05.23.2024

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90º | 20% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:04 a.m. | Sunset 8:20 p.m.

Travel and Outdoors

The 411 on going green in Raleigh

Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve is in Wake County. | Photo by @thomascleverdon

Raleigh is no stranger to sustainability efforts. In the past 15 years, there has been a 21% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions despite the steady increase in population, and, in 2021, Raleigh City Council established the Community Climate Action Plan to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% in 2050.

Raleighites can enhance these efforts with active involvement in our environment. Here are a few ways to participate:

Volunteering

Get involved with organizations like Clean Jordan Lake, The Great Raleigh Cleanup, and Adopt-a-Highway. Each organization prioritizes environmental service toward the betterment of our city + state’s land.

Stay in the know

Follow along with your go-to local news sources to watch environmental happenings. Pro tip: Check government platforms and RALtoday for updates. We’ll always keep you in the know.

Spread the word

Providing information to others in the community who may have limited access to resources and engaging in environment-centered dialogue is helpful. Try engaging in conversations in person or online involving the sustainability of Raleigh. Take it a step further and sharing information to friends and family like the RALtoday newsletter to connect others to current information.

For more information on how to get involved in environmental activism, check out The City of Raleigh’s sustainability site or RALtoday’s guide for a list of 35+ local volunteer opportunities.

Events

Thursday, May 23

Gentle Mat Yoga | Thursday, May 23 | 10-11 a.m. | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Learn the foundational elements of yoga, breathwork, and meditation in a class for adults + seniors.
Live in The District | Thursday, May 23 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Park West Village, 3400 Village Market Pl., Morrisville | Free entry | Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy live music from local artists, food trucks, and craft beer vendors.

Friday, May 24

Nashville Nights Band | Friday, May 24 | 8 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $15-$25 | Come rock out to the best of country music at this celebration of ‘90s country with Shaina Marie.
The Harry Show | Friday, May 24 | 10-11:15 p.m. | ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough St. | $10-$12 | This party centers around a casual improv game that’ll have you cracking up.

Saturday, May 25

Microgreen Gardening for the Home Chef | Saturday, May 25 | 1-3 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, 119 W. Park St., Cary | $98 | Enhance your inner foodie with microgreens.

Sunday, May 26

Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour | Sunday, May 26 | 2-3 p.m. | Starts at Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar, 420 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | $12 | Time travel through historic locations of Raleigh.

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Try This

🦖 Dueling Dinosaurs at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Try This: Dueling Dinosaurs at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Presented by a RALtoday Partner

Banners outside the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

The museum’s cutting-edge lab was built specifically to study these dueling dinos. | Photos by RALtoday

City Editor Allie here, returned from my recent voyage 67 million years into the past at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ newest exhibit, Dueling Dinosaurs.

This groundbreaking exhibit features an exceptionally rare + impressive fossil containing both a Triceratops and a tyrannosaur — and has a whole team of scientists dedicated to figuring out just what happened to these two, whether it was a duel, dinner, or disaster.

With interactive areas, hands-on demonstrations, and a round-the-clock scientist inside the SECU DinoLab answering questions from visitors, this exhibit is truly a front-row seat to paleontology in action.

What we tried:

We loved all of the real equipment and up-close-and-personal experiences. I highly recommend taking a second to see, smell, and listen to the Cretaceous period environment as you enter. Touch real + replicated fossils.

Get a peek at what paleontologists are digging up in real time. This is a science exhibit like you’ve never experienced before.

What not to miss

News Notes

Development

LeVelle Moton and Raleigh Area Land Trust are on a $8.3 million dollar mission to end intergenerational poverty through the Cottages of Idlewild real estate development. The project prioritizes affordable housing for first-time home buyers and is predicted to be complete by 2025. (INDY Week)

Opening

Our taste buds are pressed with excitement for Morgan Street Food Hall’s newest addition, The Panini Co. The new gourmet eatery will offer panini sandwiches and charcuterie to the patrons of the beloved Raleigh food hall. Stay tuned for the grand opening date.

Try This

Carrom is a strategist’s dream. Comparable to the focus and engagement required for checkers and Monopoly, the South Asian board game is growing in popularity. Register for free and attend an in person event to learn how to play or take part in a friendly competition.

Holiday

Juneteenth is approaching, and Raleigh has a few commemorative activities planned. Celebratory events at Mordecai and The Pines will offer history-based games and crafts, workshops on oral history, and musical performances for your enjoyment.

Health

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Finance

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Answered

Raleigh was included on US News & World Report’s list...

The downtown skyline at dusk is City Editor Danyale’s favorite view of Raleigh. | Photo by @dyyymondaerials

... And our followers agree. Earlier this week we shared that Raleigh ranked No. 6 overall out of 150 cities in the US for best places to live. Here’s what some had to say.

“Is anyone surprised?” — @davischironc

“Love my city!” — @kindlightmusic

“The greenway, state parks, so many good places to eat, good coffee shops, friendly people. Significantly more affordable & easier to drive around than other major cities. All 4 seasons but mild winter. Reasonable drives to either the ocean or mountains.” — @laurencita_28

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danyale

From the editor

Hi Raleighites! It’s your newest City Editor here and I just wanted to pop in to say hello. I’m super ready for the upcoming three-day weekend to cuddle with my pup while binge watching “Ugly Betty” and eating a brisket plate from Sam Jones BBQ.

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