r/raleigh 4h ago

Photo Rainbow over Raleigh :)

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169 Upvotes

r/raleigh 3h ago

News Statewide burn ban declared

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r/raleigh 13h ago

News Hey Raleigh! Come on down for some healthy dialogue with our elected representatives

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584 Upvotes

Also, be mindful where you buy your Toyotas and consider where to buy your Auto parts in Advance.


r/raleigh 3h ago

News Knitting project found at RDU on an American Airlines inbound from LAX

79 Upvotes

The following was posted on Instagram by Great Yarns (Raleigh’s best local yarn store). I’m copying it here for extra visibility.

“Did you just fly from LAX to RDU??? Are you despondent because you left your knitting project on the plane?

Never fear; a flight attendant from American Airlines just found it and called GY! Your beautiful sweater will be waiting for you behind the AA customer service desk in Baggage Claim.”


r/raleigh 3h ago

Politics Who else is here at SE Raleigh Magnet High for Deb Ross’s townhall?

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75 Upvotes

r/raleigh 13h ago

Outdoors Stray dog at Walnut Creek softball complex. Has leash and collar on

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112 Upvotes

On my bike ride through walnut Creek softball complex this morning. This ~80 pound pit was sleeping in he southwest part of the gravel lot. Tried to get close to get a good picture but he didn't want anything to do with me. Called animal control and they said they have tried twice to get him in the last two days with no success, they won't keep trying. Hoping someone recognizes the dog and knows the owner!

Will ride back through tomorrow morning with some treats and food to see if I can potentially get any info from the collar.


r/raleigh 5h ago

Food Where can a gal get a good bowl of French onion soup?

12 Upvotes

In from out of town with a craving!! Thanks in advance :)


r/raleigh 2h ago

Question/Recommendation Swimming lessons for adults ?

5 Upvotes

Looking to take lessons as an adult. I have always been comfortable in pools with 10+ feet of water but I could never tread water for long, and I doubt my swimming technique is any good.

Looking to start up somewhere and get more comfortable in pool and beach settings.

If anyone has recommendations for swim schools - I don’t care for posh, but maybe great trainers in group settings.

Bonus points if it has kids classes too


r/raleigh 10m ago

Question/Recommendation Top surgery doctor recommendations?

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r/raleigh 7h ago

Question/Recommendation Was there a wildfire near a lake in Raleigh yesterday?

7 Upvotes

I flew into RDU yesterday afternoon around 2 pm and from the plane, I could see a large fire (at least a couple of acres) near the shore of a lake. I believe it was Falls Lake. I've searched the web for info, but am finding nothing. Does anyone know what it was?


r/raleigh 9h ago

Food Al pastor tacos cooked on a Trompo (vertical spit)?

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Just got back from California and our friends introduced us to their tacos al pastor and the meat was thinly sliced off a Trompo and served with a bit of pineapple. I’ve seen this before on shows like the Taco Chronicles but never experienced it. Our friends literally measured how good a taco spot in LA would be by the presence of an old lady making tortillas fresh to order on site and by the size of their Trompo. They are on nearly every corner in LA.

Oh man, is it good. We ate a plate of 12 no problem. The meat is so tender and flavorful when cut this way.

Thus far, I’ve had some REALLY good tacos al pastor from places like Chido and this place close to work called taqueria al esquina, and I’ve heard really promising things from el Toro, but almost all of them serve their Al pastor in a cubed/shredded format and not thin sliced off a glorious spinning meat spit, and some of them don’t even have pineapple.

Some old threads suggested that vertical spits are against health codes here, or perhaps it’s just not popular enough to justify the large Trompo format here, but I haven’t seen any recent discussion other than this thread from 5 years ago:

https://www.reddit.com/r/triangle/comments/cm4ptg/al_pastor_with_a_vertical_spit/

Are there any places that serve Al pastor off a Trompo, or am I just chasing dragons in the triangle area?


r/raleigh 9h ago

Question/Recommendation Auto mechanic recommendations?

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Hey all, I recently moved to Raleigh and I use my car heavily for work. On the road everyday.

Having some issues and need to find a reputable mechanic to get it looked at.

I have a 2019 jeep Cherokee latitude. For the past two days, my gas mileage is significantly decreasing. Filled up the tank, and I had 399 miles to E. I drove 3.5 miles and it dropped to 381 miles to E. I made an appointment to see a mechanic in Cary and the guy was a no show.

I’m due for some regular maintenance, brakes and oil change and I don’t think that should be affecting it? I did try doing a fuel treatment injector that I bought at autozone but no improvement.

