“Diapers shouldn’t be a privilege,” says Diaper Train Executive Director Katie Lowek. Instead, she asserts, “Diapers are a basic need.” Yet, there is no assistance in place for diapers. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC) do not provide diapers, and there are no federal or state programs for... Read More
It was Brazilian artist and painter Romero Britto who said, “Art is too important not to share.” After all, the sharing of art in public spaces fosters connection and an appreciation for diversity by promoting dialogue, inspiring creativity, and inviting the expression of personal perspectives. Shared art democratizes access to culture, enriches public spaces, and... Read More
Fashion might seem like it’s all about staying warm and covered up, but I promise you — it’s a vibrant work of art expressing your true self. Just ask my understanding husband, who has been hearing this speech for years. Fashion is like sprinkling a bit of magic dust on your day, giving you a... Read More
Thanks to the Young Writers’ Institute, Cary may very well be the home of a future bestselling author or award-winning essayist.
The Institute has been nurturing poets, playwrights, novelists, and artists for more than a decade, giving them a safe space to express themselves and tap into their creativity.
Like many small businesses, the Young... Read More
1. Tails are wagging for Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo, the annual event that celebrates pets and their people and promotes responsible pet ownership. With plenty of engaging activities for canines and humans alike, the family-friendly festival features pet contests, an agility course, demonstrations, and educational workshops on pet care. Vendor booths offer pet... Read More
We all know North Carolina is filled with mountains-to-sea beauty. Now it’s time to show it off!
The Fenton Frames Photography Contest invites high school and college students to submit their best original photography that highlights the landscapes, architecture, and people that make North Carolina special. So it’s time to hit the road and... Read More
“The Carolinas are known for their peaches, so we decided a line extension of our top selling Sky Blue with a little flavor will be a great thirst-quenching beer for the hot summer months,” says Carolina Brewery founder and CEO Robert Poitras.
The seasonal Kölsch first launched last April and delighted drinkers with its subtle... Read More
With all the flavors of a tropical getaway, this cocktail is your one-way sip to a seaside state of mind.
1 ¼ ounces Captain Morgan Coconut Rum 2 ounces pineapple juice 2 ounces orange juice 1 ounce ruby red grapefruit juice Sprite
Combine all ingredients except Sprite in a shaker with ice. Shake... Read More
Daylilies’ blithe blossoms unfurl in morning’s glory, shine resplendent under the celestial arc of the summer sun, but then, alas, bow and fade into twilight’s quiet embrace. That sentence is not only poor poetic prose, but it’s also inaccurate because of night-blooming daylilies.
Night-blooming daylilies — really? Yep. Oxymorons? You bet.
The American Daylily Society... Read More
I am a big fan of the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) because it is a native tree and, of course, bears North Carolina’s state flower. And typically topping out at around 15 to 25 feet tall, it is not particularly a space-hogging woody ornamental, meaning planting one could leave room for other woodies — or,... Read More
