‘Exercise that power’: Scenes from Durham’s 2025 municipal elections
Durhamites headed to the polls Tuesday to vote for mayor and three city council seats. At the top of the ballot stood incumbent mayor Leonardo Williams, running on the slogan “Durham is Dope” and a platform focused on affordability, culture, innovation and public safety. Anjanée Bell, Williams’ challenger, ran on the...
High turnout for NC municipal elections as voters make themselves heard
Many voters say they are concerned about too-rapid development in major cities as they cast votes in council races across NC in 2026.
Durham Mayor Leo Williams turns back challenge from Anjanée Bell
Durham Mayor Leo Williams won a second term but lost a close ally as council member Mark-Anthony Middleton lost his reelection bid.
The North Carolina Diner Where Fried Fish Is The Star Of The Menu
Tucked away in Durham, North Carolina, in a modest building on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, there’s a small seafood spot that’s been making waves far beyond the state line. Saltbox Seafood Joint doesn’t look like much from the outside, but one bite of their legendary fried fish will change...
Restaurant owners ‘return the favor,’ offer free food to SNAP recipients, urge others to...
Central NC restaurant owner is calling on other restaurateurs to join him in helping those facing food insecurity.
Nashville Songwriters Comes to DPAC on March 6
The songwriters who created some of country music’s greatest hits will perform live at DPAC in a benefit show on March 6, 2026, presented by Loud Lemon and 94.7 QDR. At Nashville Songwriters at DPAC, the writers behind dozens of #1 country hits bring their songs and stories to DPAC to help benefit Loud Lemon...
Faith communities get deep dive on developing affordable housing
DURHAM – Faith communities with extra land may be able to help relieve the housing squeeze in the Triangle. Last week, faith leaders wanting to learn how they can help communities struggling with housing affordability got a crash course on all the requirements to getting more affordable housing built in the area.
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Durham, NC
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to durham..
Rewritten: More than a name, a canvas to shape and brownies
The Chronicle is soliciting submissions from alumni and current students for their rewritten Duke supplemental essay based on their time here. You can submit here. More than a name (plus brownies) If you had told me three years ago that Duke would make me the most homesick I’ve ever been...
These restaurants should’ve been in the new Michelin guide. Do you agree?
The Triangle finally has Michelin restaurants , recognizing some of the region’s very best and most popular spots to eat. And while the Michelin Guide got a lot right about food in the Triangle, it seems to have curiously overlooked some local favorites. These restaurants are Michelin’s biggest snubs in the Triangle....

















