Write for Us

Thanks for thinking of pitching Hey Durham, the weekly guide to Triangle-area news, civic life, and culture. Below is a quick roadmap to help your idea land cleanly in our inbox and give it the best shot at publication.

What We Cover

Stories rooted in Durham—local government, housing, development, community safety, food & drink, arts, environment, college and pro sports, and data explainers that put national issues in a Durham frame.

We publish features, explainers, deep-dive news pieces, and investigations. Visual pitches are welcome (photo essays, short videos, illustrations). We do not run op-eds, columns, or straight opinion.

Before You Hit Send

Ask yourself:

1. Will this story help readers make sense of Durham or use Durham to make sense of something bigger?

2. Does it challenge clichés or lazy narratives?

3. What fresh angle or new reporting are you bringing?

4. Why are you the right person to report it?

5. What evidence, sources, and access do you already have?

How to Pitch

• Put PITCH in your subject line.

• Please attach at least two links to your previous work.

• Don’t feel like you need to do months of research, interviews and writing before sending a pitch.

• One idea per email, please. Do not attach completed drafts.

• Send to: [email protected]

We look forward to reading your ideas and showcasing sharp, local journalism.