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Trump suspends Hormuz operation, claims progress on Iran deal

The operation led to an exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran.

World

President Trump said Tuesday he&#x27;s suspending the new U.S. military operation in the Strait of Hormuz due to progress in the negotiations with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Iran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" data-vars-content-id="cd5a6336-42a5-4189-8c4e-615eedba8191" data-vars-headline="Trump suspends Hormuz operation, claims progress on Iran deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_self">Iran</a> on an agreement to end the war. Why it matters: The operation to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;guide&quot; ships" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/05/iran-strait-hormuz-operation-trump-warning" data-vars-content-id="cd5a6336-42a5-4189-8c4e-615eedba8191" data-vars-headline="Trump suspends Hormuz operation, claims progress on Iran deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/05/iran-strait-hormuz-operation-trump-warning" target="_self">&quot;guide&quot; ships</a> through the Strait of Hormuz, which was launched on Monday, led to an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="exchange of fire" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/04/iran-attack-uae-missiles-ceasefire-hormuz" data-vars-content-id="cd5a6336-42a5-4189-8c4e-615eedba8191" data-vars-headline="Trump suspends Hormuz operation, claims progress on Iran deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/04/iran-attack-uae-missiles-ceasefire-hormuz" target="_self">exchange of fire</a> between the U.S. and Iran and to Iranian missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates for the first time since the ceasefire was announced a month ago.

Frontier Airlines facing the same pressures that destroyed budget rival Spirit Airlines

Frontier Airlines hoping to avoid fate of budget rival Spirit

The downfall of Spirit Airlines is casting a spotlight on the future of its budget carrier rival, Frontier, which is facing many of the same challenges.

Business

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downfall of Spirit Airlines" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/02/spirit-airlines-shutdown" data-vars-content-id="7ae039bd-b0b6-4c8c-93e3-9adf4c68e690" data-vars-headline="Frontier Airlines facing the same pressures that destroyed budget rival Spirit Airlines" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/02/spirit-airlines-shutdown" target="_self">downfall of Spirit Airlines</a> is casting a spotlight on the future of its budget carrier rival, Frontier Airlines, which is facing many of the same challenges.Why it matters: The jet fuel price spike was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the last straw for Spirit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/01/spirit-airlines-shut-down-trump" data-vars-content-id="7ae039bd-b0b6-4c8c-93e3-9adf4c68e690" data-vars-headline="Frontier Airlines facing the same pressures that destroyed budget rival Spirit Airlines" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/01/spirit-airlines-shut-down-trump" target="_self">the last straw for Spirit</a> — which ceased operations early Saturday — and it&#x27;s posing a serious challenge to Frontier, as well.

ICE activity hurts some U.S.-born workers, study finds

And there's no evidence that employers increased wages to attract U.S.-born workers.

Politics & Policy

President Trump&#x27;s immigration crackdown has not expanded <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="job" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/economy/labor-market" data-vars-content-id="2c7e2ed0-fe17-41c0-9da1-a55cf9d3699b" data-vars-headline="ICE activity hurts some U.S.-born workers, study finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/economy/labor-market" target="_self">job</a> opportunities for American workers, a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="study" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w35129/w35129.pdf" data-vars-content-id="2c7e2ed0-fe17-41c0-9da1-a55cf9d3699b" data-vars-headline="ICE activity hurts some U.S.-born workers, study finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w35129/w35129.pdf" target="_blank">study</a> found — in fact, it&#x27;s associated with an employment drain for some U.S.-born men.Why it matters: The narrative of undocumented <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigrants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/immigration" data-vars-content-id="2c7e2ed0-fe17-41c0-9da1-a55cf9d3699b" data-vars-headline="ICE activity hurts some U.S.-born workers, study finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/immigration" target="_self">immigrants</a> &quot;taking&quot; Americans&#x27; jobs has long been a propelling <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="force" data-vars-click-url="https://www.c-span.org/clip/campaign-2024/trump-on-illegal-immigrants-theyre-taking-your-jobs/5133406" data-vars-content-id="2c7e2ed0-fe17-41c0-9da1-a55cf9d3699b" data-vars-headline="ICE activity hurts some U.S.-born workers, study finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.c-span.org/clip/campaign-2024/trump-on-illegal-immigrants-theyre-taking-your-jobs/5133406" target="_blank">force</a> behind the president&#x27;s ICE enforcement push. But research suggests his mass deportations aren&#x27;t clearing the way for U.S.-born workers in the job market.

SEC proposes rule to allow public companies to report twice a year

The move is intended to entice more companies to go, and stay, public, per the SEC.

