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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 […]
With influences like Neil Young, Emmylou Harris and Appalachian spirituals, it’s no wonder Kamara Thomas feels right at home down South. We talked to the musician and relocated Brooklynite about the power of community and life with two young kids. “We live up near the Eno at the northern Durham County […]
Brunch – a crab cake topped with a fried egg and asparagus – from Foster’s Market is the best way to start the weekend. Managing Editor Amanda MacLaren frequently works from Cocoa Cinnamon‘s new location on Hillsborough Road — she ordered her iced coffee to-go on this day, but couldn’t resist […]
Jennie Wilburn and Ian Belle were grad students at Duke University when they met at the bar of the Armadillo Grill in the Bryan Center. Four years later, and Ian was brewing his own beer and cider for their wedding. The festivities began with a rehearsal dinner at The Pit, […]
When I first came across the Durham Doll on Instagram (@thedurhamdoll), I thought the feed was cute, clever, charming. Then I met the woman behind it, Talya Klein, and I realized: It’s also very smart. The social media account displays iPhone photos of a Blythe doll, named Dahlia, in various […]
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