The Raleigh Convention Center is growing out with an additional 298K square feet via a new building.
Developments Transforming Raleigh’s Cityscape
From historic makeovers to modern high-rises, Raleigh projects are moving fast from blueprint to buildout.
City Council Wrapped
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.
Raleigh Magazine’s 2025 Hot Tickets
From hot-ticket concerts and epic fests to arts, theater, comedy and beyond, Raleigh’s lineup this year is stacked.
Four Downtown Raleigh Hotels Unlocking DTR As a Destination
At a time when new Raleigh commercial developments have all but stalled—a handful of hotels serve as a harbinger for Downtown as a tourist destination.
The Ballad of Raleigh’s Front Porch Festival
Ahead of Raleigh’s last IBMA World of Bluegrass fest (Sept. 24–28), Billy Warden—who helped launched the festival—reflects on its transformative run.
Do City Council Candidates Stand With Red Hat Amp?
We asked all sitting members of Raleigh City Council—and other candidates vying for a seat—whether they stand with the expansion …
11 Things to Know About the Proposed Red Hat Amphitheater
We cut to the point of the confusion surrounding Red Hat Amphitheater and get answers from someone who sits at the center of it all.
The Impact of Red Hat Amp Leaving DTR
Red Hat Amphitheater is due for an expansion, but a debate over a single block could lead to its permanent closure, costing millions.
23 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, July 25–31
From Monster Jam to Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer fest, here are 23 things to do in Raleigh this week, July 25–31.



