INDY’s Weekly Insider

Serving Up Scoops, Persian Style

Pistachio Ice Cream, which opened in Durham’s Tuscaloosa-Lakewood neighborhood in October, is steeped in Persian culture, with Middle Eastern influences evident throughout.

New Highway Marker in Mebane Showcases History of Recently Recognized Native American Tribe

After receiving state recognition in 2002, the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation will have a highway marker and new community center in Alamance County highlighting its history and land.

Pro-Palestine Protesters Demonstrate, Disrupt Traffic in Downtown Durham

Mothers For Ceasefire, an advocacy group of parents and caregivers who want a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, organized the action Wednesday evening.

‘We need your help:’ Speakers Urge More County Funding for Durham Schools

Nearly all of speakers—DPS educators, parents, interpreters, occupational therapists, and cafeteria workers—shared one plea: fully fund the DPS school board’s budget request.

With “For You,” NANCE Focuses on His Most Important Audience: Himself

Prioritizing personal fulfillment over external validation, the Raleigh rapper sounds sharper than ever, and genuinely at peace.

Best of the Triangle – Durham County Final Voting Begins June 5th

Duke’s Center for Documentary Studies Rises From the Ashes

The center known for its popular Full Frame Documentary Film Festival has named a new director and restarted some programs after a two-year hiatus.

The Beaver Queen Pageant Turns Twenty

If past INDY coverage is any indication, this year’s pageant is going to be a dam good time.

Sign Language Interpreters, Staff in Durham Schools Call for Higher Pay

The comments from staff who serve deaf students came after department members called in sick last Thursday to protest insufficient pay.

Hopscotch Rolls Out Its September Lineup, Led by St. Vincent

Acts like Faye Webster, Waxahatchee, The Jesus Lizard, Previous Industries, and Ty Segall round out the bill for Hopscotch’s 14th year.

Welcome to the INDY’s 2024 Food Issue

A family-run Pueblan food truck, catching up with Scott Crawford, rummaging around Triangle fridges, and more.

Triangle Fridge Study: Bill Smith

“Bacon, beer, and butter are my three favorite foods, so those are the things I’ll be reaching for, if anything.”