Art Within Reach: A Family Home, Curated to Inspire
This family home near Raleigh is filled with contemporary work by Black, African and North Carolina artists — curated to inspire its youngest residents
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October Poem: “Autumn Begins” by Kathie Collins
In this autumn poem written after Louise Glück, Kathie Collins waits for the goldfinches to return as the maples drop their last saffron leaves
My October Surprise: Lessons in Contentment From a Dog
To be like Blue — and maybe Lao Tzu, too. A summer-weary gardener finds contentment through his laid-back flat-coated retriever and an ancient philosopher
Fair is Fair: A Love Letter to North Carolina County Fairs
Deep-fried treats, games of chance and goats in stereo — a fond look at fall county fairs across North Carolina, from Shelby to the State Fair in Raleigh
October Garden Tips: Beauty in the Berry
These hardy native shrubs brighten North Carolina fall gardens with edible purple fruit — perfect for beautyberry jam or syrup
A World of Interiors: Green Front Furniture in Raleigh, NC
For 25 years, Green Front Furniture has been inspiring Raleigh homeowners with a curated mix of high-end furniture, rugs and decor
Paying it Forward: The Carolina Cutups Bluegrass Band
The Carolina Cutups, a Triangle bluegrass band, are passing music along to the next generation — with their old fifth-grade teacher on fiddle
Beware the Name: Scary Sounding Plants and Animals in NC
Don’t be frightened by ghost crabs, devil’s walking stick or witches’ broom — these North Carolina natives aren’t as scary as they sound
Full Service: Standard Beer + Food’s New Concept
Standard opened a second location in the North Hills Innovation District with an expanded menu and classic table service.
Raleigh’s Architectural Story: Then, Now & Next
Raleigh’s homes have always told the story of how we live — and how to live well
The Best Breweries and Beer Gardens in Raleigh for 2026
From a world-record beer garden to a beer bar in a 1957 bank and a brewery atop Boylan Bridge, here are 20 Raleigh spots to raise a glass.
Carving Out Fun: 2026 Halloween Events in Raleigh, NC
From heart-pounding haunted trails to spellbinding bar crawls, Raleigh and the Triangle are ready to unleash the best Halloween events of spooky season
What to Do in Raleigh in October 2026
October brings traditions like the Raleigh Wide Open and NC State Fair — plus fall festivals, performances and enticing art exhibits.
WALTER Magazine Recognized in 2026 NCPA Awards
The winning submissions included articles that highlighted feature writing, community coverage and feature photography.