Explore Our Issues
February/March 2020
The second annual Influencers issue, 10 ways to have fun with your kids, summer camp guide, ideas for renovating your kitchen and much more
December 2019/January 2020
Impress your guests with festive party ideas, what to do when you’re burnt out on the holidays, a gift guide, wedding advice for newly weds and more
October/November 2019
An insider’s guide to downtown, the latest downtown developments, a brief spotlight on exceptional figures in our local schools and more
September 2019 – Food & Drink Issue
Eight restaurants focused on global cuisine, affordable back-to-school meals, sesquicentennial sips and more
August 2019 – Wellness Issue
I’m just going to be honest here and share my crafting confession – I started a cross-stitch design of a cactus way back in February, and all I have to show for it are two sad, off-green blobs. As a longtime Pinterest failure, I am in awe of every single person we’ve highlighted in both …
June/July 2019 – Best of Durham
This year, our Best of Durham issue comes on the heels of a tragic event. The gas explosion on April 10 has left a deep scar that is going to take a long time to heal. My heart is still with all of the victims continuing their recovery, and especially with the families and friends of …
May 2019 – The Women’s Issue
I drove into work on April 10 listening to one of my all-time favorite songs, “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley. It’s on the Spotify playlist I often listen to when I’m under stress, and as we were on deadline with this issue, I needed a little reminder that “every little thing is gonna be …
April 2019 – Durham’s 150th Anniversary
I’ve only lived in Durham for eight of its past 150 years, but almost immediately, I fell hard. I revel in hearing stories of people who’ve lived here for decades, or their entire lives. The folks who remember the strong, sweet smell of tobacco wafting through downtown or watching Durham Bulls games in the Historic …
February/March 2019: The Influencers
In this issue, we’re introducing you to some of the people who are leading our community into the future, from the first Latina city council member to a doctor who is working to fight the opioid crisis to a woman who has become the champion of the honeybee. We’re calling them The Influencers, and we …
December/January 2019
FEATURES 34 Durham’s Ultimate Holiday Checklist Celebrate the season with markets, parties, decorations, food, drinks and more 40 All You Knead Meet the family behind East Durham Bake Shop 46 Fitness Pals Exercising solo can be a bummer. The camaraderie of group workouts, like the ones featured here, make staying active fun and easy. 52 …
