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Exclusive: Neighborhood work club Switchyards coming to Raleigh
The 24/7 work club is coming to downtown Oak City in a 101-year-old former school book depository.
April 07, 2026 05:45 AM
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Allie Remhof
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Live After 5 returns to City Plaza starting May 21
Mark your calendars for the return of Live After 5, a concert series by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
May 1, 2025
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Danyale Daniels
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Announced: Gipson Play Plaza will open Friday, June 6
It’s official — Gipson Play Plaza will open this summer and celebrate with a weekend full of events.
April 29, 2025
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Danyale Daniels
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Let’s eat out: 50+ places to eat outdoors in Raleigh
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Raleigh’s many beautiful patios.
April 27, 2025
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PineCone hosts new Down Home Concert series, bringing more bluegrass events to Raleigh
We hadn’t seen the last of bluegrass music when IBMA Bluegrass Live! departed last year. Find out what PineCone has up its sleeve with new event series.
April 23, 2025
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Danyale Daniels
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Travel and Outdoors
Ranked: The Nest at Downtown Cary Park has officially been named the #1 Public Playground in America
Learn what went into the ranking of Downtown Cary Park’s No. 1 spot according to USA Today and explore its amenities.
April 17, 2025
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Danyale Daniels
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Food
City Editors in the city: Brewery Bhavana’s soft opening at Fenton
City Editors Danyale and Allie attended Brewery Bhavana’s soft opening for its new location at Fenton. Keep reading to see how it happened.
April 17, 2025
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Danyale Daniels
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City
Wake County Public Libraries partner with learning platform to provide free education resources
Learn how to access courses ranging from technology to personal development for free through Wake County Public Libraries.
April 15, 2025
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Danyale Daniels
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Food
6 Raleigh restaurants open for Easter brunch and dinner with reservations
Solidify your Easter meal plans with six brunch + dinner options in Raleigh by booking your reservation today.
April 15, 2025
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Danyale Daniels
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City
Variety store + coffee shop The Newsagent’s to open on Fayetteville Street this summer
This forthcoming third space promises second-hand and vintage media with a cozy selection of coffee and local events. The Newsagent’s will open this summer on Fayetteville Street.
April 14, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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