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We are teaming up with The Great Raleigh Cleanup for an Earth Day Extravaganza filled with activities like a yoga flow, sustainable vendors, and a showing of “Wall-E” on Sunday, April 21 in Moore Square.
Our city isn’t yet a part of the Triple D Nation — but we decided to cast our own episode anyway.
With another stellar regular season, the Canes are ready to brew up quite the storm in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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.
Eat and Drink
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.
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.
We sat down with the owner and operator of Left Hook Coffee to learn more about the shop’s location, small-batch beans, and the community brewing on West Morgan Street.
With the Masters Tournament right around the corner, your city editors took a swing to share what local food picks they would bring to the Masters Champions Dinner table.
Travel and Outdoors
In Raleigh, the maximum view of the phenomenon — when the sun is 78.6% blocked by the moon — is expected at 3:15 p.m.
Calling all plant parents — one of the most anticipated events during our Earth Day Extravaganza is The Greatest Plant Swap Ever, hosted by local experts The Houseplant Hippie and Copperline Plant Co.
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
Spread your wings in the skies of Raleigh, whether that means a foot off the ground at a trampoline park or two miles in the air while skydiving. This one is for the daredevils looking for a leap around Raleigh.
Real Estate
Keep reading to explore Wake County Public Libraries’ free services and resources, including personalized book selections, tech help, and more.
Raleigh has been placed highly on multiple publications’ lists that rank it among the top cities in the US for real estate, local business, and more earning the City of Oaks national recognition.
Six indoor plant shops + easier plants to grow
The old Raleigh Police Department headquarters is being replaced with a new city hall called East Civic Tower, where city staff will be consolidated under one roof.
City
Besides crafting high-quality leather bags, Raleigh nonprofit Designed for Joy provides jobs to women in crisis while providing a living wage.
Keep reading for the lineup, FAQs, and food + bev info to help navigate Dreamville Festival on Saturday, April 6 + Sunday, April 7.
We traveled via Amtrak to Charlotte to celebrate the launch of CLTtoday — here’s what we did and why you should get in the loop with CLTtoday.
Jump back in time with us to help celebrate the Village District’s diamond jubilee, and save the date for the 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 20.

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