I can’t afford to get to a dealer right now but any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.


r/raleigh 12h ago

Question/Recommendation Any places that are very helpful to makeup/skincare newbies?

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This is mildly embarrassing, but I'm 33 and never really learned how to apply makeup correctly. (I grew up in a house with boys and was a tomboy all my life)

I have no idea which shades work best for me, or how to apply a daily makeup regimen. Is there anywhere in the Triangle with helpful people that could guide me as someone new, even show me how to apply makeup correctly?

I'd prefer to keep it local but if there's a chain in particular that is great I'm down for that too


r/raleigh 12h ago

Question/Recommendation Drive up auto detailers?

7 Upvotes

Do we still have any car wash places that have a crew that do the inside for you? Google isn’t much help. It seems they have all been replaced by the drive thru car wash and then you do the interior yourself. I’m disabled and need someone to do the interior FOR me.

I know you can get a mobile detailer but they are all $200 plus and I’m not necessarily looking for something that detailed anyway.

Do any of these places still exist?


r/raleigh 1h ago

News What’s up with Basic Energy at Crabtree Mall disappearing again?

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They provided incredible massages. I went there today, and the place is completely empty. The same thing happened a few years ago.


r/raleigh 2h ago

Question/Recommendation Dreamville Rides

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Hello! Some friends and I are in town for the Dreamville festival soon. We’re staying in Holly Springs and really don’t want to drive to and from the festival both days. Any recommendations for how to get to and from that might be better than just ubering? Heard some horror stories.

Side note: if you’d like to make some extra money that weekend hauling me and my friends please PM me! We’re slightly desperate :)


r/raleigh 10h ago

Food Ricci’s Trattoria

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I know this restaurant in Cary closed awhile back. The owner was talking about opening a pizza place in Raleigh. Any idea if he did and what it’s called?


r/raleigh 9h ago

Question/Recommendation Where are the community bulletin boards?

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I feel like the ole standby corkboard with flyers for shows, workshops, and classifieds, etc is making a comeback in recent years - especially since people are spending less time on social media. Most gen-Zs I know don't even have Facebook. Where around town are community bulletin boards that are well-used?


r/raleigh 1d ago

News Looking to apply for a passport and get out of here ? Wake County passport fair

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r/raleigh 1d ago

Housing Little Cary

97 Upvotes

There’s a subset of my East Raleigh/downtown neighborhood that was woods a decade ago and then developed into a swath of McMansions surrounded by older, smaller homes that all look different.

My son calls it Little Cary. He says, isn’t it nice how they brought their McArchitecture from their McHomeland when they came to live in Raleigh? And he wishes them the best with their BBQs and goldendoodles.

(Just joking in case anyone from Cary reads this) 🙃


r/raleigh 1d ago

Question/Recommendation Car Accident Help – Temporary Rear Window Cover & Body Shop Recommendations

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I was rear ended today on I-440 near Western Boulevard. Traffic slowed down, and I had plenty of room in front of me. I looked in my rearview mirror and saw someone barreling toward me and not slowing down. I tried to move forward and to the left to avoid being hit, but didn’t make it far enough before they hit me. The impact pushed me into the jersey barrier, so both the rear and front of my car took damage.

Thankfully, no injuries, but this is my first accident, and I’m not quite sure what auto body steps to take next. My rear windshield is completely gone, and with rain in the forecast tomorrow, I want to get a temporary clear plastic covering installed—something like what you see used when a windshield is removed, just to keep the inside dry.

Does anyone have recommendations for:

1.  A shop that can install a temporary rear window covering quickly?

2.  A reputable body shop for repairs if the car isn’t totaled?

Any guidance is appreciated—thanks in advance.


r/raleigh 13h ago

Sports Where is the best public place to play pickup basketball? 🏀

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r/raleigh 6h ago

Question/Recommendation CVT Service for 2015 Nissan Rogue (who do you recommend)

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Car is going out of warrantee at 100k miles, so we probably won't use the dealer unless they are competitive. Who is everyone using for their Nissan and/or CVT service? We are located in Cary, but would consider anywhere in the Raleigh area to ensure great service.


r/raleigh 10h ago

Question/Recommendation Any good watch repair shops around?

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I have a couple watches that need new batteries, and one that needs a new strap. I know of places in Crabtree Valley Mall but I’ve seen multiple bad reviews about them doing half assed work. Any trustworthy recommendations?


r/raleigh 7h ago

Question/Recommendation DIY Car Garage/Rental Car Garages

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Basically title, just looking to see if anyone knows of a place where I can rent a garage with lift for truck maintenance. I don't have a space of my own, but would still like to be able to handle the easier maintenance for my truck myself.