5 Reasons to Love Durham (Plus Other News)

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Photo by Adam Kissick
  1. Museum of Life and Science was recognized at No. 8 on the “Top 20 N.C. Tourist Attractions of 2015” list compiled by Carolina Publishing & Associates.
  2. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey recognized Durham as 
No. 2 on their list of Top 10 Most Educated Mid-Sized Metros, with 44.8% of the city (25 years and older) holding bachelor’s degrees in a 2014 survey. Also, of the women they surveyed, Durham was listed as the Most Educated Mid-Sized Metro with 46% of Durham women, 25 years and older, holding bachelor’s degrees.
  3. Durham was recognized as the No. 5 Most Tax-Friendly Cities for Small Business, a list compiled by “Thumbtack Journal,” in 2016.
  4. Durham was listed in an Entrepreneur article by John Boitnott – “3 Reasons Tech Workers Are Fleeing Silicon Valley” – as one of the places workers are turning to when it comes time to raise a family, due to the high number of technology jobs and lower cost of living.
  5. The City of Durham received a Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award for its annual publication “Citizens’ Financial Report” and 
a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.

In other news:

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Photo courtesy of Michael Gillman Photography

Comedian Joel McHale, who performed at Durham Performing Arts Center April 8, donated his proceeds from that night to the LGBTQ Center of Durham in protest of North Carolina’s recently passed HB2 law. On stage, Joel donned a homemade LGBTQ shirt and discussed his opposition to the controversial law.

In an effort to disassociate themselves from North Carolina state government until 
HB2 is overturned or modified, Fullsteam Brewery has asked not to be included in the state’s promotional programs and has withdrawn participation from the Got to be NC Festival and the State Fair.

Ponysaurus teamed up with Hillsborough’s Mystery Brewing to produce a beer called “Don’t Be Mean to People, A Golden Rule Saison,” to be released in May, of which 100% of the profits will be donated to Equality NC and QORDS, both local LGBTQ charities.

In celebration of the Durham Bulls’ first “DURM” night, paying tribute to the City of Durham’s art scene, Bull City-based clothing company Runaway has collaborated with the team to design a special uniform for the Thursday, June 9, game. Runaway’s flagship store and gallery, located at 212 W. Main St., opened April 2.

To raise awareness of road cyclists and help foster a cycling community, local groups Adventure Cyclists of Bull City (AC/BC), Durham Cycles, Bullseye Bicycle and Seven Stars Cycles have banded together 
to put on Pony Ride, a group bike ride from Major the Bull to Ponysaurus Brewing Co. on the second Tuesday of every month.

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Photo by Dawn Elizabeth

Now open on East Parrish Street, Everyday Magic is a retail store that carries intentionally made goods, including jewelry, home accessories and more.Screen Shot 2016-05-02 at 3.45.41 PM

 The Scrap Exchange, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting creativity, environmental awareness and community through reuse, will purchase 80,000 square feet of the Lakewood Shopping Center and 10 acres of land to create the National Center for Creative Reuse and a Reuse Arts District. The district will include thrift artist studios and market, a recycle-a-bicycle program, an architectural salvage, a sculpture park, community gardens, affordable housing and more.


Brag about your grad! Tell us where they’re graduating from, what scholarships they’ve won and where they’re headed next year! We’ll be featuring graduates in our next issue. Send an email to noted@legacy.durhammag.com

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