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RALtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
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A map showing priority retail eligibility for the Storefront Uplift Grant.
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DRA increases efforts to enhance Fayetteville Street
Eligible businesses are able to apply for more Storefront Upfit Grant funding.
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Cat George
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Bring your jars back to Weaver Street Market
The co-op is reducing its single-use packaging by using reusable glass jars.
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Local distillery to age bourbon in outer space
One small step for man, one giant leap for whiskey.
January 23, 2023
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The Triangle’s Good Food Awards finalists
The Good Food Awards celebrate the country’s leading food and drink crafters.
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An inside look at sommelier Paula de Pano’s first shop and tasting room.
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Raleigh’s coolest coffee shop merch
Support your favorite coffee shop by picking up some fresh gear from hats and totes, to sweatshirts and crazy socks.
December 1, 2022
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Cat George
A movie screening in Moore Square.
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Downtown Raleigh’s final First Friday of 2022
Five Friday events you won’t want to miss.
November 30, 2022
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Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
Whether your budget is $10, $20, or $200, find a completely unique gift for everyone on your list. 🎁
November 22, 2022
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Ice cream pies from Andia's.
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Thanksgiving treats to preorder in Raleigh
Impress your guests with creative desserts from these nine local bakeries.
November 8, 2022
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Changes some Raleighites want to see at PNC Arena
We asked our readers to share their thoughts about the arena’s upcoming transformation.
October 31, 2022
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