The Securities and Exchange Commission released <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a proposal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/proposed/2026/33-11414.pdf" data-vars-content-id="f5179a98-1bde-4e13-9642-ebba7fc0b684" data-vars-headline="SEC proposes rule to allow public companies to report twice a year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/proposed/2026/33-11414.pdf" target="_blank">a proposal</a> Tuesday that would allow public companies to report earnings just twice a year.Why it matters: It would be a fundamental change from the quarterly reporting cadence that has shaped U.S. business for over 50 years.

Democrats rage at GOP push for Trump ballroom security funds

"They're sending Trump $1 billion to build a gilded room for their balls," said Rep. Jared Huffman.

A Republican proposal to spend $1 billion on security measures for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="White House ballroom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/03/30/trump-ballroom-east-wing-military-complex" data-vars-content-id="81e036d3-c8a6-48ec-8485-69bb6dbdee28" data-vars-headline="Democrats rage at GOP push for Trump ballroom security funds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/03/30/trump-ballroom-east-wing-military-complex" target="_self">White House ballroom</a> President Trump is building sent House Democrats into a frenzy on Tuesday.Why it matters: To many lawmakers, it&#x27;s a grim display of how far Republicans have gone in subordinating Congress&#x27; prerogatives to the executive branch.

10 best signs we saw at Raleigh teachers rally

With no new state budget, schools remain on old funding levels as educators demand action.

Education

The streets of downtown Raleigh surrounding the General Assembly and State Capitol are typically sleepy on Friday mornings, at least in recent years.<ul><li>But on May 1, they swelled with crowds of thousands of people protesting the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="state of public education" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/04/30/north-carolina-teachers-rally-raleigh-school-funding-protest-ncae-budget-cuts" data-vars-content-id="cdef9761-78a9-401a-b3fb-2f6f66cf4587" data-vars-headline="10 best signs we saw at Raleigh teachers rally" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/04/30/north-carolina-teachers-rally-raleigh-school-funding-protest-ncae-budget-cuts" target="_self">state of public education</a> in North Carolina.</li></ul>Why it matters: Friday&#x27;s protest is the first gathering on its scale that North Carolina educators have organized since rallies in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2018" data-vars-click-url="https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickgleason/2018/05/16/public-school-teachers-play-hooky-again-this-time-in-north-carolina/" data-vars-content-id="cdef9761-78a9-401a-b3fb-2f6f66cf4587" data-vars-headline="10 best signs we saw at Raleigh teachers rally" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickgleason/2018/05/16/public-school-teachers-play-hooky-again-this-time-in-north-carolina/" target="_blank">2018</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2019" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wbtv.com/2019/05/01/thousands-gather-nc-teacher-rally/" data-vars-content-id="cdef9761-78a9-401a-b3fb-2f6f66cf4587" data-vars-headline="10 best signs we saw at Raleigh teachers rally" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wbtv.com/2019/05/01/thousands-gather-nc-teacher-rally/" target="_blank">2019</a> attracted national attention.

WakeMed is seeking to combine with Atrium Health

WakeMed, previously owned by the Wake County until 1997, has three hospitals in Wake County

News

WakeMed Health, a nonprofit hospital that has served the Raleigh area since 1961, is moving to combine with Atrium Health, the state&#x27;s largest hospital system, they said in a joint release Friday. Why it matters: WakeMed is the third-largest healthcare provider in the Triangle, giving Atrium a large foothold here, if the combination is approved by regulators.<ul><li>Atrium, which has a significant presence in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/29/south-charlotte-arts-hub-nonprofit-campus-plan-feasibility-study-funding-theater" data-vars-content-id="0814822d-8981-4ce6-b306-90cfb940f0af" data-vars-headline="WakeMed is seeking to combine with Atrium Health" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/29/south-charlotte-arts-hub-nonprofit-campus-plan-feasibility-study-funding-theater" target="_self">Charlotte</a> and the Triad, is part of the nonprofit healthcare company Advocate Health. </li></ul>

Ahead of teacher rally, schools face tough budget choices

Thousands rally as districts face cuts, closures and widening gaps in school funding statewide.

Thousands of teachers from across North Carolina are descending on Raleigh for a &quot;Kids Over Corporations&quot; protest Friday.Why it matters: School is canceled across much of the state, and the North Carolina Association of Educators is hoping the mass protest pushes lawmakers to pass raises for teachers and increase school funding.

Kane Realty sets its sights on Cary

The project target downtown Cary and an old office building on Weston Parkway

Development

Raleigh&#x27;s most prolific developer, Kane Realty, is betting big on Cary. Why it matters: Kane Realty, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="known for its work in North Hills" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/02/whats-next-for-kane-realty-in-2026" data-vars-content-id="70d21e93-2504-4ce0-9c6c-e756944d93b8" data-vars-headline="Kane Realty sets its sights on Cary" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/02/whats-next-for-kane-realty-in-2026" target="_self">known for its work in North Hills</a> and downtown Raleigh, is proposing two significant projects in Cary, one that would add to the growth of downtown Cary and another that seeks to transform an aging office building.

