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Get ready to dash for drumsticks — there are seven turkey trots to get you up and moving on Thanksgiving Day around the City of Oaks.
From Oct. 12 through Oct. 22, folks from all over will flock to the City of Oaks for the the NC State Fair. Keep reading to plan ahead for this fall Raleigh tradition.
From safari adventures to an alpaca paradise, save these 11 spots located within an hour of the City of Oaks where you can learn and interact through animal encounters.
There’s nothing quite like fall in Raleigh. We’ve got you covered with all the best festivals, events, and other activities throughout the City of Oaks for this autumn.
Each year on September 19, our city and its surrounding areas celebrate 919 Day, an unofficial nod to the Triangle’s main area code. Keep reading City Editors Cat + Allie’s recommendations to spend a day celebrating the 919.
Planning a getaway? Check out Half Moon Bay, CA, the quaint beach town full of coastal California charm.
A new study from details the impact of Wake County’s trees in the area and how we can to grow into an even better and greener county.
Raleigh Kubb is tossing blocks and batons at Trophy on Maywood. Learn about this unique Scandinavian lawn game and the Raleigh community behind it.
NC is under a state of emergency and is expected to be hit with heavy rain and wind gusts due to Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin.
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NC Freedom Park, which serves as a beacon of hope honoring Black North Carolinians, is open to the public in downtown Raleigh.
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The NCAA Tournament is taking over Lenovo Center March 21-23. Here’s everything you need to know to maximize your fun.
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Also known as Lady Edison, Beulah Louise Henry is credited with 100+ inventions and approx. 50 US patents for her inventions — and she’s Oak City born + raised.
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