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By KYLE MARIE MCMAHON Mardi Gras March 4, 5–8 p.m. 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh Celebrate Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park with food trucks, live music…

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Mar 2025

Home & Garden Nonprofit

A pay-what-you-can program is nourishing the Triangle, one garden box at a time

Gardens for Everyone BY SUSANNA KLINGENBERG PHOTOS COURTESY OF INTER-FAITH FOOD SHUTTLE I magine a generous bowl of steaming vegetable soup on a chilly day. Or a classic tomato and mayonnaise sandwich in…

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Mar 2025

Features Home & Garden

Treasure Hunting for Vintage Pieces

Sally Nicol, curator of The Cary Cottage, shares tips for finding high-quality vintage pieces at secondhand markets BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC PHOTOS COURTESY OF SALLY NICOL EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED Sally…

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Mar 2025

Special Sections

Special Section: 2025 Market Leaders

2025 Market Leaders Special Section Check out more stories from around Western Wake here.

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Mar 2025

Special Sections

Special Section: 2025 Home & Garden

2025 Home & Garden Special Section Discover new homes, building opportunities, design professionals and landscape resources. Check out more stories from around Western Wake here.

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Mar 2025

Performing Arts

Act One, Scene One

Burning Coal Theatre's KidsWrite program brings young people's work to the stage By Elizabeth Brignac Playwrights may persevere for years before they have the chance to see a theater company perform their…

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Mar 2025

Sports & Fitness

Special needs sports in the Triangle

By KYLE MCMAHON When my youngest child was diagnosed as autistic at the age of three—during the isolating days of the COVID-19 pandemic—it was easy to feel overwhelmed. It still can…

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Mar 2025

Food

Queen’s Jollof Sauce Brings West African Flavor to NC

By KURT DUSTERBURG For nearly two decades, Abena Antwi has developed skin care products for Burt’s Bees. As a chemist, she formulates products such as lip balms, facial creams and shampoos.…

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Mar 2025

Food Talk of the Triangle

Ride the NC Ale Trail by Rail & Explore Craft Breweries

The NC Ale Trail by Rail blends train travel and regional craft beer exploration By JENNIFER PRIMROSE North Carolina’s craft beer scene has gotten a unique twist with the launch of the…

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Mar 2025

People & Profiles

Community Gardening: Where to go in Western Wake

COMMUNITY GARDENING IN APEX By Paige Hachet Jacobs As Anne Harrison, garden manager of Simple Gifts Community Garden, sees it, this community garden in Apex encourages “the idea that what we have…

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Mar 2025

People & Profiles

Spotlight on Western Wake

Ed Carey of Peak City Farms. Photo by Dave Droschak. Peak City Farms By Dave Droschak The overwhelming demand for residential development in Apex has led to the disappearance of numerous generational farms…

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Mar 2025

People & Profiles

The Historic Gems of Western Wake

HISTORIC GEMS OF APEX By Sarah Merritt Ryan As you stroll north past shops and restaurants on Salem Street in the Apex Historic District, you will come across The Depot, the original…

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Feb 2025

Editor's Choice

February Events in the Triangle

By JANICE LEWINE Cupid’s Undie Run February 1, noon–4 p.m. 723 Riggbee Avenue, Durham Join hundreds of people in Raleigh who will brave the cold in just their undies during…

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Feb 2025

Food Talk of the Triangle

Sweetheart Specials: 10 Limited-Time Local Valentine’s Treats

From decadent desserts to festive cocktails, here’s where to find some of the best Valentine’s Day delicacies in town By Kyle Marie McMahon Valentine’s Day is just around the corner,…

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Feb 2025

Talk of the Triangle Visual Arts

Invoking the River: A Powerful Opening to Hum Sub’s 25th Year

All photos courtesy of Hum Sub. Hum Sub opened a series of quarter-century celebrations with a rich Kathak dance performance. By Elizabeth Brignac Hum Sub, a Triangle organization dedicated to…

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Jan 2025

Food Talk of the Triangle

Game Day Grub: Local Super Bowl Food Packages You’ll Love

Local Restaurants Offering Party-Ready Food Packages for the Game on February 9 By Kyle Marie McMahon Get ready for the big game with a feast worthy of the Super Bowl!…

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Jan 2025

Health & Wellness Talk of the Triangle

Ten Triangle 5K Runs Worth Training For

By Mario Boucher Did you make a goal to exercise more in 2025? Many people who want to motivate themselves to exercise sign up to participate in 5K runs. Taking…

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Jan 2025

Talk of the Triangle

The Ultimate Triangle Galentine’s Day Guide

Fun and festive ways to celebrate female friendship By Kyle Marie McMahon Gather your best friends and celebrate Galentine's Day in style! Whether you're looking to sip wine, enjoy a…

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Jan 2025

Features Nonprofit People & Profiles

Local Towns Team Up to Fight Fires

BY JUDITH COOKIS RUBENS Morrisville firefighter Natasha Byrd rides a ladder truck in her second career. She worked eight years in pharmaceutical manufacturing before, at age 28, changing direction to…

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Jan 2025

Features Health & Wellness

Senior Living: New Ways to Experience the Golden Years

BY MARIO BOUCHER Senior homes are transforming their image just in time for a “booming” generation seeking high-quality health care while maintaining an active lifestyle into their golden years. Long-term care…

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March Events in the Triangle

A pay-what-you-can program is nourishing the Triangle, one garden box at a time

Treasure Hunting for Vintage Pieces

Special Section: 2025 Market Leaders

Special Section: 2025 Home & Garden

Act One, Scene One

Special needs sports in the Triangle

Queen’s Jollof Sauce Brings West African Flavor to NC

Ride the NC Ale Trail by Rail & Explore Craft Breweries

Community Gardening: Where to go in Western Wake

Spotlight on Western Wake

The Historic Gems of Western Wake

February Events in the Triangle

Sweetheart Specials: 10 Limited-Time Local Valentine’s Treats

Invoking the River: A Powerful Opening to Hum Sub’s 25th Year

Game Day Grub: Local Super Bowl Food Packages You’ll Love

Ten Triangle 5K Runs Worth Training For

The Ultimate Triangle Galentine’s Day Guide

Local Towns Team Up to Fight Fires

Senior Living: New Ways to Experience the Golden Years

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