One of the Most Valuable Shop Local Raleigh Membership Benefits Is the One You Can’t See
One of the Most Valuable Shop Local Raleigh Membership Benefits Is the One You Can’t See When business owners think about the benefits of joining ...
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Local Things To Do In Raleigh This Weekend – July 23, 2026
We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend! Every week, we curate a list ...
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We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend! Every week, we curate a list ...
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July is National Hot Dog Month: The Hot Dogs of Raleigh
Hot Dogs of Raleigh: Local Spots You’ll Crave All Year Looking for the perfect hot dog? Raleigh’s local hot dog joints are serving up crave-worthy ...
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Celebrate Independent Retailer Month: 10 Meaningful Ways to Support Local Businesses
Every July, we celebrate Independent Retailer Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the locally owned shops, boutiques, bookstores, gift stores, markets, and retailers that make ...
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Meet the Owner of Ice Cream Monsters!
Meet the Owner: Marshall Leonard of Ice Cream Monsters There’s something nostalgic about hearing an ice cream truck coming down the street, but Ice Cream ...
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Savor the Outdoors: Raleigh’s Best Picnic Spots
Hello Picnic Season! There’s something undeniably special about this time of year in Raleigh. The days grow longer, the sun shines a little warmer, and ...
Read More → Baily’s Boutique Opens First Storefront in Downtown Franklinton on August 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baily’s Boutique Opens First Storefront in Downtown Franklinton on August 1 FRANKLINTON, N.C. – After five years of bringing fashion directly to ...
Read More → Local Things To Do In Raleigh This Weekend – July 9, 2026
We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend! Every week, we curate a list ...
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June New and Renewed Members
We’re saying WELCOME to Shop Local Raleigh’s newest members and a big THANK YOU to our returning members for their continued support! #ShowSomeLocalLove to our ...
Read More → Maj. James Capers Jr. as Grand Marshal: First in Freedom Parade
First in Freedom Parade Welcomes Medal of Honor Recipient Maj. James Capers Jr. as Grand Marshal The First in Freedom Parade is proud to welcome ...
Read More → Local Things To Do In Raleigh This Weekend – July 2, 2026
We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend! Every week, we curate a list ...
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Can’t-Miss Raleigh Events In July 2026
Every month, we curate a list of local markets and events going on in and around Raleigh. Our goal is to uplift local businesses and ...
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Support Local & Fight Hunger: Shop Local Raleigh’s Summer Food Drive
Back this summer, Shop Local Raleigh is teaming up with small businesses across Wake County for our 2nd Annual Community Food Drive benefiting Inter-Faith Food ...
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Fireworks, Food, and Fun: Raleigh’s Ultimate 4th of July Guide
Independence Day is right around the corner, and there’s no better place to celebrate than right here in Raleigh! Whether you’re planning to watch fireworks ...
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Why Margaux’s Should Be Your Next Event Venue in Raleigh!
Planning a special event can feel overwhelming; the venue search alone is enough to make anyone want to elope or cancel the company party altogether. ...
Read More → Local Things To Do In Raleigh This Weekend – June 25, 2026
We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend! Every week, we curate a list ...
Read More → Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Rescheduled to Sunday, June 21st
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Returns to Downtown on June 21 Raleigh, NC – Due to the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Championship Parade ...
Read More → Local Things To Do In Raleigh This Weekend – June 18, 2026
We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend! Every week, we curate a list ...
Read More → How Raleigh Landed the Carolina Hurricanes: The Untold Story of John Odom
How Raleigh Landed the Carolina Hurricanes: The Untold Story of John Odom, the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association, and a Vision for Major League Sports Today, ...
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Meet the Owner of The Cupcake Shoppe!
Meet the Owner: Sara Fitzpatrick – The Cupcake Shoppe For nearly 20 years, The Cupcake Shoppe has been serving Raleigh with handcrafted desserts, specialty coffee, ...
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