A Durham burrito business with a cultlike following is getting a permanent storefront next month.
Lena Geller
Lena Geller is a reporter for INDY, covering food, housing, and politics. She joined the staff in 2018 and previously ran a custom cake business.
Posted inElections
Digging Through Durham Candidates’ Campaign Finance Reports
Missing data, top donors, how candidates are spending their money, and more.
Posted inFood & Drink
Lunch Money: Chicken Pastry, Cornbread, Cobbler, and Other Classics at Big Ed’s
At the Wake County restaurant, traditional Southern fare mostly stands on its own.
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Durham 2025 Primary Preview
With early voting underway for Durham’s municipal primary, here’s a look at the candidates for mayor and three city council seats, their experience, and their platforms.
Posted inCulture
Talking with Bryan Christopher About Student Advocacy and His New Book, “Stopping the Deportation Machine”
The high school teacher’s new book chronicles the story of Wildin Acosta, an undocumented student in Durham, who faced deportation in 2016—and the story of Acosta’s fellow students, who fought to secure his release.
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Candidates Distance Themselves from Yes for Durham Following INDY Report
Candidates endorsed by Yes for Durham quickly took to social media, committing to not accept any money from the group, which has yet to disclose its leadership.
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Anonymous Durham Political Group Has Ties to Candidate It Endorsed
Yes for Durham initially listed city council candidate Diana Medoff’s husband’s property as its principal office before amending the address two weeks later. The anonymous group told the INDY it has “no coordination with any candidate” and will disclose its leadership “when the board is fully comprised.”
Posted inNews
Durham Parents Fast for Gaza
The local chapter of Mothers for Ceasefire launched a week-long solidarity fast to protest Israel’s blockade of aid to Gaza, where famine was declared last month.
Posted inFood & Drink
In “Kitchen Curious,” Vivian Howard Takes On the Role of Student
In her third PBS show, the North Carolina chef and author calls on the experts to help her explore everyday cooking questions, touching on everything from cast irons to cooking oils.
Posted inFood & Drink
Who’s Coming to This East Durham Storefront? At Last, an Answer About an Eye-Catching Banner
After 15 years in downtown Durham, Dame’s Chicken & Waffles is relocating to 455 South Driver Street.