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In 2025, the INDY chronicled the local impacts of federal funding cuts on jobs and libraries, growing pressure on local food banks and the presence of immigration agents in the Triangle. 🧵
December 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In 2025, the INDY chronicled the local impacts of federal funding cuts on jobs and libraries, growing pressure on local food banks and the presence of immigration agents in the Triangle. 🧵
Founded at the start of the war in Ukraine, the Ukraine House school and cultural center in Raleigh has been a source of solace and community for refugees and longtime immigrants.
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Raleigh Ukrainian School Keeps Culture Alive
Founded at the start of the war in Ukraine, the Ukraine House school and cultural center in Raleigh has been a source of solace and community for refugees and longtime immigrants.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Founded at the start of the war in Ukraine, the Ukraine House school and cultural center in Raleigh has been a source of solace and community for refugees and longtime immigrants.
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From local school board to congress, a host of races will be on Triangle voters’ ballots come March. Here’s a look at the candidates. indyweek.com/news/whos-ru...
Who's Running for Triangle Elected Offices in 2026?
From local school board to congress, a host of races will be on Triangle voters' ballots come March. Here's a look at the candidates.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
From local school board to congress, a host of races will be on Triangle voters’ ballots come March. Here’s a look at the candidates. indyweek.com/news/whos-ru...
Three Democrats will compete in March to be Wake County’s next district attorney when longtime DA Lorrin Freeman steps down; most other races won’t see competitive elections until the fall.
Who’s Running: Wake County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary
Three Democrats will compete in March to be Wake County’s next district attorney when longtime DA Lorrin Freeman steps down; most other races won’t see competitive elections until the fall.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Three Democrats will compete in March to be Wake County’s next district attorney when longtime DA Lorrin Freeman steps down; most other races won’t see competitive elections until the fall.
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The Indy calls Mississippi Blue, by Reese McHenry, "a powerful new classic."
Ten Local Songs We Loved in 2025 (And One for the New Year)
Songs that stuck with us this year, with releases from Triangle artists like Reese McHenry, Tre. Charles, Jooselord, and more.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Indy calls Mississippi Blue, by Reese McHenry, "a powerful new classic."
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Raleigh's Dix Park will get a coffee and wine bar and other refreshments in the newly-renovated Flowers Cottage next summer.
Dix Park’s New Amenity Will Give Visitors Views, Brews, and Buzz
A coffee shop and bar are slated to open in Dix Park’s historic Flowers Cottage next summer, the latest update in the park's master plan.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Raleigh's Dix Park will get a coffee and wine bar and other refreshments in the newly-renovated Flowers Cottage next summer.
Most Triangle state legislative seats won’t be on primary ballots in March. Here’s a look at the most interesting races, and all candidates who filed for the state house and senate.
Who’s Running: N.C. Legislative Seats in Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties
Most Triangle state legislative seats won’t be on primary ballots in March. Here’s a look at the most interesting races, and all candidates who filed for state house and senate.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Most Triangle state legislative seats won’t be on primary ballots in March. Here’s a look at the most interesting races, and all candidates who filed for the state house and senate.
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hark! local songs we loved in 2025 (a list that only scratches the surface). 💕 @indyweek.bsky.social
Ten Local Songs We Loved in 2025 (And One for the New Year)
Songs that stuck with us this year, with releases from Triangle artists like Reese McHenry, Tre. Charles, Jooselord, and more.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
hark! local songs we loved in 2025 (a list that only scratches the surface). 💕 @indyweek.bsky.social
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With four statewide judicial seats up for grabs in 2026, candidates for the Court of Appeals will appear on primary ballots in March.
Who’s Running: State Courts
With four statewide judicial seats up for grabs in 2026, candidates for Court of Appeals will appear on primary ballots in March.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
With four statewide judicial seats up for grabs in 2026, candidates for the Court of Appeals will appear on primary ballots in March.
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Here’s who filed for all Raleigh city council seats and who voters can expect to see on primary election ballots in March.
Who’s Running: Raleigh City Council
Here’s who filed for all Raleigh city council seats and who voters can expect to see on primary election ballots in March.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Here’s who filed for all Raleigh city council seats and who voters can expect to see on primary election ballots in March.
Durham County will see contested primaries for DA, sheriff, clerk of superior court, and for one superior court and two district court judges’ seats.
Who’s Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary
Durham County will see contested primaries for DA, sheriff, clerk of superior court, and for one superior court and two district court judges' seats.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Durham County will see contested primaries for DA, sheriff, clerk of superior court, and for one superior court and two district court judges’ seats.
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The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday on a 2023 complaint involving Raleigh’s missing middle housing policy.
N.C. Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hayes Barton Townhomes Developer, Rules Raleigh Missing Middle Lawsuit May Proceed
A lawsuit against the city of Raleigh over its missing middle policy may proceed in a trial court, N.C. appellate judges rule.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday on a 2023 complaint involving Raleigh’s missing middle housing policy.
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“There’s nothing new about the magic of Dix Park and the skyline views, but at the same time, it’s easy at the park to feel transported somewhere entirely new,” Clarke said.
Dix Park’s New Amenity Will Give Visitors Views, Brews, and Buzz
A coffee shop and bar are slated to open in Dix Park’s historic Flowers Cottage next summer, the latest update in the park's master plan.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
“There’s nothing new about the magic of Dix Park and the skyline views, but at the same time, it’s easy at the park to feel transported somewhere entirely new,” Clarke said.