Orange County's 10 biggest sources of property tax

Chapel Hill apartment investors, Mebane life sciences companies and utility companies are the biggest players.

Politics

Local governments across North Carolina will roll out detailed budget plans in the coming weeks.Why it matters: Property taxes fund core local services, including K–12 education and public safety.

Fitness studios are taking over the Triangle's downtowns

From pilates to saunas, fitness and wellness studios are growing in Durham and Raleigh

Boutique fitness studios and wellness centers are booming across the Triangle. Why it matters: As e-commerce shrinks demand for traditional retail, ground-floor spaces in downtowns and shopping centers are increasingly filled by businesses focused on fitness and personal care.

Durham County's 10 biggest sources of property tax

Corporate landowners would likely benefit from the property tax caps being discussed by the General Assembly.

The North Carolina legislature <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="is debating" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/04/15/nc-ballot-measure-property-tax-reform-constitutional-amendment" data-vars-content-id="2e15052e-df8f-439d-8d20-d44d7d531767" data-vars-headline="Durham County&#x27;s 10 biggest sources of property tax" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/04/15/nc-ballot-measure-property-tax-reform-constitutional-amendment" target="_self">is debating</a> capping property taxes or putting a moratorium on reappraisals this year, and that could be welcome news for some of Durham&#x27;s major private employers.Why it matters: The General Assembly&#x27;s proposed reforms are being framed as ways to keep housing affordable, but the state&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="largest corporate landowners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/04/23/north-carolina-property-tax-cap-wake-county-corporate-landowners-housing-affordability" data-vars-content-id="2e15052e-df8f-439d-8d20-d44d7d531767" data-vars-headline="Durham County&#x27;s 10 biggest sources of property tax" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/04/23/north-carolina-property-tax-cap-wake-county-corporate-landowners-housing-affordability" target="_self">largest corporate landowners</a> stand to benefit, too.

U.S. soldier arrested for allegedly betting on Maduro raid he took part in

This appears to be the first prosecution for alleged insider trading on a prediction market.

A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged with using classified information about the raid to capture Venezuelan leader <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nicolás Maduro" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/03/maduro-capture-trump-venezuela-operation" data-vars-content-id="979d2b2e-10f9-4101-8172-d7299343fc51" data-vars-headline="U.S. soldier arrested for allegedly betting on Maduro raid he took part in" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/03/maduro-capture-trump-venezuela-operation" target="_self">Nicolás Maduro</a> to profit from prediction market bets, the Department of Justice announced Thursday.Why it matters: The case lands as regulators and lawmakers intensify scrutiny of prediction markets — offering a real-world test of how aggressively authorities pursue <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="insider trading" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/16/prediction-markets-insider-trading-cftc" data-vars-content-id="979d2b2e-10f9-4101-8172-d7299343fc51" data-vars-headline="U.S. soldier arrested for allegedly betting on Maduro raid he took part in" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/16/prediction-markets-insider-trading-cftc" target="_self">insider trading</a> tied to sensitive government information.<ul><li>This is the first time the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed charges of insider trading in connection with event contracts, per a CFTC statement.</li></ul>

As Lenovo Center grows, its transit options should too

The area around Lenovo Center is set for billions of dollars of investments in the coming decade

Transit

The parking lots around Lenovo Center are packed again for a Stanley Cup playoff series, with thousands of cars paying $50 a spot and traffic on Wade Avenue and Edwards Mill Road grinding to a halt.Why it matters: Avoiding the parking fee or easing the congestion is difficult, however, as only two direct buses stop nearby — and neither has the capacity to serve the arena during games or concerts.

Charlotte

Why landing an MLB team is an "uphill battle" for North Carolina

Experts say North Carolina is a strong contender, but Nashville's push may be harder to beat.

Sports

Major League Baseball has its sights set on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expansion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/08/22/raleigh-mlb-expansion-charlotte-study" data-vars-content-id="ac2194a1-7498-49d7-a418-73bb10fdcaae" data-vars-headline="Why landing an MLB team is an &quot;uphill battle&quot; for North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/08/22/raleigh-mlb-expansion-charlotte-study" target="_self">expansion</a>, with potential new teams in the Eastern and Western parts of the country. Why it matters: North Carolina&#x27;s bid is strong, but competing markets may have clearer momentum, infrastructure and branding advantages.

On your left! Triangle group rides highlight road safety gaps

Hundreds of students will ride as advocates push for safer streets after a teen cyclist's death.

