Don’t Chicken Out on Tour D’Coop
Why did the chicken cross I-40? To get to Tour D'Coop, of course! Raleigh's own "Parade of Combs" features hens and over 20 coops tucked away in the gardens and backyards of your friends and neighbors. Explore the urban chickens in Southwest Raleigh and beyond this...
Getting Ready for BarCampRDU 2013
Over 150 open source and technology enthusiasts are planning to attend BarCampRDU this weekend on NC State's Centennial Campus. Participants are polishing up creative talks, presentations, sessions ideas, hardware demonstrations, and much more. I even saw a pitch for...
Thousands Flock to Downtown Food Truck Rodeo
If you've been in Raleigh for at least a year, then you know that food trucks have made a lot of progress over the past few months. Sunday, May 12 proved that people in Downtown Raleigh and from around the Triangle really love food trucks. Over 40 food trucks...
Parks in the Creative District: System Plan Visioning Sessions
The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is in the middle of developing a new System Plan to help shape the city's parks, greenways and programs over the next 20 years. The next step in the process is to shape the goals, policies, and objectives for the...
Wedge Garden’s Samosa and Mimosa Work Day
Guest post by Eva Sabelo Winterbourne Mark your calendars now for the Wedge Garden's Samosa and Mimosa Clean-up-Behind-the-Shed Work Day, Saturday, May 18th (rain date May 19). We'll get started in the morning about 9:00 am (more or less) and carry on until the area...
Save Our State at CityCamp NC
There are a lot of interesting things happening at the North Carolina Legislature this year. And while some of the politics may turn you off, there is a way that you can make change happen in NC—and it doesn't involve lobbying your representatives. You can join the...
40 Food Trucks to take over Fayetteville Street
Are you ready for the Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo? Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! This Sunday, May 12, over 40 food trucks will descend on downtown Raleigh along Fayetteville Street. Organizers recently expanded the event in order to accommodate a larger crowd for...
Parks in the Creative District: Mother’s Day Ideas
Looking for a unique way to tell that special mom in your life how much she means to you? Why not explore a local eatery and outdoor spot this year! Whether you're celebrating your wife, your mom, a special "mom-like" person or grandmother here are some fun events and...
NC Opera presents Aida this May
On May 3 and 5, 2013 the North Carolina Opera brings you Verdi's biggest operatic work, Aida, a sensational tale of war, romance, and intrigue that spans the gates of Thebes and the banks of the Nile. In the Old Kingdom of Egypt, a military commander—the unrequited...
Preservation of Dix Hill Presentations
Guest post by Bill Padgett A presentation from Myrick Howard’s UNC students about the buildings on Dix Hill will be held Friday, April 19 at 3:00pm in the Briggs Building, Downtown Raleigh. These presentations will be more focused on building preservation than...
White House Brings Datapalooza Competition to Triangle
Guest post by HUB Raleigh and Forward Impact HUB Raleigh and Forward Impact will host the nation’s first-ever regional DataPalooza beginning on April 22, 2013 from 12:00-6:00pm. Data Jam will kick off with an opening reception, lunch, and prestigious speakers,...
The Saturday Market announces the Spring Market
This weekend is the official opening of the Spring Edition of The Saturday Market at Rebus Works, located right off the Boylan Street Bridge in Downtown Raleigh. It is going to be a virtual Circus of all our favorite vendors this week, and a must on your weekend "to...
Parks in the Creative District: Blue Trail Opening at Museum Park
Looking for the perfect weekend combination of beautiful weather, outdoor art, and fitness? Bring your family and friends to celebrate the opening of the new one-mile Blue Loop trail at the NC Museum of Art's Museum Park on Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 am. The new...
RunRaleigh Half Marathon and 5K on April 14
Guest post by Paula M. O'Neal The 2nd running of the RunRaleigh Half Marathon & 5K is scheduled for Sunday, April 14, 2013. As with many road races, there are street closures around the race. The race route and start time was designed to minimize any disruption to...
Crime Prevention Tip: How to Report a Suspicious Person or Vehicle
If someone seems suspicious based on conversation, their activity, or if something just tells you that a situation doesn't seem right, report the person and/or vehicle by calling 911. Upon dialing 911, a telecommunicator from the call center will answer the line and...
Help Save Dix Park
The vision for Dix Park, the crown jewel for Southwest Raleigh, is being threatened. Sign the Do you want Dix Park ... or a parking lot? petition and spread the word. Find out other ways you can help below. Rolling hills. Beautiful views. Places to gather, read, and...
Parks in the Creative District: Easter Egg Hunts
Ready, set, egg hunt! The Raleigh Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Easter Egg Hunts at various community centers throughout Raleigh on Saturday, March 23. All egg hunts begin at 11:00 am, but check with your community center to learn about any pre-hunt...
Service Raleigh at The Wedge Garden
Guest post by Eva Sabelo Winterbourne The Wedge Garden got its name because it lies on a wedge-shaped plot on Park Avenue, owned by the YMCA. The Hillsborough CAC built the community garden in 2010 with funds from its City of Raleigh budget and lots of volunteer...
Promoting Cycling and Walking for Sustainable and Healthy Cities
Guest post by Raleigh Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Commission The City of Raleigh Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Commission will be hosting a Triangle Bicycle & Pedestrian Workshop on Friday, March 22 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Raleigh Convention Center,...
A Taste of Hillsborough Street: Porter’s Tavern
A few interns and I decided to walk to Porter's City Tavern at 2412 Hillsborough Street from the Hillsborugh Street Community Services Corporation (HSCSC) office a couple blocks away. During my three years at NC State I have curiously strolled past Porter's wondering...
Creative Spotlight: Robby Johnston & Craig Kerins | The Raleigh Architecture Co.
Due to a robust design and architecture program at NC State as well as the rapid growth of our city, Raleigh is quickly becoming a hot spot for young architects and designers. As the city population expands, so do the opportunities for these creative industries to...