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☀️ Sun’s out, deals out at North Hills Summer Sidewalk Sale
North Hills is bringing back its wildly popular Summer Sidewalk Sale — and there’s a $500 Shopping Spree Giveaway to go with it.
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Shop local during DTR Retail Week
Ahead of DTR Retail Week, we wanted to share some of our favorite spots to shop local downtown. DTR Retail week is July 15-21 with deals, events, and more happening at downtown shopping locations.
June 28, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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Find your zen with our Raleigh yoga guide
Check out these 20 yoga studios around the City of Oaks, which offer holistic wellness outside the studio, smoothies, international retreats, and more.
June 19, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of The Triangle’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 11, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Relax + unwind with spas in Raleigh
Give yourself the luxury of winding down in some of the best spas Raleigh has to offer.
June 5, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Presents for the father figure in your life
Our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.
May 30, 2024
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You can buy yourself flowers at these Raleigh shops
From local florists to bouquet businesses, Raleigh has no shortage of flower shops where you can purchase blooms.
May 9, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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A local’s guide to the best coffee shops in Raleigh
Looking for the best coffee in the City of Oaks? Whether you’re aiming for a quick caffeine fix or a place to relax and enjoy a cup of joe, find your new favorite coffee shop with our guide featuring 35+ local cafes.
April 22, 2024
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The latest data on nonalcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Raleigh
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Dating back to colonial times, the cherry bounce is a delicious symbol of Raleigh + NC’s early history.
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Raleigh’s nature-based Block Gallery art exhibition
See the Block Gallery’s latest nature-based exhibition before its last day on Friday, Aug. 23. The exhibition is curated by Scott Hazard, the Nature Preserves Artist-in-Residence.
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Toast of the town: Drink Up Week sponsored by AVA Rooftop Bar has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Raleigh.
July 19, 2024
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Chancellor Randy Woodson to retire, leave NC State
Randy Woodson has served as chancellor at NC State for 14 years, and the UNC System is tasked with finding a new candidate to fill his shoes.
July 18, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Raleigh competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Oak City is well-represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 18, 2024
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Upcoming performing arts shows in Raleigh
Get a sneak peak into what’s to come for Raleigh’s performing arts scene in the next few months.
July 17, 2024
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The Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center is hiring
Service the Raleigh-Wake community by applying to be a call taker or telecommunicator for the Emergency Communications Center. Find out more about the position and resources before you apply.
July 17, 2024
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