🌳Bar Beej Nominated for James Beard Award

In this issue:

• Duke advances to Final Four

• Bar Beej Nominated for James Beard Award

• Durham Fire Department Hiring 40 Recruits

Approx Read Time: 3 mins

Duke Advances to Final Four*
Duke reaches men's Final Four without Coach K, a first in 47 years.

• Final Four: Duke Blue Devils face Houston Cougars on Sunday, April 6th

  (*correction)

Bar Beej Nominated for James Beard Award
Bar Beej is a semifinalist for a 2025 James Beard Award for Best New Bar.

• Speakeasy: It's a Bollywood-themed speakeasy that serves Desi-inspired craft cocktails.

• Cozy: Has eleven seats, sometimes twelve, with standing room.

• Created by local pros: From the same team behind Cheeni.

  
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Durham Fire Department Hiring 40 Recruits
To keep pace with Durham’s growth, the fire department plans to add 40 new firefighters a year.

• No experience required: The city offers paid training for new recruits through its fire academy.

• Salaries: Starts at $45,360 in the academy and after graduation jumps to $51,559.

• Growth-related demand: More residents means more emergency calls and expanded coverage areas.

  
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Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Various Venues, Durham
April 3 – April 6
An internationally recognized film festival showcasing bold and compelling documentary storytelling.
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Panel Discussion: The Abundance Agenda with Derek Thompson
Boxcar Arcade – Durham
April 10 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
A discussion on housing, the economy, and government innovation with Derek Thompson, Mayor Janet Cowell, and Mayor Leo Williams.
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