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Event Spotlight
Be part of the loudest house in the NHL. | Photo by Jaylynn Nash + Carolina Hurricanes
The Olympic men’s ice hockey bracket is set, and all five Canes Olympians are still in contention for gold. Here’s when to catch your favorite players on the ice in the qualification + quarterfinal rounds.
More good news for Caniacs. The Canes have inked a three-year extension with breakout goalie Brandon Bussi. Bussi has a .908 save percentage in 27 games and is the fastest goaltender in NHL history to reach 10 wins and 20 wins. All aboard.
Development
A development that would have included 160 affordable apartments, a hotel, and a grocery store near Moore Square was quietly canceled at the end of 2025 after developers Loden Properties and Harmony Housing Affordable Development backed out. Read the full story.(INDY Week)
Holiday
Today marks the first day of the Lunar New Year. Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Triangle Area Chinese American Society’s Lunar New Year Festival on March 14 with dragon and lion dances, Chinese painting, and more performances.
Try This
Downtown Cary Park announced its 2026 movie series featuring a free movie every month at the park, and this year’s slate includes “The Dark Knight,” “Wicked: For Good,” “Independence Day,” and “Hamilton.” Check the whole schedule.
Civic
Don’t forget — early voting is now open through Feb. 28 for the 2026 primary election. Check your voter registration status to find your sample ballot + research candidates before you vote.
Health
Wake County Public Health is closed through this Friday for all services except prescription pickup while staff moves to their new location on Swinburne Street, which opens next Monday, Feb. 23.
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.
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🌙 Peregrine’s Iftar feast
Peregrine is a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant at the 2026 James Beard Awards. | Photo by Forrest Mason
The start of Ramadan depends on the sighting of the crescent moon, which may take place today. One of Raleigh’s best new restaurants is offering a three-course Iftar meal through the end of Ramadan, March 19. Peregrine chef + co-owner Saif Rahman’s take on the traditional Muslim meal eaten after sundown during Ramadan will feature Peregrine’s signature “first-generation American food.”
Expect dishes like field pea fritters and smoked tomato jam, milk-braised lamb shank, black eyed pea Fattoush salad, and warm baklava with green cardamom ice cream to finish.
“For the last 15 years, I haven’t been able to break my fast with my family because I’m always working,” Rahman said. “This is a special moment. Now in my own restaurant and kitchen, I can share the experience with my guests; we can break the fast together every night.”
The Buy
Sometimes the simplest solutions make the biggest difference. These four products tackle everyday headaches — each for under $30.
👜 Tired of your purse tipping over or disappearing on the car floor? These car purse hooks keep your bags within reach.
🚽 Late-night bathroom runs will no longer feel like an obstacle course thanks to this toilet bowl night light.
🧅 Swap baking soda for this fridge deodorizer that works for up to 10 years, so you can set it once and forget it.
🚗 Designed to reduce strain, this vehicle assist handle provides sturdy support to help you get in + out of your car with ease and stability.
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