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🏗️ Developments to watch
The new Raleigh Convention Center expansion will add 298,100 sqft of convention space. | Photo provided by The Raleigh Convention Center
Construction is set to ramp up in 2026 for Raleigh, and we’ve got the latest scoop. Here’s what you need to know about some of the hottest mixed-use developments in the 919.
Downtown South, downtown | This development recently resumed its plans after being stuck in a holding pattern, and it could seriously change downtown + the area near Dix Park.
Raleigh Convention Center + Red Hat Amphitheater, downtown | After voting to move Red Hat and keep it downtown, plans are in motion for a new, permanent amphitheater and an expanded convention center space. Red Hat is moving one block over, and a new convention center space will take its place.
Is there an upcoming development you would like us to break down in the new year? Let us know.
Don’t forget — the Wienermobile is coming to town. The world-famous Oscar Mayer hot dog on wheels will visit Marbles Kids Museum this Sunday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wienermobile is free, but museum admission isn’t included. Buy in advance for a $3 discount.
Traffic
Your trips on Capital Boulevard will continue to be free as lawmakers opposed adding a toll to pay for construction on a new freeway between Wake Forest and Raleigh. NCDOT plans to turn 10 miles of Capital into a six-lane expressway, but construction won’t begin until 2031 at the earliest. (The News & Observer)
Pets
Next Saturday, March 7 is animal adoption day at the City of Raleigh Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet furry friends from a variety of local adoption agencies and learn a little bit about the City of Oaks while you’re at it.
Plan Ahead
Raleigh Comedy Festival is just one month away, and there’s still time to buy tickets before the fun kicks off on Thursday, March 26. Expect three days of nonstop laughs from comics local + across the country, including a State of Raleigh address lampooning the 919.
Watch
Pink Hill, NC’s Patrick Creech appeared on “Jeopardy!” last night — watch today on Hulu + Peacock to see if he’ll return as a reigning champ. (The News & Observer)
Real Estate
A new gated community with multi-million dollar homes has a money-saving catch — it’s in unincorporated Wake County. South of Raleigh near Garner, Wellington Reserve is still centrally located, but the 11 lots will avoid Raleigh’s high property taxes. (Triangle Business Journal)
Beauty
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The Buy
It’s almost March — yay. But also, what should you wear? Here’s one complete outfit that can carry you through the sometimes chilly, sometimes temperate days of late winter, all under $150 while sales last:
I’ve taken the “Jeopardy!” test a few times now, but another local making it on the show has me inspired to take it again — I got 24/30 on the practice test. Try to beat me?
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