🗞️ Hot off the presses | A new biz touted as Raleigh’s next third space is coming to Fayetteville Street in a historic building, and it’ll serve up coffee, pre-owned media, and a place to linger when The Newsagent’s opens in summer 2025.
💰 $1 billion sports + entertainment district | After a unanimous council vote, 81 acres near Lenovo Center are now zoned for up to 40 stories, paving the way for 1,450 housing units, a 150-room hotel, a 4,000-seat music venue, and 200,000 sqft of entertainment + lifestyle retail.
🐣 Who’s hungry? | Easter is tomorrow, April 20 — we’ve got you covered with six local options for your nourishment. Whether you’re dining out and need a reservation or want a catered meal for the family, there’s a choice for everyone.
Raleigh Nights | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Smoky Hollow | Free | Shop local vendors at night and enjoy a live DJ, bevs, and more.
Craig Robinson | 6:30 p.m. | Raleigh Improv, Cary | $45+ | You know him at Darryl from “The Office” — see his stand-up comedy.
Sunday, April 20
Superbloom Comedy Show with Tamar Rubin | 8-10:30 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall | $9+ | This off-beat comedy show features the best indie comedy talent in the country.
Tides Of Change — An Earth Day Event | 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Hightide Salon + Suites | $20 | Celebrate Earth Day with a downtown litter cleanup, a market of eco-friendly vendors, local music, and a raffle to raise funds for The Great Raleigh Cleanup.
Mascots are having a moment. According to a Digiday report, more and more companies are using mascots to stand out. That’s not news to us — Stormy always has a place in our hearts.
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$150,000. That’s the deposit required to make like Katy Perry and shoot across the sky on Blue Origin’s next launch into space. Take it a bit easier on your wallet — but not your adrenaline — with one of these local activities for daredevils.
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If April showers are keeping you indoors this month, may we recommend taking a virtual museum tour via Google Arts & Culture? We’re fans of this historic photo of NC State basketball players Lou Pucillo and player John Richter after winning the Dixie Classic Championship Cup in 1959.
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The first-ever identified footprints of the ankylosaurid ankylosaur — a dino that lived ~100 million years ago — were recently confirmed and reported, revealing that two different types of ankylosauruses coexisted.Learn more about dinosaurs locally at Dueling Dinosaurs at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. (Discover Magazine)
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We love the vibes at The Optimist — the space is a perfect escape for those who work from home. | Photo via RALtoday
Searching for your new favorite coffee shop in Raleigh? We’re here to help. Peruse our guide to find the local coffee shop or cafe that works for you — from the cafes where you can get work done to the best roasteries in town.
Boulted Bread, 328 Dupont Cir. | This craft bakery and stone mill has been making fresh baked goods for nearly a decade — but don’t sleep on the coffee offerings. We like to pair the everything croissant with a latte for a perfect morning pick-me-up.
NoRa Cafe, 12333 Strickland Rd., Ste. 100-102 | Enjoy a specialty latte like the chocolate turtle in this warm, inviting space. The shop uses Carrboro Coffee Roasters’ beans.
Lucky Tree, Multiple locations | Founded in 2015 by twin sisters Amanda and Ashley, this coffee bar is inspired by the sisters’ neighborhood treehouse... step inside and you’ll see why. Visit its new location at Moore Square.
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