Plus, food rodeos and summer blooms.
 
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🚧 Hurricanes lease and PNC Arena’s upgrade

Carolina Hurricanes lease extension and PNC Arena’s mixed-use enhancement approved by Centennial Authority
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The Carolina Hurricanes and PNC Arena are locked in.
A $800 million mixed-use district around PNC Arena has been approved by the Centennial Authority, enhancing the area for the Carolina Hurricanes, NC State athletics, and other entertainment coming to the 919.

PNC Arena has been allotted $300 million for an arena enhancement project which will begin construction in 2025, upgrading the 25 year old stadium and adding an 80-acre entertainment district surrounding the arena. Initial plans were outlined in August 2023.

Phase one will utilize $200 million, focusing on adding 200,000 sqft of entertainment and lifestyle retail, a 150-room hotel, and 500 apartments with 50 reserved for affordable housing. The initial phase is anticipated to be completed by 2030.

Additionally, in a following phase a 4,000+ seat ballroom will be sponsored by Live Nation for music + entertainment acts that come to Raleigh. Think: a bit smaller than Red Hat Amphitheatre. Food + beverage establishments, plazas, a dedicated tailgating section, and convenient parking with direct walking access to PNC and Carter-Finley Stadium will also be made available. A timeline has not yet been determined for further phases.

Canes owner Tom Dundon is in charge of allocating the $800 million in developments over the course of 20 years.
Asked
 

When did the Canes play their first game in Raleigh?
A. 1997
B. 1999
C. 2001
D. 2006
 
 
Events
Friday, June 28
  • Hydrangea Fest | Friday, June 28 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Logan’s Garden Shop, 707 Semart Dr., Raleigh | Free | Bask in the beauty of hydrangeas and take some for your own for a heavily discounted price.
  • Crawford & Power with Jared Stout (solo) | Friday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $15-$18 | Mosey on down to the sounds of this duo’s country hits.
Saturday, June 29
Sunday, June 30
  • “The Office” Trivia at Neptunes | Sunday, June 30 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Neptunes Parlour, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Gather with other “The Office” lovers for some friendly + competitive trivia.
  • Pete Davidson: Prehab Tour | Sunday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $49-$99 | Experience this “Saturday Night Live” comedian live and in action.
Weekend fun in the 919
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News Notes
Eat
  • Shop Local Raleigh is hosting the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo this Saturday, June 29, 12-6 p.m. on Fayetteville Street. Tasty experiences through a variety of cuisine + beverages will be available, exclusively by locally owned businesses. Explore 30+ vendors with your taste buds and bring your appetite.
Pets
  • Trophy Brewery in collaboration with Perfectly Imperfect Pups, or PIPS, are hosting a Barks and Brews event this Saturday, June 29, 2-4 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to donate by purchasing a drink or adopting a pup — the event will take place at the Maywood Avenue location.
Community
  • Dorothea Dix Park is in search of volunteers during Fourth of July festivities to keep the park clean + orderly. Volunteers may either be a part of the Raleigh Parks green team or assist at the Artsplosure event. Learn more about the opportunities.
Coming Soon
  • Restoration Hardware is coming to North Hills in Raleigh late this fall. The three-story gallery will feature the brand’s signature upscale furniture store, restaurant + a wine bar so prepare to get fancy. (Axios Raleigh)
Ranked
  • Our neighboring city Cary ranked in the top three best job markets in the US overall. Characteristics assessed included overall income + potential growth, affordability, remote work, commute time, employment rates, and health insurance benefits. Plus, it was the only NC city to make the list. Way to go, neighbor.
Sports
  • Watch the Premier League champion Manchester City FC and Scottish Premiership champion Celtic FC practice at WakeMed Soccer Park ahead of their match in Chapel Hill on Monday, July 22 — tickets go live today at 8 a.m.
Outdoors
  • Good things are blooming. Dix Park sunflowers are expected to bloom and emerge soon according to the park’s flower experts. Stay in the loop for when they’re in full bloom + ready for visitors.
Finance
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
Real Estate
  • Trinity Partners, one of Raleigh’s largest commercial real estate firms, just expanded operations to another major city. Can you guess where? (Hint: it’s a southern powerhouse).*
Eat
  • Looking to dine out this weekend? According to OpenTable, top-loved restaurants this month include O-Ku for food and Oak Steakhouse for ambience.*
 
Arts

🎨 Sertoma Arts Center contest

Sertoma Arts Center hosts art contest
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Sertoma Arts Center is in the heart of north Raleigh. | Photo by City of Raleigh
The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Resources department is seeking an artist + teams to create public art for the Sertoma Arts Center. The art is intended for the expansion and renovation of the arts center and has a budget of $73,000.

The chosen artist(s) will create artwork that will be integrated into the renovation of the Raleigh community studio building. Chosen semifinalists will be interviewed and compensated a $100 honorarium. Interested candidates may submit an application to by Tuesday, July 30.

Learn more about what the project budget entails and the eligibility requirements to apply.
The Buy

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A Prime membership — because Amazon Prime Day is coming Tuesday, July 16 + Wednesday, July 17. You need a membership to be eligible for the sale prices (which are usually pretty great).
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Danyale
From the editor
Hey Raleigh, I can’t wait until tomorrow’s Food Truck Rodeo hosted by Shop Local Raleigh — I’m definitely bringing my appetite, since I’m a self-proclaimed food enthusiast.
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