Experience the Best Raleigh Has to Offer
Midtown magazine offers readers an inside look at Raleigh life, from Downtown to Midtown and northward to the 540 outer beltway. Anchored in the “second downtown” of the Midtown/North Hills area, Midtown captures the capital city experiencing an explosion in growth of population, state offices, businesses, medical facilities, and homes and apartments. Blending old historic with the modern new South, Midtown introduces you to the people and places that make Raleigh the hottest place to live, work and play.
Raleigh Trainers Share Smart Home Workout Tips
By Kurt Dusterberg | We all know that staying active is part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For many people, that includes making regular trips to the gym.
Elevating Your Sanctuary with North Hills’ La Maison
Story by Dathan Kazsuk | Photos courtesy of La Maison | The idea is simple—and long overdue. Midtown, the magazine, is named after Midtown, the place; yet for years we’ve skimmed past the stories unfolding right outside our own front door. North Hills isn’t just…
Small Space, Big Soul: Intentional, Unexpected Design
Story by Kyle Marie McMahon | Photos by Jessica Bratton |
The transition to an empty nest is often framed as a period of loss—the loss of noise, the loss of frantic schedules, and, most commonly, the loss of square footage. But for Shane and…
A Conversation with Craven Allen Gallery
By Kyle Marie McMahon | For over three decades, Craven Allen Gallery has served as a vital bridge between the vibrant North Carolina art scene and the homes of our community.
KC Brings Sunshine Sound Back to the Triangle
By Dathan Kazsuk | The band’s high-energy dance music shifted the sound of popular music halfway through the decade, but what happened later proved…
Georgetown, South Carolina — Charleston’s quieter, less crowded neighbor
Georgetown, an hour north of Charleston, is a quieter alternative. South Carolina’s third-oldest city (founded in 1729, with more than 60 buildings holding National Register…
ICG Homes and St. Jude Raising Hope in the Triangle
| Story by Dathan Kazsuk | Photos courtesy of ICG Homes | Even before the concrete dries on the St. Jude Dream Home’s foundation in…
A Garden Journey Through North Carolina
| Story and photos by Beverly Hurley | From Murphy to Manteo, North Carolina is home to a variety of vibrant cities, each with its…
2026 Influential Women of Raleigh – Jenn Birch
By Dathan Kazsuk | My inspiration comes from the Birch Therapy team of clinicians and staff. I genuinely look forward to work each day.
2026 Influential Women of Raleigh – Lauren Burns
By Dathan Kazsuk | I find energy and inspiration in growth. Over the years, learning to adapt and embrace change has taught me to…
2026 Influential Women of Raleigh – Amanda Steinert Francfort
By Dathan Kazsuk | Every turnkey project we get our hands into is a blank slate where structure, emotion (sometimes a lot of it),…
2026 Influential Women of Raleigh – Sheri Hagerty
By Dathan Kazsuk | From thoughtful updates and intentional staging to strategic pricing and elevated marketing, I approach every property as a product that…
2026 Influential Women of Raleigh – Kat Hamlil
By Dathan Kazsuk | I started this journey five years ago as a solo cleaner while attending nursing school and supporting my family.
2026 Influential Women of Raleigh – Kenda Kist
By Dathan Kazsuk | I’m inspired by how jewelry can transform how someone feels—fierce, confident, or beautiful.
Kitchen Confidential – Tamasha
By Dathan Kazsuk | We’re spotlighting a chef who’s been quietly, and now not-so-quietly, raising the bar for modern Indian cuisine in Raleigh—executive chef,…
NC Cider Scene Blooms This Spring at James Creek Cider House
By Dathan Kazsuk | North Carolina is one of the top apple-producing states in the country, and that agricultural backbone has helped fuel a…
How Raleigh’s HAZE Became a THC Drink for the Social Crowd
By Dathan Kazsuk | Walk into almost any bottle shop or bar in Raleigh right now, and you’ll see it—THC drinks tucked into coolers…
The Music Man SR Coming to Raleigh
By Dathan Kazsuk | Community theater is known for late nights and young casts—Dancing Man Productions proves it doesn’t have to be that…
Survivor Is Hiding a Real Immunity Idol Somewhere in NC
By Dathan Kazsuk « Somewhere in NC, a real Survivor immunity idol is about to be hidden. Not on a beach. Not on…
