Durham Magazine

Local DEET-Free Insect Repellent Sends Bugs Buzzing

As summer heat and humidity increases, so will the use of insect repellent. Raleigh-Durham is listed as one of the top 10 cities in the U.S. with the worst mosquito problems. TyraTech Inc., a local life sciences company founded in 2004 in Morrisville, launched the insect repellent Guardian in August 2014. It is a DEET-free, plant-based, non-toxic option that is safe

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Weekend at a Glance: Folk, Food and Flicks

Scrappy Morning Out Mini-Camp – Thursday, 9am-noon – Need a new way to beat the heat and keep the kids occupied? The Scrap Exchange’s mini-camp features a sampling of its most popular activities including “Make n’ Take” and “Junk Jam.” “Black Ballerina” Screening – Thursday, 7-9pm – “Black Ballerina” confronts unfortunate truths in the world of dance

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Musicians Turned Entrepreneurs Create Music-Themed Play Space

Launched by Preston Clarke and Stephen Norman-Scott in August 2015, Notasium, an instrument-themed play space, music school and coffee shop mash-up was an idea of Preston’s that had been brewing for a while. An indie singer, songwriter and musician who spent his early career playing in Los Angeles and New York City, Preston and his

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