How far does $1,500 in rent really go? It depends on the city skyline you’re looking at. | Photo by David I.
RentCafe recently studied 200 cities across the US to determine how much space $1,500 a month could get you. Will you be surprised by what you can find in Raleigh? Let’s find out.
A monthly rent of $1,500 will get you an average of 900 sqft — compared to Manhattan’s 216 sqft, we’ll take it.
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Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked | 7 p.m. | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard | $20+ | Honor Jimmy Buffett with this cover band + music to set your sails to.
Frozen Fridays | 6-11 p.m. | Wolf & Porter | Free | Get freezy with Bold Batch Creamery scoops in sourdough cones and a frozen French 75.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Sunset Yoga & Functional NA Cocktails | 6-8 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Art | $22 | Stretch it out with a zero-proof cocktail while the sun sets in one of Raleigh’s prettiest locales.
21.3 million. That’s how many visitors visited downtown Raleigh in 2024. With 289 restaurants + bars and 132 shops, DTR is growing more than ever. Learn more in the Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s State of Downtown report.
Traffic
According to a recent study, Franklin County — one of the fastest growing counties in NC — exports 90% of its private sector workers to other counties, the highest percentage among nine central NC counties. Half commute down Capital Boulevard and Louisburg Road into Raleigh, fueling heavy traffic. Read more about local commuting trends.(Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
UNC’s first game is Monday, Sept. 1 against the TCU Horned Frogs, and new head coach Bill Belichick has made some serious changes for the Tar Heels. With 70 new players, bringing on a general manager, and NFL-like practices for nutrition and training, Belichick has ushered in a new era for Carolina football. (The Daily Tar Heel)
Holiday
Wake County + City of Raleigh offices will be closed Monday for Labor Day, but all online resources will remain available. With all that free time, check out our events calendar for all the local happenings while offices are closed.
Coming Soon
A new arthouse cinema is coming to Durham from the owners of Shadowbox Studio. Skin and Bones Theater will be near The Unscripted Hotel and Simons Says Dip This and will be used for film screenings, lectures, and readings when it opens next year. (INDY Week)
Arts
LEGO’s newest ideas set was designed by Portland, Oregon teenager Alex Sahli, depicting daily life in Italy’s coastal villages. This is our official pitch to have a model built after the Belltower or the Lenovo Center — or really, any of our iconic landmarks.
Active
Have you heard of chair yoga? The mind-body practice, which swaps a mat for a chair, has risen in popularity thanks to its easily accessible and inclusive nature. Try a few poses at home, or roll out your mat at one of Raleigh’s yoga studios.
Best-selling activewear and everyday apparel up to 60% off? Athleta’s taking an extra 30% off sale items now through Monday, September 1. Shop the sale.*
The Buy
Meridian’s original hair trimmer, now 40% off for Labor Day. This unisex shaver was built for beards, chest, legs, and bikini lines, is 100% waterproof, and was top rated by Elle, Esquire, GQ, and Forbes. Psst — Shop tons of great markdowns like this one while Labor Day sales last.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
It’s really happening. I caught a glimpse of the future Raising Cane’s on Hillsborough Street, and it’s getting me excited for this chicken tender fave. In more fast food news, the Applebee’s at the corner of Six Forks Road and Wake Forest Road has been razed for the upcoming Whataburger.
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