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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A rendering of a peanut-shaped roundabout on Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, NC.
City
City of Raleigh proposes changes for Lake Wheeler Road including a new type of roundabout
The peanut-shaped traffic circle is just one of many improvements potentially coming to Lake Wheeler Road. As a Complete Street, this road will cater to all transportation types, from foot to bus.
February 20, 2024
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Allie Remhof
A rendering of Pin Point's pickleball and golf area.
Sports
Largest indoor pickleball + golf facility in the US coming to Raleigh
Prepare your paddles and putters — a giant pickleball + golf complex is coming to Raleigh. Pin Point will be just outside the beltline near Purr Cup Cafe.
February 16, 2024
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Allie Remhof
Terminal 2 in RDU.
Travel and Outdoors
RDU receives $12 million from federal program, plans major upgrades
Gov. Roy Cooper and US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $45 million for NC airports, including $12 million for Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
February 16, 2024
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Allie Remhof
The storefront of A Place at the Table
Culture
Spread love on Random Act of Kindness Day in the City of Oaks
Feb. 17 is Random Act of Kindness Day — here are just a few ways to show your neighbors, city, and local biz your love just because.
February 14, 2024
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Allie Remhof
Players high five after knocking down a Kubb.
Culture
How to make friends in Raleigh
Want to make new friends in Raleigh? Here are just a few groups to meet other folks who love books, bevs, unique sports, and more.
February 12, 2024
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Allie Remhof
A potential rendering of City Plaza on Fayetteville Street. Lights are above the street and a mural on a building says "North Carolina's Main Street"
City
What changes could come to Fayetteville Street
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance released a set of major recommendations with the City of Raleigh to revitalize downtown as part of downtown’s economic development strategy, starting with Fayetteville Street.
February 8, 2024
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Allie Remhof
RAL_LaFarmKingCake_FEB2024
Events
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Raleigh with parades + king cake
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is Tuesday, Feb. 13. Although these festivities might not compare to New Orleans, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Raleigh — and enjoy king cake, too.
February 6, 2024
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Allie Remhof
RAL-HumblePie-Sept23
City
Answered: Closed Raleigh businesses you miss most
Raleigh has seen its fair share of restaurant closures and subsequent takeovers. Here are closed Raleigh businesses our readers still dream about + what’s happened to their spaces.
February 6, 2024
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Allie Remhof
Raleigh's skyline.
City
Leap day: How would you spend an extra 24 hours in Raleigh?
This February, you’ll have an extra 24 hours to spend in the City of Oaks thanks to leap day. Let us know: How would you plan to spend these 24 hours in Raleigh?
February 2, 2024
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Allie Remhof
An AI-generated image of Raleigh, North Carolina at sunset with zooming highways and various buildings.
City
Here’s what AI has to say about Raleigh
We asked artificial intelligence-powered bot ChatGPT what what AI has to say about Raleigh, and it came up with some interesting results. Read what AI has to say about the City of Oaks — or maybe a new, AI-generated nickname.
February 2, 2024
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Allie Remhof
A group of women at a Valentine's Day themed table. A woman at the end is cheersing the photographer.
Events
6 lovely events for Valentine’s Day in Raleigh
Cherish the ones you love in every way this February. We’ve gathered some of the best events for Valentine’s Day in Raleigh to attend with beaus and besties alike.
January 31, 2024
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Allie Remhof
A plate of Brussel sprouts, a plate of animal fries, and three cocktails at Gussie's.
Food
What we tried at Gussie’s
We visited this new bar at 927 W. Morgan St. for a night of great company, bites, and bevs. Here’s what we loved and recommend from Gussie’s, our new neighborhood haunt.
January 25, 2024
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Allie Remhof
Attendees watch a concert at Red Hat Amphitheater.
City
50+ Raleigh concerts this spring
Don’t let the cold get you down — we’ve put together a list of over 50 Raleigh concerts happening before the summer heat hits. Pick from your fave genre or try a new show.
January 25, 2024
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Allie Remhof
A rendering on the fence in front of three houses.
City
State of Beer is moving to a new prized location on West Morgan Street
The Trophy Brewing-owned bottle + sandwich shop is packing its bags and heading to West Morgan Street near the brewery’s pizza-slinging flagship. State of Beer + The Bend Bar will open in 2024.
January 23, 2024
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Allie Remhof
A movie screening in Moore Square.
Real Estate
Be the broker: What should go into Moore Square’s cafe?
This cafe space once served burgers to those visiting Moore Square. That space is now vacant and we want to know: What should go in its place?
