‘This Sneeze was for Science’ — Consumer Reports through the lens
“This Sneeze Was for Science,” a new exhibit in the Rubenstein Library, mines the Consumer Reports collection to entertain and educate viewers on the work of Consumer Reports and the role of photography in communicating information. Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization that tests and investigates various...
Backtalk: “Just send your kids to public schools.”
Last month, Chase Pellegrini de Paur reported that Durham Public Schools (DPS) has seen its largest enrollment drop since the COVID era, with about 1,000 fewer students than the year before. While the district doesn’t have a definitive answer for where each student went, Chase reported on some of the factors at play....
Blast from the past: Wallace Wade Stadium hosts 1972 Pelican Bowl
Back in 1972, Wallace Wade Stadium played host to the inaugural Pelican Bowl between Grambling State and North Carolina Central. The Blue Zone retells the game in the latest Blast from the past:. Cameron Indoor Stadium just played host to a HBCU clash last Tuesday, as Howard and North Carolina...
Durham Police Officers Clinch Top Spots in Wilmington Battleship Race, Bolstering Community Engagement
Members of Durham's finest traded their badges for bib numbers in the recent Wilmington Battleship Race, adding another layer to their community engagement efforts. On November 16, Assistant Chief Piatt along with Officers Cooper and Kobersteen laced up their running shoes to represent the Durham Police Department's...
Donated hygiene items stolen from Durham Public Schools collection drive
'To have those items taken, we were heartbroken,' said Ebony Ross with DPS.
Durham County Chief Judge Clayton Jones Jr. Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
The Chief Judge for Durham County's District Court, Clayton Jones Jr., has been embroiled in controversy following his arrest on allegations of domestic violence and assault on a female. The 47-year-old's charges relate to a November 29 incident where he is accused of assaulting a woman he had been in a relationship...
The Taste Buddies – International Delights has been serving it up for decades
For our inaugural food review, we traveled to 9th Street’s oldest restaurant: International Delights. Started by the current owner, Emad’s parents in 1992, International Delights was one of the first Mediterranean restaurants in Durham. Emad’s parents are refugees of Kuwait’s Desert Storm. When the Lubbad family...
North Carolina-born actor from ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ struck, killed crossing street, police say
Wenne Alton Davis, who made appearances in shows like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "New Amsterdam," died early this week after being struck by a vehicle in Manhattan, police have confirmed.
Cary residents demand answers, transparency as town spending draws scrutiny
Cary residents demanded greater transparency Thursday night, their first opportunity to address town leaders since Town Manager Sean Stegall was placed on administrative leave and town spending has come under scrutiny. Town leaders have not explained why Stegall was placed on paid leave after a Nov. 20 council...
Duke Hasn’t Reached Offensive Ceiling, Despite Marquee Wins
The Blue Devils are taking down blue blood competition despite not playing their best game, showing the gap between Duke and other contenders.