Hundreds of Triangle students are expected to bike to school Wednesday for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bike &amp; Roll to School Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/registration/whosbiking.php?sid=NC" data-vars-content-id="e4dcb4fe-712d-4f3c-85a6-1aff3bb0e277" data-vars-headline="On your left! Triangle group rides highlight road safety gaps" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/registration/whosbiking.php?sid=NC" target="_blank">Bike &amp; Roll to School Day</a>.Why it matters: Advocates hope the group rides boost kids&#x27; confidence on the roads and also highlight safety risks tied to gaps in biking infrastructure.

WakeMed's CEO makes his case for a merger with Atrium

WakeMed says its main campus needs at least $1 billion to be redeveloped.

WakeMed Health&#x27;s leadership said Tuesday that a merger with Atrium Health is needed to ensure the Wake County-based hospital network will be thriving a decade from now. Why it matters: Atrium&#x27;s potential takeover of WakeMed, which was founded by Wake County in 1961 and is a<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" safety-net provider," data-vars-click-url="https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/september/safety-net-hospital.html" data-vars-content-id="7603ba51-0c04-418d-ac5c-c0e82ec37b27" data-vars-headline="WakeMed&#x27;s CEO makes his case for a merger with Atrium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/september/safety-net-hospital.html" target="_blank"> safety-net provider,</a> has been the talk of the town since it was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/05/01/wakemed-is-seeking-to-combine-with-atrium-health" data-vars-content-id="7603ba51-0c04-418d-ac5c-c0e82ec37b27" data-vars-headline="WakeMed&#x27;s CEO makes his case for a merger with Atrium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/05/01/wakemed-is-seeking-to-combine-with-atrium-health" target="_self">announced</a> last Friday afternoon. <ul><li>State and local officials, however, have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="raised strong opposition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/05/04/atriums-acquisition-of-wakemed-receives-significant-pushback" data-vars-content-id="7603ba51-0c04-418d-ac5c-c0e82ec37b27" data-vars-headline="WakeMed&#x27;s CEO makes his case for a merger with Atrium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/05/04/atriums-acquisition-of-wakemed-receives-significant-pushback" target="_self">raised strong opposition</a> to the speed and the scope of the deal. </li></ul>

Raleigh e-commerce startup raises $13.6M seed round

The startup is helping companies navigate AI trends in e-commerce.

A Raleigh startup trying to help e-commerce companies navigate new AI-based tech and trends has raised $13.6 million in a seed round from investors. Why it matters: The company, called <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ReFiBuy" data-vars-click-url="https://refibuy.ai/" data-vars-content-id="3741b1e7-5ebc-4639-953a-65133f96df66" data-vars-headline="Raleigh e-commerce startup raises $13.6M seed round" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://refibuy.ai/" target="_blank">ReFiBuy</a>, is the latest startup from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Scot Wingo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2022/08/16/local-limelight-entrepreneur-investor-scot-wingo-raleigh" data-vars-content-id="3741b1e7-5ebc-4639-953a-65133f96df66" data-vars-headline="Raleigh e-commerce startup raises $13.6M seed round" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2022/08/16/local-limelight-entrepreneur-investor-scot-wingo-raleigh" target="_self">Scot Wingo</a>, a serial entrepreneur and investor who is influential in the Triangle&#x27;s startup scene.

Atrium's acquisition of WakeMed receives significant pushback

The merger would give Atrium, the state's largest hospital network, a foothold in the Triangle.

A vote on a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="proposed merger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/05/01/wakemed-is-seeking-to-combine-with-atrium-health" data-vars-content-id="dea2f66d-d10e-45c5-b2bc-62f7be2313b7" data-vars-headline="Atrium&#x27;s acquisition of WakeMed receives significant pushback" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/05/01/wakemed-is-seeking-to-combine-with-atrium-health" target="_self">proposed merger</a> between WakeMed Health and Atrium Health has been delayed after significant pushback from state and local officials. Why it matters: The potential merger would give Atrium Health, the state&#x27;s largest health care provider, a significant foothold in the Triangle.

Durham and Raleigh's economies went two different directions last year

The Durham-Chapel Hill metro area was impacted by federal research and USAID cuts

While the Raleigh metro area was one of the biggest winners for jobs last year, it was a completely different story in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro. Why it matters: Durham shed around 3,800 jobs in 2025, according to new data from the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bls.gov/web/metro/metro_oty_change.htm" data-vars-content-id="7c539d69-b09d-4021-b088-178ce15f4183" data-vars-headline="Durham and Raleigh&#x27;s economies went two different directions last year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bls.gov/web/metro/metro_oty_change.htm" target="_blank">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>. <ul><li>The losses appear to be a direct reflection of the area&#x27;s exposure to federal research cuts. </li></ul>

Data center opposition is growing in North Carolina

Orange County just passed a moratorium and Durham is considering one.

