I started Raleigh Convergence three years ago because I was tired of waiting for the…
Raleigh Convergence will stop publishing April 1, 2022. Read more.
As we wrap up the publication of Raleigh Convergence, here are some highlights of the…
At Converging Stories: Tradition, four neighbors shared their true, first-person stories on the night’s theme. ABOUT THE…
Little Blue Bakehouse is coming in early summer to Southeast Raleigh. The idea: A coffee…
North Carolina Museum of Art’s annual event of floral designs began Wednesday — here’s a…
A women-focused coworking space with childcare on site opened this week in Cary. Blush Cowork…
Craften is a new concept: the variety of a food hall with the hospitality of…
Downtown Cary’s new gelato shop will offer a taste of its locally-made gelato 12-4 p.m.…
How could Raleigh be better for more communities in 2022? We asked local community leaders…
In December we launched our series on 2022 ideas for Raleigh: How could Raleigh be…
At our Raleigh live storytelling events for Converging Stories: The Fall, three Raleigh area neighbors shared their…
How could Raleigh be better for more communities in 2022? We asked local community leaders…
Hi everyone! It’s Susan from @experience_raleigh here, with a roundup of some Raleigh New Year’s…
How could Raleigh be better for more communities in 2022? We asked local community leaders…
How could Raleigh be better for more communities in 2022? We asked local community leaders…
How could Raleigh be better for more communities in 2022? We asked local community leaders…
Raleigh-based Slingshot Coffee entrepreneur Jenny Bonchak has launched a new line of sparkling, plant-based superfruit teas,…
Illuminate Art Walk will return to Downtown Raleigh beginning Friday. 💡What to see: Chimes, pictured…
Thanksgiving travel is back, the AAA’s 2021 report says, so expect the roads and airports…
In Raleigh, it’s a tradition that holiday events begin the weekend before Thanksgiving. From the…
Here’s the thing about being a solopreneur: Raleigh Convergence’s publishing and my time are one…
Plans for three transformational projects for Downtown Raleigh’s southern gateway were released this week from…
Tonight is our virtual night of storytelling for Converging Stories: Tradition! Tickets are still available. What…
It’s election day for several Wake County towns: Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville,…
We’re rolling out introductions of the community storytellers who will share true, first-person stories on…
What’s next for Raleigh and our surrounding Wake County communities as we look to the…
The North Carolina Museum of Art will open an exhibit Saturday of Art Nouveau artist…
Update: The map was approved, and the Wake County Board also voted to move to…
A goal of city leaders is building a connection between two significant parks. The Stroll…
Wings of the City, made up of nine bronze sculptures by Mexican artist Jorge Marín,…
Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival, is back! Festival attendees can experience an art market,…
NC distilleries can now sell bottles of their spirits on Sundays and some holidays, making…
It’s bluegrass time in Downtown Raleigh, as the 2021 IBMA World of Bluegrass returns in…
Converging Stories, Raleigh’s live community storytelling series, is looking for storytellers for our final event of…
imagiFAB opens Wednesday at Marbles Kids Museum, a new exhibit for all ages and abilities to…
Tonight is our virtual night of storytelling for our fall Converging Stories event! Tickets are…
Two exhibits at the North Carolina Museum of Art invite thoughtful reflection on identity, time,…
Dorothea Dix Park’s temporary dog park, which includes more than 3 acres of space off…
Update Wednesday, Sept. 22: The stations are rained out, but NAMI encourages locals to find…
Tonight is our outdoors, in-person night of storytelling at Pine State Coffee! Some tickets are still available. Tickets…
Three community storytellers and Raleigh Convergence’s editor will each share a true, first-person story on…
The first case of COVID-19 was reported in Wake County about 18 months ago, and…
By Jordan Wilkie, Carolina Public Press Redistricting is a jargon-heavy and technical process. Here are…
At July’s Converging Stories: Distance + Exploration live storytelling event, Raleigh area neighbors shared their true, first-person…
Jacqueline Lee is a self-described foodie and Realtor who loves Raleigh. She also doesn’t drink…
What’s next for Wake County tourism and our local restaurants and entertainment venues? The Greater…
More restaurants, bars and events in Raleigh are requiring proof that patrons are fully vaccinated…
Raleigh has dog parks and Raleigh has dog-friendly bars. But what about something that combines…
In March’s Converging Stories: Second Chance live storytelling event, Raleigh area neighbors shared their true,…
The new Garner Recreation Center is now open, at the corner of Montague and Main…
Meet Peck & Plume, the new name and new look for the restaurant and bar…
Want to explore the outdoors — but stay in the Raleigh area? Whether you’re interested…
The design for the first major project of Dorothea Dix Park was shared in detail…
Raleigh’s music festival, Hopscotch, is back for 2021 and announced its lineup and wristband sales…
Recently, I was reading a news story on another website and it seemed like every…
How do local leaders see where we are now — and where we need to…
Raleigh and Durham jumped nine places in an annual list from U.S. News & World…
Converging Stories is tonight! Here’s what to know. Haven’t attended one of our live storytelling…
Converging Stories is a local live storytelling series from Raleigh Convergence. Through true, first-person stories,…
In the final installment of our Converging Topic focus on local climate change and sustainability,…
Curious about composting? Kat Nigro from CompostNow shares the why and how of composting in…
In 2021, find even more sunflower fields in Raleigh.
