Culture
With a background in economics, Po-Ming Wong worked in finance as the director of treasury operations at Duke University prior to opening Magpie Boutique in 2009. “I took a leap of faith leaving the field of finance to explore a vocation that represented a personal passion, not just my qualifications,” […]
Pizzeria Toro‘s white pizza with fiddlehead fern, shaved prosciutto, cippolini, nettles and grana is a work of art. We had a great time at The Animal Protection Society of Durham‘s Walk for the Animals this past Saturday. Winston would like to personally thank everyone for all the loves. Those hushpuppies […]
Born in Greensboro, Jessamyn originally discovered yoga when she was coerced as a teenager to attend hot yoga classes with her aunt. She rediscovered the practice six years ago, writing about her “yogapades” for three years and professionally teaching yoga for one. She lives in Duke Forest. If you’re looking […]
Born in Fresno, Calif., the writer, editor and educator owned an academic tutoring academy in San Francisco for years – “I like standardized tests as much as the next person, but I have a knack for making those subjects and tests feel fun and engaging” – before she and her […]
“I was born in Michigan during a period of relative calm between the Detroit riots and Motown’s move to LA.,” Curtis Eller says. “It’s a good town to be from, especially if you’re a musician. This is a place that Iggy Pop, John Lee Hooker and Stevie Wonder all called home. […]
Andrea stopped in to Wine Authorities‘ spring rose garden party on Saturday. We are so grateful for a new, healthy lunch option. Hooray, Happy and Hale! Make brunch a little more interesting – head to The Little Dipper for three courses of breakfast favorites, like bagels & lox and French […]
A native of Kansas City, Mo., Amy Unell, a Duke University alumna, returned to her alma mater to work with the Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts as well as Duke’s Career Center, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, Alumni Affairs and to teach in Policy Journalism and Media Studies. Formerly […]
Durham entrepreneurs came to The Carolina Inn to hear from franchiser Tom Ferguson of Rise Biscuits & Donuts. (Left to right: Gray Ferguson, Brian Wiles, Tom Ferguson of Rise and Jonathan Lehman of Brood Soda.) We were amazed at just how big the “small” spicy pork ramen bowl was at Basan! Another gorgeous weekend, another good […]
As a boy growing up in Pamlico County, children’s author John Claude Bemis spent his days exploring old tobacco barns, swimming in the river, learning to play violin and guitar and, of course, poring over his favorite books. The adventuresome tales informed his passion for writing fantastical stories – he […]
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