Raleigh City Council held their last meeting before a month-plus summer break. Here’s everything you need to know that came out of it.
Splash Into Fantasy Lake Adventure Park
Jump into Wake Forest’s fun-filled outdoor aqua park, Fantasy Lake Adventure Park, now open for summer splashing.
First Look at The Strand
Continuing to up North Hills’ wow-factor is Kane Realty Corporation’s latest high-rise apartment tower, The Strand, set to bow in 2027.
Sip Without Stress
Here, local wine expert Doreen Colondres schools on how to pick the best bottle or glass to complement your meal at a restaurant—with or without a sommelier.
Blue Whales at NCMNS
The NC Museum of Natural Sciences brand-new immersive Blue Whales exhibit shines a spotlight on the planet’s largest animals ever.
Vinyl DJing Is Back
We tap two local vinyl DJs for insight on Raleigh bars, venues and events opting to spin it old-school rather than going digital.
Curated Travel Itineraries
The local travel industry is getting a glow-up, and luxury travel consultancy Nova Vista is playing a major part.
City Growth Playbook
What stood out to the Triangle’s top leaders during the Raleigh Chamber’s Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference in Kansas City.
Latest Retail Openings
A new kind of newsstand, The Newsagent’s, is opening in Downtown Raleigh soon—in addition to a slew of other shops, fitness studios, etc.
5 Hot Spots Outside Raleigh
From rooftop sips and snacks at The Lenny to a shopping + lunch excursion in Wendell, here are five unique spots to check out outside Raleigh this summer.



