The Rescuers: In Times of Crisis, Pets are Saving New Owners
Local shelters adjust their services to connect families with new companies during the pandemic.
Author Archives: Ayn-Monique Klahre
Saving a School: Restoration of the Panther Branch Rosenwald School
A community works together to restore a pillar of early education for black children.
An Artivist at Heart: Carly Jones Blends Theater and Activism
Raleigh performer and NC Arts Council member Carly Jones tells us how she balances art and advocacy to aid artists and organizations.
Take a Hike! Four Walks Along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Experience the diversity of North Carolina with these day hikes along nearby portions of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Pattern Play: A New-Build with Personality
This Drewry Hills home is a showcase for the homeowner’s funky, playful style.
Fresh Cut: Flower Farms Blend Aesthetics and Agriculture
A movement toward locally-grown, seasonal flowers has created a new, women-led community of farmers in the Triangle.
7 Easy Family Recipes from Royale Chef Jeff Seizer
Royale chef and family man Jeff Seizer gives the food of his childhood a North Carolina spin.
A New Mural at Reliable
WALTER enlists artist Lyudmila Tomova to interpret its July cover into empowering art.
5 Questions With… Instagram Dads Burton Buffaloe & Dustin Smith
These dads started a social media presence to give a glimpse into the life of gay parents—in this interview, they explain how they’re taking it to the next level.
Virtual Events to Check Out in June
Venues may be closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy theater, music, literature and more from the comfort of your own home.
4 Local Dads Share Their Top Father’s Day Memories
Raleigh dads Terrence Holt, Burton Banks Buffaloe, Penn Holderness and Danny Rosin give us inspiration to make Father’s Day special.
What I’m Doing: Photographer Joshua Steadman
WALTER contributing photographer and videographer Joshua Steadman shares the ups and downs of sheltering in place.
This is Why Food Writer Brigid Washington Lets her Kids into the Kitchen
Teacher and cookbook author Brigid Washington invites her family to help make Caribbean-influenced comfort food for elevated everyday meals.
5 Questions With… Diorama Mama Karen Manganillo
The Apex mom behind the Diorama Mama Instagram channel turned the pandemic into an opportunity to explore a unique art form.