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⚾️ It’s Opening Day
Will Raleigh be the next home of Major League Baseball? | Graphic by 6AM City
Today marks the beginning of MLB season, and while Raleigh hasn’t been called up to the majors just yet, we’re still duking it out for an MLB team in the 919. Read our best pitch for an MLB team in Raleigh — and check out why Charlotte and Nashville think they deserve one, too.
With buzz forming thanks to grassroots fan movement MLB Raleigh, Oak City is looking like a clear contender right off the bat, and Raleigh is no stranger to America’s favorite pastime.
According to MLB Raleigh, the Triangle metro area population is in the same ballpark as other cities with MLB teams, like Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Plus, NC is the most populous state in the US without an MLB team. And no offense CLTtoday, but the Queen City already has three top-level pro teams. Time for Raleigh to step up to the plate.
This Triangle fave will expand its dinner offerings in April. | Photo by Stacey Sprenz
Eat
Cheeni’s Hub RTP location will offer a new six-course family-style dinner service starting next Wednesday, April 1, expanding from its current lunch hours. Expect more homey Indian cooking with a maximalist flair — dinner will be served Wednesdays through Sundays.
Weather
This sticky yellow pollen is expected to peak next week and taper off in early April, according to experts. If you have any great pictures of this year’s pollen, our inbox is open. (The News & Observer)
Sports
After No. 11 VCU upset the No. 6 Tar Heels in the NCAA tournament, UNC athletics fired head coach Hubert Davis after five seasons. Who will coach the Heels next?(The News & Observer)
Jobs
Epic Games’ layoffs will include 211 Cary employees after waning success from Fortnite, and a total of 1,000 employees will be laid off globally from the video game developer. (Triangle Business Journal)
Development
ICYMI, the buildings on the corner of Hillsborough and West streets have been demolished to make way for a new development, 500 Hillsborough. Expect over 200 new apartments, street-level retail, and more fun amenities. (Raleigh Magazine)
Listen
If you’re really feeling Dreamville’s absence this year, check out No Skip Collective’s Dreamville-inspired listening party next Wednesday, April 1 with plenty of J. Cole and other Dreamville artists.
Health
Your health deserves a plan, not a guess. ReadyRX’s GLP-1 program is designed to support steady progress through expert-led care. If your BMI is 27+, you may qualify for 24/7 medical access and program support. Check your eligibility and save $100 as a new patient with code HEALTH100.*
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Drink
☕️ Five for Jubala
Jubala has been in Raleigh since opening its Lafayette Village location in 2011. | Photo by Owen S. Jordan Photography
Jubala Coffee will open its fifth cafe in the Main District of North Hills between Alo Yoga and jewelry store Gorjana, and it’ll make the Main District fully leased. Plus, it joins the Park District location for its second in North Hills.
“North Hills has been an incredible community for Jubala,” said founder Andrew Cash in a press release. “The support we’ve received has been amazing, and we’re excited to create another space where people can gather over great coffee. Being in the Main District puts us right in the middle of so much energy, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.”
Jubala was the winner of our 2024 coffee shop bracket — and for good reason. We can’t get enough of their seasonal drinks, drop biscuit sandwiches, waffles, and chic cafes.
The Buy
New deals on best-selling apparel, top-rated home appliances, beauty must-haves, and more drop every day until Tuesday, March 31, thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. These are our top five for today:
🫧 Stock up on Olaplex’s weightless dry shampoo while it’s on sale for the lowest price yet this year.
🍚 Make the perfect rice every time thanks to the discount on this top-rated rice cooker.
👠 Hurry — the deal on these date night-ready heeled sandals is only available until this afternoon.
🏓 Also only available until this afternoon is the deal on this 4.7-star rated pickleball set that features lightweight paddles, balls, and a case.
🧴 Take 50% off Neutrogena’s rapid wrinkle repair moisturizer that boosts skin elasticity + reduces fine lines.
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