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Sharing an inside look and an opening date of January 27 for Raleigh’s first Raising Cane’s on Hillsborough Street acros...
01/10/2026

Sharing an inside look and an opening date of January 27 for Raleigh’s first Raising Cane’s on Hillsborough Street across from NCSU.

The exterior preserves the historic marquee as a nod to the Varsity Theatre, which originally opened here in 1941.

Inside, you’ll find the brand’s official mascot “Cane”, a yellow Labrador Retriever.

New Year, New Connections.Introducing the Raleigh Downtown Club — a FREE event group to bring people together, make conn...
01/10/2026

New Year, New Connections.

Introducing the Raleigh Downtown Club — a FREE event group to bring people together, make connections, and build friendships.

We’ll host a wide range of events, including mixers, festival meetups, volunteer opportunities, dining clubs, hobby gatherings, and more.

Stay tuned for our January events.

➡️ What types of events would you like to see?
➡️ Interested in joining as an event planner?
➡️ Want to partner as an event host?

Drop your feedback in the comments.

Join us tomorrow, Saturday January 10 at 11:00 AM for the ribbon-cutting celebration of Tsaōcaa & NanXiang Express, loca...
01/09/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday January 10 at 11:00 AM for the ribbon-cutting celebration of Tsaōcaa & NanXiang Express, located at 3000 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh next to NC State University.

We’ll be handing out these adorable Asian gifts and Tsaōcaa & NanXiang Express will be serving up grand opening specials.

So come hungry and treat yourself to these delicious Chinese delicacies!

Is the iconic “hair curler” getting a companion “comb”?Last month, we reported that the 1969-built Holiday Inn Raleigh D...
01/09/2026

Is the iconic “hair curler” getting a companion “comb”?

Last month, we reported that the 1969-built Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown was officially approved as a historic landmark.

Renovations are already underway to convert the building into a 204-room Hotel Indigo, complete with a top-floor bar and event space, slated to open in late 2026.

Now, the same New York–based developer, Tidal Real Estate Partners, has submitted new plans for a 12-story hotel on the adjacent parking lot.

The proposal looks strikingly similar to this previous rendering we shared back when the Holiday Inn faced demolition: roughly 180 guest rooms, a bar and lounge, a restaurant, plus an outdoor pool and patio.

Two hotels, side by side? This one has us pulling our hair out.

Car flipped upside down on Fayetteville Street early this morning.Photo courtesy of WRAL.
01/09/2026

Car flipped upside down on Fayetteville Street early this morning.

Photo courtesy of WRAL.

Big changes are on deck for the former K-Mart site at Western Boulevard and I-440.As we previously reported, Raleigh dev...
01/08/2026

Big changes are on deck for the former K-Mart site at Western Boulevard and I-440.

As we previously reported, Raleigh developer CityPlat plans to redevelop the property into a $500 million mixed-use destination, featuring multiple towers rising up to 20 stories.

This week, Raleigh City Council officially approved the rezoning with construction on the front site along Western Boulevard slated to start in two years.

In the meantime, the existing building is undergoing renovations to accommodate multiple tenants, with most expected to open by mid-year. We’ll be taking a sneak peek at these businesses in the weeks ahead.

✔️ 810 Billiards & Bowling — an entertainment chain featuring bowling, billiards, shuffleboard, co****le, darts, and bocce paired with pizza and beer
✔️ Mythic Golf — indoor golf and arcade venue
✔️ Final Score — indoor basketball
✔️ Vavela Cafe — a Turkish-inspired coffee shop and cafe
✔️ Gold’s Gym
✔️ Nail Lab

Unc Shannon knows the real Raleigh Instagram to collab with.
01/08/2026

Unc Shannon knows the real Raleigh Instagram to collab with.

01/07/2026

Tensions flared last night at the Raleigh City Council public hearing for rezoning case Z-34-25 — a contentious request by developer Kane Realty to increase the height of four future towers in North Hills up to 37 stories.

The previous proposal in 2023 was withdrawn following strong opposition from neighborhoods — citing concerns over overcrowding, traffic congestion, and insufficient infrastructure.

Kane said timing is right to resubmit, pointing to a more pro-urban growth makeup of the current City Council.

As the 12-minute public input period expired, tensions escalated. Several opponents shouted at Mayor Cowell and council members. This man who attempted to speak was escorted out.

The City Council ultimately voted to defer the rezoning decision to January 20.

Hundreds of educators across North Carolina are taking to intersections today across Wake County and other counties stat...
01/07/2026

Hundreds of educators across North Carolina are taking to intersections today across Wake County and other counties statewide.

Promoting calls including higher pay for advanced degrees, the unfreezing of step increases, caps on health care premiums, and restoration of retiree health benefits.

The grassroots organization NC Teachers In Action plans to hold additional callouts on the 7th day of each month through April.

Organizers are encouraging community members, parents, and PTA groups to stand in solidarity while working with their school administrators to minimize disruptions.

These actions are about increasing visibility and awareness. Learn more at ncteachersinaction.org.

North Carolina currently ranks 43rd in the nation for teacher pay.

SCAM ALERT — Be aware of these FAKE QR stickers appearing on downtown street parking meters that read “Scan Here to Pay ...
01/07/2026

SCAM ALERT — Be aware of these FAKE QR stickers appearing on downtown street parking meters that read “Scan Here to Pay for Parking.”

Do NOT scan these codes — they are intended to steal your personal and financial information.

To pay for parking, use the official City of Raleigh parking meter or the Passport Parking app.

City staff have inspected all downtown meters, but scammers may place these stickers again at any time.

If you see anything suspicious, report it immediately to Raleigh Parking at 919-996-3996.

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