Tickets are on sale now for our first back-in-person Converging Stories since our launch in…
Research Triangle Park may first bring to mind employers such as Lenovo, GlaxoSmithKline or Cisco…
The community will soon be able to enjoy the renovations at the historic John Chavis…
Curious about composting? In our Converging Topics survey on Climate Change + Sustainability, a top…
Once, East Hargett Street was the hub of Black life in Raleigh. The segment between…
The City of Raleigh released a new report on the bus rapid transit line going…
We are thrilled to announce that our live storytelling series is scheduled to be in…
Some readers mentioned that you want to learn more on how to get involved. Here are 7 upcoming events and groups actively looking for members!
I need to be honest with you about Raleigh Convergence’s future. I want to be…
Apple announced a new campus and engineering hub will be built in the Research Triangle Park in Wake County.
The City of Raleigh, state and local partners will map the hottest parts of the…
Updated: The storytellers call is extended to May 16 for our now July 12th event!…
In March of this year, the City of Raleigh released its first community-wide action plan.…
A walkable art installation, ‘Our Reflective History,’ will celebrate the history and people of the Rochester Heights and…
The Italiante-style mansion is a historic landmark, but the design-forward reimagining of former Montfort Hall…
If you listen to Raleigh City Council, you may hear about text changes — which…
A central Greenway trail, Crabtree Creek Trail, recently received the final piece of funding needed…
We just made a big announcement! Raleigh Convergence is evolving as we reach our 2nd…
Raleigh Convergence is evolving as we reach our 2nd anniversary, as I’ve mentioned earlier. You may…
2020 was anticipated to be the year of barbecue in Raleigh. We all know what…
Current Wellness explores zero proof cocktails with new Wellness Bar.
It’s a time of transition. Here’s why it’s changing.
Our community is home to many neighbors of Asian descent who experience racism. Here’s what you can do to support + educate yourself.
RDU and Austin will be Delta’s only “focus cities” as it adjusts to a post-pandemic…
We’re kicking off our second season of Converging Stories, our live storytelling series, with a…
Wegmans is no longer planning to open an East Cary store, WRAL and TBJ first reported and…
Raleigh Iron Works officially began construction this week to transform the site that was once…
Now is the time to give input on Wake County’s long term, 10-year transit plan.…
Converging Stories, Raleigh’s live community storytelling series, is back for 2021! Tickets are on sale…
Previous Next We asked Raleigh business owners, people-focused professionals + community leaders: What is on…
As we count down to our 2021 season, we’re sharing some of the individual past…
As we count down to our 2021 season, we’re sharing some of the individual past…
February is Black History Month, and we’re sharing a self-guided tour to Raleigh landmarks of…
As we count down to our 2021 season, we’re sharing some of the individual past…
Converging Stories, Raleigh’s live community storytelling series, is coming back for 2021! Converging Stories is…
The North Hills Innovation District is what’s next for North Hills and how we work…
More libraries are opening their doors this month for Express Service. Last fall, the regional…
Updated March 10: Local pharmacies administering vaccines: As COVID-19 vaccines become more available, more locations…
It’s finally time to put 2020 in the rearview mirror, but like our holidays before,…
It’s been a tough nine months for bars. The initial stay-at-home order in March closed…
Here’s how North Carolina plans to make the vaccine available.
