In case you hadn’t noticed, Raleigh’s growing in a big way, and some mixed-use developments are set to transform downtown + Midtown in 2026 and beyond. Here’s what you need to know about three major developments.
Chef Ashley Christensen’s Poole’s Diner will take over the neighboring Poole’side Pies space to allow for more guests and to welcome back weekend brunch.
Taylor White, a multidisciplinary Raleigh artist, is turning a portion of her family owned Boylan Heights property into The Yard, a bar, cafe, and off-leash dog park.
The Trophy Brewing-owned bottle + sandwich shop is packing its bags and heading to West Morgan Street near the brewery’s pizza-slinging flagship. State of Beer + The Bend Bar will open in 2024.
The old Raleigh Police Department headquarters is being replaced with a new city hall called East Civic Tower, where city staff will be consolidated under one roof.
The North Hills Innovation District keeps growing and growing — seven retailers are joining the district in micro-retail spaces selling local artisan goods and experiences.
With plans for a sportsbook in its future, the Canes acquisition of Backyard Bistro makes for the perfect storm surge ahead of the arena’s $300 million in renovations.
The streetscape of Raleigh came to be because of a man named William Christmas. Christmas was tasked with creating a plan for what would become the capital of NC in 1792.
Chef Bhavin Chhatwani has worked in restaurants across India, Michelin-starred eateries in the US, and now, he’s in the City of Oaks for his own take on luxury Indian food with Tamasha Modern Indian.
Gov. Roy Cooper and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg celebrate the Raleigh to Richmond passenger rail’s record-breaking investment at Raleigh Union Station.
The 2024 holiday season is officially among us, and Oak City isn’t short on festive experiences. Grab your calendar and check out these experiences filled with tons of holiday cheer.
After its March 2025 closure, a new team with ties to the former ownership group of 42nd Street Oyster Bar will reopen the Raleigh staple as early as February 2026. Read up on readers’ memories from this local gem.
Owner Steve Malik announced North Carolina FC would attempt to become part of the USL Division One, but the team will discontinue until their bid is potentially accepted. Plus, NCFC needs a 15,000 occupancy venue to join USL Division One.
