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Hey, hoops fans! For the second straight year, March Madness is rolling into Raleigh, N.C.! The 10th-ranked North Carolina State University (NCSU) women's basketball team will host first and second round NCAA Tournament games on campus in Raleigh inside beautiful James T. Valvano Arena at...

A fast-growing slice of downtown Raleigh , the City of Oaks' Person Street neighborhood is bursting with entrepreneurial spirit and creative grit. Make the most of a visit to this growing corner of downtown by exploring its exciting collection of shops, restaurants, bars and unique...

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...

Raleigh, N.C., keeps adding happy occasions to the calendar. Festivals and major events serve an important purpose—they mark history and sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and beverages (and some surprises, too!). Make plans now to spend a day...

Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Raleigh area ! Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade and Wearin’ ‘O the Green Festival A tradition that first began with just a dozen or so participants in 1983, the Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade and Wearin’...

Roll call! Who's ready for beer festivals, outdoor concerts and food truck rodeos? We've got big plans this spring in Raleigh, N.C.! To jump-start these warm-weather months we've put together this list of 30 items for your spring bucket list, perfect for planning a trip to the Raleigh...

The James Beard Foundation announced its list of chef and restaurant semifinalists for their 29th annual James Beard Foundation Awards (often referred to as the "Oscars of the food world"), and the Raleigh area is well represented! Ashley Christensen, Most Outstanding Chef Known to many as...

Beer festivals, soccer games, blooming flowers and more—hello, March! We're jumping feet first into warmer weather and the return of spring in the Raleigh area by spending as much time outdoors with friends and family as possible. Here's exactly how we plan to do it! Wake Forest...

If you want to explore some incredible, authentic international cuisine and get a feel for the rich diversity of the Raleigh area , pay a visit to our array of international grocery markets. Not just providing unique grocery items for preparing global cuisine at home, most of these markets offer

Nothing says Southern hospitality quite like Southern comfort food, and the Raleigh area dishes up some of the best around. Here’s the scoop on a few of our favorites—what they are, where to find them and how to eat them! Fried chicken We’re always frying up something in the...