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Sports
Run now, gobble later at these local turkey trots
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.
November 11, 2025 09:34 AM
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Travel and Outdoors
6 spring races to lace up for in Raleigh
Run, jog, walk, or volunteer for a cause this spring.
March 16, 2023
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A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.
Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Raleigh, NC
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A gif of white Tulips in the wind.
Culture
Spring equinox in Raleigh, NC
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for
Pack your bags, Raleigh — we’re heading to Greenville.
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A park in downtown Raleigh in view of the PNC building.
Travel and Outdoors
How walkable is Raleigh?
According to Walk Friendly, the City of Oaks has a silver-level status.
March 1, 2023
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A two way, narrow bike lane with bicycle symbols and arrows indicating directions.
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Raleigh?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Adults standing in front of mountains.
Culture
Activities for 50+ in Raleigh
Find resources and new ways to explore the City of Oaks as a 50+ year old resident.
February 24, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Two passports being held in the air.
Travel and Outdoors
Are you prepared to travel? Let’s find out.
From passport renewals to vaccination updates, here are some tips and tricks to know before jet-setting.
February 21, 2023
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