Hangin’ In the Pines at The Duke Lemur Center
his sanctuary for lemurs in Durham leads the world in researching these unique primates from Madagascar. And it’s open to visitors!
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To Be Frank
Frank Harmon’s longstanding Saturday-morning tradition of coffee in the garden is an opportunity to chat and connect with longtime friends
Off Kilter with Artist Jen Matthews
The design director and painter takes an upbeat approach to the concept of finding the beauty in chaos with her vibrant floral pieces.
July 2024 Poem: The Cardinal
On a beautiful spring day, a writer captures the feeling as she connects with a brilliant cardinal hopping nearby.
The Belle of Star City
A dreaded visit with the writer’s great-aunt turns out to be an education in culture — and a lesson in heartbreak.
Primitive Playgrounds
For kids in the 1980s in Raleigh, play structures were pretty basic. But, this writer asks, were they really missing anything?
The Whirl: Animazement 2024
Fans of Japanese animation and culture descended on the Raleigh Convention Center for concerts, educational panels and more.
The Whirl: Eyes on Main Street
The town of Wilson unveiled Eyes on Main Street, an outdoor photography exhibit on storefront windows, walls and buildings in downtown.
5 Shady Hikes in the Triangle to Explore this Summer
Tall trees and cool breezes make these areas near Raleigh great options for getting outside on the hottest days of the year.
The Whirl: 2024 DRNC Disability Conference
The conference included an exhibitor hall with local partners, sessions on disability and legal advocacy and a keynote speech.
The Whirl: Raise the Roof Ceremony
The Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County and US Veterans Corps held a Raise the Roof Ceremony as part of Operation: Coming Home.
The Whirl: Stone Houses Ribbon Cutting
On May 31, the Stone Houses at Dorothea Dix Park’s historic entrance were unveiled following a 16-month renovation.
The Whirl: Red Carpet Series with Martha Raddatz
On April 18, The Cardinal at North Hills hosted ABC News’ chief global correspondent, who shared insights from her journalism career.
Anything but Easy: Lonnie Walker’s Next Chapter
After a decade-long hiatus, the Raleigh rock band has a new album. Frontman Brian Corum shares its origins and what happened in the meantime.