January 19, 2024
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Allie Remhof
A rendering of a colorful shopping area at North Hills Innovation District.
Real Estate
Development Update: North Hills Innovation District
The North Hills Innovation District keeps growing and growing — seven retailers are joining the district in micro-retail spaces selling local artisan goods and experiences.
January 18, 2024
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Anne Weber
A collage of three cats and two dogs
City
Adopt a pet to ring in 2024
Wake County Animal Center’s New Year, New Me, New Pet program encourages folks to adopt a pet in the new year with reduced adoption fees.
January 5, 2024
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Allie Remhof
A spread of vegan dishes on a table.
Food
Celebrate ‘Veganuary’ with this Raleigh restaurant challenge
The Raleigh Vegan Chef Challenge has chefs showcase their vegan cooking skills with new dishes. Over a dozen local restaurants are making plant-based dishes — try them all month and vote for your favorites.
January 3, 2024
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Allie Remhof
City Editors Cat and Allie in Raleigh Union Station.
City
Your City Editors’ New Year’s resolutions
As we ease into 2024, your City Editors want to ring in the new year by sharing our Raleigh-based new year’s resolutions.
December 22, 2023
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Allie Remhof
The Hippo wine bar.
Downtown Raleigh Alliance awards nearly $90,000 in grants to diverse businesses
Nine businesses of all kinds were individually awarded up to $15,000 to support their storefronts from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
December 20, 2023
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Allie Remhof
A colorful store table with a variety of merchandise.
Business
Last minute Raleigh gift guide for everyone you know
Let us do the hard work for you — this Raleighite gift guide is for every type of person on your gift list. The best part? These are local suggestions and require no shipping, just a quick trip to the store.
December 18, 2023
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Allie Remhof
A sketch of William Christmas' plans for the city of Raleigh.
City
William Christmas, the man who designed downtown Raleigh
The streetscape of Raleigh came to be because of a man named William Christmas. Christmas was tasked with creating a plan for what would become the capital of NC in 1792.
December 18, 2023
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Allie Remhof
Chef Scott Crawford.
Food
Chef Scott Crawford to replace underground bar with new concept
Sous Terre will open under Chef Scott Crawford’s Jolie to replace The Atlantic Lounge in Historic Oakwood — Crawford plans to honor existing key members.
December 15, 2023
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Cat George
A group of alumni on the court at Reynolds Coliseum.
City
What to know about NC State’s undefeated women’s basketball team
As of Dec. 15, the NC State women’s basketball squad is undefeated with a 10-0 record. Here’s names to know before watching the rest of the 2023-24 season.
December 14, 2023
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Allie Remhof
Christmas decor at The Angus Barn
City
Answered: Our readers create a Hallmark holiday movie fit for Raleigh
We asked, and you delivered. Read how two Hallmark holiday movie characters would fall in love in the City of Oaks and who our readers cast.
December 14, 2023
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Allie Remhof
An array of colorful foods and beverages.
Food
Tamasha Modern Indian: A grand performance for Indian food in Raleigh
Chef Bhavin Chhatwani has worked in restaurants across India, Michelin-starred eateries in the US, and now, he’s in the City of Oaks for his own take on luxury Indian food with Tamasha Modern Indian.
December 12, 2023
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Allie Remhof
State House Christmas
Culture
What if a Hallmark holiday movie was filmed in Columbia?
Columbia hasn’t been the filming location for a Hallmark holiday movie — yet. We’re asking our readers to brainstorm locations + plots for a potential future movie filmed in the festive Soda City.
December 11, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
A crowd gathered at the annual Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting event.
City
What if a Hallmark holiday movie was filmed in Raleigh?
Raleigh hasn’t been the filming location for a Hallmark holiday movie — yet. We’re asking our readers to brainstorm locations + plots for a potential future movie filmed in the festive City of Oaks.
December 8, 2023
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Allie Remhof
A rendering of Downtown South.
City
Downtown South development stuck in ‘holding pattern’
According to Kane Realty, this multi-phase development is waiting for market conditions to improve to continue buildout. Downtown South, just inside the beltline in south Raleigh, will feature a music venue and more entertainment opportunities.
December 6, 2023
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Cat George
NC State football player Brennan Armstrong grabs a football from another player.
City
NC State football is headed to the Pop-Tarts Bowl
With a sprinkle of good luck, Wolfpack football is going to the 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando to square up against Kansas State. This game could cap a 10-win season for the Pack with a sweet surprise.
December 4, 2023
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Allie Remhof
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