2019 Archives | Raleigh Magazine

Downtown Voices

Oct 14, 2019 Jane Porter 1

Nearly 11,000 people live downtown and for newcomers and civic novices, it can be hard to figure out how to get involved in local government decision making. Leo Suarez and Dylan Bouterse, downtown Raleigh residents […]

Tonya Gosby in her home woodworking studio

Women in Wood

Oct 14, 2019 Lauren Kruchten 0

Woodworking isn’t just a hobby for men and Tonya Gosby is here to prove it. With more than 40 years of experience under her belt, Gosby started her own woodworking business with her daughter in […]

5 Outside – October Picks

Oct 14, 2019 Lauren Kruchten 0

Venture outside of Raleigh this month Duke Lemur Center Durham Duke Lemur Center houses the largest and most diverse community of lemurs in the world and you can easily fill a whole day spending time […]

The Tea on Tea

Oct 7, 2019 Lauren Kruchten 0

How Raleigh’s tea scene turned me into a tea lover. I’d never been a big fan of tea. It’s something I always wanted to love but couldn’t really get into. A self-proclaimed “coffee person,” my […]

This Year at the N.C. State Fair

Oct 4, 2019 Lauren Kruchten 0

Fried food, fireworks, games, shows, live music and so much more fill up Raleigh’s annual N.C. State Fair. While most of us longtime residents have experienced the fair at least a few times over, newcomers […]

Pedestrians crossing a street in Downtown Raleigh

Look Both Ways

Sep 30, 2019 Tracy Jones 0

Raleigh is a great place for drivers, but for pedestrians? Not so much. Recently, the personal finance website WalletHub analyzed the hundred largest cities in the U.S. using 30 indicators of driver-friendliness. Factors included accident […]

Celebrity Chef Carpetbaggers Come to Town

Sep 30, 2019 Max Trujillo 0

Based on Raleigh’s booming economy, growing population and love of, and support for, the food and beverage industry, it makes sense that outsiders would set up shop in the City of Oaks—not unlike yours truly, […]

Lisette L for InterAct's Holiday Bazaar boutique

A Joyous Gift

Sep 30, 2019 Lauren Kruchten 0

They say confidence comes from within, but Lisette Limoges of Lisette L, a Canadian-based clothing brand, believes that it helps to feel good on the outside, too. That’s why Limoges is donating 300 items to […]

Get Empowered

Sep 30, 2019 Raleigh Magazine 2

Alexa Carlin is bringing major girl power vibes to Raleigh with her Women Empower X event, in which inspiring industry experts and powerful change-makers come together to provide the knowledge and tools to help local […]

50 Years in the Pack

Sep 30, 2019 Lauren Kruchten 0

Some call them the best years of their lives. Some call them the hardest. Some, especially more recently, call them the most expensive and they come out with a hefty pile of debts. No matter […]