Cat George

Cat George

Managing Editor

Catherine (Cat) is a Chesapeake, VA native who moved to Raleigh, NC in 2017. With a background in journalism, marketing, and PR, she has created digital content for over eight years. When she isn’t writing or journaling, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog Tucker to the NCMA, grabbing lattes from local coffee shops, and connecting with local business owners.

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A blue archway at the MindWELL Garden.
Travel and Outdoors
Mental wellness educational garden opens at PlayWELL Park
The world’s first children’s health education playground now features a MindWELL Garden Labyrinth to help bridge the gap between nature and mental well-being.
June 26, 2023
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A parking meter.
City
Navigating parking in downtown Raleigh
Keep reading for tips, tricks, and local hacks to help you navigate parking like a pro Raleighite in the City of Oaks.
June 26, 2023
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Gov. Roy Cooper singing Senate Bill 347 into law.
Sports
Sports betting apps are now legal in NC
Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, aka the Sports Wagering Bill, into law — making sports betting apps legal throughout North Carolina.
June 23, 2023
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Culture
Celebrating pollinators in Raleigh
National Pollinator Week, which is an annual celebration to raise awareness for pollinator health and ways to help protect them.
June 21, 2023
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Kayaks sitting on the edge of a lake.
Events
Raleigh’s summer 2023 bucket list
Want to start planning your summer in the City of Oaks? We put together a list of 18 fun activities, festivals, and must dos to make to most out of the season.
June 20, 2023
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A sandwich being lifted in the air.
Food
Eastcut Sandwich Bar is now open at Raleigh Iron Works
Eastcut boasts creative sandwiches and is one of the first tenants to open in Raleigh Iron Works.
June 16, 2023
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Culture
Watch live performances on Make Music Raleigh day
Make Music Raleigh is a free musical celebration featuring concerts across the City of Oaks’ streets, sidewalks, and parks on Wednesday, June 21.
June 15, 2023
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The "Past to Present" outdoor exhibit.
Culture
Ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Raleigh
Monday, June 19 is Juneteenth — we gathered eight events in the City of Oaks to honor and celebrate the federal holiday.
June 15, 2023
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Gov. Roy Cooper singing Senate Bill 347 into law.
Sports
Sports betting apps are now legal in NC
Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, AKA the Sports Wagering Bill, into law making sports betting apps legal throughout NC.
June 14, 2023
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Cat George
A man modeling for Beatniks.
Business
Beatniks: Menswear coming soon to Raleigh Iron Works
We sat down with the owner and founder of Beatniks, a men’s street-style clothing store, opening this fall in Raleigh Iron Works.
June 14, 2023
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Nine team members holding a treasure chest during a scavenger hunt.
Business
Office outings to bring the team together
We are providing ways to facilitate team-bonding and fun experiances with 10+ office outings that are sure to bring coworkers together.
June 12, 2023
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Three photos of different drinks.
Food
Celebrate local beverage makers and businesses with Drink Up
During July, RALtoday will celebrate beverages and beverage-makers in Raleigh with the Drink Up initiative. Keep reading to find out how to get involved.
June 5, 2023
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Three people holding LGBTQ+ flags at Raleigh Pride.
Culture
Where to celebrate Pride month in Raleigh
Celebrate and commemorate Raleigh’s LGBT+ community with Pride month events like panel discussions, Pride parties, and festivals.
June 1, 2023
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Food
Eat around the world at Raleigh’s International Food Festival
Downtown Raleigh’s International Food Festival features cultural entertainment and food and drink vendors representing over 60 countries.
May 30, 2023
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A working sundial painted on a tree stump.
Culture
Create your own public art projects
Raleigh Arts can help you create a piece of public art on city property through the Do-It-Yourself Public Art Projects program.
May 25, 2023
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The Raleigh Wine Shop facade with a patio and seating.
Food
8 wine and beer clubs to join
Sip back and relax — we’re dishing the details on eight exclusive wine and beer clubs to consider joining around the City of Oaks.
May 24, 2023
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A large park overlooking Raleigh's skyline.
City
Raleigh and Durham rank third for best places to live in the US
The two cities boast strong job growth, a lower crime rate, and green spaces on US News & World Report’s Best Places to Live list.
May 19, 2023
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City
50 marathons in 50 states: Raleighite with ALS makes history
Andrea Lytle Peet completed 50 marathons in 50 states — something doctors said could not be done with ALS.
May 19, 2023
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Two people holding drinks with stickers on them.
City
Social district expands its downtown footprint
Raleighites will now be able to Sip n’ Stroll at more downtown businesses with the new social district boundaries.
May 17, 2023
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A model walking down a runway.
Events
Strut your stuff at Raleigh Fashion Fest
Raleigh Fashion Fest is an annual local fashion, food, and shopping experience that celebrates locally-owned boutiques + businesses.
May 16, 2023
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An arts festival with tents lining Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.
Culture
Artsplosure is bringing colorful displays to downtown
Artsplosure: The Raleigh Arts Festival is back on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.
May 15, 2023
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Carolina Hurricanes' players Antti Raanta #32, Brett Pesce #22, and Jaccob Slavin #74 celebrating a win.
Sports
The Canes are one round closer to the Stanley Cup
The Bunch of Jerks are moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth time in franchise history.
May 12, 2023
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City Editor Anne beside the century plant.
Travel and Outdoors
Say “aloe” to WRAL Azalea Gardens’ century plant
The century plant typically blooms once every 10-30 years and can reach up to 35 feet tall — you don’t want to miss this rare bloom.
May 10, 2023
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An educator teaching at the front of a classroom.
City
Celebrating local educators for Teacher Appreciation Week
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked our readers to shout out their favorite local educators and what makes them special.
May 10, 2023
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Hayes Permar in front of a marque reading "Thank you Bill."
Culture
Rialto Theatre to reopen under new ownership
After the Rialto Theatre’s temporary shutdown, this Raleigh landmark is slatted to reopen this summer with exciting entertainment opportunities.
May 9, 2023
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Raleigh's acorn on Fayetteville Street.
City
Raleigh’s giant acorn found a new home
The giant acorn was moved so more visitors can appreciate its nutty self.
May 5, 2023
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Stevie Nicks singing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Culture
Stevie Nicks songs related to Raleigh spots
Since Stevie Nicks is coming to town, we matched some of the rock icon’s lyrics to our favorite local sites and stories.
May 5, 2023
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People dancing to live music.
Sponsored
🎶 Try This: Listen and dance to beach music at Live in The District
Park West Village’s free Live in The District music series is happening every Thursday night from 6:30-9 p.m. now until May 25.
Sponsored by
Graduates throwing their hat in the air in front of the NC State bell tower.
City
We’re throwing our hats for these Raleigh college graduations
Congratulations to all of our local graduates — keep reading for where to celebrate and when the Raleigh college graduations are going down.
May 4, 2023
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The facade of the Wake County Justice Center.
City
Breaking down Wake County’s proposed $1.8 billion budget
Wake County’s recommended budget for the 2024 fiscal year has been adopted.
May 2, 2023
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