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A collage featuring a band playing outdoors in front of holiday decorations, Santa sitting in a velvet chair in front of a Village District sign, Children writing letters to Santa around a table, and a dog sitting in the middle of a large light up Christmas bulb.
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Liberation Station to open in downtown Raleigh this summer
The children’s bookstore will be the first of its kind in the Triangle.
April 4, 2023
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Anne Weber
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How we’re spending a spring day at Park West Village
See our recs to bookmark the must-dos.
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NC State and 321 Coffee launch a collaborative coffee
This good news has been brewing for years.
March 28, 2023
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Anne Weber
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How to keep your car costs down in Raleigh
Average yearly car costs hit a new high in 2022 — here’s how to invest smartly.
March 27, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Food
Meet Offline, Raleigh’s restaurant membership app
Looking for incredible locally-owned restaurants to try? There’s an app for that.
March 23, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Development
Research Triangle Park’s new downtown
Places to eat, sleep, and stay are coming to Hub RTP.
March 2, 2023
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Anne Weber
A new apartment building, The Signal, in Seaboard Station.
Development
Phase one of Seaboard Station is almost complete
We have the latest updates on the $500 million development next to William Peace University.
February 27, 2023
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Cat George
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The exterior of the Raleigh Sandwich Shop on South Wilmington Street.
Food
The Green Monkey’s big move
The inclusive neighborhood bar and gift shop is moving to downtown Raleigh.
February 15, 2023
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Anne Weber
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Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day
From flowers and happy hours to meteor showers and local boutiques, we’ve got a few ideas to make your Valentine’s Day special.
February 9, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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