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A skyline view from the Boylan Bridge.
City
Celebrate 919 Day in the Triangle
Each year on September 19, our city and its surrounding areas celebrate 919 Day, an unofficial nod to the Triangle’s main area code. Keep reading City Editors Cat + Allie’s recommendations to spend a day celebrating the 919.
September 18, 2023 11:41 AM
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Cat George
Small treasures laid out on a tree trunk.
Outdoors
Raleigh is a gold mine for geocaching
Join this worldwide treasure hunt from your own backyard.
April 24, 2023
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Cat George
The interior of Urban Pothos, including a yellow sofa and lots of plants.
Events
Where to grow during Downtown Plant Week
The inaugural event celebrates all things houseplants.
April 13, 2023
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Anne Tate
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News
NC State grad set to orbit the Moon
Christian Koch will be the first woman to orbit the Moon.
April 4, 2023
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Cat George
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Outdoors
Give back to the City of Oaks with The Great Raleigh Cleanup
Join RALtoday and The Great Raleigh Cleanup to help beautify a local trail.
March 24, 2023
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Anne Tate
Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and skater Adrian Mangano at the Skate Raleigh groundbreaking in front of downtown Raleigh's skyline.
Development
Downtown Raleigh’s first skate park breaks ground
The Conlon Family Skatepark is a kick-push away from Smoky Hollow.
March 22, 2023
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Anne Tate
Two women kayaking on a river
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3 reasons to plan a trip to Columbia, SC
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A family holding funny signs after a 100-mile race.
Outdoors
6 spring races to lace up for in Raleigh
Run, jog, walk, or volunteer for a cause this spring.
March 16, 2023
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Cat George
A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.
Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Raleigh, NC
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A gif of white Tulips in the wind.
Culture
Spring equinox in Raleigh, NC
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A park in downtown Raleigh in view of the PNC building.
Outdoors
How walkable is Raleigh?
According to Walk Friendly, the City of Oaks has a silver-level status.
March 1, 2023
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Cat George
Adults standing in front of mountains.
Culture
Activities for 50+ in Raleigh
Find resources and new ways to explore the City of Oaks as a 50+ year old resident.
February 24, 2023
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Cat George
Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve
Outdoors
The Triangle Land Conservancy celebrates 40 years
The TLC was founded in 1983.
February 20, 2023
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Anne Tate
A conceptual image of the future multimodal I-440 bridge.
Government
Walkable Midtown is moving forward
Updates on the waterfront park, new bridges, and greenway connection
January 27, 2023
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Anne Tate
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Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Raleigh, NC
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Ski lifts at Sugar Mountain.
Outdoors
7 places to ski, snowboard, and tube near Raleigh
Where to hit the slopes within five hours of the City of Oaks.
January 5, 2023
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Anne Tate
A large greenhouse with plenty of plants and greenery.
Real Estate
Winter gardening tips for Raleigh
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 4, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Kayaking at Forest Ridge Park
Outdoors
2023 is the Year of the Trail in NC
Whether you want to walk, run, hike, bike, paddle, or ride, there’s a local trail for everyone.
January 3, 2023
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Anne Tate
A historic photo of a snow day on Fayetteville Street.
Outdoors
Historic Christmas Day weather in Raleigh
False fall? Try wild winter.
December 21, 2022
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Anne Tate
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Outdoors
New biking trails will soon open to the public at RDU
Wake County is leasing more than 150 acres for cyclists.
December 16, 2022
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Anne Tate
A blue and red Painted Bunting in a tree at Dix Park.
Outdoors
Lights Out for bird migration
Effective now through Wednesday, May 31, all non-essential lighting in city facilities will be turned off between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
November 15, 2022
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Cat George
An aerial view of the skyline in the fall featuring colorful fall trees.
Outdoors
Fall photography contest winner
Drum roll please... 🥁
November 11, 2022
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Cat George
Flowers Filed in Dorothea Dix Park in June 2022.
City
Breaking down Raleigh’s $275 million parks bond
Raleighites approved a new parks bond. Now what?
November 10, 2022
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Anne Tate
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Outdoors
8 holiday tree and menorah lightings around Raleigh
It’s tree lighting season around the City of Oaks, so we rounded up eight opportunities to get festive.
November 4, 2022
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Sarah Leonhardt
A large pumpkin in front of a dog wearing a pumpkin on his head.
Outdoors
Compost your pumpkin in Raleigh
Instead of trashing your seasonal porch decor, drop off old pumpkins at a local composting site or compost at home.
November 1, 2022
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Cat George
A dragon lantern at the 2021 Chinese Lantern Festival.
Events
The NC Chinese Lantern Festival lights up the Triangle
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Koka Booth Amphiteatre.
October 31, 2022
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Anne Tate
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Events
Trot your way to these 6 Thanksgiving runs
Plus, 14 running clubs in Raleigh you can join to get those miles in year-round.
October 27, 2022
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Sarah Leonhardt
A sassy penguin on the Falkland Islands
Arts
A Raleighite is in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finals
Two of Jennifer Hadley’s photos are among the 40 finalists.
October 27, 2022
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Anne Tate
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Events
Don’t miss the Pumpkin Flotilla in Cary, NC
Watch as jack-o'-lanterns set sail on Fri., Oct. 28.
October 26, 2022
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Cat George
An altar set up for the Day of the Dead 5K.
Events
The 10th Day of the Dead 5K in Raleigh, NC
Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Raleigh during this annual 5K race.
October 25, 2022
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Anne Tate
A yellow car-shaped bike rack.
Outdoors
Oaks and Spokes reveals a car-shaped bike rack
The new stand is designed to spark conversations in the community about a more sustainable transportation model.
October 20, 2022
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Cat George
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