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April 26 2024
We all know most celebrities don’t do their own stunts — they have doppelgänger stunt doubles who stand in for them. The same goes for a lot of movie locations (looking at you, Outer Banks).
So, what if Raleigh needed a “stand-in?” What would be our doppelgänger city?
Downtown Raleigh | Photo by Michael Robson via VisitRaleigh
Maybe a place with a similar tech and research scene — we’re known for being the Research Triangle + our thriving tech startup community. Or, a city that is known for a rapid growth spurt like we’re currently experiencing.
When we describe Raleigh, we think of a major city with a small-town feel, with a love for shopping from small businesses, supporting the arts + digging into the city's history, and all things local.
We have a few ideas:
- Austin, TX — This is the city we hear Raleigh compared to most often, and for several reasons. The two capital cities are both fast-growing, home to their state’s largest university, and have booming tech industries.
- Boston, MA — According to this analysis by the NC Justice Center, Boston is one of Raleigh's sister cities due to the high percentage of bachelor degree holders in both cities.
- Atlanta, GA — In this City-Data forum, Atlanta was mentioned as being Raleigh 40 years from now. The large Southern city is known for its unique culture — a potential role model for Raleigh, if you will.
- Columbus, OH — This comparison is heard less often, but we think may be a contender for the most accurate. Columbus is also its state capital, holds the campus of the largest university in the state, home to an NHL team, also known for tech jobs, and experienced a fast population growth.
We want to hear your thoughts:
What cities — in the United States and beyond — do you think are most like Raleigh? Which city would be our doppelgänger?
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Today
- Wine Flight Night | Tues., Nov. 23 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Zin Yoga Studio and Wine Lounge, 1411 Aversboro Rd., Garner | $15+ | Enjoy a series of multiple wines, three at a time + discover new favorites.
- Leadership Committee Meeting | Tues., Nov. 23 | 9 a.m. | Virtual | Free | The Dix Park Leadership Committee provides recommendations to the city council on the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan — public comment will take place via Zoom.
- Putting League | Tues., Nov. 23 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Bond Brothers Eastside, 602 E. Chatham St., Cary | $5+ | Join the brewery + the Capital Area Disc League for disc golf putting.
Thursday
- Gobbler’s Run 5K | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 8 a.m. | Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club, 325 S. Wingate St. | $25+ | All proceeds from this 16th annual race go toward the Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club.
- Thanksgiving Brunch | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill | $80 | Enjoy a Thanksgiving brunch featuring dishes like cornbread stuffing and sweet + spicy collards.
Friday
- NC State vs. UNC | Fri., Nov. 26 | 7 p.m. | Carter-Finley Stadium | $70+ | Watch this rivalry game in person as the Wolfpack take on the Tar Heels at home.
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Weather
- 48Âş | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
Civic
- City Council is accepting public feedback on proposed changes to the council through Public Listening Sessions and an online survey. The sessions are being held in person on Mon., Dec. 6 + Wed., Dec. 8, and virtually on Mon., Jan. 10. Find details about the proposed changes here.
- Raleighites can share their thoughts about housing + community development at a virtual public hearing for the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan on Tues., Dec. 7. The plan outlines how the city will spend federal funds addressing the needs of low and moderate income residents. Sign up to speak at the meeting here.
Sports
- NC State’s Women’s Cross Country team snagged a NCAA National Championship on Friday — the first national championship team title for the school since 1983 + the first women’s national championship team title in school history. It was State’s 8th-straight NCAA championship race appearance. Thanks for the tip, Reader Hannah W. (wralSPORTSfan)
Coronavirus
- Beginning today, Wake County Public Health is now offering single-shot COVID-19 vaccine boosters to anyone 18+ years old. Sign up by making an appointment at any of the five Wake County vaccination clinics, which offer evening + weekend hours.
Community
- The city is designating new holiday curbside pickup zones throughout Downtown for customers to easily make quick stops at retail businesses to pick up gifts. The pickup zones, with a time limit of 30 minutes, will be available beginning Wed., Nov. 24 running through Fri., Dec. 31.
Development
- A rezoning request has been filed for land behind Crabtree Valley Mall to allow for up to seven stories of development, with Raleigh-based developer CityPlat advising the owner. The 6.7 acres of land includes 13 parcels, spanning Edwards Mill Road, Arckelton Drive, and Cornwall Place. (Triangle Business Journal)
Seasonal
- Both real and artificial Christmas trees have higher demand than supply that’s available this year, according to this CBS 17 article. Demand pressures on growers in the NC mountains + shipping backlogs for artificial trees mean buying a tree early this year is encouraged.
Feel Good
- Raleigh resident Tomma Hargraves survived lung cancer after being given a ~15% chance to live. Now, she has received the Catalyst for Change Award for working with the Lung Cancer Initiative to provide gas cards to patients, gaining the nonprofit $50,000. So far, they’ve given out over 2,500 cards. (CBS 17)
Biz
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Real Estate
- The 4-story, 90,000+ sqft, Class-A office building at 1600 Perimeter Park Dr. in Morrisville was recently leased by IXL Learning, Inc. to house their regional headquarters. Alex Dunn, a broker at local commercial real estate firm Trinity Partners, represented the landlord, Mapletree Investments, in the transaction.*
Walnut Creek shining bright this year
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek has been transformed from hosting country music stars to a holiday drive-through experience — Magic of Lights. This light show includes LED technology + digital animations of festive scenes and characters.
Happening now through Jan. 2, 2022, you can catch this experience from 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday + 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets can be purchased online, starting at $20 for a standard vehicle.
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