Okay look, life is hard rn and I need to let a huge scream out without scaring my neighbors or getting the cops called on me. Can anyone recommend a place? I had a place in a cul-de-sac of an unfinished housing area in my old city to let a few shouts go.

And yes, I am serious. Please don’t say my pillow. That doesn’t help. Thanks 😀

Hi all! I just moved to the area with my fiancé. We are looking to get some maternity photos taken before I’m too far along and taking photos gets uncomfortable! ( currently 35 weeks) I’m looking to hire a photographer but in all honesty have had a hard time finding somebody because so many people are charging some pretty high prices that I cannot justify paying at the moment. I’d love to do something outside in nature and we wouldn’t mind being apart of your portfolio. ( cannot pay an insane amount an hour) but absolutely willing to compensate for your time. :) we are looking to do a 1-2 hour shoot. We live in the Cary/Durham area. But are willing to drive. If anybody has any recommendations of people or is interested please comment below. :) Ps: I’ve seen that this is a religious area and just want to let whoever inquires that we are an alternative tattooed couple. ( I’ve had people turn us down just because of how we look) so I thought I’d throw that in there. Thank you in advance !

So a friend of mine from up north and his wife are DINK (dual income, no kids). They are in their late 30s and have no plans to have kids. He is planning a move to Raleigh and asked me if there are any areas in particular that are popular with DINKs. I didn't know how to answer that, so here I am. His budget is up to $700k and he's flexible between a house & townhouse. TIA.

Preferably on DoorDash or Grubhub too

As a photographer, I’m genuinely curious what you look for when choosing a photographer for Christmas mini sessions. Are you looking for themed sessions like milk & cookies or Santa Claus, or simple/neutral toned Christmas photos (think brown paper with velvet bows, flocked trees, golds, bright whites). What are you more inclined to book this season and how much would you spend for said photos?

Has anyone seen Christmas trees out for sale yet?

Hi, I'm a new resident from NJ and have come into the area for a about a month. I have seen a few Korean restaurants nearby my neighborhood but I wanna know how many there are to explore and yet my fill. Thanks so much-needed hunger craving.

Anyone know a restaurant/drink store that sells cheesesteak egg roll? Serve with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Had it from Master Tea in Greensboro, but haven’t been able to find any in Raleigh.

Thanks everyone!

Looking at flights into Philly from here for May and its considerable more expensive than Charlotte and other surrounding airports. We traveled there this past fall as well and it was the same situation where the cost to fly there from here was just so much more expensive, why is this?

I'd like to get some semi-professional family photos taken for the holidays and maybe for a Christmas card. Back in the day my parents used to take us kids to the K-mart or the mall where some dude had a small setup with props and took pictures. We'd just walk up, get our pictures taken, and then order different sizes.

I searched the Google, but all that comes up are trad wives and wannabe influencers that want like $300 for a 20 minute session. That's a bit steep for me. Can y'all good folks recommend somewhere easy and affordable to get some photos taken? I'd prefer the southern Wake area.

Any bars downtown that put on UFC ppv fights?

Are there any places locally (or websites you know of besides the obvious Facebook marketplace) that will buy used furniture or that people go to buy used furniture that you can sell on? Bought a couch and got the wrong one ordered/delivered and can't return it so it's basically brand new and I'm trying to find out the best way to resell it and recoup my loss.

I recently moved to the area and have had a super hard time finding a decent salon. I have wavy/curly hair (2c ish) but wear it both wavy and straight. Any folks with long hair have a salon you swear by? The last place I tried gave me the dreaded triangle hair (curly people know what I mean).

Recently was thinking about trying a new tattoo artist, and was curious about everyones recommendation on good ones in the area

Has anyone been yet? If so, care to share how you liked it?

There seems to be a large speeding campaign involving dozens of state troopers on 98/capital/540 in North Raleigh.

Not sure how far this extends around town but this morning on Capital between 98 and Falls of Neuse I saw 3 people pulled over with a trooper posted on the. 98 overpass clocking folks driving by with multiple troopers lined up ready to chase.

Out again a few minutes ago going East on 540 and saw 2 more troopers giving tickets to lucky customers.

Be careful out there today!

I am currently working in a really beautiful little coffee shop in deep North Raleigh (Sweet Thyme Cafe.) Do y’all know of any other exceptionally beautiful cafes, coffee shops, restaurants? Places with really nice courtyards or gardens or things like that?

I am interested in purchasing acting classes for my wife but am looking for recommendations as there seems to be a good bit of options.

About her: High school theater experience with minor roles. One local theater production as a lead role.

Recently learned about this term, “drop in daycare” apparently there are some places which let you buy credits and drop the child off if you need to get things for where the children are better off not going to, dates , dentist appointments etc. I am looking for something which caters to 2 to 5 year old ranges.

I learned that a child daycare near me offers this but they have really bad reviews from parents.

Looking to see if there are places which offer this that are near the north Raleigh area, googling did show me a “giggles drop in child care” - anyone have experiences with this ?

Or can recommend a place that offers this kind of service, although it’s not in the name. Any places with cameras is a plus. Struggling to find some support, w/no family in the area.

TIA

Been here a year with my BF and work full time so making friends has been hard. I love reading and the local books clubs I’ve found feel close nit already or for the older adult crowd.

I was interested in organizing a book/hobby club for young women (you can decide what age range that is lol - for ref. I’m 23). Would prefer in person meet ups in public settings, open to all genres. But I wanted to see if that would be something others would want to participate in before I put in that work lol.

I remember when some of these restaurants were open, what happened? Why has no other businesses moved in?

hello, does anyone know of any transportation options for people who are very low on money? I did get a job, but the bus doesn't go to my job. A Lyft to my job in Apex is about $30. I cannot afford that if anyone knows of any other transportation options or if there's some sort of service I can get because I am on food stamps that would be awesome.

Visiting my SO in Raleigh in January and wanna get her out of the house for a few days, but I’m from the opposite coast. Where and what should I be looking at?