According to the Milken Institute, Raleigh is the No. 1 city for economic growth in the US. Raleigh has climbed the ranks from No. 3 in 2023 and No. 2 in 2024.
The legacy of Millie Dunn Veasey, a Raleigh native and WWII veteran served in the famous 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion is commemorated with a post office in her name.
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 27 fitness offerings and gyms around Raleigh.
Over the past few months, Raleigh Iron Works has welcomed new businesses, filling the mixed-use development with eateries and other retail + lifestyle spots.
Raleigh ranks as just the No. 228 most congested city in the world, and locals lost an average of 31 hours to traffic in 2024. Read up on more of Raleigh’s 2024 traffic stats from INRIX’s Global Traffic Scorecard.
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