Data center moratoriums continue to expand <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="across the state" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/23/data-center-opposition-grows-across-north-carolina" data-vars-content-id="d5ae119a-65ef-4c61-92e1-7fcbbf98ec8d" data-vars-headline="Data center opposition is growing in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/23/data-center-opposition-grows-across-north-carolina" target="_self">across the state</a>, according to an analysis by the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="N.C. Data Center Newsletter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/four-new-moratoriums-approved-apex-project-reemerges-vance-muraca-mwkre/?trackingId=6Tvli1J5RCa6lvpSM%2F1JwA%3D%3D" data-vars-content-id="d5ae119a-65ef-4c61-92e1-7fcbbf98ec8d" data-vars-headline="Data center opposition is growing in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/four-new-moratoriums-approved-apex-project-reemerges-vance-muraca-mwkre/?trackingId=6Tvli1J5RCa6lvpSM%2F1JwA%3D%3D" target="_blank">N.C. Data Center Newsletter</a>. Why it matters: As developers race to build data centers to meet a growing demand for computing power for artificial intelligence, residents across the country are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="increasingly trying to limit where they can be built" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/05/data-centers-midterms-state-bans-bills-ai" data-vars-content-id="d5ae119a-65ef-4c61-92e1-7fcbbf98ec8d" data-vars-headline="Data center opposition is growing in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/05/data-centers-midterms-state-bans-bills-ai" target="_self">increasingly trying to limit where they can be built</a>.

Raleigh Police Chief reflects on city's growing pains, new technology

When RPD's chief Rico Boyce joined the force in 2000, Raleigh's population was just 276,000 people.

Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce says his department is finally back to adequate staffing after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="years of shortages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/14/police-vacancies-still-prevalent-in-raleigh-durham" data-vars-content-id="2413efbb-98cf-4dba-9503-6f7bfec91dda" data-vars-headline="Raleigh Police Chief reflects on city&#x27;s growing pains, new technology" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/14/police-vacancies-still-prevalent-in-raleigh-durham" target="_self">years of shortages</a> coming out of the pandemic.<ul><li>But as the city&#x27;s population continues to boom, he says the force must keep growing and be given the tools to focus on crime. </li></ul>Why it matters: Boyce, a 26-year veteran of the Raleigh Police Department, has now been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="police chief " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/02/28/raleigh-promotes-rico-boyce-next-police-chief" data-vars-content-id="2413efbb-98cf-4dba-9503-6f7bfec91dda" data-vars-headline="Raleigh Police Chief reflects on city&#x27;s growing pains, new technology" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/02/28/raleigh-promotes-rico-boyce-next-police-chief" target="_self">police chief </a>for more than a year. Creating a culture that retains officers and attracts new ones has been a major focus of his.

Chart: How the Triangle's bus ridership has changed since the pandemic

Bus ridership took several years to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic

GoRaleigh is now the Triangle&#x27;s most-used bus service, as Raleigh&#x27;s bus system recovers from COVID-19&#x27;s disruptions to service and ridership, according to data from the American Public Transportation Association. Why it matters: Bus service is key to the region&#x27;s future transit goals, as it adapts to a surging population, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="all of the" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/03/13/bus-rapid-transit-momentum-picks-up-in-chapel-hill-raleigh" data-vars-content-id="a2b49d1f-1d80-4617-8efd-67b862c154ee" data-vars-headline="Chart: How the Triangle&#x27;s bus ridership has changed since the pandemic" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/03/13/bus-rapid-transit-momentum-picks-up-in-chapel-hill-raleigh" target="_self">all of the</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="area&#x27;s major" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/07/25/durham-unveils-initial-bus-rapid-transit-plans" data-vars-content-id="a2b49d1f-1d80-4617-8efd-67b862c154ee" data-vars-headline="Chart: How the Triangle&#x27;s bus ridership has changed since the pandemic" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/07/25/durham-unveils-initial-bus-rapid-transit-plans" target="_self">area&#x27;s major</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bus systems" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/06/11/gotriangle-new-ceo-bus-rapid-transit-raleigh-durham" data-vars-content-id="a2b49d1f-1d80-4617-8efd-67b862c154ee" data-vars-headline="Chart: How the Triangle&#x27;s bus ridership has changed since the pandemic" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/06/11/gotriangle-new-ceo-bus-rapid-transit-raleigh-durham" target="_self">bus systems</a> are considering adding bus rapid transit to their communities.

5 big questions going into a critical NCGA session

Lawmakers will try to pass the state's first comprehensive budget since 2023.

