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What Raleighites Googled in 2022 🔎

What Raleighites Googled in 2022
A concert at Red Hat Amphitheater.
You’re not the only one searching for Raleigh concerts. | Photo by RALtoday
We’ve been examining your Google search history... but don’t worry, you’re not the only one looking up rainbow mantis shrimp and snow cream. Google dropped the Raleigh-Durham area’s top trending searches from 2022 and we’re here with the results. Spoiler alert: We like to be entertained.

It sounds like y’all are looking for a good laugh. We were the only place in the US with comedy shows as its top trending “near me” search. We’ll see you at these local comedy show venues and the opening of Goodnights Comedy Club’s new permanent spot in the Village District.

The Triangle also loves to jam — we searched for live music more than any other city. Luckily for us, a new concert venue that could draw huge performers is being developed in Downtown South. Another one could even be built on the grounds of PNC Arena. Hopefully lots of rap artists hit up Raleigh in 2023, because that was our most searched music genre. Bonus: We think you’d like the Dreamville Music Festival.

More top searches included Fourth of July events (did you catch the fireworks at Dix Park?), Asian restaurants, and pilates.

Itching to know what else your neighbors have been Googling? Check out the full list of the Raleigh-Durham area’s top 10 trending “near me” searches.
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Monday, Dec. 19
  • Hanukkah Menorah Lighting | Monday, Dec. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary | Free | Join the Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary, Beth Shalom, Chabad of Cary, and Town of Cary for the unveiling and lighting of a new menorah on the second night of Hanukkah.
Tuesday, Dec. 20
Wednesday, Dec. 21
  • Downtown Karaoke | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Zenith, 226 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Get in early to sign up so you don’t miss your chance to sing your heart out.
Thursday, Dec. 22
  • Louisville vs. NC State | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $10-$45 | Cheer on the Wolfpack’s men’s basketball team in your ugliest sweater.
  • Goodnights Presents: Rodney Perry | Thursday, Dec. 22-Friday, Dec. 23 | 8 p.m. | Goodnights Pop-Up Club, 511 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $20-$32 | See this actor, host, and comedian perform live.
Friday, Dec. 23
  • True Crime & Curious Tales Walking Tour | Friday, Dec. 23 | 3:15-5 p.m. | Raleigh Walking Tours, 109 E. Jones St., Raleigh | Free | Go on a journey back in time to Raleigh’s most interesting true crime stories and other quirky tales.
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7 common mistakes when hiring a financial advisor 👀
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SmartAsset matches you with vetted financial advisors in your area. | Photo by SmartAsset
Life should be a balance of adventure and relaxation — not balancing finances. Enter: Working with a financial advisor. But choosing the wrong one could potentially wreak havoc on your retirement and investments.

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Weather
  • 48º | Mostly sunny | 2% chance of rain ☀️
Cause
  • Milk tea and ice cream, for a cause? We’ll be there. Today, Dec. 19, MILKLAB is hosting a fundraiser at its new Smoky Hollow location for A Place At the Table. From 12-9 p.m., 100% of sales and tips will be donated to the pay-what-you-can cafe. 🧋
Number
  • 1,068,853. That’s how many passengers flew through RDU in November — an increase of 13% from last year. The airport said to be prepared for continued heavy traffic this winter. Bonus: JetBlue has resumed service from RDU to Cancun. This seasonal route runs through February. ✈️
Job
  • Artsplosure is hiring a marketing professional with a passion for the visual and performing arts. The role will be a director or manager (based on experience) and applicants must be local to the Triangle. Learn more and apply.
Trending
  • Did you know that before The Rink was set up in Raleigh, it was used in the production of the new “Spirited” movie featuring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds? Purchase tickets to skate on famous ice. ⛸️
Shop
  • If you’re looking for a last-minute gift for someone on your list, look no further. Let us introduce you to gift cards from our RALtoday shop, Six & Main. Purchase a gift card today. 🎁
  • Score a last-minute holiday party invite? Don’t show up empty handed — say thank you to the host by gifting them with a speciality Carolina Gift Box. We’ve got our eyes on that Breakfast Box. 🥓*
Seasonal
  • Give the gift of a quality shave month after month with a Harry’s trial set and blade subscription. Choose your handle color, refill frequency, and let the good shave days roll in for as little as $5 on sign-up (yes, you heard that right). 🪒*
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Public biking trails are coming to RDU 🚴

New biking trails will soon open to the public at RDU
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A bike ride at Umstead State Park. | Photo by Anna W.
It’s official. Wake County is leasing 151 acres of land for mountain biking trails from the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. The land, known as the “286 property,” will become an extension of Lake Crabtree County Park.

According to Wake County, cyclists have already been building and using trails at 286 for years without RDU’s permission.

The county will pay $5.26 million over the next 10 years for the public to be able to use the property, located north of Interstate 40 near William B. Umstead State Park. The lease could be renewed three times, for a potential total of 40 years.

At the start of the lease on Jan. 1, 2023, the county will begin to prepare the site as part of a master plan. Approx. $3 million could be used to rebuild seven miles of trails, add a parking lot, and develop a small picnic shelter and event area. Unpermitted footbridges and other structures will be removed.

The official opening date has not yet been announced.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Anne.

Editor’s pick: When I heard that Ryan Reynolds has skated on The Rink, I knew I needed to buy a ticket. Just kidding, I made my ice skating plans weeks ago. I had the best time gliding (read: falling) around Red Hat Amphitheater’s ice rink last weekend. ❄️

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