Story and photos by Michelle Porizkova Located in the warehouse district of downtown Raleigh, The Hightide Salon is difficult to miss; decorated with its colorful logo and a pride emblem in the window, it presents itself as an inclusive…
Around Raleigh
Story and photos by Michelle Porizkova Michelle Porizkova is visiting local businesses in Raleigh this semester for the Peace of Downtown feature, sharing their stories in text and images with an eye toward capturing how businesses are faring in the…
By Kyra Harrison Ground has officially been broken on North Carolina Freedom Park in downtown Raleigh between the governor’s executive Residence and the legislative building. The late architect, Phil Freelon, and his team at Perkins and Will designed this landscape…
By Janae Hankins There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do in and around Raleigh and there are so many events happening in the upcoming months. [sidebar title=”Upcoming Raleigh Fun” align=”left” background=”on” border=”all” shadow=”on”] Here are a few…
By Gracie Lane How does being able to drink and not having to drive sound? Doesn’t dining on a budget in downtown Raleigh sound like fun? The bus, called the Rline, lets passengers board with a closed container of booze….
By Peace Times Staff Are you a first-year looking for a way to spend your extra time? Are you bored out of your mind, but new to Raleigh and have no clue where to go or what to do? Well,…
By Arielle De Pas Dahlings, want to find a boutique that is meant for the girl who already has everything? The Pink Alli is where it’s at. Located at 406 Ledgestone Way, Cary, NC, inside the Stone Creek Village Shopping…
By Suzy Richardson Within 10 miles of our campus are nearly 20 used bookstores, some of which even give extra discounts to students. Ask yourself how many of these you have ever visited, or how many you can just name. Your…
By Maggie Wright 518 West Italian Restaurant is probably my favorite place to eat in downtown Raleigh. I love the atmosphere and the cozy feeling it gives you as soon as you walk through the door. The restaurant is located…
By Brittany Warlick The Nature Research Center, also known as the NRC, finally opened its downtown Raleigh doors in April, proudly showcasing its hands-on research exhibits. After thousands of people attended the 24-hour grand opening weekend, some wonder whether the…