MerleFest delivered four days of folk, blues, roots rock and more to 80K fans at Wilkes Community College.
Get Your Green on for Earth Week
From movie nights to fashion shows, sustainability steals the spotlight via these local events to go green at.
RDU’s Early Alcohol Sales Goes Permanent
RDU Airport made its pilot program allowing restaurants to serve alcohol as early as 4am permanent.
Raleigh’s Dive Bar Revival
Sticky floors, cheap pours and zero pretense—Raleigh’s dive bars are back in style. Here’s why the culture is resurging and where to start your crawl.
Heritage Park: Integrating Past and Future
Downtown’s Heritage Park development has broken ground, promising not just affordable housing, but preservation of Raleigh’s past.
Local Legend: Slim’s
Downtown Raleigh’s OG dive bar Slim’s remains a fave for cheap drinks, pool, live music and a nostalgic grittiness you won’t find at Raleigh’s new cocktail bars.
Mixed Metals: Silver & Gold Is In
Chic yet low maintenance, mixing silver and gold jewelry is in. Here’s where to shop the trend locally.
Raleigh’s Newest Brunch Bunch
From Mediterranean plates and a brunch club with day-party energy, these new additions prove Raleigh’s appetite for brunch is only getting bigger.
Big Changes Coming to DTR Node
A once-sleepy pocket of Downtown between the Capital District, Warehouse District and Glenwood South is seeing a surge of activity.
Drinking Isn’t Just Drinking Anymore—Play Is the Move
From pickleball bars to mini golf lounges, Raleigh’s nightlife is getting more interactive. These sportstainment spots turn a night out into a full-on experience.