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Your personal library is about to get an upgrade. Read up on the independent bookstores of Raleigh.
According to the Downtown Raleigh Alliance report, since 2015, $7.1 billion has been in the downtown development pipeline.
Three new spots including a bar, restaurant, and cannabis cafe and bakery are open or coming soon to Hillsborough Street.
There are so many businesses new or coming soon to the Village District like Coastal Urge, Shake Shack, and Studio Volare. Keep reading for more updates to the historic district.
Need to change up your usual brunch routine? Check out chef Jay Ross’s Eggcellent pop-up brunches for a unique takes on breakfasts favs.
321 Coffee was created at NC State by co-founders Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans, and is now opening a Centennial Campus location.
Kane Realty Corporation unveiled new renderings, details, and a new name for its multi-phase development called Rockway Raleigh located near Dix Park.
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) released its Q2 report, summarizing downtown development updates, business openings, and market trends by the numbers.
The Triangle is a tech hub at the moment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find non-tech workplaces. These Triangle-based companies are nationally recognized with jobs right at home.
Raleigh pups, get excited. Dog bakery and ice cream shop Hause of Dogs is opening in Smoky Hollow later this summer with a new name and more event op-pup-tunities.
Meet Blackbird Books & Coffee. Sisters-in-law Hannah and Bre Brunswick built a safe space in City Market for folks to explore new reads, drink specialty coffee, and mingle through events.
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