Shop Local for Family Dinner
Elevate family dinner with local takeaway, handcrafted dinnerware and maybe even some new outdoor furniture to create your favorite restaurant patio scene at home.
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Shop Local For A Summer Picnic
Enjoy a picnic-style meal in your own backyard or favorite spot outdoors with the help of these local shops.
Catching up with Emily Kotecki and Jean Gray Mohs of Tin Can Kids
Two creative Raleigh Moms collaborate to launch an easy, enriching summer solution for children.
In-person and Virtual Events to Check Out in July
Here’s a mix of July virtual and in-person events, from art exhibits to fundraisers and even musical performances to check out.
Catching up with Irregardless Founder Arthur Gordon
The vegetarian food pioneer talks Irregardless’s inception, sustainable agriculture and what’s next after selling his restaurant.
Creating Paradise: Shangri-La in North Carolina
Thanks to Henry Warren, a retired farmer, Shangri-La is closer than you think—just a bit smaller than you’d expect.
The Rescuers: In Times of Crisis, Pets are Saving New Owners
Local shelters adjust their services to connect families with new companies during the pandemic.
Take a Hike! Four Walks Along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Experience the diversity of North Carolina with these day hikes along nearby portions of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Shop Local for Happy Hour
From cocktail kits to Triangle-sourced cheese, peruse these spots to host your next alfresco happy hour at home.
Shop Local for your Home Office
Look to these Raleigh shops and makers to make your home office stylish and functional.
A Place for Patriotism: Memorial Day Flag Ceremony of American Legion Chapel Hill Post 6
A photographer pays homage to her grandfather by documenting a local flag placement ceremony.
Class Act: The Banana Nut Scholars of Enloe High School
High school students Brooke Chow and Emily Shih started fundraising with bake sales to provide classroom supplies to school.
Beyond Fashion: The Story Behind Meredith College’s Class Dolls
A quirky tradition at Meredith College, more than 100 years in the making, reveals history in an unexpected way.
Nurturing a Narrative: Bookstore Liberation Station Champions Authors of Color
The discovery of the story behind a family heirloom compels Victoria Scott-Miller to champion authors of color with her bookstore.