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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Andrea checks in with the mayor about the recent mill fire in Hillsborough, how he’s seen the town change during his six terms in office and upcoming summer events. Plus, Andrea highlights Durham Magazine’s July/July “23 Ways to Have a Fantastic Summer” feature. Ideas include the Warehouse Blues Concert Series on Fridays, a trip to local farm stands
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The Boot – taking roasted chicken to the next level! We’re making it through these muggy summer days with Dulce‘s lemon sorbetto. The Eno Quarry is a great spot to cool down and relax on a summer Saturday. But, as most of us know, you swim at your own risk! It was donuts galore this week at Durham Magazine
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Sure, Al Buehler is remembered for a lot of important moments in athletic history – among them leveraging groundbreaking Title IX legislation to push Duke University to institute a women’s track program in the late 1970s. But let’s take a moment to remember a particular woman – a girl, really, who first pushed him. Without
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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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Andrea chats with Old Havana Sandwich Shop’s Roberto about his recent trips back to his native Cuba, the lost dishes of Cuba that he is recreating as part of special dinners on the third Friday of every month and the small farm he has started in Hillsborough to ensure his customers eat globally and locally at
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Senior VP of Content Andrea Griffith Cash tweeted out this pic of her 6-year-old nephew Brendan during #auntiecamp2016, and the Bulls put it on the big screen as the tweet of the night! Don’t forget – when you’re out shopping and dining – that The Streets at Southpoint has outdoor concerts on Saturday nights! You can’t let
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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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I have always loved the funky space that makes up Straw Valley, so I was thrilled when I heard it would be occupied by Giorgios Hospitality Group with their new restaurant Boheme. My husband, Alex, and I had the pleasure of dining there recently for dinner and hope to return soon to taste brunch. The
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Birthday Bash – Thursday-Friday, 10am-6pm – Celebrate seven years of building hope for local families by enjoying specific daily inventory discounts, raffles and birthday cake. Lip Sync Battle – Thursday, 4:30-6:30pm – Enjoy food trucks and entertainment at this free epic battle hosted by Citizen Schools at The Frontier. Proceeds from the event will support
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