Read 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.
Listen 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.
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?
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.
Listen 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.
Durham It Takes A Village The house across the street from me sold for $163,000 in February of 2020. Honestly, I’m shocked the person who bought it didn’t have to just trade the owner a Snickers bar. It was a complete wreck. A homeless person lived on the porch behind plastic covers
Durham Fundraiser for the East Coast Greenway Alliance | Happy Father’s Day A 2-day, 125-mile adventure to test the limits of my mind, body and soul.
Read Why is no one on their porch? What's the point of having a porch if no one is ever on it? What does that say about our communities?
Read Doug Speight carries on family legacy in Durham with new position Doug Speight, the new Executive Director at American Underground, is attempting to carry on that family legacy for the next generation of entrepreneurs in Durham.
Read Urban Ministries and PictureDURM team up for photo project Urban Ministries of Durham and PictureDURM have partnered for a second time to uplift marginalized voices in Durham.
