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The Dentzel Carousel Celebrates 100 Years
March 28, 2021, marked the 100 year anniversary of the Dentzel Carousel being part of Pullen Park. This carousel has had quite the ride over its lifetime from its inception in the early 1900s, to its time in Bloomsbury Park,…
We Now Have Historic Downtown Raleigh Trading Cards
Picture two baseball fans studying their collection of cards and you may hear something like this: "I'll trade my Mickey Mantle for your Jackie Robinson." This year in downtown Raleigh, you may hear something slightly different: "I'll trade my Raleigh…
Best Bets: Exotic Pet Stores in the Triangle
When you hear "exotic pet" you may think of the three animals exclaimed by Dorothy and the gang in the Wizard of Oz. Actually, a lot of animals are classified as such: snakes, spiders, and even hamsters make the cut.…
GUIDE: Women's History Month at the NC Museum of History
March is Women's History Month, and what better way to honor the women of our past than by visiting the NC Museum of History. Not ready to go indoors yet? The museum also has a variety of virtual activities you…
Best Bets: Musical Instrument Shops in the Triangle
Have more time on your hands? Looking for a new hobby? Maybe a musical instrument? Or perhaps, you're an old pro when it comes to riffing on the guitar. Wherever you may be on your musical journey, these eight locally-owned…
How to Ride the Historic Raleigh Trolley
All aboard! Jump back into time on four wheels
Dino Safari Roars into Raleigh
We had a chance to sit down with the producer of Dino Safari, Tom Zaller, and get the inside scoop on what makes this larger than life drive-thru dinosaur experience roar.…
Wake County Public Schools Weighing Student Return
Plus: Here’s the phased plan for athletic workouts
Poe Center Offers Online “Girl Talk” and “Guy Talk” Sessions
Students will benefit from the same great content and same engaging activities as onsite Poe Center programs but will do from the safety of home.
How Triangle School Districts Are Responding to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Details from Durham County Public Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public Schools, Orange County Public Schools, and Wake County Public Schools
Marbles Kids Museum & WakeMed Children’s Present Playful Parenting Seminar Series
New speaker series aims to inspire confident parenting and highlight resources for families
'Kick-off to Kindergarten' Offers Kids Fun Taste of School
“Kick-off to Kindergarten” 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Marbles Kids Museum aims to prepare rising year-round calendar kindergartners for life at school.
Educators and Businesses Collaborate to Create Skilled Trades Pathway
Funding comes from the AJ Fletcher Foundation
Carolina Charter Academy Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
School serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade
WakeEd Partnership Hosts SummerSTEM Event
100 educators from Wake County attended WakeEd Partnership’s SummerSTEM event, an eight-day professional development program.
WCPSS Graduation Rate Reaches All-Time High
For the sixth year in a row, Wake County Public School System’s four-year graduation rate increased.
Super School Supplies for a Marvel-ous Year!
Back-to-school gear for the heroes in your life.
2018 College Admission Rates
Is getting into college becoming harder?
What to Do When Your Child’s Homework Requires Internet Access
Help your child minimize digital distractions when doing homework using one of these tricks.
‘Genius Hour’ Projects Tap Into Students’ Passions
Seventh-grade students at Rogers-Herr Middle School in Durham spent the early part of this school year working on the projects.
Summer Programs FAQ for High School Students
Parents should be realistic about what you’re paying for.
North Carolina Museum of Art Launches NCMALearn to Connect Education and Art
The resource launched in time for the new school year, along with a series of teacher workshops, school tours, online courses and virtual field trips.
Here Comes the Bus App Now Available to WCPSS Families
The free phone app and website tracks your child’s bus using GPS technology.