Next week will be a momentous one in the halls of the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh. Why it matters: Lawmakers will gather for a short session starting April 21 in the hopes of passing a comprehensive state budget that&#x27;s been overdue since July, which could dictate spending on everything from raises for teachers and state employees to the construction of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new children&#x27;s hospital" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/09/19/republican-general-assembly-medicaid-funding-childrens-hospital" data-vars-content-id="b2d50442-07b8-45e5-a487-af1f294a9a5f" data-vars-headline="5 big questions going into a critical NCGA session" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/09/19/republican-general-assembly-medicaid-funding-childrens-hospital" target="_self">new children&#x27;s hospital</a>.

Durham artist behind Runaway Clothing returns with new DURM Studio brand

Gabe Eng-Goetz ran the popular brand Runaway in downtown Durham during the 2010s.

An influential figure in the Triangle&#x27;s creative arts scene is returning to the apparel world with a new clothing brand and print studio in downtown Durham.Why it matters: Before becoming one of the state&#x27;s most prolific public artists — with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="murals and artwork" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gabegets.com/murals" data-vars-content-id="323febb9-823e-4408-a5c9-777f7cae896d" data-vars-headline="Durham artist behind Runaway Clothing returns with new DURM Studio brand" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gabegets.com/murals" target="_blank">murals and artwork</a> across North Carolina — Gabe Eng-Goetz led the influential local clothing brand <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Runaway" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/runawayclothes/" data-vars-content-id="323febb9-823e-4408-a5c9-777f7cae896d" data-vars-headline="Durham artist behind Runaway Clothing returns with new DURM Studio brand" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/runawayclothes/" target="_blank">Runaway</a>, which <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ended production in 2019" data-vars-click-url="https://indyweek.com/news/culture/art/runaway-is-ending-after-this-season-but-its-seven-years-in/" data-vars-content-id="323febb9-823e-4408-a5c9-777f7cae896d" data-vars-headline="Durham artist behind Runaway Clothing returns with new DURM Studio brand" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://indyweek.com/news/culture/art/runaway-is-ending-after-this-season-but-its-seven-years-in/" target="_blank">ended production in 2019</a>.

Follow tagged North Carolina fish — and one likely eaten by a shark

Tagged fish, like Swim Shady, are helping scientists learn how red drum move between states and coastal waters.

Things to Do

North Carolina researchers tagging and tracking coastal fish have created an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="online tracker" data-vars-click-url="https://tracker.ncmefoundation.org/" data-vars-content-id="f5e5dc69-1776-493f-bb90-7e0cb7aa50ef" data-vars-headline="Follow tagged North Carolina fish — and one likely eaten by a shark" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tracker.ncmefoundation.org/" target="_blank">online tracker</a> that lets anyone see where the fish are pinging.Why it matters: Red drum are hugely popular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recreational fish" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/26/north-carolina-recreational-fishing-flounder-red-drum-striped-bass-spotted-trout" data-vars-content-id="f5e5dc69-1776-493f-bb90-7e0cb7aa50ef" data-vars-headline="Follow tagged North Carolina fish — and one likely eaten by a shark" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/26/north-carolina-recreational-fishing-flounder-red-drum-striped-bass-spotted-trout" target="_self">recreational fish</a>, and yet their movement patterns are somewhat of a mystery.

Durham band Sluice writes some of the sharpest lyrics in the Triangle

Sluice is part of a burgeoning, alt-country-tinged music scene in Durham

Music

Justin Morris, the songwriter behind the Durham band <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sluice" data-vars-click-url="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2G2lzG0hD7813EiPyiCC4j?si=C8Z8hM3uTnaOghEFYehfSA" data-vars-content-id="29cd105d-85b2-42ff-bc5e-55aac11e4f68" data-vars-headline="Durham band Sluice writes some of the sharpest lyrics in the Triangle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2G2lzG0hD7813EiPyiCC4j?si=C8Z8hM3uTnaOghEFYehfSA" target="_blank">Sluice</a>, may have written the best (and perhaps only) song about surfing real estate listings in the Triangle. <ul><li>On his new song, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Zillow" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koUY3pNDo0A" data-vars-content-id="29cd105d-85b2-42ff-bc5e-55aac11e4f68" data-vars-headline="Durham band Sluice writes some of the sharpest lyrics in the Triangle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koUY3pNDo0A" target="_blank">Zillow</a>,&quot; Morris reflects on the current state of the region, where a backyard pool house goes for $500,000 and a working-class person has to choose between moving out to Mebane or the house with a flood-prone basement. </li><li>&quot;And where will you live?&quot; he asks.</li></ul>Why it matters: They&#x27;re some of the sharpest lyrics about the Triangle you&#x27;ll find from a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local artist" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qp4suW1Hfo" data-vars-content-id="29cd105d-85b2-42ff-bc5e-55aac11e4f68" data-vars-headline="Durham band Sluice writes some of the sharpest lyrics in the Triangle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qp4suW1Hfo" target="_blank">local artist</a> right now.

