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Danyale Daniels

City Editor

Danyale is originally from Virginia but has found a permanent home in Cary, North Carolina as of three years ago. With an extensive background as a freelance copywriter and educator her passion for writing runs deep. During her personal time she enjoys walking in nature with her pup Apollo, reading Book Tok’s latest obsession, writing, and spending time exploring with her wife exploring or spicing up their home with new decor finds.

The storefront of A Place at the Table
Nonprofits
Nonprofit cafe A Place at the Table is launching a food truck.
A Place at the Table is a nonprofit restaurant in Raleigh that offers a pay-what-you-can system and is expanding their reach with a new food truck.
July 26, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
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Food
Try your City Editor’s favorite drinks in Raleigh
Find out what your RALtoday City Editors Allie and Danyale love to drink and where to get them from. We’ll also share where you can get drinks similar to our favorite at Drink Up Week participant locations.
July 25, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Four mocktails in front of a bright mural.
Food
The latest data on nonalcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Raleigh
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of nonalcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in the City of Oaks.
July 23, 2024
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Arts
Raleigh’s nature-based Block Gallery art exhibition
See the Block Gallery’s latest nature-based exhibition before its last day on Friday, Aug. 23. The exhibition is curated by Scott Hazard, the Nature Preserves Artist-in-Residence.
July 19, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week sponsored by AVA Rooftop Bar has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Raleigh.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Arts
Upcoming performing arts shows in Raleigh
Get a sneak peak into what’s to come for Raleigh’s performing arts scene in the next few months.
July 17, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
A person sitting at a desk in front of computer monitors.
City
The Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center is hiring
Service the Raleigh-Wake community by applying to be a call taker or telecommunicator for the Emergency Communications Center. Find out more about the position and resources before you apply.
July 17, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
A sandwich and fries on a plate.
Culture
Duke’s “Hot Tomato Summer” is coming to Raleigh
The annual 10-day celebration of mayo and tomatoes is coming to Raleigh for the first time.
July 15, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Downtown Raleigh lit up with large light installations.
Arts
Artists are needed for Raleigh’s Illuminate Art Walk
Illuminate Art Walk is offering a paid opportunity for local artists to have their art featured in downtown Raleigh throughout December.
July 11, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
A table with pepperoni pizza, fries, and wings.
Food
Restaurants open late in the Triangle
Find out what places around the Triangle are open late when you’re in the mood for a midnight bit.
July 11, 2024
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Anne Weber
The Old Well at UNC-Chapel Hill.
City
UNC is a filming location for “The Summer I Turned Pretty”
UNC’s campus is being taken over by the production of Amazon Prime’s television show “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and locals are in awe.
July 9, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
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Events
Upcoming races in Triangle to prepare for
See what races in the Triangle are coming up in the next few months to register and prepare for. Races vary from casual events to fund raising efforts.
July 9, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Two plates of barbecue.
Food
Local food spots open for the Fourth of July
If you’re looking for places to eat on the Fourth of July without breaking the bank or having a huge clean up, continue reading.
July 3, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Two women stand on a rooftop in front of Raleigh's skyline
City
Meet RALtoday City Editors Allie + Danyale
After City Editor Danyale’s first month at RALtoday, we wanted to say hey and get readers reintroduced to the team behind our newsletters and social media.
July 3, 2024
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Allie Remhof
Two cocktails: The Corpse Reviver 2 and Barrel Aged Martinez.
Government
Raleigh lawmakers sign off on broader sale alcohol bill
Lawmakers of Raleigh have signed off on an expansive alcohol bill. Continue reading to see what other policies and previsions are up for discussion among officials.
July 1, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
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Food
Raleigh Taco Tuesday must haves
Taco-lover spots in Raleigh for every taste bud to try and love.
July 1, 2024
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Business
Carolina Hurricanes lease extension and PNC Arena’s mixed-use enhancement approved by Centennial Authority
PNC Arena’s multi-phase, mixed-use enhancement has been approved by the Centennial Authority after the Canes extended their lease until 2044.
June 27, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Nonprofits
Sertoma Arts Center hosts art contest
Find out how local artists can apply to be a part of the expansion and renovation process of the Sertoma Arts Center in Raleigh.
June 27, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Two men sitting in front of a large screen.
City
Raleigh native Robert Hartwell lands Max home renovation show
Multihyphenate and Raleigh native Robert Hartwell is ‘Breaking New Ground’ with his new home renovation series exclusively on Max by HBO.
June 25, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Tim Cook standing in front of a crowd of people.
Development
Apple announces pause on Research Triangle Park campus
The latest on what’s happening with Apple’s Raleigh Triangle Park campus and how it could impact NC.
June 25, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Woman holding a watermelon standing inside the bed of a pick up truck.
Food
Raleigh’s Watermelon Lady and the Triangle’s best fruit
Learn about the Watermelon Lady and why Raleigh patrons continue to purchase from her variety of produce.
June 21, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
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Travel and Outdoors
Unique day trip ideas near Raleigh
Explore beyond the Triangle this summer without breaking the bank while having an unforgettable time.
June 21, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Raleigh's skyline.
City
Make the most of Raleigh’s longest day
Enjoy the most of what the Triangle has to offer during the longest day of 2024.
June 19, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
A child at the end of a water slide.
Travel and Outdoors
Water parks and beaches near Raleigh
Enjoy the water around and near the Triangle through our local water parks, splash pads, and beaches not too far from the City of Oaks.
June 19, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
321 Coffee employees standing outside of the Wholefoods market.
Business
321 Coffee expands brand and inclusivity in Raleigh
Learn how 321 Coffee’s expansion is supporting inclusivity for adults with intellectual disabilities in the Triangle.
June 14, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
The "Past to Present" outdoor exhibit.
Events
Events to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth in the Triangle
Celebrate the Juneteenth holiday with community events ranging from comfy kickbacks to formal galas.
June 11, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Someone swinging a golf club with fall colored trees.
Sports
NC’s own Pinehurst No. 2 hosts its fourth U.S. Open
Learn about the important who, what, where, and hows of the 2024 US Open championship at Pinehurst.
June 11, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Two people putting litter into a trash bag.
City
What to know about Raleigh’s new reuse app and web tool
Learn how Raleigh’s newest technology resource supports residential waste management.
June 7, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
The entryway of Synergy Face + Body's Cary location.
Retail
Relax + unwind with spas in Raleigh
Give yourself the luxury of winding down in some of the best spas Raleigh has to offer.
June 5, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts surrounded by fall trees.
Events
Raleigh announces June job fairs
Search for employment at two upcoming job fairs hosted by the City of Raleigh.
June 5, 2024
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