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Here’s a list of 7+ playgrounds & parks in the Triangle for the whole family

Many NC residents are shocked by higher energy bills this month. Here’s why

Water may soon taste (& smell) a little weird in the Triangle. Here’s when & why

What’s happening to Cary’s convenience center? Town weighs options

Raleigh named among best US cities for quality schools. Where did it land?

What’s the difference between ICE and Border Patrol? Are both in NC?

How can US Border Patrol come to Raleigh if it’s not near a border?

Why are people blowing whistles during Border Patrol raids in NC? What to know

Thousands in the Triangle may soon lose food assistance. How you can help

2 Triangle cities among top ‘foodie’ spots in US, report says. How’d they rank?

Cook Out looks to bring spinoff restaurant to Raleigh. Is it close to opening?

Why can’t you order corn dogs at Cook Out? Here’s what we learned

What does ‘No Kings’ day mean? Reasons why protests are happening in NC

Raleigh’s No Kings protest this weekend isn’t downtown. Here’s why

From purple streetlights to Raleigh recycling — you ask, we answer: Our best reader questions

Jones Sausage to Glascock: The history behind some of Raleigh’s funny-sounding road names

Do Triangle grocery stores throw away food at the end of the day, or donate? We asked

More than 100 ‘No Turn on Red’ signs recently went up in Raleigh. Here’s where and why

Is recycling worth it? We dove into recycling in Raleigh and this is what we learned

Can mosquito spray services kill good bugs, like pollinators? We asked the experts

Why is the Carolina Hurricanes mascot a pig? We have the whole Stormy story

Squirrels love chewing car wires. Here’s why — and how to get them to stop

As wildflowers bloom along NC highways, resist the urge to stop your car. Here’s why.

Raleigh is the City of Oaks. But what happens when the oak trees die or disappear?

How accurate is your water bill? We asked the city of Raleigh about meter reading, charges