Raleigh chef's creativity shines with Iftar menu

Chef Saif Rahman blended Bangladeshi roots with Southern flair in a communal feast.

Food and Drink

Ramadan ends Friday night at sundown, bringing an end to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Raleigh restaurant Peregrine&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/04/01/new-restaurant-peregrine-wants-to-make-dishes-raleighs-never-had-before" data-vars-content-id="9dfc97a4-d4a0-41a6-b188-34d5bdf014d8" data-vars-headline="Raleigh chef&#x27;s creativity shines with Iftar menu" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/04/01/new-restaurant-peregrine-wants-to-make-dishes-raleighs-never-had-before" target="_self">Raleigh restaurant Peregrine&#x27;s</a> unforgettable nightly Iftar feasts, which I hope the year-old restaurant makes a tradition.Why it matters: Peregrine chef and co-owner Saif Rahman drew from his Bangladeshi heritage in crafting the multi-course menu.

Geo's Tavern is coming, but what's the chef cooking now?

The tavern-style restaurant near UNC will spotlight North Carolina seafood and oysters.

Chef Daniel Jackson and restaurateur Giorgio Bakatsias are putting the finishing touches on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Geo&#x27;s Tavern &amp; Oyster Bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/01/23/giorgios-is-back-with-another-new-business" data-vars-content-id="38353e1c-e7af-4c3f-b343-dff24ea9c22b" data-vars-headline="Geo&#x27;s Tavern is coming, but what&#x27;s the chef cooking now?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/01/23/giorgios-is-back-with-another-new-business" target="_self">Geo&#x27;s Tavern &amp; Oyster Bar</a>, a new Chapel Hill spot aimed at locals and visitors.Why it matters: This year, the Bakatsias restaurant empire is growing to 20 locations around North Carolina.

North Carolina gardeners kick off spring planting amid drought

After a dry winter, experts say improving weather could steady soon.

If you were considering planting a garden this spring, now&#x27;s the time to put those plans into action.Why it matters: Central North Carolina&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spring planting season" data-vars-click-url="https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/central-north-carolina-planting-calendar-for-annual-vegetables-fruits-and-herbs" data-vars-content-id="98779f56-79a0-42cd-94ce-db6e73fe1db3" data-vars-headline="North Carolina gardeners kick off spring planting amid drought" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/central-north-carolina-planting-calendar-for-annual-vegetables-fruits-and-herbs" target="_blank">spring planting season</a> is getting underway in the midst of a months-long drought, though meteorologists believe weather conditions are improving.

North Carolina craft beer has entered a "new era"

Changing consumer habits and rising costs have hurt breweries in the state.

The craft beer market&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic decline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/04/15/craft-beer-breweries-decline-2024" data-vars-content-id="e952d8dd-4e5f-408d-bb65-2d6e42a84c28" data-vars-headline="North Carolina craft beer has entered a &quot;new era&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/04/15/craft-beer-breweries-decline-2024" target="_self">historic decline</a> continued last year, with a 5.1% decrease in production and 2.9% contraction in U.S. breweries amid a slump in consumption, a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/a-year-of-correction-for-craft-beer-with-early-signals-of-recovery/" data-vars-content-id="e952d8dd-4e5f-408d-bb65-2d6e42a84c28" data-vars-headline="North Carolina craft beer has entered a &quot;new era&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/a-year-of-correction-for-craft-beer-with-early-signals-of-recovery/" target="_blank">report</a> released Tuesday shows.<ul><li>Those national trends are being felt in taprooms across North Carolina.</li></ul>Why it matters: Craft breweries were a growing part of the state&#x27;s economy throughout the past decade, breathing new life into downtowns throughout the state and making places like Asheville a destination. <ul><li>More than 400 craft breweries now operate in North Carolina. They had an economic impact of more than $2.2 billion in 2024, according to the report, released by the Colorado-based Brewers Association.</li></ul>

Jean's By The Sea brings a new laid-back seafood joint to Durham

The menu jumps from Calabash-style fried baskets and shrimp rolls to raw oysters and crudo.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jean&#x27;s By The Sea" data-vars-click-url="https://www.jeansbythesea.com/" data-vars-content-id="7c618f05-bfcf-49bc-a944-baa62c620741" data-vars-headline="Jean&#x27;s By The Sea brings a new laid-back seafood joint to Durham" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.jeansbythesea.com/" target="_blank">Jean&#x27;s By The Sea</a>, a loving ode to the fish shacks of the coast, is providing a fresh injection of shellfish and seafood into the Durham food scene. Zoom in: Jean&#x27;s, run by local wine and hospitality veteran <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kate Elia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/news/in-other-news-march-2026/" data-vars-content-id="7c618f05-bfcf-49bc-a944-baa62c620741" data-vars-headline="Jean&#x27;s By The Sea brings a new laid-back seafood joint to Durham" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/news/in-other-news-march-2026/" target="_blank">Kate Elia</a>, opened last month in a former Wimpy&#x27;s Grill location off Hillsborough Road in the Old West Durham neighborhood. <ul><li>The spot still retains the small and laid-back charm of a roadside grill, but offers ample outdoor seating and a beverage program that punches above its weight.</li></ul>

