Take a walk among the fall colors at Yates Mill | Photo by Gary H.
This cool weather has us wanting to cozy up to our loved ones, but if you want a better date than just another horror movie on the couch, we’ve got you covered.
For the ones who want a night out on the town
Remember your date forever by painting pottery at Klaystation — or reenact “Ghost” with a wheel throwing class.
Warm up with drinks and desserts at Bittersweet’s bar. Plus, this cocktail + dessert lounge earned a semifinalist spot in the 2024 James Beard Awards.
The performance coincides with the Blue Ridge Pride Festival and the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene, celebrating Asheville’s spirit of resilience and inclusivity.
The best part? All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit businesses impacted by Helene through the Always Asheville Fund.
Book a flight to see the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most iconic views. | Photo by RALtoday
Travel
RDU will welcome a flight to Dublin, Ireland courtesy of Aer Lingus in April 2026, marking 15 international destinations. The flight will take off to the Emerald Isle five times a week and joins the European lineup of Paris, Iceland, and Frankfurt, Germany. Ready for takeoff?(Triangle Business Journal)
Opening
Village District’s first cocktail bar opens up next week. Take a look inside Mr. Henry and mark your calendars for the Thursday, Sept. 25 opening. (Midtown Magazine)
Try This
Tickets are on sale now for the October Raleigh Poetry Slam hosted by performance poet Neil Hilborn + Blackbird Books & Coffee on Thursday, Oct. 2. Poets will compete with their original works, and winners receive Blackbird gift cards up to $100.
Civic
A beloved member of the RPD is hanging up her saddle, badge, and bridle after 13 years. Willow, a Percheron mare, patrolled downtown, football games, parks, and more during her time on the force, and her rider, Senior Officer Dawn Montemurro, had an immediate + unbreakable bond with Willow. Happy trails!
Edu
Wake Tech broke ground on its new campus that will include a 100,000 sqft simulation hospital. The new facility will include a mock emergency room, operating room, and imaging center. The Perry Family Simulation Hospital will be one of the largest in the country when it opens in late 2027. (The News & Observer)
Ranked
Raleigh ranked as the No. 35 best coffee city among the 100 biggest cities in the US, and we think they got us all wrong. If you disagree, you might not have visited all of Raleigh’s coffee shops yet.
Job
Ready to kickstart your career in digital media sales remotely? We’re looking for a Sales Coordinator to fuel our fast-paced sales team, with a competitive salary, premium benefits, unlimited PTO, and real growth opportunities to boot. Apply to join our team.
Biz
Why are the same firms that backed Uber, Venmo, and eBay also backing Pacaso(Nasdaq ticker reserved: $PCSO)? Because it’s disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market with co-ownership, already earning $110 million+ in gross profit in under five years. (And until midnight, you can join the 10,000+ shareholders.)†‡*
Donate | Whether you make a one-time contribution or become a monthly sustainer, all donations go directly toward making sure the Food Bank can continue to meet growing demand.
Volunteer | Register online to help the Food Bank sort, pack, and distribute food throughout the community.
Advocate | Find opportunities to use your voice and advocate for changes that will ensure our communities have access to the support they need.
A great deal on a clothes steamer. Snag HiLIFE’s portable, handheld steamer while it’s 35% off — the steamer is quick to heat up, easy to use, and perfect for garment touch-ups without hauling out the ironing board.
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.
I’m so excited to hear RDU is getting a direct flight to Dublin. After a less-than-stellar experience connecting through Charlotte and an amazing time in Ireland, this is great news for anyone looking to visit the Emerald Isle — I highly recommend booking a trip.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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