Valuable information is rarely free — take advantage of this resource filled week. | Photo courtesy of Raleigh-Durham Startup Week
Raleigh-Durham Startup Week is here, and over the next four days, there’s going to be tons of learning, networking, and building in Oak City + Bull City — you’re going to want in on this.
The free event was created to support the Triangle’s entrepreneurial community by providing in-person workshops featuring speakers of varying professional backgrounds. This year’s events will feature 100+ speakers, including local businesswomen like multi-entrepreneur Jess Ekstrom and Maggie Kane, the founder and executive director of A Place at the Table.
Make connections and put yourself in the right rooms.
Photo courtesy of Raleigh-Durham Startup Week
Attendees are given the choice of more than 50 specialty sessions and the opportunity to sign up for as many as they want. Sessions range from topics like:
There is a growing suite of treatments, including Sculptra, Sofwave, and RF Microneedling, designed to stimulate collagen production in the body. This important protein comprises up to 80% of your skin and has been shown to help naturally restore elasticity over time.
These treatments can also be used in combination to maximize results.
Delta Air Lines will offer seasonal nonstop flights from RDU to San Juan, Puerto Rico, from Dec. 20 to April 12, 2026. The new route adds to existing seasonal services by JetBlue and Frontier. Despite past hurricane disruptions, demand for Puerto Rico travel continues to grow at RDU. (Triangle Business Journal)
Closing
O2 Fitness is closing its Seaboard Station location on April 30, citing redevelopment challenges. The gym, a long-term tenant, will offer members access to other locations. Seaboard Station continues to undergo changes with new apartments, retail, and dining options in recent years. (Triangle Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
Videri Chocolate Factory is launching Second Saturdays: A Maker’s Market starting this Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features local businesses like Currently Apparel, Shed Clothing, Thirsty Pigeon Records, and Mahoney Design with a limited soft serve special and drinks from Black & White Coffee.
Outdoors
Celebrate National Bike Month by sharing why you bike with the City of Raleigh. Submit a photo and short quote about your biking experience to be featured on Raleigh Transportation’s social media. Submit your story and inspire others to hit the road.
Coming Soon
Nordstrom Rack is opening its third Triangle location on Thursday, April 10 in Morrisville’s Park West Village. The 25,000 sqft store will offer discounted apparel, accessories, and more. (The News & Observer)
Community
Twelve members of the Raleigh Fire Department’s swift water rescue team are in Kentucky aiding flood victims. As part of Task Force 8, they’ve already rescued dozens of residents and animals.
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Put your business’s product or service in front of 57,000+ locals in our upcoming Parents’ Gift Guide. Don’t wait — secure your spot just in time for Mother’s Day + Father’s Day celebrations.
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National Poetry Month in Raleigh
Blackbird Books and Coffee is located in the heart of City Market. | Photo by RALtoday
Did you know? April is National Poetry Month. This month-long celebration around Raleigh is marked by an array of events that highlight the city’s vibrant literary community.
Poetry Reading with author Han VanderHart | Tuesday, April 8 | Page 158 Books, Wake Forest | Free | Celebrate this Durham native’s upcoming book of collected poems while meeting + greeting other poets like Brooke Safferman, Ericka Christie, and more.
Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop | Saturday, April 12 | NC Museum of Art | $10 | Enjoy a workshop with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green while using NCMA’s exhibition Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention as inspiration.
BODIES IN MOTION: the poet in diaspora | Sunday, April 13 | Artspace | Free | Watch creatives perform their poetry centered on the immigrant and marginalized experience + perspective.
Bonus: If you’re in the market for a regular event to attend, try Blackbird Books and Coffee’s monthly poetry slam curated + hosted by best-selling author and poet Neil Hilborn.
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The Buy
A cap sleeve V-neck tee with a tasteful ruching design. Crafted from soft, breathable fabric and available in 10+ colors, this shirt will become your go-to for spring and summer outfits.
Views from the fifth year of Dreamville and the last as we know it. | Photo by RALtoday
I had an absolute blast celebrating the fifth and final Dreamville Festival as we know it. My favorite part of the festival was when Erykah Badu prompted the crowd to scream and let go of any stress we were carrying. Even though my feet are aching, nothing compares to the view of so many people gathered to have a great time.
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How many inches of rain does Raleigh get per year, on average?
It’s 46 inches. Believe it or not, that makes Oak City one of the rainier cities in the US.
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