booker T. Spicely
Talking with the playwright about “Changing Same,” his one-man play about Booker T. Spicely, a Black WWII soldier murdered by a Durham bus driver in 1944 in a blatant act of racial violence. The play will be performed at the Hayti Heritage Center later this month.
Chatham Rabbits Want to Be Real With You
On the heels of the Americana duo’s fourth album, Sarah McCombie talks about gravitating toward more personal songwriting, complicated friendships, and beating the system.
“It’s Not All Conflict”: Speaking with an Israeli and a Palestinian Working Together to Aid Gaza
The founders of Clean Shelter met the day after October 7 in a virtual dialogue group. Now they’re running a humanitarian organization that’s built over 1,000 toilets and shelters for displaced Palestinians—with support from a multi-faith group of Duke students.
Safety, Affordability, and Infrastructure: Big Takeaways from the Durham Mayor’s State of the City Address
In his second State of the City address, Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams discussed topics from gun violence to signage.
Todd Stiefel, Party of One
Raleigh activist, millionaire, and PAC creator Todd Stiefel is shouting into the political void. Is anyone listening?
West Raleigh Residents Want to Keep Athens Drive Community Library Local
Replacing the Athens Drive Community Library has become the latest flash point in an ongoing debate of the last decade: How will the city and Wake County grow?
How the Bull City’s Dynamic Jazz Scene Keeps Time
Stopping in at Kingfisher, Sharp 9 Gallery, Missy Lane’s, and other spots that NCCU’s legendary jazz program continues to fill with music.
Restaurant Owner Lee Robinson On Fifty Years of Irregardless
On the golden anniversary of Irregardless’s opening, we spoke with Lee Robinson about upcoming celebrations, a changing dining scene post-pandemic, and keeping Raleigh Raleigh.
INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
A poetry reading, a piano tribute to the “Women of Chicago’s Black Renaissance,” a latte art throwdown for a good cause, and more things to do around the Triangle this week.
Downtown Raleigh Business Owners Tout Success of Two-Hour Free Parking Pilot
The city council will discuss the pilot, which launched in November and offers two hours of free parking in city-owned decks, at its meeting on Tuesday.
Anjanée Bell Is Considering a Run for Her Father’s Former Mayoral Seat
Anjanée Bell, the daughter of longtime Bull City leader Bill Bell, is planning to run for Durham mayor. She’s the first major challenger to incumbent Leonardo Williams.
Durham Mayor Prepares to Address Residents at State of the City Speech
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams is giving his second State of the City speech Tuesday. Here’s a preview of what residents may hear.
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