Enjoy the outdoors through Dix Park’s summer programming, from sunflowers to live music to workout classes and more.
Doggone Summer Fun
Dorothea Dix Park’s new Oak Room provides outdoor play areas for both kiddos and pups.
Staying Seated?
Mayor’s 5 Focal Points for the future of Raleigh
Rundie in the Park
WEB EXCLUSIVE On your marks, get set, rundie! Note in the Pocket’s 8th annual Socks & Undie 5K Rundie & Kids Fun …
Hippity Hoppity Egg Hunts
WEB EXCLUSIVE The Easter bunny came early this year and hid a plethora of Easter eggs around the Triangle, sparking …
A Very 2020 Holiday Celebration
WEB EXCLUSIVE The City of Raleigh and WRAL/Capitol Broadcasting are hoping to brighten up the holidays this year with the …
Big Plans For Five Years
WEB EXCLUSIVE The COVID-19 pandemic may have put the whole world on pause, but Dorothea Dix Park is still moving …
Raleigh’s Iconic Architecture: Past, Present and Future
Raleigh has a strong tradition of beautiful and engaging contemporary architectural design, dating back to the opening of the School of Design at NC State in 1948. We take a look at some of the buildings and spaces that give Raleigh its distinct spirit—and at who’s creating them today—and we try to gage what the future of design has in store, given all of Raleigh’s growth and opportunities.
The Mayor’s Table
What links the mayor’s office downtown to Dorothea Dix Park? A fallen tree and the imagination of park crusader Gregory Poole. …
The Home Baker
It started with a desire for a hobby and a little help from the folks at Boulted Bread. And now, …



