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.
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.
Does Raleigh Have the Resources to Maintain Music Festivals?
Hopscotch is officially back for 2026, but the six-month late announcement begged the question: Does Raleigh have the resources to create a festival that lasts?
Cafe by Day, Bar by Night
Coffee by day, spirits by night—the coolest new place to grab a cuppa is your local wine bar.