Downtown Raleigh Blog

Every year on April 22nd, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day: a global event to raise awareness about environmental challenges and promote efforts to protect the planet. 

Your canine companions will love spending time downtown just as much as you do with plenty of dog parks, dog-friendly patios, and businesses offering pet products/services. 

In the spirit of Dreamville Festival’s love for all things local, we put together this guide of unique, locally-owned shops, restaurants, and bars! 

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re compiling a list of Downtown Raleigh businesses owned or co-owned by women. 

From sweet treats to date night activities, there are plenty of ways to show your partner or friends “I Love You” by celebrating Valentine’s Day the Downtown Raleigh way.  

Downtown Raleigh has a strong community of Black-owned businesses from retail to restaurant to personal services. 

Celebrate the rich tapestry of Black history, culture, and achievements in Downtown Raleigh 

A list of great spots to watch sports and root for your favorite team together in Downtown Raleigh. 

With 2024 behind us it’s time for a fresh start: new year, new you, and new goals. This guide includes Downtown Raleigh businesses that can help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions to live a happier and healthier life in 2024.  

This guide will help you find champagne, beer, spirits, mixers, bitters, and more from locally-owned businesses to make the most out of your seasonal celebrations. 

Visitors who drive into Downtown Raleigh can benefit from up to 2 hours of free weekday parking in 5 city-owned decks 

Enjoy carry-out Thanksgiving mains and sides cooked by these Downtown Raleigh restaurants. 

Sustainability meets style when you shop secondhand vintage in Downtown Raleigh. 

Let us guide you through the experience of attending Hopscotch Music Festival in Downtown Raleigh with local shopping, dining, visitor information, and more. 

Downtown Raleigh Alliance honored 5 significant construction projects with Imprint Awards at the State of Downtown Raleigh 2024 event. 

Learn more about TRAC bins, the City of Raleigh's new effort to manage waste efficiently while keeping public spaces clean and accessible. 

DRA celebrates love, acceptance, and accessibility in support of our LGBTQ+ community, not just this month, but every day. 

For this Q&A, we focused on the perspectives of Black-owned businesses representing Downtown Raleigh’s restaurant, retail, art, and service industries. 

This initial chapter of the report is focused on Fayetteville Street and surrounding streets. Ten major ideas are presented as the initial result of close collaboration with stakeholders. 

1-mile walking or biking route covering art, history, and local shopping in the heart of downtown. 

Get to know some of our local businesses that characterize themselves as having mission-driven business models or practices. 

A guide to the fall season in Downtown Raleigh to celebrate Halloween, embrace the autumn vibes, and support small businesses. 

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Frequently asked questions about DTR's new Economic Development Strategy 

One of the key findings of the research was that the Social District has increased sales and led to new sales that would not otherwise have occurred. 

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In celebration of Kwanzaa and the end of the holiday retail shopping season, we wanted to give our community an opportunity to learn more about Lilian K. Danieli, the owner and designer of NASHONA. 

Downtown Raleigh restaurants, bars, and bottle shops are working hard to keep you feeling warm and safe while drinking & dining outdoors. Many downtown establishments are offering a variety of heated patio setups, so you can enjoy a delicious meal or beve 

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With this guide, we hope to help you make the most out of your college experience downtown as you settle in and get to know your home for the next few years. 

There is a lot of information in our 2022 State of Downtown Report–96 pages of it, in fact. Here are a few highlights... 

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On July 5th, Raleigh City Council approved a Social District for a portion of Downtown Raleigh to begin operation August 15th. Visit this page for an explainer and FAQ on social districts. 

Hoppy Easter! 

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The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is honoring five significant construction projects with Imprint Awards at the State of Downtown Raleigh 2021 event. 

Using this list, you can cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth no matter where you are in Downtown’s six districts. 

Share your feedback and ideas! 

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More than 60 Local Businesses Receive Financial Assistance for Revitalization Efforts 

Guest Blog by Ernest Dollar of City of Raleigh Museum 

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What's in store for 2020 and beyond 

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