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Local media matters — so does your support

When you choose to support RALtoday, you’re investing in more than just a daily newsletter — you’re investing in a stronger, more informed community.

February 19, 2025

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Staff

Food

Contemporary restaurant Peregrine opens at The Exchange Raleigh this spring

Multi-use development The Exchange Raleigh will welcome Peregrine, founded by Saif Rahman + Patrick Shanahan.

February 18, 2025

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Danyale Daniels

Wake County’s 2024 tourism stats outperforms national, state averages

From hotel taxes and 400+ events, Wake County had a banner year for tourism in 2024 — we’re diving into the stats from 2024

February 17, 2025

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Allie Remhof

Retail

The Green Monkey will close its storefront in March

Gift shop and bar The Green Monkey will close its doors on Saturday, March 15 but plans to move operations online.

February 14, 2025

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Danyale Daniels

Two side-by-side vintage valentines. The right one says "To my sweetheart, even an airplane is much too slow to tell you that I love you so!". The left valentine says "Just boiling over with love for you."

History

Vintage valentines from the Pope House in Raleigh

These vintage valentines from Pope House Museum help us understand the lives of one of Raleigh’s most prominent African American families and our city’s history.

February 13, 2025

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Allie Remhof

Side by side photos of Ella Swain and Smith D. Atkins.

History

An ‘impossible courtship': The local love story of Smith D. Atkins and Ella Swain

This love story of a Southern belle and Union general might seem impossible, but it took place right here in the Triangle. Smith D. Atkins and Ella Swain met in Chapel Hill, and Atkins prevented the destruction of Raleigh.

February 13, 2025

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Allie Remhof

A person lays on a medical table with goggles on while an attendant holds a machine to their forehead.

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Travel and Outdoors

How to participate in the Global Bird Count

The Global Bird Count has arrived and we’re laying out all you need to participate from your backyard.

February 12, 2025

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Danyale Daniels

Culture

Where to try the New York Times food trends in Raleigh

The New York Times put together a list of nine food trends for 2025 including sauces, coffee, and grab-and-go options. Here’s where you can try these food trends in Raleigh.

February 12, 2025

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Danyale Daniels

City

Simon Says Dip This opening soon in Glenwood South

Simon Says Dip This is a Durham-based specialty ice cream store with endlessly customizable cones and cups and will open its Raleigh location in February.

February 11, 2025

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Allie Remhof