The Whirl: Under One Canopy
On Apr. 22, WakeUp Wake County and RaleighForward hosted Under One Canopy, an Earth Day Celebration of Wake County’s trees.
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The Whirl: Harper’s Home Groundbreaking
Harper’s Home broke ground on its first residential cottages in Durham, providing no-cost housing for patients of Duke Children’s Hospital.
The Whirl: North State Bank Summer Salute
North State Bank hosted its Summer Salute fundraiser for Transitions LifeCare, a nonprofit that provides hospice and palliative care.
The Whirl: NCFC Youth Golf Tournament
On Apr. 13, NCFC Youth hosted its 21st Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser, bringing together 251 golfers to increase access to youth soccer.
The Whirl: TLC Campus Dedication
On June 5, TLC dedicated its Raleigh campus, which will provide residential care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Whirl: 100 Black Men of Triangle East 2026 Dayla
On May 30, the 100 Black Men of Triangle East, a mentoring organization, held its 2026 Scholarship Dayla at The Hibiscus Event Space.
The Whirl: Professional Women in Building Hot Trends & Happy Hour
Tracey Kunz and TileBar hosted the Triangle Professional Women in Building Council for networking and learning about tile design trends.
The Whirl: StepUp Ministry’s Impact Luncheon
StepUp Ministry hosted its supporters for its 15th Annual Impact Luncheon on June 1 at White Memorial Presbyterian Church.
The Scooter Scene: Whimsical Art for Micromobility Parking
On the streets of Downtown, local artists transform e-scooter and e-bike parking corrals into eye-catching ground murals.
Built to Serve: The History of Fire Station 3
Fire Station 3 in Raleigh, NC has a unique tie to our first Black firefighters — and boasts all the latest in department technology
September Poem: What Grounds Us Is Not Weight
In “What Grounds Us Is Not Weight,” the poet traces her roots back to the magnolia trees that taught her how to grow.
Change Agent: Meet Artist Jackie Sanders
Raleigh artist Jackie Sanders uses materials like paint, acrylic panels and more to create a mix of abstract and figurative work
Sweet September Lessons from Freshman Tomfoolery
While summer comes to a close and students return to their dorms, Jim Dodson reminisces about his own ill-fated start to college.
Our Unique Beauty: North Carolina’s Landscapes
Tommy Tomlinson reflects on North Carolina’s unique natural beauty and the forests, beaches, marshes and bays that we call home.