Raleigh’s Jazz Scene is on the Rise
Lisa Wood of Sidecar Social Club talks about their return to Figulina and the resurgence in the local jazz scene
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One a Day: A Photographer Shares her January Practice
Cindy McEnery makes a point to take a walk every day in this chilly month, delighting in public art, architecture and moments of beauty
The Thunder: A Look at Raleigh’s Sumo Scene
Eric Huynh and Jared Faulk founded Raijin Sumo Club five years ago. Today it has more than 20 members and some of the country’s top athletes
Go Speechless: Silent Book Clubs in Raleigh for Every Personality
These sessions at local book stores, coffee shops and libraries offer a happy hour of sorts for bibliophiles — without the pressure to discuss the reading
WALTER’s Top Stories of 2025
This year, our readers most-read stories spoke to international travel, local live music, culture and creatives.
WALTER’s Top Photos of 2025
Our creative director’s annual showcase of the past year’s most memorable, eye-catching moments captured by local photographers.
Welcome, Trolls! Dix Park Gets a Family of Thomas Dambo Sculptures
The Dutch artist’s “The Grandmother Tree” includes seven trolls across North Carolina, the largest of his permanent installations in the U.S.
Our Novels, Ourselves: Developing a Literary Friendship
Authors Elaine Orr and Nell Joslin spent 10 years walking and writing together as they worked on two very different books
Special Advertising Feature: Guide to Giving 2025
As you plan for the holidays, consider how you can help the organizations that are working to make our community a better place to live.
Acorn Art at the New RUS Bus Facility
Commissioned by GoTriangle, this giant, stainless-steel installation designed by Creative Machines is an homage to the City of Oaks
Rooted in Hospitality: Thanksgiving with Sara Abernethy
The busy mom and co-founder of Wye Hill Hospitality serves an elevated holiday meal — with a help from her industry friends
Brewing Friendship: Portraits of Seniors in a Tight-Knit Community
The Meals on Wheels Friendship Cafe at Redeeming Love Missionary Baptist Church connects people who have become friends, even family
History in the Making: An Interview with Ken Burns
We caught up with America’s favorite documentarian during a visit to Raleigh to promote his new series on the American Revolution
Rolling into Fatherhood with the Raleigh Stroller Society
At a monthly meetup arranged by founder William Folston, this group of men is redefining what it means to be a dad, one step at a time