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Your license plate could be getting more screen time than you are. Flock cameras help police find stolen cars and missing people, but their growing presence in Raleigh raises questions about who’s tracking your movements and who can access that data. Gina Stephens and Melissa Howsam talk public safety, privacy and the fine print of living in a world that’s always watching. All Eyes on Flock Stay in the Know Get Social  Meet Our Sponsors Swim  Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza  Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Gen Z wants flip phones, digital cameras, paper maps and a life less online. But can you really recreate the analog ’90s when the internet is always one person—or one emergency—away? This week, Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam unpack why a generation raised online is desperate to log off, what they’re actually nostalgic for—and why voluntarily ditching your iPhone isn’t the same as growing up without one. Going Analog: Living Like It’s 1992 for a WeekendStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Raleigh’s long-promised hotel boom has officially arrived. This week, Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam unpack the new wave of stays reshaping the city—from the just-opened Hotel Indigo and Village District’s Oberlin to the massive Omni and forthcoming Westin—and why Raleigh’s growing hotel inventory is about much more than where visitors sleep. Raleigh’s Hotel Boom Is HereStay in the KnowGet Social Meet Our Sponsors Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Want to taste your way through Raleigh's cocktail scene in one night? Cocktail Classic returns Nov. 14—and tickets are officially on sale. Tune in for what's new this year, how you'll get up close with RM's Best Bartender nominees and when voting for Raleigh's best bars and bartenders begins. The Cocktail ClassicStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

You paid hundreds of dollars for the ticket, so why are you watching the concert through someone else’s phone screen? Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam talk concert etiquette and the little things we can all do to make live music better for everyone. How to Not Be That PersonGood Content Lives HereMeet Our Sponsors Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Downtown Raleigh is full of ambitious renderings—but some of the city's biggest redevelopment sites remain empty years after businesses packed up and left. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam unpack why major projects stall, who gets caught in the middle and what these vacant blocks say about the realities of growth in Raleigh. Why Raleigh's Biggest Development Projects Are Sitting EmptyStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Raleigh has added roughly 150,000 residents in the last 20 years—but today RPD has essentially the same number of officers it did in 2006. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam unpack the department's 93 vacancies, rising response times and a surprising retention problem that's sending Raleigh-trained officers to neighboring towns. As the city races toward its next quarter-million residents, can its police force keep up? Growing Population. Shrinking Police ForceStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

After a year of anonymous meals, revisits and spirited debates, Raleigh Magazine's 2026 Best Restaurants issue has arrived. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam take listeners behind the scenes of one of the city's most anticipated editorial projects, reveal a few of this year's winners and explain what separates a good restaurant from one worthy of the Best Restaurants list. RM’s Best Restaurants 2026 RevealedStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Starting this September, the City is replacing seasonal loose-leaf vacuum collection with enhanced weekly yard waste pickup. Raleigh Solid Waste Services Director Shikha Gupta and Senior Communications Analyst Ellen Mathis join Publisher Gina Stephens to explain why the change is happening—and break down your three new options: bin it, bag it or leave it. (Don’t) Just Leave ItStay in the KnowGet SocialGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

What if $10 could help keep a family from losing its home? Raleigh Magazine’s fourth-annual Give Raleigh campaign is supporting seven local nonprofits working on the front lines of housing insecurity across Wake County—and Pinnacle Financial Partners is matching the first $10,000 raised. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam share the real people behind the statistics, why homelessness isn't always visible and how a small gift can make a surprisingly big difference. What $10 Can DoStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

It's rant time. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam take a break from the news to air their latest grievances—from blinding LED headlights and reply-all etiquette to Raleigh traffic headaches, windshield wiper fluid and one restaurant trend that needs to end immediately. Consider yourselves warned. Taking a Louisville Slugger to LEDsEnough With the Noise—OrdinancesBars Aren’t for BabiesStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Foodie News is back—and Raleigh has given us plenty to discuss. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam catch up on the restaurants, bars and breweries making moves in 2026, from buzzy openings and neighborhood newcomers to surprising closings, major pivots and what they reveal about Raleigh’s evolving dining scene. Big Cat on the Prowl in RaleighNothing Plane about Jane’sStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Raleigh is attracting bigger concert tours than ever—but is the city ready for them? Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam discuss the post-concert chaos surrounding recent Carter-Finley shows, why thousands of fans were left frustrated after Noah Kahan and what needs to happen before the next major act rolls into town. “Nightmare Scenario” Plays Out at Carter-Finley ConcertStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors: Swim Woodhouse Spa RaleighTimber Pizza Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Whether you're calling a rideshare, hopping on a scooter or just trying to avoid parking, getting around Raleigh isn't as simple—or affordable—as it used to be. Gina Stephens and Melissa Howsam explore what's driving the costs, the challenges riders face and what it means for a growing city. Why Raleigh Rideshares Are SurgingRaleigh’s Revolving Ride Revolution Scoots Out of Reach?Become a Raleigh InsiderMeet Our Sponsors:  Swim Downtown Cary Blue Water Spa Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

What should Raleigh look like as it continues to grow? Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dive into the debate over the city's signage rules—from glowing neon and bold storefronts to the regulations that shape Raleigh's streetscape. Are the rules preserving the city's charm, or are they holding back creativity and local character? Curbing Creativity or Keeping It Classy?All the Buzz, Straight to Your Inbox—FreeMeet Our Sponsors:  Swim Downtown Cary Blue Water Spa Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now