With mowing season underway, area residents have one more chance to trade in their old gas-guzzling mowers and other yard equipment and take advantage of steep discounts on cleaner and greener electric versions. The second event in the 3rd Annual “Get Your Grass Off Gas” will be held at Jordan High School, located at 6806 […]
As the temperature rises and the summer approaches, Durham Parks and Recreation will provide places for residents to cool off. The spraygrounds are open now through September 15 and the outdoor pools will open on June 13- August 16. See the schedule below: Spray Grounds Forest Hills, 1639 University Drive Edison Johnson, 500 W. Murray […]
Thousands were on hand for the 44th Annual Bimbe Festival in Durham on Saturday at the CCB Plaza in downtown Durham. The festival presented by the Durham Parks and Recreation featured old school hip hop group Naughty By Nature. It was a family fun atmosphere with great food and vendors. I’m looking forward to next […]
A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest after two recent purse snatchings near the Renaissance Shopping Center in the 6800 block of Fayetteville Road in Durham. The first incident happened at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 outside the Nordstrom Rack store. Police say a woman was walking towards her car […]
Congratulations to Raleigh, Durham and Creedmoor. These cities have earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as one of the 2013 Playful City USA communities. Each of the 2013 Playful City USA communities demonstrated creative commitments to addressing the lack of play among children. Playful City USA celebrates and highlights these unique initiatives developed by communities […]
Durham and Raleigh have both been recognized as a 2013 Playful City USA community by KaBOOM for the fifth year in a row. The award was given to 217 cities and towns for their efforts to increase play opportunities for children. Sponsored by the Humana Foundation, Playful City USA is a national program from KaBOOM! that […]
Imagine cutting your gas bill, and getting into shape at the same time. Meet ELF: the future of urban transportation created by Durham-based Organic Transit. Part bike and part gas-free buggy, ELF is a solar/pedal hybrid vehicle suitable for commuting, deliveries and other local transportation needs. As the company explains, “This three-wheeled, electric-assist velomobile fills […]
Step aside, New Orleans and Charleston. The tastiest town in the South isn’t one of those culinary capitals but is instead right here in the Triangle – Durham. Southern Living magazine announced on Tuesday that Durham is the “Tastiest Town in the South.” The region’s new culinary capital is featured in the May issue of […]
A recent study shows that the nation’s capital is a great place for young adults, and not just because of the city’s many kickball leagues. According to The Business Journals, D.C. ranks behind Austin, Texas, and San Jose, California, as the third best city for people between the ages of 18 to 34. The Business […]
The annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival unspools this weekend in downtown Durham. In recent years, Full Frame has grown to become of the leading documentary film festivals in North America, with a reputation for high-quality presentation and collegial Southern friendliness. But Full Frame is just part of a larger local documentary filmmaking scene in […]
Durham residents are getting ready to speak out about a proposed downtown high-rise that would be built along Main Street. Austin Lawrence Partners purchased the site along Main, Corcoran and Parrish Streets to construct a 26-story mixed-use building that will incorporate and preserve five historic facades. The developers plan for the building to contain 60 […]
Durham residents and businesses looking for a chance to kick off Earth Day weekend by keeping old electronics and paper out of our landfills should mark their calendars now for the City of Durham’s E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event. Residents and businesses may safely dispose of nearly all electronic devices with a cord and […]
