Museum of Life + Science Is a Top Museum for Field Trips

The Museum of Life and Science in Durham is a top ranked museum for field trips in North Carolina, holding the #10 spot for Top Ranked Museums/Historic Attractions, and the #14 spot for the Top Ranked Field Trip Attractions in North Carolina by Carolina Field Trips Magazine.

Duke University is #4 in "50 Most Stunning University Gardens"

Duke University's Sarah P. Duke Gardens has earned the no. 4 spot in Best Masters Programs "50 Most Stunning University Gardens and Arboretums."

Durham City Councilman Recognized with Legislator Award

Durham City Councilmn Steve Schewel has been recognized by The North Carolina Recreation and Park Association with the 2014 Distinguished Legislator Award.

Duke University is 16th in the World for Producing Billionaires

Duke University is the No. 16 university in the world for producing billionaires, according to a report from international wealth research firm Wealth-X.

12 Durham Public Schools Win National Healthy School Awards

Twelve Durham Public Schools have won a National Healthy School Award for improved nutrition, wellness, and physical activity programs from the Alliance from a Healthier Generation.

Mateo one of OpenTable's "Top 100 Fit for Foodies Restaurants in America"

Mateo bar de Tapas has been recognized on OpenTable's "Top 100 Fit for Foodies Restaurants in America"as voted on by OpenTable users.

Chuck Davis to Receive Bessie Award for Dance

Chuck Davis, founder of Durham's African-American Dance Ensemble and founder of DanceAfrica, the largest African Dance festival in the United States, will receive a Bessie Award for outstanding service to the field of dance.

Mateo Finalist for Food & Wine's Best New Bars

Mateo bar de Tapas has been selected as a finalist in Food & Wine's "The People's Best New Bars: Southeast Contenders." Readers can vote for their favorite bars and winners will be announced October 2.

White Whale Mixers Recognized as Martha Stewart American Made Finalist

White Whale Mixers, has been recognized as a Martha Stewart American Made Finalist for 2014.

Durham is the Third Most Educated City in America

Durham has been recognized as third on"The Most Educated Cities in America" by Nerdwallet.

Durham in Top 100 Best Places to Live

Durham was recognized as 29th in the  "Top 100 Best Places to Live" in 2015 by Livability.

Duke University Recognized Third in Nation for Best Colleges 2015

Duke University was recognized as third in the nation for the best college undergraduate programs in the nation in 2015 by College Factual.

NCCU earns third-highest-rated public HBCU in the country

North Carolina Central University has earned an 11th place ranking of historically black colleges and universities in the country and the third highest-rated public HBCU in the United States by US News & World Report.

Durham Recognized Among "Cheapest Cities You Will Want to Live In"

Durham was recognized among Kiplinger's "Cheapest Cities You Will Want to Live In" for 2014.

Reformed Judaism Identifies "Top 7 Hillels You Haven't Heard Of"

Duke University was identified as a part of Reformed Judaism's "Top 7 Hillels You Haven't Heard Of."