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🌆 Inside Cary’s two new downtown communities
Presented by Hawthorne Residential Partners
Photos courtesy Hawthorne Residential Partners
RAL, meetdowntown Cary’s brand-new sister communities of upscale apartments: Meridian Cary, preleasing now for March move-ins, and Meridian East Chatham, which opened Fall 2025.
Located steps from Downtown Cary Park, these stylish new communities put residents in the heart of the growing Downtown Cary community, with walkable access to dozens of restaurants, shops, and local hotspots. Let’s take a peek inside:
✨ Distinctly downtown living at Meridian Cary
Offering studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments full of high-end finishes, Meridian Cary offers the best of downtown, built around you.
Saltwater Lap and Plunge Pools with covered lounge
9,300 sq-ft clubhouse, climate control corridors, and elevator access
Access Controlled Parking Deck
Pilates Reformer and Stretch Rooms
And that’s just the start:Schedule an in-person tour to explore 20+ other community amenities firsthand. March move-in special includes two months free rent on select units for a limited time (some restrictions apply).
➡️ Sophistication, simplified at Meridian East Chatham
A half-mile down the street, Meridian East Chatham is complete and ready to welcome you home.
Look forward to flexible floor plans with smart home tech built right in, plus all the on-site amenities you need to live your lifestyle, relaxed and uncomplicated.
Bonus: New residents can score two months free rent on select units for a limited time (some restrictions apply). Stop by for a tour and see for yourself, or tour on your time with 24/7 Touring Available.
Legendary jam band Phish is coming to Coastal Credit Union Music Park on July 17, and you can request tickets through Monday, Feb 23. Phish last played Raleigh at Coastal in 2022. As a reminder, free general parking is no longer included; passes start at $20.
Traffic
Construction at the Western Boulevard entrances to 440 is scheduled for completion this summer. The project started in 2019 and was originally set to be finished in 2023. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
Today is the semifinals of the Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament, and three of the four teams have a Hurricanes player — meaning someone’s coming back to Raleigh with a medal. Tune in today at 10:40 a.m. and 3:10 p.m., and watch the closing ceremony this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on NBC or Peacock.
Weather
If your nose didn’t already let you know, seasonal allergens are peaking with high tree pollen during this heat wave. According to a local pollen count dashboard, this is one of the highest pollen counts ever this early into the season. Grab your Allegra. (WRAL)
Development
John Kane of Kane Realty told Triangle Business Journal that Downtown South could begin construction before the end of 2026. The new development would be developed with the owner of the NC Courage, and the team would move to a potential stadium in the development.
History
St. Augustine’s former president, Dr. Prezell Robinson, will be honored among other trailblazers from College Park and Idlewild neighborhoods this weekend. Robinson, 105, retired in 1995 and led the HBCU through racial turmoil. (The News & Observer)
Play
Are you looking for our Games page? You can find it here. Thanks to all of our readers who let us know you’re enjoying this page — our team is continuing to work on even more ways to play in future.
Biz
Next week, we’re excited to launch BizBrief, a new local, weekly business-focused newsletter from RALtoday. We’ll keep you up-to-date on all the latest developments, trends, and opportunities + pro tips and insights from Raleigh’s top movers and shakers. Look for it in your inbox starting Monday + feel free to forward to a friend.
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Sports
🚡 Hit the slopes
Beech Mountain Resort also has amenities like a skybar, brewery, and scenic lift rides. | Photo provided by VisitNC.com and the electronic archive prohibition
The Winter Olympics wrap up this weekend, but that doesn’t mean winter sports go away for four years. Whether you’re looking to become a 2030 Olympian or just want to try a fun new sport, we’ve got plenty of Olympic winter sports in Raleigh.
Curling: Triangle Curling Club, 2310 So Hi Dr., Durham | This year’s competition was tough — join a lesson starting at $30 and pop into pick-up nights to hone your hammer skills for 2030.
Ice hockey: Polar Ice Raleigh, 2601 N. Raleigh Blvd. | The road to the Carolina Hurricanes roster starts here. This Olympic-sized facility has year-round figure skating + ice hockey classes for all ages, and rental skates are included in your registration.
A set of shower steamers with 11 unique scents like jasmine, chamomile, lavender, and mint. The variety lets you tailor the experience to your mood: a relaxing spa night, a midday pick-me-up, or an energizing morning reset. Bonus: They make great gifts.
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