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Please note: City of Raleigh parks facilities have been operating with some changes due to COVID-19. While parks, greenways and open space are open and responsible use is encouraged, restrooms, water fountains and other amenities are closed through at least May 31. Please be prepared! The Neuse

Update, May 11: Due to our current COVID-19 situation, the status of some parks in Raleigh and Wake County has changed. Most greenways and trails are still open, though facilities (restrooms, concessions, dog parks, athletic courts, etc.) at parks throughout the county are generally closed. Using

This recipe was published in Ashley Christensen's first cookbook, Poole's: Recipes and Stories From a Modern Diner (purchase a signed copy here). Since opening the flagship Poole's Diner in 2007, chef Ashley Christensen's work—both in the kitchen and the...

There's no surer sign of the holiday season quickly approaching than the return of one of Raleigh, N.C.'s best (and biggest) annual traditions—the ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade! An event truly made for the whole family, the parade provides endless entertainment in downtown Raleigh...

A fierce philanthropist and accomplished restaurateur, chef Ashley Christensen just opened her sixth restaurant in downtown Raleigh. Poole'side Pies is a Neapolitan-style pizza joint, and it's a big deal. Here's why. Chef Ashley Christensen is having the time of her life. In May, the...

Located just east of Raleigh in the town of Wendell, Robertson Millpond Preserve is a hidden, 85-acre refuge for nature lovers, canoeists and kayakers. Opened to the public in 2015, the blackwater swamp property is the only bald cypress habitat in the Raleigh area, creating the unique experience of

Big news, foodies—Herons at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, the critically-acclaimed restaurant known for precise techniques and extraordinary presentation, has been named one of the best 30 restaurants in America! The Cary, N.C., restaurant was the only dining establishment in the state to make...

HUGE. FOOD. NEWS! Chef Ashley Christensen—known to many as the face of Raleigh's booming scene since opening Poole's Diner in 2007—was awarded the title of Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation on Mon., May 6. The award is the highest individual honor for a chef, and...

Please note that the information below is for the 2019 summer season. Information for 2020, including closures and changes due to COVID-19, are expected to be posted here in late May or early June. There are a whole bunch of ways to celebrate warm weather in the Raleigh area—one of our...

Looking for a fun way to get outside, get some exercise and find your way to some of Raleigh's best parks, restaurants, shops and attractions? Well good news, bike fans—Citrix Cycle, a bikeshare program meant for short-term bicycle rentals to help you going from point A to point B, is...