Lifestyle

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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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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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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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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Dec 2024

Home & Garden 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

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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Nov 2024

Fashion Local Business

Rose & Lee Collective: Fashion With Heart

BY DAVE DROSCHAK Amber Brennan was in her early 20s, working in corporate America for a big-box store, when she realized something was amiss in the global world of clothing…

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Sep 2024

Cary Brings Cross Country Events to Western Wake

Above photo of the 2023 Nike Cross National SE Regionals courtesy of RunnerSpace.com. Enjoy multiple cross-country events at WakeMed Soccer Park this fall By Kyle Marie McMahon While WakeMed Soccer Park is known…

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Fashion Local Business

Step Inside the Studio in Apex

Apex's creative new business: part artists' studio and part handmade gift shop BY SAMANTHA GRATTON If you’re looking for locally crafted treasures, stroll down the street in downtown Apex and…

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Fashion Features

Designer Julie Patel brings new life to traditional garments

SARIS REBORN BY USHA SANKAR ABOVE: Sheetal Patel (left) is wearing the ‘Sarina’ —a midi dress with a cutout at the waist. It was made from a multicolor embroidered dupatta, a traditional…

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Fashion Features

Fashion: Preparing for the Glam Season

BY CRYSTAL WATTS | STYLED BY SOFIA LUJAN STYLING HAIR & MAKEUP BY EVELISSE HAHN | PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON PHOTOGRAPHY Fall brings in the most influential fashion season of the year…

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People & Profiles Sports & Fitness

The Cary Tennis Classic Serves Up Professional Play

BY KYLE MARIE McMAHON The Cary Tennis Classic returned to Cary on August 10 and will continue through Saturday, August 17. Previously known as the Atlantic Tire Championship, this tennis tournament brings…

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Jul 2024

Home & Garden

Experience Summer’s Embrace at Millstone Creek Orchards

BY JENNIFER PRIMROSE Nestled amid the serene landscapes of Ramseur lies a sanctuary of summer’s bounty—Millstone Creek Orchards. Far more than just an orchard, this destination embodies the season’s spirit,…

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Jun 2024

Fashion Local Business

Style: Living in Color

This summer's looks embrace a vibrant fusion of retro aesthetics. BY SOFIA LUJAN STYLING | PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON Breathable fabrics like linen offer cool comfort, while an emphasis on sustainable materials…

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Jun 2024

Major League Cricket Puts Morrisville on the Map

BY ELIZABETH LINCICOME The sport of cricket has escalated in popularity in the U.S. over the past two decades. Originating in 16th-century England, the bat-and-ball sport is played between two…

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Jun 2024