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Oct 8, 2026

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A 1951 gas station, a Diwali fireworks show, and your fair week plan

Plus the free festival I'd pick if you only do one thing this weekend.

Kelly Cain

Sep 29, 2026

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Fair week, free festivals, and a banner night for the Canes

Your October in the Triangle starts here

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Sep 22, 2026

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The Triangle Locals' List: 50 Spots Only Locals Know

A free guide from a Raleigh native to the places tourists miss, from Raleigh to Durham to southern Wake.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Fall Has Landed in Raleigh (And So Have These New Spots)

New businesses, fresh bites, and everything on the calendar this season

Kelly Cain