In Raleigh, Uber rides can cost 6x more than Lyft (!) for the same trip. Here’s why rideshare surge pricing feels like robbery—and the alternatives locals are turning to.
Micromobility Movement
Are e-scooters getting more expensive in the City of Oaks? We dive into the current state of Raleigh’s micromobility program.
Raleigh’s Glow Dilemma
Raleigh’s signage restrictions aim to keep things tidy, but are they stifling creativity in the fast-growing city?
Measles Meets NC
First case of measles confirmed in NC. Just when bird flu fears have died down, a newly prevalent illness stepped …
Vapes Go Up in Smoke July 1—Here’s What to Know
Starting July 1, NC bans most vapes—including Lost Mary. Here’s what’s still legal and how vape shops are bracing for impact.
City Budget Wins Sans Tax Hike
City boosts pay—no tax hike, but fees rise. Tax hike? Not this time. Raleigh’s newly approved $1.78 billion FY2026 budget …
Salmonella Is Shutting Down Tomato Girl Summer
Take warning—a salmonella scare just hit your local produce section. Just as tomato season is heating up, a major recall …
Sportstainment Is Taking Over Raleigh
Sportstainment is surging in popularity, and, one after another, athletic activity concepts are taking root in Raleigh.
Living Large: ADU Life
It’s been five years since Raleigh entered her ADU era—a massive gamechanger for housing accessibility & versatility in an increasingly volatile housing market.
Magic Mushrooms Are Having a Moment
Psilocybin is illegal in North Carolina, but that hasn’t stopped Raleigh residents from embracing magic mushrooms as the latest alt-wellness trend.