Record #:

24258

Author(s):

Boerner, Alex

Abstract:

Tattoos have become more socially accepted in the workplace in the Triangle area, but tattoo artists struggle to find places to rent due to the stigma of their trade.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 39, September 2015, p38-39, 41, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Work environment--Safety; Tattooing; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

28815

Author(s):

Boerner, Alex [Photographer]

Abstract:

Photographer Alex Boerner took photographs of local citizens in the Triangle to capture the diversity in styles. Each person who was photographed also explained what style mean to them and the role it plays in their lives.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 46, Nov 2016, p14-17, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fashion; Photojournalism

Record #:

23958

Author(s):

Boerner, Alex [Photographer]; Porter, Jane [Author]

Abstract:

Independent retailers who wish to do business in downtown Raleigh are having trouble affording the outrageous costs of rent. Recently, developers have been buying up the areas in downtown Raleigh, effectively pushing out small business owners.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 29, July 2015, p6-7, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wake County--Economic conditions Housing development; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic Conditions

Record #:

23956

Author(s):

Billman, Jeffrey C. [Author]; Boerner, Alex [Photographer]

Abstract:

Billman speaks to Kim Thomas about the low pay but intense work of a personal care aide for the elderly. Half of North Carolina home care workers make less than 10 dollars an hour.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 32, August 2015, p9-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Elderly care; Minimum wage