Hello Friday.
April 19 2024
When it comes to food, Raleigh is the name of the game — and folks with diet restrictions aren’t left sitting on the bench.
Today, we’re diving into some of the best places to eat in Raleigh if you’re gluten-free — we asked our audience in a previous newsletter + on Instagram to share gluten-free recommendations.
Arepa Culture's menu is 100% gluten-free | Photo by @arepaculturenc
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Today
- Maroon 5 | Wed., Sept. 15 | 7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | $39+ | Maroon 5 is debuting its new album “JORDI” on its fall tour with special guest Blackbear. 🎶
- Raleigh Rockers Breakdancing | Wed., Sept. 15 | 6–7 p.m. | Moore Square | Free | Watch the breakdancing group showcase their best dancing + learn new moves from the experts.
- Wellness Wednesdays | Wed., Sept. 15 | 5–7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at N. Hills St. | $5 | Drop in to a fitness class by Barre-Up focused on exercising the whole body. 💪
Friday
- Find it Fridays | Fri., Sept. 17 | 8 a.m.–7 p.m. | Lake Wheeler Park | Free | Head on a self-guided adventure through one of Raleigh’s parks, identifying different nature components. 🌿
- Peach Road Open House | Fri., Sept. 17 | 5:30–8 p.m. | Peach Road Park, 911 Ileagnes Rd. | Free | The community is invited to the opening of the park’s cultural center with plenty of games, music, food + activities.
Saturday
- Moth Party | Sat., Sept. 18 | 8:30–10:30 p.m. | Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Dr. | Free | Take a night hike and celebrate the end of BugFest with fun activities while learning about moths. 🐛
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
This is a very difficult but important topic, and may be troubling for some readers.
The Greenlaw Foundation is raising funds through individual and community donations to help support struggling veterans | Photo provided by The Greenlaw Foundation
22 veterans die by suicide every day. The rate of active duty suicides has increased over the last 5 years, and veteran-focused organizations are seeing decreased funding as a result of the pandemic.
That’s why SC-based 501C3 nonprofit The Greenlaw Foundation is raising funds through individual + community donations to help support struggling veterans, specifically focusing on preventing veteran suicide and homelessness.
Donations are tax deductible — and will change the lives of veterans in need. Ⓟ
Weather
- 88º | Mostly cloudy | 20% chance of rain
Open
- A temporary exhibit entitled “Good People, Good Place: The History of College Park” is now open through Sun., Sept. 19 at the City of Raleigh Museum in Downtown. Individuals can visit the free exhibit to learn about the history, culture + people from one of Raleigh’s oldest African American neighborhoods.
- Anne’s Apothecary — a beauty, cosmetic + personal care shop that makes skincare products — is now open at 206 S. Wilmington St. (near The Raleigh Times). Keep an eye out for upcoming newsletters with more information.
Biz
- An agtech startup just announced one of the largest funding rounds by a Triangle startup this year. AgBiome, which develops natural fungicides and microbes to control pests, raised $116 million from investors + will use the funds to expand the reach of its first commercial product. 💰(The News & Observer)
- An affiliate of NY-based Nuveen Real Estate recently purchased a complex in Morrisville for $21.3 million. The property (located at 1100 Perimeter Park Dr.) was built in 1989 + sold in 2016 for ~$10 million. It features 84,164 sqft of flex space and sits on 9.4 acres. (Triangle Business Journal)
Development
- Raleigh-based Greenhawk Corporation unveiled its plans for a 73,000-sqft life science building with flex space at 350 Hein Dr. in Garner (across from Vision Sporting Goods). The real estate firm hopes to begin work on the project by early 2022 + finish construction by the end of next year. 🏗 (Triangle Business Journal)
Today Is
- Today is the first day of Yom Kippur (also known as the Day of Atonement) — the holiest day of the year in Judaism. The Jewish holiday is observed with a ~25-hour fast + a special religious service. Shabbat candle lighting is at 7:03 p.m. May you have an easy fast. 💙
Featured
- Lawrence Barbecue was recently featured in Southern Living’s The Best New Barbecue Joints in the South. The Boxyard RTP spot (located at 900 Park Offices Dr., Research Triangle) serves up an array of tasty meat, including pork shoulder, beef brisket, and smoked turkey. 🍗
State
- Gov. Roy Cooper has designated September as Deaf Awareness Month. Designed to raise awareness on issues affecting folks who are Deaf, officials say it’s especially important given how face masks have impacted communication with the Deaf community since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Award
- Triangle Business Journal has announced the first 10 winners of its 2021 Fast 50 awards, including J.D. Beam General Contractors + US Radiology Specialists. The award highlights 50 of the fastest-growing private companies in the Triangle region. More winners will be revealed through Fri., Sept. 17. 🏆
The Buy
- Every day feels like Sunday with these joggers from Vuori. The Sunday Performance Joggers are premier in fit, function, and soft stretch — designed to keep you moving with less bulk around your ankles. Get 20% off your first purchase. Ⓟ
Correction
- In yesterday’s newsletter, the name of Midwood Smokehouse’s pitmaster was spelled Matt Berry — the correct spelling is Matt Barry.
Activate Good’s community mural project is now complete + on view at 19 E. Martin St. (near Carroll’s Kitchen) in Downtown.
The project was completed after 3 days, with the help of over 100 volunteers. Community members painted the mural with guidance and touch-ups by professional artists. If you’re looking for more ways to get involved in our community, check out this RALtoday story.
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