Canes chase playoff breakthrough with high hopes in Raleigh

With three home games left, Raleigh fans are fueling a red-hot Canes team eyeing a deep run.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carolina Hurricanes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/09/carolina-hurricanes-20th-anniversary-stanley-cup" data-vars-content-id="1fe8079b-8c2e-4c19-9857-de5128bcffb6" data-vars-headline="Canes chase playoff breakthrough with high hopes in Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/09/carolina-hurricanes-20th-anniversary-stanley-cup" target="_self">Carolina Hurricanes</a> have three regular-season home games left in Raleigh before the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin April 18.Why it matters: For the eighth straight season, the Canes are poised to make a run.

Amedeo's Italian Restaurant could relocate amid possible redevelopment

The restaurant could relocate if redevelopment of the site occurs

The owners of Amedeo&#x27;s Italian Restaurant have filed a rezoning request with the city of Raleigh to potentially make way for more height on its Western Boulevard property. Why it matters: Amedeo&#x27;s has been a fixture of the Raleigh dining scene, especially among the Wolfpack faithful, for six decades. <ul><li>But Western Boulevard is on the cusp of a major transformation as the city eventually hopes to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="extend its bus-rapid transit system" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/03/owners-of-former-raleigh-kmart-want-20-story-flexibility" data-vars-content-id="11544304-8c32-4b0d-a1d8-e6476a42ff5d" data-vars-headline="Amedeo&#x27;s Italian Restaurant could relocate amid possible redevelopment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/03/owners-of-former-raleigh-kmart-want-20-story-flexibility" target="_self">extend its bus-rapid transit system</a> down the road, and it could potentially mean the relocation of the historic restaurant. </li></ul>

Local Limelight: Food writer and author Brigid Washington

Brigid Washington, a Raleigh-based author of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="two cookbooks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.withbrigid.com/books-brigidw" data-vars-content-id="92546a04-d5f7-4061-80ff-c15744f7c489" data-vars-headline="Local Limelight: Food writer and author Brigid Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.withbrigid.com/books-brigidw" target="_blank">two cookbooks</a> on Caribbean food, thought her next project would be another cookbook. <ul><li>But instead, her agent convinced her she should write a memoir about her experience in culinary school and an exploration of her Trinidadian roots. </li><li>It&#x27;s already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drawing interest from critics this spring" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/books/review/26-nonfiction-books-were-excited-about-this-spring.html" data-vars-content-id="92546a04-d5f7-4061-80ff-c15744f7c489" data-vars-headline="Local Limelight: Food writer and author Brigid Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/books/review/26-nonfiction-books-were-excited-about-this-spring.html" target="_blank">drawing interest from critics this spring</a>.</li></ul>

Raleigh's pay-what-you-can restaurant charts a sustainable future

The restaurant has provided more than 350,000 meals since 2018, its founder says

Eight years ago, Maggie Kane founded the nonprofit restaurant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="A Place at the Table" data-vars-click-url="https://tableraleigh.org/our-team/" data-vars-content-id="dbce0f30-17c7-4bcb-a3db-345274fee576" data-vars-headline="Raleigh&#x27;s pay-what-you-can restaurant charts a sustainable future" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tableraleigh.org/our-team/" target="_blank">A Place at the Table</a> with the hopes it could be a part of the solution to Raleigh&#x27;s<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" growing food insecurity and homelessness issues" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/08/07/raleigh-durham-homeless-count-increases" data-vars-content-id="dbce0f30-17c7-4bcb-a3db-345274fee576" data-vars-headline="Raleigh&#x27;s pay-what-you-can restaurant charts a sustainable future" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/08/07/raleigh-durham-homeless-count-increases" target="_self"> growing food insecurity and homelessness issues</a>. <ul><li>And after providing more than 350,000 meals, Kane says she remains blown away by the impact of the restaurant on Hargett Street while still worrying about its sustainability. </li></ul>Why it matters: A Place at the Table is Raleigh&#x27;s only pay-what-you-can restaurant, offering warm meals and space for some of the city&#x27;s least fortunate to come during the day while bringing all of the city under one roof.

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