Transportation Parking, Car Culture, and a Crash at Five Points How does the city expect to implement a “social district” anywhere downtown if cars, the most anti-social form of transportation, still have the highest priority?
By The Horns By The Horns | September 7, 2022 Durham desperately needs more housing. But at what cost? The members of Preserve Rural Durham continue to wonder what the future holds for their community.
Updates Buddy Ruski Newsletter 09.05.22 Inside today’s newsletter, you’ll find a new column about local politics, a recent Buddy Ruski Show episode, projections for stories to come, and a note at the bottom from yours truly.
By The Horns By The Horns | August 17, 2022 How do we tackle current housing issues without sacrificing environmental concerns that could plague us all?
By The Horns By The Horns: A Newsletter Covering Durham City Council A newsletter covering the Durham City Council.
The Buddy Ruski Show Dispelling Myths about the Global South, Mamis and the Papis, and the Colonization of Food with Victoria Bouloubasis | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 28) On episode 28 of the Buddy Ruski Show, Justin talks with freelance journalist, food writer, podcaster and filmmaker Victoria Bouloubasis.
The Buddy Ruski Show The Wire™️, YIMBYs vs NIMBYs, and Building a Better Future with Jed Byrne | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 27) On episode 27 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin talks to Raleigh-based community developer Jed Byrne about the psychology of development and the importance of engaging in the process.
The Buddy Ruski Show Healthy Eating, Maintaining Your Values At-Scale, and Peanut Butter by the Spoonful with Mark Overbay | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 26) On episode 26 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews food entrepreneur and co-founder of Big Spoon Roasters Mark Overbay.
Music Bull City Royalty and Who's Next In Line What Sylvan Esso’s mini-festival could mean for the future of Durham's music scene.
The Thin Line Between Security and Chaos “Do you call yourself a patient or a junkie? The only thing that separates us is who takes your money.”
The Buddy Ruski Show Alternative Education, Ethical Sourcing, and "Dad, Can We Eat That Roadkill?" with Anna Gibala | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 25) On episode 25 of The Buddy Ruski Show, Justin interviews longtime friend and owner of Moonbelly Meat Company, Anna Gibala.
Maps, The Beauty of Being Lost, Transit Equity and A Brief Mention of Light Rail with Erik Landfried | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 24) Erik and I talk about the pitfalls of America’s car culture, how getting lost can be liberating, and how putting racial equity front and center creates thriving public transit systems for those who use it, and need it, the most.
Music Reunion at Rubies for Raund Haus 6th Anniversary The 6th anniversary party felt more like family reunion after two years of isolation. We needed this.
Updates Buddy Ruski Newsletter 02.23.22 New shows coming down the pike, and a deeper look into the housing crisis.
Durham New Year’s Resolutions for the City of Durham (and maybe your city, too). What do we need to make 2022 a banner year for our communities?
Updates Buddy Ruski Newsletter 10.07.21 Good evening! Thank you to all the new subscribers and paid members. However you made your way to this brand, I am grateful for your participation. If you find something you like, share it with your friends and family. If you find something you hate with a passion, feel free
The Buddy Ruski Show Accordions, Spurs, That Old Fart Bruce Springsteen, and Political Apathy-Turned-Activism with Jason Kutchma | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 23) On episode 23 of the Buddy Ruski Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with musician Jason Kutchma.
Durham Who Owns The Streets? The Streetery is an initiative from DDI that helped create outdoor seating options for local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. As far as I know, it worked. By fall of 2020, Downtown Durham was moderately functional thanks to DIY outdoor seating and to-go cocktails. The program took a hiatus until
Durham Lessons from the NYC-PHL Fundraising Ride 120 miles is plenty of time to contemplate the future of our transit system. How does biking fit into that future, and what lessons can Durham learn from other communities?
The Buddy Ruski Show Interview with Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth | The Buddy Ruski Show (bonus episode!) In collaboration with Let’s Talk Durham, I had the pleasure of interviewing Raleigh mayoral candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth for a special episode of The Buddy Ruski Show.
Trauma, Aliases, and the Gift of Gab with Lord Fess | The Buddy Ruski Show (Ep. 22) Rapper and entrepreneur Lord Fess stopped by The Buddy Ruski Show to chat about his career, 2012-era Durham, and how early childhood traumas inspired his music.
