tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37121310761643484582024-03-14T02:20:07.996-04:00DNS – Where Great Things HappenDurham News Service’s Where Great Things Happen section highlights Durham’s national rankings and awards.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.comBlogger925125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-84600160543103774192016-10-31T15:15:00.001-04:002016-10-31T15:15:05.328-04:00Thank you for following the Durham News Service. We will no longer be posting to this channel. Please follow us @durhamnc and follow our new blog at http://blog.durham-nc.com/Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-9132083463010790332016-09-13T09:06:00.000-04:002016-09-13T09:06:08.216-04:00Durham recognized as a breathtaking destination<i>Expedia</i> has recognized Durham as one of the <a href="https://viewfinder.expedia.com/features/55-breathtaking-destinations/">most breathtaking destinations in the world</a>.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-39556860014338383302016-09-13T08:55:00.000-04:002016-09-13T08:55:08.425-04:00Durham recognized as Top 10 Metro for Alternative Spirituality<i>Realtor.com </i>recognized Durham as the No. 9 "<a href="http://www.realtor.com/news/trends/best-metros-alternative-spirituality/?is_wp_site=1">Top Metro for Alternative Spirituality</a>."Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-55671676237450497072016-09-13T08:43:00.003-04:002016-09-13T08:43:41.669-04:00Duke University and NCCU recognized as 2017 Best Colleges Duke University and NCCU were recognized by The U.S. News & World Report in the <a href="http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges">2017 Best Colleges</a> listings. Duke University was ranked at No. 8 in the National Universities top 50 category. N.C. Central University, the only school in the immediate Triangle area to make the Regional Universities list, came in at No. 72 and also landed on the report’s list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities coming in at No.13.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-61978469881884781832016-08-31T10:29:00.000-04:002016-08-31T10:29:34.432-04:00The V&E Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection recognized as a little known gem"A Museum With Nearly 300 Brass Horns: You've Gotta See It Tuba-lieve It."<div>
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Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-31466571295598814452016-08-31T10:05:00.000-04:002016-08-31T10:05:07.888-04:00Durham recognized as one of the best cities for artistsDurham was recognized by M<i>oney Under 30's </i> "<a href="http://www.moneyunder30.com/best-cities-for-artists">Best Cities For Artists: 5 Affordable Places To Be Creative</a>."<br />
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<br />Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-18697551074845614672016-08-26T12:15:00.001-04:002016-08-26T12:15:42.035-04:00Duke University recognized as the No.1 University for Food in AmericaDuke University has been recognized by <i>The Daily Meal</i> as the <a href="http://www.thedailymeal.com/">No.1 University for Food in America</a>.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-32759870675471461352016-08-22T14:52:00.002-04:002016-08-26T12:17:31.204-04:00Beyú Caffé recognized as the best coffee shop in N.C.<i>Mental Floss</i> has recognized Beyú Caffé as the <a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/81829/best-coffee-shop-all-50-states">best coffee</a> shop in the state of North Carolina.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-30287026895212748342016-08-18T08:59:00.001-04:002016-08-18T09:00:41.388-04:00Durham recognized as No. 3 top city with the most access to quality healthcare<i>U.S. News & World Report</i> named 10 metro areas offering the greatest access to healthcare, determined by the number of highly ranked hospitals within a 250-mile radius of each city. Durham was recognized as the <a href="http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-flow/10-cities-with-the-most-access-to-quality-healthcare.html">No. 3 city</a> noting the academic hospitals like University of North Carolina Health Care and Duke University Hospital. Duke also received the U.S. News' highest possible rating in nine procedures or conditions.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-36757559774248268952016-08-09T08:04:00.000-04:002016-08-09T08:04:07.225-04:00Durham recognized as a top 50 city to flip housesDurham was recognized among <i>Wallet Hub's</i> <a href="https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-to-flip-houses/23158/">top 50 cities to flip houses</a>. The cities were compared across three key dimensions: house-flipping market potential, renovating and remodeling costs, and quality of life. Durham ranked No. 53 for house-flipping market potential rank, No. 69 for renovation and remodeling costs and No. 52 for quality of life and received a total score of 58.07.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-43512792887229624922016-08-02T13:32:00.000-04:002016-08-02T13:41:31.500-04:00The Durham Hotel restaurant was recognized as one of America's Best New Restaurants 2016<i>Bon Appétit</i> has recognized Chef Andrea Reusing and The Durham for having one of "<a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/city-guides/venue/the-durham">America's Best New Restaurants 2016</a>."Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-61422597289018857212016-08-02T09:07:00.000-04:002016-08-02T13:44:09.228-04:00Former Hillside High student wins hurdles title at World Junior Championship Marcus Krah, a recent Hillside High graduate , won a <a href="http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/high-school/article86000567.html">world IAAF World U20 championship</a> in the 110 meter hurdles in Bydgoszcz, Poland. He was also named The 2015/16 Gatorade State Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year for demonstrating high academic achievement and exemplary personal character, including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership.<br />