Here’s who filed for all Raleigh city council seats and who voters can expect to see on primary election ballots in March.
Who’s Running: Raleigh City Council
Here’s who filed for all Raleigh city council seats and who voters can expect to see on primary election ballots in March.
indyweek.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Here’s who filed for all Raleigh city council seats and who voters can expect to see on primary election ballots in March.
With four statewide judicial seats up for grabs in 2026, candidates for the Court of Appeals will appear on primary ballots in March.
Who’s Running: State Courts
With four statewide judicial seats up for grabs in 2026, candidates for Court of Appeals will appear on primary ballots in March.
indyweek.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
With four statewide judicial seats up for grabs in 2026, candidates for the Court of Appeals will appear on primary ballots in March.
“There’s nothing new about the magic of Dix Park and the skyline views, but at the same time, it’s easy at the park to feel transported somewhere entirely new,” Clarke said.
Dix Park’s New Amenity Will Give Visitors Views, Brews, and Buzz
A coffee shop and bar are slated to open in Dix Park’s historic Flowers Cottage next summer, the latest update in the park's master plan.
indyweek.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
“There’s nothing new about the magic of Dix Park and the skyline views, but at the same time, it’s easy at the park to feel transported somewhere entirely new,” Clarke said.
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday on a 2023 complaint involving Raleigh’s missing middle housing policy.
N.C. Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hayes Barton Townhomes Developer, Rules Raleigh Missing Middle Lawsuit May Proceed
A lawsuit against the city of Raleigh over its missing middle policy may proceed in a trial court, N.C. appellate judges rule.
indyweek.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday on a 2023 complaint involving Raleigh’s missing middle housing policy.
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BREAKING: Fresh off losing a reelection bid last month, former Durham city councilor DeDreana Freeman has filed to challenge state senator Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat
Fresh Off Defeat, Freeman Challenges Chitlik for State Senate Seat
Former city council member DeDreana Freeman, who lost her reelection bid last month, filed Wednesday to challenge first-term Sen. Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
BREAKING: Fresh off losing a reelection bid last month, former Durham city councilor DeDreana Freeman has filed to challenge state senator Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat
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Former city council member DeDreana Freeman, who lost her reelection bid last month, filed on Wednesday to challenge first-term Sen. Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat.
Fresh Off Defeat, Freeman Challenges Chitlik for State Senate Seat
Former city council member DeDreana Freeman, who lost her reelection bid last month, filed Wednesday to challenge first-term Sen. Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Former city council member DeDreana Freeman, who lost her reelection bid last month, filed on Wednesday to challenge first-term Sen. Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat.
Former city council member DeDreana Freeman, who lost her reelection bid last month, filed on Wednesday to challenge first-term Sen. Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat.
Fresh Off Defeat, Freeman Challenges Chitlik for State Senate Seat
Former city council member DeDreana Freeman, who lost her reelection bid last month, filed Wednesday to challenge first-term Sen. Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat.
indyweek.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Former city council member DeDreana Freeman, who lost her reelection bid last month, filed on Wednesday to challenge first-term Sen. Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat.
After years of bouncing around downtown, operating out of storage units, and searching for a sustainable lease agreement, the LGBT Center of Raleigh finally has a new home.
After Years Spent Moving Around, the LGBT Center of Raleigh Settles Into a Longterm Space
The Cabarrus Street-based Raleigh LGBT Center provides a safe space to access resources, connect with others, relax, or spend time in its new library.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
After years of bouncing around downtown, operating out of storage units, and searching for a sustainable lease agreement, the LGBT Center of Raleigh finally has a new home.
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"It’s beautiful to see Durham affirming that it is who we say it is. It’s a place where we’re trying our best to come together to protect our people. The privilege to see that and to be part of that in whatever small way."
“Any Story You Tell, You Wind Up Telling On Yourself In Some Way”: Talking With John Darnielle About His New Book
The Durham musician's new book, "This Year: 365 Songs Annotated," is a close read of some of The Mountain Goats most legendary lyrics.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"It’s beautiful to see Durham affirming that it is who we say it is. It’s a place where we’re trying our best to come together to protect our people. The privilege to see that and to be part of that in whatever small way."
Beds available on “white flag nights” in Durham will quadruple this week as local organizations launch a new initiative to raise money for homelessness services and help people find shelter when temperatures are freezing.
Durham Expands Shelter Options for Frigid Winter Nights
Beds available on “white flag nights” in Durham will quadruple this week as local organizations launch a new initiative to raise money for homelessness services and help people find shelter when temps...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Beds available on “white flag nights” in Durham will quadruple this week as local organizations launch a new initiative to raise money for homelessness services and help people find shelter when temperatures are freezing.
A tintype demonstration, a solstice walk, a mid-century modern home tour, and more events around the Triangle we recommend this week.
INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
A tintype demonstration, a solstice walk, a mid-century modern home tour, and more events around the Triangle we recommend this week.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A tintype demonstration, a solstice walk, a mid-century modern home tour, and more events around the Triangle we recommend this week.
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An activist who interrupted a swearing-in ceremony in Durham has been banned from city hall for two years, which may be unprecedented:
Activist Banned from Durham City Hall After Disrupting Swearing-In
Durham resident Amanda Wallace faces a two-year ban from city hall after interrupting council member Matt Kopac’s oath of office.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
An activist who interrupted a swearing-in ceremony in Durham has been banned from city hall for two years, which may be unprecedented: