Durham Recognized for Beer Scene

Durham was recognized at #10 among the "top cities for beer lovers," by FindTheHome.

Duke Cancer Doctor Recognized among "Most Influential People" for 2016

Shelley Hwang, M.D., chief of breast surgery at the Duke Cancer Institute, has been recognized as one of TIME’s 100 most influential people for 2016.

Open Table recognized four Durham restaurants as top ten diners choice restaurants in the triangle

M Sushi, Counting House, Nana Steak, and Mateo, were recognized by Open Table as top ten diners choice restaurants in the triangle. M. Sushi landed the No.1 spot.

TheTriangle was recognized as a top ten city for urban farming

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized the Durham and Raleigh metro area as the No. 10 top city for urban farming. Homes in these cities have the most gardens, greenhouses and chicken coops in the nation.

Duke University named Tree Campus USA

Duke University has been named "Tree Campus USA" designated by the Arbor Foundation. This year marked the eighth straight Duke was recognized as a Tree Campus USA, which honors the campus’ commitment to sustainability and a tree care program.

Durham Distillery takes home four awards from the San Francisco Spirits Competition

Durham Distillery took home the gold medal for its Conniption Navy Strength Gin; silver for its Conniption American Dry Gin; and bronze medals for its Damn Fine Coffee Liquer and Damn Fine Mocha Liquer at the San Francisco Spirits Competition in March. 

Rose's Meat Market and Sweet Shop recognized as top butcher shop in America

Bon Appétit recognized Rose's Meat Market and Sweet Shop as one of their "10 of Our Favorite Butcher Shops Across the Country."

Dame's Chicken & Waffles recognized as an amazing tiny restaurant

Dame's Chicken & Waffles was recognized by Only In Your State as one of the top ten "Extremely Tiny Restaurants In North Carolina That Are Actually Amazing."

Durham recognized as No.6 best city for women in the workforce 2016

Durham was recognized by Nerd Wallet as the No.6 "2016 best city for women in the workforce" in the US.

Durham recognized as the No. 6 Best City for Black Businesses to Thrive

Durham was recognized as the No. 6 "Best City for Black Businesses to Thrive" in the US.

Durham recognized as No. 4 top city for black women to launch and operate a thriving business

The triangle, specifically Durham and Raleigh, were recognized as Best Cities For Black Women To Launch and Operate a Thriving Business. and were noted as places that offer culture, resources, and opportunities for growth.

Durham recognized as top mid-sized metro for bachelor's degree holders

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey recognized Durham as the No. 2  top mid-sized metros that have the highest percentage of bachelor’s degree holders. The top  metros include Bridgeport-CT (46.7%). Durham-NC (44.8%), Madison-WI (44.7%).