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Culture

The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season

Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.

November 2, 2023

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Sarah Leonhardt

Business

North Hills to welcome Bal Harbour Shops’ winter pop-up

For eight weeks, Raleigh will get to experience Miami’s luxury Bal Harbour Shops through a new traveling venture called Bal Harbour Shops ACCESS Pop-up.

November 1, 2023

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Cat George

City

City Editor Cat’s 3 favorite Raleigh news stories from 2023

Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting RALtoday with the gift of your membership.

November 1, 2023

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Retail

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.

November 1, 2023

Culture

Listen to live music in Raleigh at local restaurants

Want to listen to local live music but don’t want to go to a traditional concert? Listen to music, and eat there too — we’ve got five casual local spots to experience live music in Raleigh.

October 31, 2023

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Allie Remhof

City

New coffee shop, growing visitors, and more in the 2023 Q3 downtown Raleigh report

We broke down the Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s quarterly report on the state of downtown. Read the highlights of the Q3 downtown Raleigh report.

October 31, 2023

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Allie Remhof

City

Pro tips for trick-or-treating in the City of Oaks

Don’t be spooked. Trick-or-treating hours are typically from 6 to 8 p.m. — keep reading for a few pro tips to keep you and your little one safe while collecting candy.

October 30, 2023

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Travel and Outdoors

6 parks: New and coming soon to Raleigh

From a small downtown gathering space to a 300-acre $20 million project, the City of Oaks has six anticipated park projects that’ll make you want to explore the outdoors.

October 30, 2023

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Cat George

Red Hat Ampitheater is transformed into an ice skating rink, decorated with Christmas lights, ribbons, and green and red lights.