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Dining in Raleigh is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
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Save these six local venues + shows for the next time you’re looking to have a laugh and watch a comedy show in Raleigh.
Choose your own adventure and help City Editor Cat plan how she spends her day in Raleigh, from where she works to evening entertainment. You chose, now read your recommendations below.
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars. Keep reading to find out the zodiac signs as Raleigh neighborhoods.
Your personal library is about to get an upgrade. Read up on the independent bookstores of Raleigh.
Pluck berries right off the vine at these local you-pick strawberry farms around Raleigh — some also offer fresh produce, homemade ice cream, and more.
Besides crafting high-quality leather bags, Raleigh nonprofit Designed for Joy provides jobs to women in crisis while providing a living wage.
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North Hills’ newest district is all-in on local innovation, starting with seven locally-owned businesses in Makers Alley.
As Raleigh continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and new businesses in Oak City.
Keep reading for the lineup, FAQs, and food + bev info to help navigate Dreamville Festival on Saturday, April 6 + Sunday, April 7.
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Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
The new facility will expand the convention center’s downtown footprint + impact.
American humorist — and Raleigh native — is coming home for “An Evening with David Sedaris” at the Martin Marietta Center on April 18, 2026, and tickets are on sale now
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This apple sage vinaigrette from Whiskey Kitchen is perfect for any and all autumnal salads thanks to seasonal ingredients + easy prep.
Check out these 20+ yoga studios around the City of Oaks, which offer holistic wellness outside the studio, smoothies, international retreats, and more.
We’ve rounded up three apple + pumpkin orchards and three local cideries to check out this fall.
You already know your favorite stands for ham biscuits, hot donuts, and corn cobs, but we’re here to teach you something new about the North Carolina State Fair.