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🏙️ State of the City
Downtown Raleigh is home to hundreds of businesses + storefronts. | Photo by David I.
“Grow something here.” That’s how an extemporaneous poem written by Poetry Fox during Raleigh’s 2026 State of the City ended. This year’s address shared updates on development, affordable housing, and growth and announced Raleigh’s inaugural poet laureate program.
The poet laureate role is new for Raleigh — Poetry Fox is actually Durham’s poet laureate — and applications are open through April 17. Are you a poet and totally know it? No experience is needed, and the chosen poet will represent Raleigh for two years with poetry commissions, community events, and more.
Cowell also provided some updates to Raleigh’s fast growing environment.
Raleigh just hit 500,000 residents, and 250,000 are expected in the next 25 years.
The new Raleigh City Hall will open in about a year.
An approx. $100 million affordable housing bond might be on the ballot this fall.
Property crime is down 17%, and violent crime is down 1%.
24,000 trees will be planted by 2032 to celebrate 240 years of Raleigh.
The Triangle’s women’s basketball teams are going dancing today — No. 3 Duke plays Charleston at 11:30 a.m., No. 4 UNC plays Western Illinois at 5:30 p.m., and the Pack plays Tennessee at 8 p.m. Psst... how did UNC + Duke men do yesterday? Check the bracket.
Development
SkyHouse Raleigh on South Blount Street is for sale for approx. $71 million after being purchased for over $100 million in 2016. With 323 units, the building is 94% occupied, and units are up to 1,508 sqft. (Triangle Business Journal)
Try This
This Sunday is the Boylan Arts District studio tour, and its your chance to visit eight local studios while riding the Great Raleigh Trolley in style. Visit the studios from 2 to 5 p.m. starting at Project Enlightenment on South Boylan Avenue.
The News & Observer presented its list of the 50 best restaurants in the Triangle. Allie here — I’ve been to less than 20, so I’ve got some work to do. Read the list and count how many you’ve tried.
Number
3,900. That’s how many hot dogs were served at Players Retreat 75th anniversary with quarter priced hot dogs. Explore more of Raleigh’s oldest restaurants.
Read
Step aside, DoorDash. Qualifying Wake County residents can now have their books + magazines delivered right to their door. This program is intended for those with low vision, blindness or a physical, perceptual, or reading disability.
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Today marks the official first day of spring. To celebrate, we’re sharing our wardrobe must-haves for the season:
👚 Slip on this short sleeve cardigan for seamless warm weather layering.
☀️ Stay comfy and cute in this elevated casual gingham two-piece set.
👕 Opt for a lightweight henley tee on those chillier spring mornings.
👗 Flaunt this boho maxi skirt available in springtime hues like light pink, baby blue, and rose.
🩳 Lounge in these casual high-waisted shorts with pockets and a drawstring.
There’s a new smash burger in town. Bar Marigold — downtown Jubala’s nighttime cocktail bar + restaurant — has a juicy new menu addition, and I can’t wait to take a bite.
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