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2025 Scroll Stoppers

In Buzz, December/January 2025 by Melissa HowsamLeave a Comment

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Clicks don’t lie. We posted, you clicked, shared, commented and read—and we tracked every like, love, read and OMG moment. From civic shakeups to hot resto drops, these are the stories that made Raleigh stop scrolling across socials and web. Consider this our annual vibe check: what had you talking, debating and double-tapping all year long. 

Stars Aligned
Raleigh’s officially a Michelin city. 

Village Vibes
Raleigh gets its own Maeve moment.

Cloud Control
Vapes go up in smoke July 1—literally.

Pressed & Poured
North Raleigh’s first speakeasy steps out from behind the curtain.

Kitchen Curious
Vivian Howard takes her kitchen curiosities worldwide.

Digital Proof
Coming soon: your license meets your phone, no plastic required. 

Shuck & Awe
The farewell line at 42nd Street is as long as its legacy.

Meet Mr. Henry
Classic cocktail culture comes to Village District—with style.

Loaded Legislation
NC gun law rewrite—no permit needed to pack heat.

RM’s Best Restaurants
The year’s ultimate dining lineup—serving variety, vibe and major bragging rights.

Frankly Speaking
Rumors be damned—the Roast Grill isn’t going anywhere.

Legends Live On
Raleigh’s iconic LGBTQ+ nightclub—new digs, same drag.

Rolls-Royce Moment
Luxury just parked itself in the Capital City.

Opening Acts
Bold new bites and buzzy bars having a moment in the 919.

License to Chill
DMV 2.0 is here: check in, chill out, and wait anywhere but the line.

Smoke Signal 
Sawmill Tap Room’s back on the menu—Longleaf style.

Revved Up 
Loud mufflers get muzzled.

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