“This one’s for North Carolina, come on and raise up.” | Photo by RALtoday
On Friday, Jan. 24, the Carolina Hurricanes completed a three-way trade with the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks to gain two new players, forwards Taylor Hall and Mikko Rantanen. In exchange for Hall and Rantanen, Carolina traded away Martin Necas, Jack Drury, and three picks in the 2025 and 2026 drafts.
The Canes scored big by adding Rantanen to the roster. Ahead of last night’s game against the Rangers, Rantanen was ranked No. 7 for points in the league with 64 and 25 goals under his belt.
Ahead of the Rangers game, the Canes were ranked No. 5 in the league with 64 points and 30 wins. We’re hopeful this trade sets the Canes up for success, and who knows, maybe it’s starting to feel like 2006 in Raleigh. Take a peek at the new lineup at an upcoming game.
The RDU Airport Authority is holding a community meeting today at 5 p.m. at the RDU Center to discuss the future of Lake Crabtree County Park and its potential development. Read more about the park’s unique lease from RDU and outdoor amenities. (INDY Week)
Coming Soon
Village District is anticipating its first cocktail bar, Mr. Henry, in the former Which Wich space near Ajisai and Goodnights. From the folks behind now-closed C. Grace, expect high-quality cocktails and a luxe seating area. (Raleigh Magazine)
Holiday
Today marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Ring in the year of the snake with a market at Raleigh Iron Works this Saturday featuring AAPI vendors, lion dancers, and food trucks like Golden KDog, Lao Lao, and Crispy Gyoza.
Try This
Wake County Libraries are hosting a variety of events in February to celebrate Black History Month, including opportunities to meet artists, writers workshops, and a film series featuring “Summer of Soul,” “BlacKkKlansman” and “American Fiction.” Don’t forget to register in advance.
Edu
UNC-Chapel Hill has a plan to ramp up undergraduate enrollment, and it might make becoming a Tar Heel easier. The school wants to increase undergrad enrollment by 5,000 and will admit an additional 500 students this fall as its first steps. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
In more Canes news, the team is partnering with the NHL to bring two new street hockey rinks to Apex Community Park, and both are expected to open this spring. One rink will be dedicated to hockey and the other will be multipurpose.
The Super Bowl is just 11 days away, but who’s counting. Focus your energy on the game — not cooking the snacks — by pre-ordering a catering tray from Lowes Foods. Think: Chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches, sweet treats, and more. Browse all options.*
Job
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Opening
👾 Game on
Super Rad is taking the place of the former Mojito Lounge. | Photo provided by Super Rad Retro Lounge
Super Rad Retro Lounge is a new arcade + bar along Glenwood South, and it’s aiming to open its doors for pinball, arcade, and pool this spring.
Super Rad is right next door to The Cupcake Shoppe on the southern end of Raleigh’s nightlife district and will offer classic arcade games alongside beer, cocktails, and THC beverages.
The lounge will be family-friendly during the day and adult-centered at night. Super Rad joins Boxcar and incoming Pins Mechanical Co. as another barcade option in Raleigh.
Catch Super Rad when it opens at 106 Glenwood Ave., and stay tuned for the opening date.
The Buy
The Buy
A tabletop fire pit that’s less than $30. It burns smoke-free and fosters a warm + relaxing environment.
Our team got together for a little lunch date at Little Rey, and we’re still raving about it. I loved the vegetarian + cheesy Oaxaca taco and the shrimp diablo taco with salsa macha — and don’t skip the guac.
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