Pay it Forward: SAFEchild
As a stay-at-home father to three children, Lue Chen, of Cary, sometimes felt overwhelmed in how best to raise them. Seeking programs to help…
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The Pet Parade 2023
Could it be animal magnetism, or what about puppy love? We asked what makes your pet special, but we already knew. Big or small,…
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Unleashing Comfort
You and your dog walk into a room, and sitting center stage is half of a Big Mac, a pile of toys, and an…
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Small Business Spotlight: The ZEN Succulent
If The ZEN Succulent sounds familiar, it’s no surprise — the buzz around this 100% women- and minority-owned neighborhood plant and gift shop started…
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Something Worth Reading
In English class, we were taught that a story needs all of the following: plot, conflict, character, setting, and theme. A good story needs…
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The Rise of Live, Work, Play
Following the pandemic, a lot of things have changed — including the way we live, work, and play. According to data from Yardi Matrix,…
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Out & About in Wake County: September / October 2023
1. The Hopscotch Music Festival is returning to downtown Raleigh September 7–9 with a full lineup of nearly 150 bands scattered across 12 different…
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Flavor at Your Fingertips: Viv’s Fridge
Attention, Raleigh residents! Vivian Howard — the award-winning cookbook author, PBS star, and legendary restaurateur — has officially brought her fabulous fare to the…
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Pay it Forward: Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
In 1989, friends Jill Staton Bullard and Maxine Solomon saw a local fast food restaurant throwing away its leftover breakfast sandwiches at the end…
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Small Business Spotlight: TheMixx
It’s never too late to start a new career and follow your dreams — just ask Russ Broome, owner of TheMixx (formerly BottleMixx), Wake…
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