Cat George

Cat George

Managing Editor

Catherine (Cat) is a Chesapeake, VA native who moved to Raleigh, NC in 2017. With a background in journalism, marketing, and PR, she has created digital content for over eight years. When she isn’t writing or journaling, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog Tucker to the NCMA, grabbing lattes from local coffee shops, and connecting with local business owners.

A rendering of what some of the Moore Square development will look like.
City
New plans for the Moore Square historic district have been approved
Loden Hospitality plans to bring street-level retail, restaurants, housing options, and a swanky hotel to the historic Moore Square district.
October 6, 2023
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Food
Get culinary inspiration from must-have local cookbooks
We compiled 10 local cookbooks for you to dig into, find your next recipe fixation, and learn more about NC’s impressive foodie scene.
October 6, 2023
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Sassool's colorful butternut squash salad.
Food
Get a taste of fall with Sassool’s butternut squash salad recipe
Add some color to your table with Sassool’s butternut squash salad recipe which features a taste of fall in every crunchy bite.
October 4, 2023
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Four colorful mocktails on a marble table.
Business
Umbrella Dry Bar to pop off in Garland’s downtown space
Umbrella Dry Bar will fill Garland’s iconic downtown shuttered space with Raleigh’s first-of-its-kind zero-proof bar and a retail space this winter.
October 4, 2023
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A ton of people at the NC State Fair.
Culture
Step right up to the 2023 NC State Fair
From Oct. 12 through Oct. 22, folks from all over will flock to the City of Oaks for the the NC State Fair. Keep reading to plan ahead for this fall Raleigh tradition.
October 2, 2023
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Food
Figulina to bring pasta + provisions to former Humble Pie space
When one door closes, another one opens. Figulina: Pasta and Provisions will open in Humble Pie’s downtown Raleigh restaurant space.
September 29, 2023
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A plate of barbecue and sides from Midwood Smokehouse.
Food
Where to find melt-in-your mouth burnt ends
Burnt ends can be difficult to find, so we did the digging for you and complied six Southern spots offering these crispy bites around the City of Oaks.
September 28, 2023
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The Raleigh skyline on a nice day.
Real Estate
Nonresidents eye Raleigh for their next dream move
A report from Coldwell Banker Real Estate’s Move Meter tool, which gathers data from cities across the US, ranks Raleigh as the No. 7 searched dream move city.
September 26, 2023
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A sifaka lemur playing in the tree.
Travel and Outdoors
Go wild with these animal encounters around Raleigh
From safari adventures to an alpaca paradise, save these 11 spots located within an hour of the City of Oaks where you can learn and interact through animal encounters.
September 26, 2023
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Play
Tee it up at these 25 Fort Worth golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 25 golf courses in Fort Worth are sure to make for a good round.
September 26, 2023
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A golf course overlooking the Seattle skyline with a white flag on the green
Play
Tee it up at these Seattle area golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 16 golf courses in Seattle are sure to make for a good round
September 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering of the Omni Hotel.
Development
A luxe Omni Hotel is coming to downtown Raleigh
The City of Raleigh staff is entering into negotiations with Omni Hotels & Resorts to help develop the 550-room Omni Raleigh Hotel in downtown.
September 20, 2023
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Play
Tee it up at these Tampa Bay golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 12 golf courses in Tampa Bay are sure to make for a good round.
September 20, 2023
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Newspaper clippings from 1881 to 1978.
City
Do you remember the 21st night of September?
From historic buildings that no longer stand to ads promoting Raleigh restaurants, we dug through newspaper archives dating as far back as 1881 to celebrate the 21st night of September.
September 20, 2023
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The NC State Belltower.
City
Triangle universities rank high on US News Best Colleges list
Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State all ranked among the top 60 national universities in US News Best Colleges rankings.
September 18, 2023
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A skyline view from the Boylan Bridge.
City
Celebrate 919 Day in the Triangle
Each year on September 19, our city and its surrounding areas celebrate 919 Day, an unofficial nod to the Triangle’s main area code. Keep reading City Editors Cat + Allie’s recommendations to spend a day celebrating the 919.
September 18, 2023
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608 Glen golf course
Sports
Tee it up at these Madison golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 12 places to play golf around Madison are sure to make for a good round.
September 14, 2023
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Ally Geiger
An afternoon tea spread with tea and finger sandwhiches.
Food
Pinkies up: Sip afternoon tea with The Parlor at Heights House
The Parlor at Heights House is offering an afternoon tea fall series featuring finger sandwiches, elegant vibes, and plenty of loose leaf tea to go around.
September 14, 2023
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Events
Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Indy
Oktoberfest is almost here and luckily you don’t have to travel far to join in on the celebrations — we put together a list of events to break out your lederhosen for.
September 14, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
WStoday: Oktoberfest celebration Wiseman beer
City
Celebrate Oktoberfest 2023 in Winston-Salem
Oktoberfest is here. Luckily, you can save a few dollars from your trip to Germany and celebrate right here in Twin City.
September 13, 2023
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Kellina Wanteu
The greens at the George Wright Golf Course.
Play
Tee it up at these Boston golf courses
⛳ Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 14 places to play golf around Boston are sure to make for a good round.
September 12, 2023
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Jessica Burton
A "Smoky Hollow" sign.
City
New and coming soon to Smoky Hollow
Smoky Hollow, a mixed-use urban development, is constantly adding new tenants to its growing lineup of office, apartment, retail, and restaurant spaces.
September 12, 2023
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Anne Tate
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Events
Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Greenville
Oktoberfest is almost here and luckily you don’t have to travel far to join in on the celebrations — we put together a list of events to break out your lederhosen for.
September 12, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
A wedding ceremony with the bride and groom holding hands.
Play
25+ happily ever after venues in Raleigh
From historic houses to kid’s museums, check out this list of local venues to host your special event in the City of Oaks.
September 12, 2023
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A crane over a development in Raleigh.
City
What do you want to know about development lingo?
OK Raleigh, we want to here from you — what development lingo and city terms stump you? Take our survey so we can dig in.
September 8, 2023
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7 Oktoberfest events in the Midlands
Oktoberfest is almost here and luckily you don’t have to travel far to join in on the celebrations — we complied seven festivals in the Midlands to break out your lederhosen for.
September 7, 2023
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David Stringer
An old brick corner building.
Business
Hillsborough Street is gaining new retailers
Three new spots including a bar, restaurant, and cannabis cafe and bakery are open or coming soon to Hillsborough Street.
September 6, 2023
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Three men in German attire clinking steins and smiling.
Culture
Plan ahead for Raleigh’s 2023 Oktoberfest celebrations
Oktoberfest is almost here and luckily you don’t have to travel far to join in on the celebrations — we complied seven festivals in the Triangle to break out your lederhosen for.
September 6, 2023
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A little girl walking in the lobby of Marbles Kids Museum.
Culture
Plan your kid’s perfect day in the City of Oaks
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy. Bonus: We include a reflection for your kid’s perfect day.
September 1, 2023
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A window with a display of a women and "Voices of Oberlin" written in write lettering.
Culture
View the Voices of Oberlin displayed on Oberlin Regional Library’s exterior
Don’t miss the Voices of Oberlin exhibits on view at Oberlin Regional Library and Block Gallery, paying tribute to the Oberlin community.
August 31, 2023
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