Houses of Worship: Downtown Raleigh’s Historic Churches
As North Carolina’s capitol was founded, churches were built around its central square. Eight of them are still part of this bustling city
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The Whirl: King’s Ridge Grand Opening
This innovative housing solution developed by CASA is projected to reduce homelessness in Wake County by 10%
April Poem: Literature
In this sonnet by Raleigh poet Al Maginnes, he explores the writing life in a loving and humorous way
Simple Life: A Spring Awakening
In a dark time, this writer is called to return to church — and gets a spiritual visit that changes the course of his life
On a Roll at Daijobu Restaurant
A new restaurant by the folks behind City Market Sushi delivers exquisite hand rolls and ramen on S. Davie Street
April Garden Tips: Show of Spring
This month in your Raleigh backyard: start summer veggies, practice patience and plant impatiens for months of color
Peace & Connection: Eighth Day Prayers
A group of friends started a prayer group that grew to have global reach. Now, they’ve published three books for daily reflection
Cafeteria Culture: A Look Back at Restaurants in Retail Stores
Long before rooftop dining spots became chic, dining rooms at department stores were popular spots to get a meal, break a deal and socialize
Mr. North Carolina: Musician Jim Lauderdale
The longtime bluegrass musician and Grammy winning songwriter is a de facto ambassador for his home state’s music
Author Annie McQuaid’s Debut Book, Crash Landing
The Raleigh-based writer releases her first novel this month, a romance set on a dessert island that’s perfect for spring and summer reading
Blue Beauties: Meet The Eastern Bluebird
It’s easy it is to attract these cheerful native birds to your yard with the right birdhouse and plantings
Fore the Love of the Game
A hip simulator spot, easy-drinking canned cocktail and new Peter Millar’s women’s line expand Raleigh’s golf lifestyle offerings
The Best Music Festivals in North Carolina in 2025
From Americana to indie to hip hop and beyond, North Carolina has some great festival lineups from the mountains to the sea
Where to Eat Brunch in Raleigh
Get your friends together for a fun weekend meal — from eggs to bacon, mimosas to coffee, these spots have all the offerings.