By Roxy Garrity | For Raleigh Convergence Consider small businesses in Raleigh when buying for…
Want to support local makers and local businesses this holiday season but not sure where to start? Raleigh Convergence is rolling out a series of gift-giving guides, beginning with a calendar of shopping events in Wake County.
I launched Raleigh Convergence in April 2019 with a set of guiding values, a belief…
Raleigh voters said, by a large margin, that the city should move forward with an…
Updated Dec. 21: The State Board of Elections certified the results on Dec. 18, resolving…
Tuesday is Election Day, Wake County voters. Here’s a quick guide to voting, Election Day…
The NC State Fair may be canceled, but you can still indulge thanks to the creativity of Raleigh area food + drink purveyors.
By Arlene Brown | for Raleigh Convergence New to Knightdale and looking for things to…
The final Converging Stories event of the 2020 season is almost here! The Raleigh live…
Fall leaves in the Raleigh area are starting to change, and according to this NC…
Affordable housing is a central issue for a growing Raleigh, and now it’s on the…
Now that it’s officially October, and the cool fall weather has arrived, you might be…
More people are voting by mail for the 2020 election — 11 times more than…
Halloween events in the Raleigh area There are some events for Halloween 2020 in Raleigh…
Southeast Raleigh is filled with great opportunities to explore. You know you are a Southeast Raleigh Resident when you indulge in the below activities and eateries!
The 2020 Census is critical in getting a correct count of our community, and there’s…
Balancing optimism, action and unknowns, the State of Downtown event shed light on what’s still…
By Maggie Mae Whittemore | for Raleigh Convergence New to Cary, NC, and looking for…
Looking for the results of the 2020 election in Wake County? Click here. Voting in…
It’s always important to vote. But amid a pandemic, understanding how to vote is even…
With Phase 2.5 beginning at 5 p.m. Friday in North Carolina, more places can re-open.…
Updated Aug. 30 Hundreds protested in Downtown Raleigh Friday night for Jacob Blake, a Black man…
By Courtney Napier for Raleigh Convergence It should have been a time for celebrations for…
Join us at a virtual live trivia night themed to test your Raleigh, Cary, Knightdale and Southeast Raleigh knowledge!
During the pandemic, we’ve all figured out creative ways to stay at home and stay…
The Census will be ending earlier, and Census takers will begin knocking on doors today…
Converging Stories, the live storytelling series from Raleigh Convergence x Transfer Company, is hosting another…
By Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps Veronica Arellano put her painting on…
It’s been 5 years since the City of Raleigh acquired the 308 acres for Dorothea…
The New Neighbor Project from Raleigh Convergence will host a scavenger hunt through the town…
This article about the coronavirus red zone was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit newsroom…
From Scratch is a new live YouTube series from Oak City Productions, with one-on-one conversations between some of Raleigh’s notables.
Red and white “For Rent” signs have yet to crop up on lawns in Southeast Raleigh, but Kimberly Muktarian, a lifelong resident of the area, is expecting they will soon.
