Airports and Transportation

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Travel and Outdoors
Travel smart to win big this April
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City
Here’s how we hit the rails to Charlotte via Amtrak
We traveled via Amtrak to Charlotte to celebrate the launch of CLTtoday — here’s what we did and why you should get in the loop with CLTtoday.
March 15, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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Try This: Shop + dine RDU to make the most of your travel day
As you plan your next travel day through Raleigh-Durham International Airport, factor in time to enjoy the existing (and coming soon) food, beverage + shopping options in Terminal 2.
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Get work done at RDU like a pro
From co-working at cafes to last-minute electronic needs, RDU has all of the resources a traveling business professional may need.
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Terminal 2 in RDU.
Travel and Outdoors
RDU receives $12 million from federal program, plans major upgrades
Gov. Roy Cooper and US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $45 million for NC airports, including $12 million for Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
February 16, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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Your guide to eating, drinking, and shopping at RDU
Next time you fly through RDU, factor in time to enjoy the food, beverage, and shopping options throughout the airport’s two terminals.
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All you need to know about RDU
To help make your entire process at RDU as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 48 nonstop routes.
February 5, 2024
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Anne Tate
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Travel and Outdoors
Nonstop flights available at RDU
From Austin, Texas to Paris, RDU offers more than 60 nonstop flights, with even more landing soon in 2024 — start planning your next trip.
January 26, 2024
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Anne Tate
Lake Lynn in November.
Culture
RALwrapped: The best articles, newsletters, and social posts of 2023
Dive into what articles, newsletters, and social media posts were most loved by our readers in 2023 — thanks to RALwrapped.
December 21, 2023
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Cat George
RDU’s Vision 2040 Master Plan:
Travel and Outdoors
RDU’s Terminal 2 project lands $31 million
The RDU Airport Authority recently approved a $31 million contract for final designs of its Landside Expansion Plan of Terminal 2, which is on track to begin construction in early 2025.
October 20, 2023
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Cat George
A rendering of the Union West development.
Development
Introducing the Raleigh Union Station Bus Facility
Raleigh Union Station Bus Facility, or RUS Bus, will include a multi-use development combining transit, residential, and retail spaces in the Warehouse District.
October 17, 2023
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Anne Tate
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City
Bus Rapid Transit will arrive to New Bern Avenue with $89 million budget approval
Efficient public transportation is coming to Raleigh in the form of Bus Rapid Transit. The first corridor will be along New Bern Avenue and connect downtown to east Raleigh quickly with construction set for late 2023.
October 5, 2023
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Allie Remhof
Downtown Raleigh
City
By the numbers: dissecting Wake County’s 2022 visitation figures
Wake County experienced a record-breaking year, welcoming 17.8 million visitors who spent $3 billion in 2022.
August 17, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
Judge rules in favor of RDU quarry
The proposed RDU quarry adjacent to Umstead State Park will move forward, following a recent court ruling.
August 14, 2023
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Allie Remhof
Someone about to walk through security at RDU airport.
Travel and Outdoors
RDU is the fastest growing airport in the US
RDU is growing rapidly in many ways — including passenger traffic, new flights and restaurants, and airport enhancements.
July 20, 2023
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Cat George
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Get wheelie excited, RAL: Bike Bonanza is coming May 5
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