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Draft

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Draft Carolina Burgers and Beers has opened at the former Hi5 location, 510 Glenwood Avenue. Draft offers beer, burgers, and billiards in a “tavern casual” atmosphere. The menu features more than 40 drafts from the Tar Heel state and a wide variety of burgers. … [Read more...] about Draft

Triangle Ranked the Most Gaz-Guzzling City

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A recent Forbes article ranks the Triangle as the most gas-guzzling metro area in the country. The average Triangle household drives 21,800 miles per year. Assuming an average 20.3 miles per gallon, that is 1,074 gallons per year. Charlotte ranked 2nd worst. The Triad area ranked 6th worst. It is worth noting that Raleigh ranked fairly low on a recent Forbes air quality … [Read more...] about Triangle Ranked the Most Gaz-Guzzling City

June 3 Concert to Support Raleigh Tornado Victims

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The City of Raleigh will host a June 3 concert at the downtown amphitheater to raise money for local tornado relief efforts. "Rise Up Raleigh" will feature The Connells and at least ten other bands. Admission is free. The City is coordinating the event. Mayor Meeker said that the generosity of the performing bands and corporate sponsors will ensure that all of the … [Read more...] about June 3 Concert to Support Raleigh Tornado Victims

Week of May 16, 2011

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Our weekly selection of things to do and see in Raleigh: Movies Win Win Colony Theatres Paul Giamatti stars as a middle-aged man with a struggling law practice focused on serving elderly clients. To get out of his financial predicament, he promises a judge that he will serve as guardian to one of his clients. This choice set him on a rocky financial and moral … [Read more...] about Week of May 16, 2011