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By Dathan Kazsuk | Chef Ryan Grimm’s journey from Los Angeles and Europe to Blue Jay Bistro, where local ingredients and community shape his cooking in Littleton.

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Aug 2026

Health & Wellness

Why Women Wake Up at 3 A.M. During Perimenopause

By Dr. Sarah Maddison | Raleigh OB-GYN Sarah D. Maddison explains insomnia, night sweats and sleep changes during perimenopause—and when to seek help.

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Aug 2026

Local Business

12 TedxRaleigh Lessons for Rethinking What Comes Next

By Laura D’Onofrio | Twelve TEDxRaleigh speakers share lessons on resilience, progress, identity and finding new ways to move forward this fall.

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Aug 2026

Community

Raleigh 9/11 Tower Climb Marks 25th Anniversary

Raleigh’s Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Tower Climb returns Sept. 12, honoring the 343 FDNY firefighters lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Aug 2026

Entertainment Music

Billy Idol and DEVO Prove an Unlikely Pairing Works in Raleigh

By Deanna Martinez | Welcome to the heart of historic downtown Wake Forest! Black & White Coffee Roasters invites visitors to slow down and stay awhile.

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Aug 2026

Drink Food

Coffee Shop Pairing: Black & White Coffee Roasters + Oatmeal Cookies

By Deanna Martinez | Welcome to the heart of historic downtown Wake Forest! Black & White Coffee Roasters invites visitors to slow down and stay awhile.

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Aug 2026

Drink Food Sip & Savor

NCRLA Chef Showdown: 10 Years of Celebrating NC

By Dathan Kazsuk | Ten years ago, the NCRLA (North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association) Chef Showdown was supposed to be a one-night event—it’s now a decade later!

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Aug 2026

Music Nonprofit

Band Together Celebrates 25 Years of Music and Impact

By Dathan Kazsuk | Band Together celebrates 25 years of live music and community impact with its 2026 Mighty Giveback concert in downtown Raleigh in October.

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Aug 2026

Travel

The Long Weekend: One More Stop in Savannah

By Dathan Kazsuk | Savannah’s Perry Lane Hotel blends luxury hospitality with a museum-style art collection built around a fictional collector named Adelaide Harcourt.

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Aug 2026

Family & Education

Tools4Schools Helps Wake County Teachers Stock Their Classrooms

By Dathan Kazsuk | I’ve attended and covered the NCRLA Chef Showdown multiple times since its early years, and it remains one of my favorite food and beverage…

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Aug 2026

Entertainment Out & About

Moonshiners Bring the “Mash In” to Wilson

Killer Beaz is teaming up with Josh Owens, Steve Tickle and others for an evening of comedy, stories and a look at the long-running Discovery Channel series.

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Aug 2026

Drink Food Sip & Savor

Why I Love the NCRLA Chef Showdown

By Dathan Kazsuk | I’ve attended and covered the NCRLA Chef Showdown multiple times since its early years, and it remains one of my favorite food and beverage…

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Aug 2026

Food Sip & Savor

3 Easy Meals to Make the Most of Your Summer Produce

By Grace Barker | As you wander through the stalls of the farmers’ market, you’ll spot dozens of baskets overflowing with ripened peaches and vibrant green zucchini.

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Aug 2026

Food Out & About Travel

Checking In: Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Dathan Kazsuk | A downtown Raleigh staycation at Tempo by Hilton, with stylish rooms, rooftop dining, craft cocktails, and plenty to explore just outside the door.

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Aug 2026

Drink Food Sip & Savor

Pranzo Brings Modern Italian Dining to Midtown Raleigh

Pranzo opens Aug. 14 at The Exchange Raleigh, bringing modern Italian dining, aperitivo, curated wines and a specialty market to Midtown.

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Aug 2026

Food Sip & Savor

Vino & Tap Has a $70 Million Backyard in Cary

Dathan Kazsuk | Father-and-son owners Drew and Robbie Schenck are pairing wine, champagne cocktails, and craft beer with one of the best backyards in Cary.

12

Aug 2026

Drink Food Sip & Savor

DRIFT Coffee & Kitchen Opens at Raleigh’s Dix Park

DRIFT Coffee & Kitchen opens its newest Raleigh location at The Weld near Dix Park with a grand opening weekend featuring cycling and giveaways.

11

Aug 2026

Travel

Meet Megan Martin and the Story Behind 1923 Travel

By Dathan Kazsuk | The founder of 1923 Travel talks Disney, cruising, family vacations—and why the best trips sometimes require a little help.

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Aug 2026

Food Sip & Savor

NC Chefs Unite for Kindled for Good in Clayton

By Dathan Kazsuk | Blake Gotliffe is bringing some of NC’s top culinary talent to Clayton for a five-event live-fire dining series benefiting the Autism Society of North…

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Aug 2026

Family & Education Fashion

Raleigh’s Picture in My Head Turns Kids’ Art Into Fashion

Raleigh entrepreneur Bert Nowell’s Picture in My Head transforms children’s original artwork into one-of-a-kind clothing that celebrates creativity.

Chef Ryan Grimm’s Road to Blue Jay Bistro in Littleton

Why Women Wake Up at 3 A.M. During Perimenopause

12 TedxRaleigh Lessons for Rethinking What Comes Next

Raleigh 9/11 Tower Climb Marks 25th Anniversary

Billy Idol and DEVO Prove an Unlikely Pairing Works in Raleigh

Coffee Shop Pairing: Black & White Coffee Roasters + Oatmeal Cookies

NCRLA Chef Showdown: 10 Years of Celebrating NC

Band Together Celebrates 25 Years of Music and Impact

The Long Weekend: One More Stop in Savannah

Tools4Schools Helps Wake County Teachers Stock Their Classrooms

Moonshiners Bring the “Mash In” to Wilson

Why I Love the NCRLA Chef Showdown

3 Easy Meals to Make the Most of Your Summer Produce

Checking In: Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Pranzo Brings Modern Italian Dining to Midtown Raleigh

Vino & Tap Has a $70 Million Backyard in Cary

DRIFT Coffee & Kitchen Opens at Raleigh’s Dix Park

Meet Megan Martin and the Story Behind 1923 Travel

NC Chefs Unite for Kindled for Good in Clayton

Raleigh’s Picture in My Head Turns Kids’ Art Into Fashion

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