After spending the majority of the 20^th century as the overlooked, undeserving capital of North Carolina, Raleigh has experienced tremendous growth and development in the last few decades, turning it into a thriving, southern metropolis.  The Research Triangle Park, which was created in 1959 as a hub for research and development, employs over 39,000 people, making the city an attractive new home for college graduates.  Raleigh has consistently ranked high on the list of cities with the most PhDs per capita.  This comes as little surprise considering its close proximity to three major research universities, Duke University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University.  The presence of these schools also contributes to the young vibrant, atmosphere of the city.  Major corporations such as RBC Centura and Progress Energy are headquartered in this city adding to its thriving job market. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apart from the regular entertainment of local sports events and nightlife, Durham offers a variety of annual festivals and celebrations that draw large crowds from near and far.  If you’re a resident of the Triangle Area or plan on visiting, check out one of these events and spend a day or evening trying something besides the same old dinner and a movie routine.

The World Beer Festival held in Durham will take place this year on Saturday October 9 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.  With a mission set on educating the public about the beer culture, guests are invited to taste samples of a range of different beers.  They also place a focus on supporting the local community and host local bands and restaurants as part of the entertainment of the event. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Triangle area has some of the nation’s best collegiate sports action and if you’re a sports fan you don’t want to miss a game.  From the famous tobacco road rivalry to the numerous national championships won by UNC and Duke basketball teams, there’s always a game on around here.  Even though you probably can’t make it to every game, there’s no reason you can’t grab a seat and a beer at one of the Triangles Best Sport’s bars. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Museum of Life and Sciences may be geared towards the younger generation, but parents and babysitters alike will enjoy a day exploring the grounds of this center of interactive learning.  Located in Durham, this museum has a range of exhibits, both indoor and outdoor, so you’ll have plenty to do no matter what the weather brings.  On a nice day you can explore the six acres of outdoor activities including a Farmyard complete with goats, sheep, turkey and cows.  Exotic animals such as lemurs, black bears, and red wolves can be seen from various observation decks throughout the Explore the Wild exhibit.  Then, step back in time onto the Dinosaur Trail and learn all about these extinct species.  One of the most popular attractions is the Catch the Wind exhibit, which includes a sailboat pond, a seed tower, and even an ornithopter, a ride that raises you in the air with large flapping wings, mimicking a bird or insect.  The dancing plants machine shows you how plants react when exposed to strong winds. Read the rest of this entry »

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…And when I die I’m a Tar Heel dead (so rah rah Carolina-lina, rah rah Carolina-lina…). If you’re planning on relocating to the Chapel Hill area, you’ll need to learn the University of North Carolina’s alma mater, especially if you plan on attending a sporting event at the school. Previously described as the best college town in America by Sports Illustrated Magazine, Chapel Hill is the true epitome of a college town. The light blue and white colors that symbolize the Carolina students’ pride and joy can be found on the lampposts of almost every street and the campus is one of the prettiest college campuses in the southeast. Read the rest of this entry »

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