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DPAC entertained more than half a million guests in its recently concluded 2015-16 season, setting new records for attendance, sellout performances and total events.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-56999462235719340062016-07-22T14:08:00.004-04:002016-09-13T10:50:22.471-04:00Durham recognized as one of the '10 Best Cities for Return on Salary'<i>Careercast</i> has recognized Durham as one of the <a href="http://10%20best%20cities%20for%20return%20on%20salary%202016/">10 Best Cities for Return on Salary 2016</a>.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-43742091529983779572016-07-22T14:08:00.003-04:002016-07-22T14:18:25.989-04:00DPAC was recognized as the No. 3 venue in the nation <i>Pollstar Magazine</i> has recognized DPAC as the <a href="http://www.dpacnc.com/news/detail/dpacs-eighth-season-welcomed-more-than-half-a-million-guests">No. 3 top venue</a> in overall in attendance in the nation. DPAC entertained more than half a million guests in its recently concluded 2015-16 season, setting new records for attendance, sellout performances and total events.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-17607318674629291632016-07-21T12:17:00.000-04:002016-07-21T12:17:39.574-04:00NCCU recognized as HBCU of the YearN.C. Central University has been honored as the 2016 HBCU of the Year by HBCU Digest during the annual awards contest recognizing achievement among the nation’s 111 historically black colleges and universities. NCCU’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise, known as BRITE, also was named as the Best STEM Program, and the Campus Echo won in the category of Best Student Newspaper.The HBCU Digest Awards were presented in Washington, D.C., at the University of the District of Columbia. A panel of former and current HBCU presidents, alumni, faculty, students, journalists and former award winners served as judges.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-20740739245387233552016-07-12T13:24:00.000-04:002016-07-12T13:24:36.198-04:00Durham recognized as No. 1 city with the lowest parking ratesDurham was recognized as the No.1 city with the lowest parking rates and the No. 20 best overall city to drive in, in <i>WalletHub's</i> " <a href="https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-to-drive-in/13964/">2016 Best and Worst Cities to Drive in</a>" annual report"Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-14813703230155430182016-07-11T13:26:00.003-04:002016-07-11T13:26:55.448-04:00Vin Rouge was recognized with a three star rating from The World of Fine Wine for 2016<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">Vin Rouge received a three-star rating from the judicious eye of <a href="http://www.worldoffinewine.com/WineListAwardsSearch/RestaurantDetails/2016/vin-rouge">The World of Fine Wine</a> for 2016. </span>Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-6410783691641529572016-07-07T08:37:00.000-04:002016-07-07T08:37:14.862-04:00Duke University recognized as the No. 26 top college in America Duke University was recognized as the No. 26 <a href="http://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/#38f701ec4f28">top college in America</a> by <i>Forbes.</i>Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-63866893251956263082016-07-06T11:10:00.003-04:002016-07-07T08:37:45.111-04:00US News & World Report has recognized the Triangle as the No.4 best place to live<i>U.S. News & World Report</i> analyzed 100 cities in the United States to find the best places to live based on quality of life and the job market in each city, as well as the value of living there and people's desire to live there.The Triangle was recognized as the No. 4 <a href="http://realestate.usnews.com/places/north-carolina/raleigh-durham">Best Place to Live</a>.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-76846677594895245202016-07-06T10:50:00.000-04:002016-07-08T12:53:56.671-04:00 Duke Children's Hospital recognized in 10 specialties in U.S. News & World Report's best children’s hospital rankingsDuke Children’s Hospital ranked 15th nationally in Pediatric Neonatology according to U.S News & World Report in their <a href="http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings">2016-17 rankings </a>of the best children’s hospitals. They ranked in the top 25 in 3 additional specialties (Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery and Pediatric Cancer.) The also ranked in the top 50 in six additional specialties including Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, and Urology.<br />
<br />Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-58141037920564127392016-06-30T08:52:00.001-04:002016-06-30T08:52:34.580-04:00Durham recognized as top city for people of color in the tech fieldSmartAsset has recognized Durham as No.16 in the top 25 <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3061390/the-future-of-work/these-are-the-best-cities-for-people-of-color-in-tech">best cities for people of color in the tech industry</a>.Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-9875536447712198802016-06-27T11:50:00.003-04:002016-06-28T09:03:28.912-04:00Grubhub recognized Durham as the No.1 city to order vegetarianBased on their ordering data, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/vegetarian-cities-in-america_us_56200629e4b050c6c4a4f155">Grubhub has recognized Durham as the No.1 city most likely to order vegetarian. </a>Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-65958861356176577742016-06-27T11:50:00.001-04:002016-06-27T11:50:33.389-04:00Grubhub recognized Durham as the No.1 city to order vegetarianBased on their ordering data, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grubhub/videos/vb.6029094653/10154223638164654/?type=2&theater">Grubhub has recognized Durham as the No.1 city most likely to order vegetarian. </a>Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201888796746595839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712131076164348458.post-32176892591720690182016-06-20T14:01:00.000-04:002016-06-20T14:01:47.156-04:00Durham was recognized as the Nation’s 20th Bee City USADurham City Council unanimously passed a resolution to adopt the practices required to become a Bee City USA. Mayor William V. “Bill” Bell has designated the Durham Bee City Committee, a group of residents and business owners committed to protecting pollinators, as the facilitator for Durham’s efforts to meet the requirements of being a Bee City USA. Several key partners in the Durham Bee City Committee include Keep Durham Beautiful, Honeygirl Meadery, the NC Museum of Life and Science, Bee Downtown, Burt’s Bees, Durham County Cooperative Extension, Lee attracting birds and bees, Triangle Land Conservancy, and Durham County Bee Keepers.<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
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