October Poem: October in the Family Cemetery
In this poem by Maureen Sherbondy, she remembers gathering with elders in the family room — and still feels their spirits now that they’ve passed
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A Fuller Story: An Update on the History Museum
As the next phase of renovation begins at the NC Museum of History, community input and interaction are at the forefrontby Ayn-Monique Klahre If you’ve driven around downtown lately, you’ve probably noticed the fencing around the North Carolina History Museum…
Traditions & Tones in Historic Oakwood
Family pieces and a tight color scheme come together inside a young couple’s Victorian-era home
Beneath the Surface: Artist Michele Yellin
The painter follows her intuition by creating multilayered works that turn into bright, abstracted images of homes, landscapes and figures
Fertile Soil: A Layered Garden on a Former Tobacco Farm
Frances and Barrett Cain have turned their barren land into an oasis of beautiful plantings that they love to share with others
Relational Living: A Family-Friendly Oasis
Architects Eliza Montgomery and Will Choi designed an airy, barn-inspired home for their close friends in Raleigh
Simple Life: The Comforts of October
At the top of the list of fall favorites: cooler days, warm fires in the evening and some scary-good Halloween cookies
MYB-77: A Tribute to an Evergreen Car
An woman and her father share a conversation about a family car that was the source of much consternation — and pride
Taking a Breath: Artist Daniel Johnston
A celebrated Seagrove artist, Johnson makes clay vessels and pillars — but since his marriage and the bird of his child, he’s been thinking differently
Well Preserved: Wake County’s Natural Areas
Wake County might be a fast growing urban center, but it has protected wild lands that offer gorgeous landscapes and accessible trails
Happening Hollow: Raleigh’s Fast-Growing Foodie Hub
A WALTER guide to drinking, dining and grabbing a snack in Smoky Hollow, a new-ish development just outside of Glenwood South.
October Garden Tips: A Full Fall
Kick off autumn by pruning your perennials, getting spring bulbs in the ground and planting trees and shrubs before the first frost
Fa So La: Raleigh’s Shape Note Community
A growing community of people of all backgrounds come together to sing Christian hymns together — at the top of their lungs
Our 2025 Guide to Where to Eat Outside
With Raleigh’s mostly mild seasons, we can enjoy relaxed meals outdoors almost any month of the year thanks to these al fresco restaurants