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Lifestyle
Give your guests something to taco โ€˜bout ๐ŸŒฎ
Last-minute party planners, dish oneโ€™s for you
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4 WCPSS magnet school students sitting on the grass and reading
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How Spanish Immersion is opening the world for one Wake County student
Six questions with Smith Magnet Elementary School first grader Kristina Harper.
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Urban Pothos decked out in holiday decorations.
Home and Garden
Weโ€™re looking for Raleighโ€™s best holiday decorations
Donโ€™t be a Grinch โ€” show us how you decked the halls.
December 2, 2022
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Anne Tate
A girl wearing a sweatshirt that reads "The Optimist" while drinking out of a mug.
Eat and Drink
Raleighโ€™s coolest coffee shop merch
Support your favorite coffee shop by picking up some fresh gear from hats and totes, to sweatshirts and crazy socks.
December 1, 2022
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Cat George
People visiting the illuminated Sonic Runway.
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Feeling festive? Head downtown, Raleigh.
The Christmas countdown is officially on and weโ€™re just 19 days away from seeing what Santa left under the tree โ€” head downtown to see the lights or hit the ice to get into the spirit. ๐ŸŽ„
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Santa looking at sweets to add to his hot chocolate.
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Try This: Enjoy handcrafted sweets and holiday decor at The Dessertery
Take it from us: Youโ€™ll feel like a kid in a candy store โ€” literally.
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Enter to win some R+R in our North Hills Staycation Giveaway
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Events
Winter events happening in and around Raleigh, NC
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Raleigh in this seasonal guide.
November 29, 2022
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Cat George
An Angel Tree in Uniquities in the Village District.
Events
Ways to give back in Raleigh this holiday season
More than 10 ways to support our neighbors now through December.
November 28, 2022
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Anne Tate
Moes Southwest Grill: Holiday Catering Mini
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Sleigh your next dinner party with crowd-pleasing Mex ๐ŸŒฎ
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Two homemade pecan pies.
Eat and Drink
What holiday sides are Raleighites bringing to the table?
NCโ€™s most popular Thanksgiving side is mac and cheese... but is it Raleighโ€™s?
November 23, 2022
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Cat George
Crossed words.
Lifestyle
Crossed words: Can you solve this local word game?
Flex your knowledge of the City of Oaks.
November 23, 2022
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Cat George
Sonic Runway light installation at Burning Man.
Arts
Illuminate Art Walk returns to downtown Raleigh
This yearโ€™s light installation will feature an international exhibit thatโ€™s made appearances at Burning Man.
November 22, 2022
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Anne Tate
Someone holding a tray of barbecue, mac and cheese, and corn.
Lifestyle
6 Raleigh-themed table topics
Spark the conversation this holiday season with these niche topics.
November 21, 2022
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Cat George
A blue and red Painted Bunting in a tree at Dix Park.
Outdoors
Lights Out for bird migration
Effective now through Wednesday, Nov. 30, all non-essential lighting in city facilities will be turned off between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
November 15, 2022
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Cat George
An aerial view of the skyline in the fall featuring colorful fall trees.
Outdoors
Fall photography contest winner
Drum roll please... ๐Ÿฅ
November 11, 2022
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Cat George
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Eat and Drink
Raleigh restaurants open for dinner on Thanksgiving
Take the year off from cooking and dine at a local restaurant.
November 9, 2022
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Cat George
Ice cream pies from Andia's.
Eat and Drink
Thanksgiving treats to preorder in Raleigh
Impress your guests with creative desserts from these nine local bakeries.
November 8, 2022
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Anne Tate
Two neatly wrapped gifts underneath the Christmas tree.
Lifestyle
(Gift) wrap up your shopping early this year ๐ŸŽ
November 8, 2022
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Lifestyle
How to spend 12 hours in Raleigh (part 2)
City Editor Cat curated a list for the perfect day in the City of Oaks.
November 7, 2022
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Cat George
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Outdoors
8 holiday tree and menorah lightings around Raleigh
Itโ€™s tree lighting season around the City of Oaks, so we rounded up eight opportunities to get festive.
November 4, 2022
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Sarah Leonhardt
A crowd gathered at the annual Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting event.
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See downtown light up at the Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting ๐ŸŽ„
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A burger in front of the Char-Grill sign in downtown Raleigh.
Lifestyle
What would you do locally with $1.5 billion?
The Powerball is up to $1.5 billion โ€” the next drawing is Sat., Nov. 5.
November 3, 2022
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Cat George
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Events
Triangle Vegan Restaurant Week in Raleigh
Enjoy plant-based dishes during the second Triangle Vegan Restaurant Week happening now through Monday, Nov. 7.
November 1, 2022
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Cat George
City Editor Anne at the NCMA.
Lifestyle
How to spend 12 hours in Raleigh (part 1)
... and enjoy every second.
October 28, 2022
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Anne Tate
Four children kneeling and playing around wooden building blocks.
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Dishes from Ratio, a Peruvian restaurant in Columbia, SC.
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3 buzzworthy restaurants to try in Columbia, SC
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Raleigh's skyline lit up at night.
History
15 interesting facts about Raleigh, NC
How well do you know Raleigh, NC? Weโ€™re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If youโ€™re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
October 26, 2022
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Trevor Peters
The interior of Copperline Plant Co.
Home and Garden
Where to buy house plants in Raleigh, NC
Six indoor plant shops + easier plants to grow
October 25, 2022
 · 
Sarah Olsen
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