Discover what had Raleigh talking in 2025—from viral civic shakeups to hot restaurant openings. See the stories everyone shared and debated.
The Booth Is Back
Raleigh joins the nationwide photo booth craze. From Moon Room to Le Dive, capture nights out with film strips and modern flair.
No Late-Night Dogs!
“Do you not care about my hot dog?!” Depends on who you ask… Raleigh City Council voted 7–1 for pushcarts …
Let’s Get Social
Glenwood South’s Southern Charred gets a classy revamp and a new name.
Botanical Bar Bliss
Niall Hanley’s three-floor DTR destination will include the Botanical Lounge restaurant, Sage Room events space and Highgarden Rooftop Lounge.
Livening Up Raleigh
FollowTheDJ keeps the party going through a great lineup of fun events this summer.
In The Know
There’s no shortage of nightlife here in Raleigh—from bars to art shows to music performances and more, every night holds a …