Durham Recognized as Playful City for 5th Year

Durham has been recognized by KaBOOM! as a Playful City USA for the fifth consecutive year.

Rise is one of the "Best Breakfast Spots in America"

Rise Biscuits and Donuts was recognized by Thrillist as one of "The 21 Best Breakfast Spots in America 2014."

Bull City Burger and Only Burger Recognized as having "South's Best Burgers"

Garden & Gun magazine has just released a "Guide to the South's Best Burgers," compiled from its readers' suggestions on Facebook. Bull City Burger & Brewery and Only Burger were included on the list.

Rose's Meat Market & Sweet Shop among Bon Appetit's Best New Restaurants

Durham's Rose's Meat Market and Sweet Shop has been recognized among Bon Appetit's "50 Nominees for America's Best New Restaurants 2014."

Duke University Named Best Landscaped College on East Coast

Duke University is the number 1 best landscaped college on the East Coast as recognized by LawnStarter.

Durham is the 13th Most Affordable Rental Market in the US

Durham County was recognized by Realty Trac as the 13th most affordable county for rental properties in the United States in 2014.

Durham is no.21 among 290 cities for public transit use

Durham is No. 21 among U.S. cities for its use of public transit, according to ridership data from the National Transit Database.