Lena Geller, Author at INDY Week https://indyweek.com/author/lena-geller/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:32:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://indyweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-2023-INDYlogo-whiteonblack-sml-sq-32x32.png Lena Geller, Author at INDY Week https://indyweek.com/author/lena-geller/ 32 32 214226721 Who’s Running: Congress https://indyweek.com/news/politics/whos-running-congress/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:47:41 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=291707 A crowded field for U.S. Senate and a hotly contested primary in the 4th Congressional District. Here’s who filed to run for Congress in 2026. ]]>

A crowded field for U.S. Senate and a hotly contested primary in the 4th Congressional District. Here’s who filed to run for Congress in 2026.

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Who’s Running: Orange County Judicial and Law Enforcement https://indyweek.com/news/whos-running-orange-county-judicial-and-law-enforcement/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:07:01 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=291548 Orange County will see contested primaries for sheriff and register of deeds in March. Here’s who filed to run in 2026.]]>

Orange County will see contested primaries for sheriff and register of deeds in March. Here’s who filed to run in 2026.

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Fresh off Defeat, Freeman Challenges Chitlik for State Senate Seat https://indyweek.com/news/fresh-off-defeat-freeman-challenges-chitlik-for-state-senate-seat/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:51:40 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=290878 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. ]]>

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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Activist Banned from Durham City Hall After Disrupting Swearing-In https://indyweek.com/news/activist-banned-from-durham-city-hall-after-disrupting-swearing-in/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:04:53 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=290460 In a series of potentially unprecedented events, Durham resident Amanda Wallace faces a two-year ban from city hall after interrupting council member Matt Kopac’s oath of office.]]>

In a series of potentially unprecedented events, 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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Lunch Money: Lo Mein and Christmas Chaos at Southpoint Mall https://indyweek.com/news/culture/food/lunch-money-lo-mein-and-christmas-chaos-at-southpoint-mall/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:00:04 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=290134 Window shopping at Hot Topic, a free rubber duck, and a trip to the food court to eat at local chain Basil Thai Kitchen.]]>

Window shopping at Hot Topic, a free rubber duck, and a trip to the food court to eat at local chain Basil Thai Kitchen.

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Lunch Money: Tuna Salad on a Hoagie at the Blue Ridge Deli & Cafe https://indyweek.com/news/culture/food/lunch-money-tuna-salad-on-a-hoagie-at-the-blue-ridge-deli-cafe/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:51:54 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=287977 An order of Tuna salad on a hoagie roll. Photo by Lena Geller.A cheerful crowd and a lone paper snowflake at a low-key, longtime Durham deli. ]]> An order of Tuna salad on a hoagie roll. Photo by Lena Geller.

A cheerful crowd and a lone paper snowflake at a low-key, longtime Durham deli.

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“They’re Just Kind Of Grabbing People”: Fear Grips Durham As Federal Agents Arrive https://indyweek.com/news/durham/theyre-just-kind-of-grabbing-people-fear-grips-durham-as-federal-agents-arrive/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:10:38 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=287205 Federal agents detained at least three people as volunteers mobilized to track the agents through Durham. ]]>

Federal agents detained at least three people as volunteers mobilized to track the agents through Durham.

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Lunch Money: Three Tacos with Chicken Tinga at The Burritaco Burger Grill  https://indyweek.com/food-and-drink/lunch-money-three-tacos-with-chicken-tinga-at-the-burritaco-burger-grill/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:58:26 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=287148 An order of The Order at The Burritaco Burger Grill in Mebane. Photo by Lena Geller.‘80s Hits and a Christmas party invitation at a minimalist Mebane restaurant. ]]> An order of The Order at The Burritaco Burger Grill in Mebane. Photo by Lena Geller.

‘80s Hits and a Christmas party invitation at a minimalist Mebane restaurant.

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The Old North Bar Is Keeping Accordion Club’s Spirit Alive (And Affordable) https://indyweek.com/food-and-drink/the-old-north-bar-durham/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:40:39 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=287067 Photo by David VictorOpened in September, the Geer Street dive will feel familiar to most patrons—with just a few updates thrown in the mix. ]]> Photo by David Victor

Opened in September, the Geer Street dive will feel familiar to most patrons—with just a few updates thrown in the mix.

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A Stormwater Pipe Is Destroying Her Home. Who’s Responsible? https://indyweek.com/news/a-stormwater-pipe-is-destroying-her-home-whos-responsible/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:51:12 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=286895 Mandy McGhee bought her Walltown home through a program designed to help low-income buyers build generational wealth. But a stormwater pipe that’s been eroding her foundation for years is putting that goal—and her ability to stay in her home—at risk.]]>

Mandy McGhee bought her Walltown home through a program designed to help low-income buyers build generational wealth. But a stormwater pipe that’s been eroding her foundation for years is putting that goal—and her ability to stay in her home—at risk.

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