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51º | Cloudy | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:25 a.m. | Sunset 5:17 p.m.
 

Travel and Outdoors

Take an accessible hike on one of these trails
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Hike the East Loop at sunset to try and catch these cotton candy skies. | Photo by Danny Clarke
The outdoors are for everybody — and there are plenty of hikes in our area that are friendly to wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility aids. Get some fresh air on three of our favorite accessible trails.

Lake Johnson East Loop, Lake Johnson Park, 4601 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh | This paved trail winds through the woods, along the lake, and across a dam. It connects to the Walnut Creek Greenway Trail. The average trail width is 5 ft and there are three accessible parking spaces at the trailhead.

Shelley Lake Trail, 1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh | This shady trail loops around the lake and through the woods. Be aware: there is a steep section of the trail (12% grade) at the 0.2 mark — so expect a workout or recruit some help.

Crabtree Creek Greenway Trail, 22 Anderson Point Dr., Raleigh | Enjoy this paved path along the creek. This path has picnic tables and benches where you can rest and take in the views. There are two designated accessible parking spots + accessible bathrooms at the Anderson lot.

What’s your go-to wheelchair-accessible trail? Let us know where we should explore next.

If you’re hunting for more hikes, we’ve got you. Check out our full guide to local hiking.
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Events
Monday, July 24
  • The Great Raleigh Clean Up Weekly Stroll | Monday, July 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Brookside Bodega, 1000 Brookside Dr., Ste. 119, Raleigh | Free | Join The Great Raleigh Clean Up for a three mile stroll to pick up litter and beautify a Raleigh neighborhood.
  • African American Cultural Festival: Community Mixer | Monday, July 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh | Free | Join this mixer to gain historical perspectives and network with community members — there will be light bites and music.
Tuesday, July 25
  • Pizza & Prosecco Meet + Greet with RALtoday | Tuesday, July 25 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Il Falò, 3931 Macaw St., Raleigh | Free | Chat with RALtoday City Editors Cat + Allie and try bartender Camren Hite’s Calabrian Chile Margarita or grab a glass of draft prosecco and your choice of pizza for $18.
  • CANDLES & CORKS : DIY Candle Making | Tuesday, July 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vita Vite Downtown, 313 West Hargett St., Raleigh | $65-$120 | Usu Company Candles will lead this hands-on workshop to make your own scent and candle to take home.
Wednesday, July 26
  • Live Music Lounge | Wednesday, July 26 | 7-10 p.m. | Whitaker & Atlantic, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy this New Orleans speakeasy-inspired lounge filled with jazz, blues, and soulful melodies, along with snacks and innovative cocktails.
  • A Comedy Experiment: The Black Power Rangers Tour | Wednesday, July 26 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Watts & Ward, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $15-$20 | Laugh along with this group of sharp, insightful, Black comedians from the South.
  • Four Trending Investment Topics | Wednesday, July 26 | 3-3:30 p.m. | Online Webinar, Raleigh | In this session, learn about four “hot” investment topics and what they mean for you and your portfolio, including: cryptocurrency, meme stock, real estate + commodities.*
Make this week count
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Turn up the heat: 3 myths about ACs, explained
Presented by a RALtoday Partner
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Did you know Triangle summers average temperatures from the mid-80s to mid-90s? Stay cool with these five tips. | Photo by @breaking_blondes
Home air conditioning systems are standard in places that get as hot as the Triangle does — which means it’s easy to take them for granted (and not totally understand how they work).

Let’s clear things up for you…

Myth #1: Air conditioners create cool air.

An air conditioner removes heat from the indoors, cooling the air down, and then exhausting the heat to the outdoors. Read: Cold isn’t added — heat is removed.

Myth #2: The lower you set the thermostat, the faster an AC cools your home.

If you set the thermostat at a low setting, it will keep the air conditioner running until it reaches that temperature setting. Read: it doesn’t cool faster — the AC works harder and stays on longer.

Myth #3: It’s normal for ice to appear on an AC.

Ice indicates a malfunction with heat absorption, and possibly a serious issue. If you need AC repair or replacement services in the Raleigh area, call Air Experts.
Make sure your AC is set for summer
News Notes
Development
  • Tools4Schools, a free teacher supply store, will reopen Aug. 1 in its temporary location — 1660 Piney Plains Rd., Cary — before moving this winter. The Wake County Board of Education approved a seven-year lease for the store at 1820 Capital Blvd., near WAKE Up and Read. (WRAL)
Transit
  • Starting Saturday, Aug. 6, GoTriangle will restore some of the services that were paused during the national bus operator shortage. The addition of services will be reflected on routes 100, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
Festival
  • Hopscotch added even more talent to their lineup including ESG, Mavi, Rich Ruth, and more. The music-filled weekend — held Thursday, Sept. 7 through Saturday, Sept. 9 — features more than 80 artists performing across eight downtown venues. Three-day tickets start at $149.
Active
  • Registration for Centro Mexican Restaurant’s annual Day of the Dead 5K on Saturday, Oct. 28 is open. Since the first race in 2010, the event has raised more than $170,000 for the Brentwood Boy & Girls Club. This year, there will be a new Dia de Oakwood Celebration, an altar, art corner, face painting, and a costume dance-off.
Health
  • As nice as the cooler weather sounds right about now, changing seasons bring with it the dreaded coughs, sneezes + sniffles. The good news: Getting sick just got more convenient. See how MakoRx partners with local pharmacies to provide an in-person vital check, telehealth visit, and medication fulfillment — all in one place.*
Community
Raleighite
  • CEO Nick Pione left the pharmaceutical industry to pursue a career in educating folks on the physical + emotional benefits of CBD and non-psychoactive hemp products. His expertise shines through in his inviting shop atmosphere and the products he has carefully selected for the shelves. See City Editor Cat’s shop visit.*
Wellness
  • ICYMI, we recently visited The NOW Massage for a 50-minute Swedish-inspired massage + scalp renewal enhancement. See the studio space and don’t blame us if you book a session by the end.*
Announced
  • Congrats to Andrea F., our winner of the “North Carolina Opera VIP Season Tickets Giveaway” giveaway with the North Carolina Opera ($920 value). Andrea has been contacted by our team and will enjoy two VIP seats for the 2023/’24 season, beginning in October. (Congrats!).*
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City

👀 What’s going on at the NC State Capitol?

What’s going on with the NC State Capitol repairs?
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Last Friday, crews were on the roof and power washing the building. | Photo by RALtoday
If you’ve driven by the NC State Capitol — and looked up — lately then you may have noticed workers replacing the old copper on the dome, which turned a greenish-blue color due to the elements. Soon, the capitol building will have a shiny penny-colored roof.

This will be the third roof replacement for the Raleigh landmark. The dome’s original copper was first replaced in 1888 and again in the late 1960s and 1970s.

The building will remain closed to the public until further notice while crews work to update and repair the heating, ventilation, HVAC system, and deteriorating mortar and stone on the building’s exterior.

But don’t worry — it’s expected that the roof will turn back to its beloved green color in 10 to 20 years, depending on the weather.
 
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The Wrap
 
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ICYMI: The Rialto opened last Friday for the USA vs. Vietnam FIFA Women’s World Cup match. If you want to stay in the know for when The Rialto is opening for good, I recommend signing up for their email list for updates, announcements, and tickets.
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