A Jump-Start on School: A State Program for Young Kids
Wake County Smart Start helps children and families thrive through early childhood education and other support
Author Archives: Ayn-Monique Klahre
Telling their Own Stories: An Early Black Publisher in Raleigh
In the midst of the Jim Crow era, the Orgen Printing Company created a space to cover news that was relevant to Raleigh’s Black community
Bursting with Flavor: Indian Street Food in Raleigh
Chef Meherwan Irani brings playful Indian street food to Raleigh at Botiwalla in Iron Works
Pickin’ Pawpaws: North Carolina’s Forgotten Fruit
These native plants have a delightful taste and plenty of benefits — and the season to find pawpaws is here
The Best Ice Cream in Raleigh: An A-to-Z Guide
From frozen custard and gelato to paletas and milkshakes, here’s where to cool down this summer.
What to Do in Raleigh in September 2026
Soak up the end of summer with art exhibitions, food and drink experiences and outdoor festivals for every kind of celebration.
A Time Traveler’s Itinerary: Raleigh Destinations that Feel Like the 1950s
Raleigh is very different today than it was in the 1950s, but traces of its past remain — if you know where to look. Spend a day stepping back in time.
The Whirl: TLC Toast 2026 — Heart of Possibilities
On Apr. 23, TLC hosted its annual Toast fundraising event at the Angus Barn, with this year’s theme, Heart of Possibilities.
The Whirl: Healing Transitions Women’s Courtyard Celebration
On Apr. 7, Healing Transitions celebrated 25 years of impact with the unveiling of a new Thomas Sayre sculpture on its Women’s Campus.
The Whirl: Lichtin Plaza Unveiling
On Apr. 21, the Martin Marietta Center celebrated the newly enhanced Lichtin Plaza during an official ceremony with city leaders.
Please Be Seated: Inside NCMA’s New Interactive Art Installation by Paul Cocksedge
Artist Paul Cocksedge’s new interactive sculpture at NCMA’s Museum Park invites visitors to sit, climb and gather on a 140-foot installation.
August Poem: Maximum Summer
Narya Rose Deckard’s poem explores the way nature provides for us through its free gifts and how we can reciprocate its care.
Life in Rabbit Land: What Generations of Backyard Rabbits Taught Me About Gardening
In Greensboro’s Starmount Forest, generations of eastern cottontail rabbits have called one family’s garden home for more than 50 years.
Diamond in the Rough: Inside Cape Lookout, North Carolina’s Historic Barrier Island
ferry ride to Cape Lookout National Seashore reveals lighthouse views, a historic Coast Guard station and North Carolina’s maritime past.