Special Feature: Guide to Giving 2026
As you begin planning for the holidays, please consider how you can help the organizations that are working to make our community a better place to live.
Category: Community
Sweet Life: Sweet Potato Farming in North Carolina
A passion project leads to this visual tour of sweet potato farming in North Carolina, the nation’s top sweet potato state
All That Jazz: Al Strong and the Triangle’s Jazz Scene
Jazz trumpeter Al Strong is a man-about-town musician who’s dedicated to nourishing the next generation of Triangle musicians.
Retail Revivals: The History of Raleigh’s Mahler Building
The Mahler building on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh traces its roots to the city’s early immigrants.
Shopping for a Cause: Raleigh’s Humble Heart Bazaar
For 75 years, the women of Hayes Barton United Methodist Church have rallied their talents and time to support their community with Raleigh’s Humble Heart Bazaar.
Family Affair: These Raleigh Philanthropists Fund Parks & Art
The Jandy Ammons Foundation funds art, parks and wildlife in Raleigh and across the Triangle.
Metal Heads: Bill Hickman’s Whimsical Sculptures
Raleigh metalworking artist Bill Hickman — maker of the bull the Ridgewood Whole Foods — creates fantastical sculptures with a deeper meaning
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
WALTER Magazine Recognized in 2026 NCPA Awards
The winning submissions included articles that highlighted feature writing, community coverage and feature photography.
The Scooter Scene: Whimsical Art for Micromobility Parking
On the streets of Downtown, local artists transform e-scooter and e-bike parking corrals into eye-catching ground murals.
Built to Serve: The History of Fire Station 3
Fire Station 3 in Raleigh, NC has a unique tie to our first Black firefighters — and boasts all the latest in department technology
Raleigh Steps Out: Where to Line Dance
These 11 Triangle spots for line dancing are perfect for amateurs, experienced dancers and fans of country, pop and hip-hop music alike.
Raleigh on a Roll: Inside Our Scrappy Skate Community
Across Raleigh, skaters find community in various avenues, from skate parks and roller rinks to derbies and hip-hop skate classes.
Into the Groove: Meet Azul
Raleigh musician Azul’s quirky, disco-infused vibe carries influences of jazz, musicals and Latino folk as she champions an era of music that never died.