City of Durham and Moog partnership recognized as impressive

"If Moog’s legacy is the friendly ghost of the festival, Durham is making the most of his haunting. The city’s enthusiasm boils over at times, with circuit board graphics on the pavement bearing slogans like “America’s most tolerant city” but coming from Toronto, a city that’s struggling to figure out how to be supportive (or even tolerant) of live music, I find the partnership between city and festival impressive."

-"What Canadian music festivals can learn from Moogfest" Kristel Jax, Chart Attack

The Art of Cool Festival recognized as America’s Best-Kept-Secret

"The Art of Cool Festival in Durham, North Carolina blends the best of jazz, hip-hop, alternative and cutting-edge dopeness with panel discussions that explore blackness in entertainment and America."

— "RECAP: Okayplayer Experiences America’s Best-Kept-Secret, The Art Of Cool Fest!" Okayplayer, Kevito

Fortune recognized 5 Tech Startups to Watch in Durham, N.C.

“The old tobacco town of Durham is ablaze with tech know-how, home to companies large (IBM IBM 0.30% , EMC EMC 0.34% ) and small. Many are part of ­American ­Underground, a community by the former campus of the ­American ­Tobacco Co.”

—"5 Tech Startups to Watch in Durham, N.C." Richard Morgan, Fortune

Seventeen signs you're from Durham, NC

“Durham, North Carolina is unlike any other southern small town. A town of over 200,000 thousand somehow has a small town feel. From its little, crunchy downtown area full of independently owned restaurants and shops to its vast beautiful woodlands and fields, Durham, North Carolina is the place to live. Here are some signs that you’re from the Durham a.k.a the Bull City.”

—"17 Signs You're From Durham, North Carolina" Emma Westlund, The Odyssey

Zippia features "10 Lunch Spots In Durham Will Blow The Tastes Buds Out Of Your Mouth"

"For your own good, if you work anywhere close to downtown, grab some chicken and waffles for work this week."

—"These 10 Lunch Spots In Durham Will Blow The Tastes Buds Out Of Your Mouth" Chris Kolmar, Zippia

Vacation Idea features "17 Best Things to Do in Durham"

"Durham is a vibrant city with an array of things to see and do for couples and families."

—"17 Best Things to Do in Durham, North Carolina" Staff, Vacation Idea