Allie Remhof

Allie Remhof

Newsletter Editor

Allie has lived in Raleigh since 2015, transplanted from Dayton, OH, and is a 2023 graduate of NC State University — go Pack! Allie worked on the editorial board of NC State’s newspaper, Technician, and wrote about culture, news and sports. Outside of creating content, Allie can be found watching movies, going to local baseball games, and cooking elaborate meals.

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Events
6 New Year’s Eve events in Raleigh to ring in 2025
If you’re looking for plans to bring in the new year, Raleigh is bustling with events. Explore each event and plan where you’ll bring in 2025.
December 15, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Sports
NC State men’s soccer is headed to the NCAA College Cup
For the first time since 1990, you can back the Pack in the NCAA men’s soccer finals — and it’s all happening in Cary.
December 9, 2025
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Allie Remhof
Christmas trees
How to shop fir Christmas trees in Raleigh
If you’re a fan of real trees over artificial, this list is for you. We’re highlighting 10 local spots to pick up Christmas trees in Raleigh, including home delivery options, pre-flocked trees, and NC-famous Fraser firs.
December 9, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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City
2025 Tampa Bay Wrapped: Tampa and St. Pete’s top news of the year
Hi TBAY residents. It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see how our year stacked up?
December 4, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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City
2025 Raleigh Wrapped: Oak City’s top news of the year
Hi Raleighite. It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see how our year stacked up?
December 4, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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City
2025 Wrapped: Fort Worth’s top news of the year
It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see which stories Fort Worthians tuned into?
December 4, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Raleigh yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping central NC properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 4, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Culture
RICtoday Wrapped: Revisiting 2025’s top hits
It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see how our year stacked up?
December 3, 2025
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Elise Steele
An outdoor display of jellyfish and coral lanterns at the 2024 North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary, NC.
Events
Plan Ahead: 25+ December events in Raleigh
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
December 3, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Food
5 all-you-can-eat restaurants in Raleigh
All-you-can-eat restaurants are trending right now, and for good reason. Explore some of Raleigh’s best restaurants where you can enjoy as much as you’d like without the extra markup.
December 2, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Sports
Pigskin roundup: Where the Triangle’s college football teams stand at the end of the regular season
Read on to find out what’s next for your Tobacco Road college football team, including a chance at a conference championship, trips to Brazil, and another chance for Bill Belichick.
December 1, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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How to have a “Wicked” day in Raleigh... for good
“Wicked: For Good” hits theaters Friday, Nov. 21. Here’s how we’d spend one short day in Oak City like Elphaba + Glinda.
November 20, 2025
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Allie Remhof
A crowd gathered at the annual Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting event.
Events
13 festive holiday season experiences in Raleigh
The 2024 holiday season is officially among us, and Oak City isn’t short on festive experiences. Grab your calendar and check out these experiences filled with tons of holiday cheer.
November 19, 2025
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Allie Remhof
42nd Street Oyster Bar's neon signs glows in Raleigh.
Food
42nd Street Oyster Bar will reopen in February
After its March 2025 closure, a new team with ties to the former ownership group of 42nd Street Oyster Bar will reopen the Raleigh staple as early as February 2026. Read up on readers’ memories from this local gem.
November 18, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Food
Start the holiday festivities at Sippin’ Santa at Wye Hill
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Sippin’ Santa at Wye Hill — AKA the tropical holiday event of the year — is back through Dec. 28.
November 14, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Food
Where to buy holiday pies and desserts in Raleigh
Whether you’re shortening on time or need to impress the in-laws, our com-pie-lation of local bakeries will help you find the perfect sweet treat.
November 13, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Food
Where to pre-order your Thanksgiving dinner
Allergic to your stove? No problem — here’s where to go.
November 12, 2025
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David Stringer
A Thanksgiving spread with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more.
Food
13+ reasons to not cook this Thanksgiving in Raleigh
Take the stress out of prepping and planning on Thanksgiving with these 13 restaurants + eateries offering takeout and dine-in seasonal feasts.
November 10, 2025
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Cat George
Flowers Filed in Dorothea Dix Park in June 2022.
Travel and Outdoors
Your guide to Dorothea Dix Park
Explore all 308 acres of Dorothea Dix Park and its top landmarks, history, and more.
November 6, 2025
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Allie Remhof
The NCFC celebrating.
Sports
North Carolina FC won’t field 2026 team as it aims for Division One
Owner Steve Malik announced North Carolina FC would attempt to become part of the USL Division One, but the team will discontinue until their bid is potentially accepted. Plus, NCFC needs a 15,000 occupancy venue to join USL Division One.
November 4, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Our recommendations for Raleigh’s Michelin Guide restaurants
Nineteen Raleigh + Triangle restaurants have been named to the esteemed Michelin Guide after its first foray into the American South. Here’s what we love at these spots — and what the Michelin inspectors might have, too.
November 4, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Sports
Pack is back: 2025 NC State basketball preview
There’s plenty of new faces representing the Wolfpack this basketball season. Here’s what you need to know before you root for NC State this season.
November 3, 2025
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Allie Remhof
A pig near a pumpkin.
City
From porch to pig pen: How your old pumpkins can feed happy hogs
Instead of throwing your pumpkins away, consider donating them to local farms through Pumpkins for Pigs.
October 29, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
Raleigh's skyline at sunset on the Boylan Bridge.
Just how bad is the traffic in Raleigh?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great in the 919. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
October 28, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
The best beers in Raleigh, according to Untappd
Beer drinkers can rate brews all over the world on the popular app Untappd — here are some of Raleigh’s most popular beers. Don’t forget to save this one for lager.
October 27, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Small Business
RALtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 23, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
Raleigh Convention Center expansion renderings released
The new facility will expand the convention center’s downtown footprint + impact.
October 23, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Events
David Sedaris coming home to Raleigh April 18, 2026
American humorist — and Raleigh native — is coming home for “An Evening with David Sedaris” at the Martin Marietta Center on April 18, 2026, and tickets are on sale now
October 21, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Food
Recipe: Autumn salad dressing from Whiskey Kitchen
This apple sage vinaigrette from Whiskey Kitchen is perfect for any and all autumnal salads thanks to seasonal ingredients + easy prep.
October 17, 2025
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Allie Remhof
A group of people doing yoga and being adjusted by an instructor.
Live
Find your zen with our Raleigh yoga guide
Check out these 20+ yoga studios around the City of Oaks, which offer holistic wellness outside the studio, smoothies, international retreats, and more.
October 15, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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