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Wellness
Since your skin has no place to go… let it glow
Weather outside feeling frightful? Bring back your dewy days with a specialized winter skin facial from Woodhouse Spa.
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Sports
Cheer on the NC Courage during the NWSL Playoffs
The NC Courage will fight to defend its home pitch during the NWSL playoffs this Sunday, Oct. 22 at WakeMed Soccer Park.
October 16, 2023
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Try This: Wind down with a resort-like treatment at Woodhouse Spa
Woodhouse Spa curates and customizes each luxurious treatment in-house to deliver the exact mood you desire — now (and long after you leave).
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Business
Umbrella Dry Bar to pop off in Garland’s downtown space
Umbrella Dry Bar will fill Garland’s iconic downtown shuttered space with Raleigh’s first-of-its-kind zero-proof bar and a retail space this winter.
October 4, 2023
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How can One Medical help my mental well-being?
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Culture
Welcome back the Pack at Packapalooza 2023
Throw on your red and white NC State merch and head to Hillsborough Street for the annual Packapalooza street festival on Saturday, Aug. 26.
August 21, 2023
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Slideshow of interior of The NOW Massage studio space.
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Try This: Ready, set, relax at The NOW Massage
Come along as we indulge in a 50-minute NOW massage (plus a Scalp Renewal Enhancement) at The NOW Massage, located in Raleigh’s Midtown East.
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Travel and Outdoors
Meet new friends on an active adult trip
The City of Raleigh has an active adults program that offers planned day and overnight trips geared toward adults ages 50 and older.
August 11, 2023
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Business
Race to Sola to help fight ALS at the Hot Mini 5K
Sola Coffee Cafe is hosting its 10th annual Hot Mini 5K with a goal to raise $200,000 for nonprofit organizations that are fighting to end ALS like the Team Drea Foundation.
August 9, 2023
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The easiest way to visit your doctor
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Satisfy your summer travel bug with mountain views for two
Pack your bags, grab your favorite person, and save 15% on an end-of-summer getaway at The Omni Grove Park Inn.
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