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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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Jan 2025

Health & Wellness

Fun and Unusual Fitness Opportunities in Wake County

BY KATELYN RUTT From circus rings and bungee cords to fandom-inspired classes, these Wake County organizations are redefining what it means to work out. Here’s our guide to discovering your new…

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Jan 2025

Food

Diced: Where Fresh Meets Flavor

BY ELLIOT ACOSTA Michelle Woodward spent the first 24 years of her life being flung into the air for elite championship cheerleading squads. Her dedication to the sport earned her…

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Jan 2025

Sports & Fitness

Spotlight on Fitness and Sports in Western Wake

Street Hockey is Coming to Apex BY DREW BECKER Renderings of Apex’s planned street hockey rinks. Renderings courtesy of the Town of Apex. When the Carolina Hurricanes began searching for a site on…

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Jan 2025

People & Profiles

Where to Go for a Romantic Date in Western Wake

WHERE TO GO IN APEX BY PAIGE HACHET JACOBS Couples enjoy getting creative on their dates. Photos courtesy of Mad Splatter. You’ve got a date for Valentine’s Day! Now—what should you…

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Jan 2025

Features Visual Arts

Painting the Towns: The Murals of Western Wake

PAINTING THE TOWN: APEX TEXT AND PHOTOS BY DOLLY R. SICKLES For the last 10 years, the Town of Apex has focused on developing its Public Art Master Plan. The Apex Public…

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Jan 2025

Special Sections

Special Section: 2025 Wellness Q&A

Get answers to your wellness questions from local experts Discover industry breakthroughs, services, techniques and technologies designed to help you achieve a happier, healthier lifestyle. Check out more stories from around Western…

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Jan 2025

Special Sections

2025 Diamond Awards: The Best of Western Wake

Readers throughout the community voted for their favorite businesses, services and venues. Now, we are excited to present the 2025 gold, silver and bronze Diamond Award Winners! Browse the list to…

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Dec 2024

Sports & Fitness Talk of the Triangle

The visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series Brings Future Soccer Stars to the Triangle

All photos courtesy of NCFC Youth. NCFC’s yearly tournament event hosts high-level youth clubs from across the country over four weekends By Kyle Marie McMahon Soccer is the world’s most…

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Dec 2024

Talk of the Triangle

Lloyd’s Full Service: Celebrating A Historic Cary Location

By Dathan Kazsuk and Elizabeth Brignac In 2025, the Gurkan's Downtown Auto Repair site on Chatham Street in Cary will move into a new phase of its history. Early…

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Dec 2024

Home & Garden Talk of the Triangle

A Local Arborist’s Advice on Tree-Safe Holiday Decor

Hang holiday decorations while protecting the health of your trees By Kyle Marie McMahon It’s holiday decorating season in the City of Oaks! In order to ensure the health and…

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Dec 2024

Food Talk of the Triangle

Enjoy Some Holiday Spirits!

Share a glass of cheer with friends at these seasonal pop-up venues By Mario Boucher Are you feeling festive? Needing a little holiday pick-me-up? Visit one of many holiday-themed pop-up bars in…

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Dec 2024

Talk of the Triangle

December Events in the Triangle

BY JANICE LEWINE Cary Downtown Historic Guided Walking Tour Sundays in December, noon–1 p.m. Tour meets at 114 S. Academy Street, Cary Explore the fascinating history of Cary, a small southern railroad hamlet that…

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Nov 2024

Talk of the Triangle

Go Beaujolais for the holidays—leave out the Nouveau!

Our Sip & Savor expert Dathan Kazsuk explains why you should hold out for a real Beaujolais this holiday season. BY DATHAN KAZSUK The holidays are quickly approaching—a time for…

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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

Fun and Unusual Fitness Opportunities in Wake County

Diced: Where Fresh Meets Flavor

Spotlight on Fitness and Sports in Western Wake

Where to Go for a Romantic Date in Western Wake

Painting the Towns: The Murals of Western Wake

Special Section: 2025 Wellness Q&A

2025 Diamond Awards: The Best of Western Wake

The visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series Brings Future Soccer Stars to the Triangle

Lloyd’s Full Service: Celebrating A Historic Cary Location

A Local Arborist’s Advice on Tree-Safe Holiday Decor

Enjoy Some Holiday Spirits!

December Events in the Triangle

Go Beaujolais for the holidays—leave out the Nouveau!

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