Cary Magazine

25/07/2026

Food hall. Live music. Dog park. Boxyard RTP at Research Triangle Park is the hangout your dog didn’t know they needed. 🐾

Every vendor is housed in a repurposed shipping container, with food ranging from Mexican to Korean barbecue. Dogs are welcome throughout, and the adjacent Barkyard dog park has secure fenced areas for large and small dogs.

Read more on our website. Link below.

https://www.carymagazine.com/features/dog-friendly-destinations/

22/07/2026

From Google executive to North Carolina's former CIO, Teena Piccione shares the career lessons, leadership insights, and experiences that shaped her journey.

She also talks about why she believes AI is a tool everyone should learn to use, not fear.

What's the best career advice you've ever received?

Read the full interview at the link below.👇🏻

https://www.carymagazine.com/features/career-reflections-from-teena-piccione/

20/07/2026

18/07/2026

🐾 They’re back!

Our June/July issue celebrates the 2026 Parade of Pets, featuring some of the Triangle’s cutest companions. From playful pups and curious cats to an adorable bunny, these local favorites remind us why pets make life a little brighter.

Flip through the issue to meet more of this year’s featured pets — you might even recognize a familiar furry face.

https://www.carymagazine.com/features/a-parade-of-pets/

16/07/2026

🍺 This issue’s pour...

What is it?

Tail Chaser, a crisp West Coast Lager South Line Brewing Company.

Why is it unique?

Brewed in collaboration with The Bark Bar, it's made for easy summer sipping and celebrates two local favorites coming together.

Where can you get it?

📍The Bark Bar, Dowtown Cary Park.
📍South Line Brewing Co. in Cary.

16/07/2026

Cary author Scott A Stowell never expected Everhaven to reach readers internationally. What began as a story for his family has grown into a science fiction novel that explores an AI-managed retirement community and encourages conversations about technology, critical thinking, and the role AI should play in our lives.

Want to meet the author? Scott will be signing copies of Everhaven on Saturday, August 8, at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Cary.

Read Scott's story and learn more about Everhaven at the link below.

https://www.carymagazine.com/features/programmed-paradise/

15/07/2026

🥏 Looking for a budget-friendly summer activity?

The forecast says “hot.” Your wallet says “thanks.” 😅

Disc golf is an affordable way to get outside, and North Carolina is home to 7 of the top 100 courses in the country, including The Diavolo DGC at New Hope Park in Cary, ranked #6 in the US and #15 in the world.

📲 Read more at the link below.

https://www.carymagazine.com/now-and-next/disc-golf-inexpensive-social-exercise/

💬 Have you played Diavolo or another Triangle course?

12/07/2026

🎧 What’s Up, Wake! New Episode:

The Real Story Behind the North Carolina Accent with Dr. Walt Wolfram

Listen now: https://www.carymagazine.com/podcast/

Watch now: https://youtu.be/nFk90x_nFDk?is=PeDpxkla9oEMAE8I

10/07/2026

A café built around popovers? You’ll find it in downtown Apex. 🥐☕

Popovers Cafe is a family-owned café centered around sweet and savory popovers, specialty coffee, and handcrafted drinks. All in a cozy, chic space that you’ll probably want to hang out in for a while.

On our visit, we tried:

✨ Anna’s Original Popover
🫐 Pippa Popover
🥬 Spanakopita
☕ Table-side Pour Over Coffee
🍊 Sparkling Saundretta
🧊 Iced Greek Coffee

🎥 Watch the reel for a look inside.

Visit them at 219 N Salem St, suite 103, Apex, NC 27502.

08/07/2026

If you’ve never heard of Giant Robot Fight Club, you’re in for a surprise. 🤖

These aren’t remote-controlled robots — they’re handmade cardboard creations brought to life by performers in a show filled with comedy, storytelling, and choreographed battles.

Swipe through for a few moments from the fight, then click the link in our bio to read why this Triangle event has built such a loyal following.