In a special Raleigh City Council meeting Tuesday, the elected city leaders appointed Stormie Forte…
You might not know this historic landmark in Southeast Raleigh. But you should. Saint Agnes…
Updated Tuesday, July 14. Since the stay at home order began in late March, nursing…
The New Neighbor Project welcomes newcomers to Raleigh — that’s many of us! — with…
By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | NC News Intern Corps As protestors objecting to SB 168 assembled…
By Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps More than two million Muslims from…
By Riley Davis | NC News Intern Corps Fourth of July weekend means a trip…
Thanks to our Instagram community for sharing where you’re finding locally-made face masks in Raleigh!…
In a short meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Raleigh City Council decided on the process…
Both county and city leaders took action on adjusted budgets Monday. In Wake County: The fiscal year…
African American stories of resilience will take the virtual stage in #TheBounceBackRDU on Juneteenth, June…
The future of public transit in Raleigh and Wake County includes bus rapid transit, which…
We want to hear your stories of Coming Home! Converging Stories, a live storytelling series…
Raleigh Convergence stands with those who are seeking justice. Consistent with Raleigh Convergence’s mission & values…
Happening now: ▪️ Community members such as Raleigh PACT have called for a stronger police…
Raleigh Brewing Company president Kristie Nystedt answered a few of our questions in the midst…
UPDATE: We postponed the second day of a two-day scavenger hunt in late May. Now,…
Searching for which Raleigh area restaurants are opening their dining rooms or patios in Phase…
Through the pandemic, one creative output is a book for children by a few Raleigh…
Converging Stories, a Raleigh live storytelling series from Raleigh Convergence, launched earlier this year to a…
Esteamed Coffee in Downtown Cary will be a place for different abilities (updated with opening info)
UPDATE: Esteamed Coffee will open in Downtown Cary on Thursday, Dec. 17: If you’ve walked…
Updated March 31, 2022| What’s new this week: COVID-19 cases in Wake County are mostly…
If you have a mother (or mother figure) in your life, it’s time to start…
Raleigh Convergence is one of the partners in #RaleighRises, a grassroots organization of entrepreneurs and community…
The Raleigh City Farm will holds its Farmstand Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. at its location at…
Life looks different now than any of us anticipated. When I started this modern local…
Perhaps you’ve seen, when walking around Fletcher park or the Glenwood South neighborhood, whimsical collages…
Looking for a job? WorkInTheTriangle.com is a resource for you. The site launched in 2011…
How to work from home better. By now, most of us are working from home…
COVID-19’s impact in Wake County is bigger than a public health concern. For vulnerable populations…
Imagine a space where you could learn about the needs of the Raleigh community, make…
Bookmark this page for regular updates on state + local news and rules. Last update:…
Downtown Raleigh murals are nothing new, but this series is a little different. You may…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, four community members told stories Monday night centered around…
Make sure you’re registered to vote in North Carolina with our helpful checklist. The deadline…
There’s a community of creative textile artisans and furniture makers right here in the Triangle,…
It started with a question. How can Raleigh area newcomers learn more about the places…
The Longleaf Hotel is now open, adding an independent boutique hotel in Downtown Raleigh championing…
Updated April 1, 2020: The 2020 Census might not be at the top of your…
Making Raleigh is a new event series from Raleigh Convergence highlighting the unique craft, places,…
It’s midway through the college basketball season, and if you’re following your favorite team, its…
A new community storytelling event series launched in Raleigh earlier this year: Converging Stories! Live,…
Planning your Raleigh New Year’s Eve? There are plenty of ways to celebrate the next…
Dreamville 2020 will be coming back to Dix Park on Saturday, April 4, 2020, and…
Take note: Raleigh voters are in a different district in 2020. 📰 The news: Judges allowed redrawn…
Thinking about ways to give back this season? Donating to the Food Bank of Central…
If you don’t yet know Jacob Tobia, you will. They is an activist for the nonbinary…
Good news: If you want to shop local in Raleigh for all your Christmas gifts…
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or in charge of the dessert for Friendsgiving, why not leave…
The Downtown Raleigh free bus, the R-Line, is changing. Here’s what to know about the…
Jan. 4, 2021 update: Plans for the adjacent Cary Towne Center development changed; Cary-based tech…
Especially if you’re a reader or a parent, you’ll be excited about this news: The new Cary…
Affordable housing is a complex issue, and one to watch as the more progressive incoming…
Rosewater in North Hills opens Tuesday, the first in Raleigh from a celebrated Triangle restauranteur.…
The much-anticipated Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exhibit at NCMA opens Saturday, and it includes…
The Raleigh area is smart and getting smarter. You may have heard: The Research Triangle will…
Those mourning the loss of Oakwood neighborhood restaurant Brewerks will be happy to learn that…
Updated 12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. Now we know who the next Raleigh city council…
Updated Oct. 9: Ya Liu and Harold Weinbrecht won the two contested races and the…
Downtown Raleigh is growing. The State of Downtown Raleigh report from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance…
Updated March 8, 2021: The Fenton development broke ground in November 2020 and updated the…
A weekend downtown Raleigh farmers market is a long time in the making. Tina Govan…
In opening the Southeast Raleigh Community Engagement session on Saturday morning, Carmen Wimberley Cauthen told…
Updated: scroll down for the questionnaire sent to candidates. Raleighites will soon decide who will…
Three years ago, I set out to create a new kind of local journalism. I envisioned…
What type of media company does Raleigh need in the future? It’s time for the…