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197			<h1>Downtown Raleigh Blog</h1>
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210		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Imprint Awards 2026</div>
211		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Downtown Raleigh Alliance honored ten significant construction projects with Imprint Awards at the 2026 State of Downtown Raleigh event on Wednesday, August 26th.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
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222		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Your Guide to GalaxyCon in Downtown Raleigh</div>
223		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Everything you need to know to level-up your Galaxycon experience in Downtown Raleigh.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
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236		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Carolina Hurricanes Championship Celebration in Downtown Raleigh</div>
237		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Championship win in Downtown Raleigh!&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
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242<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/where-to-watch-the-carolina-hurricanes-in-downtown-raleigh">
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248		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Where to Watch the Carolina Hurricanes in Downtown Raleigh</div>
249		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Championship win in Downtown Raleigh!&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
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260		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Downtown Raleigh Mother's Day Gift Guide</div>
261		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Local gifts for the incredible moms in our community&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
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266<a href="/post/what-google-reviews-really-tell-you-about-your-businessand-your-customers">
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272		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">What Google Reviews Really Tell You About Your Business—and Your Customers</div>
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284		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Downtown Parking Updates</div>
285		<div class="dra-card-content-body">You’ve been hearing a lot about downtown parking lately, and we wanted to provide some information and updates to keep you informed.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
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290<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/downtown-raleigh-valentines-day">
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296		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Ways to Say "I Love You" – Your Guide to Valentine's Day</div>
297		<div class="dra-card-content-body">From sweet treats to date night activities, there are plenty of ways to show your partner or friends “I Love You” by celebrating Valentine’s Day the Downtown Raleigh way. &nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
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308		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Celebrating Black History & Future in Downtown Raleigh</div>
309		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Celebrate the rich tapestry of Black history, culture, and achievements in Downtown Raleigh&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
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320		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Downtown Raleigh's Black-Owned Businesses</div>
321		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Downtown Raleigh has a strong community of Black-owned businesses from retail to restaurant to personal services.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
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332		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">New Year's Health and Wellness in Downtown Raleigh</div>
333		<div class="dra-card-content-body">With 2025 behind us, it’s time for a fresh start: new year, new you, and new goals.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
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344		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Where to Pick-Up Bubbly, Craft Beer, & Spirits in Downtown Raleigh</div>
345		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Read More&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
346	</div>
347</a></div>
348</div>
349<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
350<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/downtown-raleigh-sees-economic-boost-from-free-parking-pilot-program">
351	<div class="dra-card-image">
352		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/wilmingtonstreetdeck.jpg"></div>
353		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
354	</div>
355	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
356		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Downtown Raleigh Sees Economic Boost from Free Parking Pilot Program</div>
357		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Raleigh’s 2-Hour Free Parking Pilot is driving major wins for downtown, boosting visitation, business sales, and overall economic impact.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
358	</div>
359</a></div>
360</div>
361<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
362<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/things-to-do-downtown-raleigh-fall">
363	<div class="dra-card-image">
364		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/img-0969-v1.jpg"></div>
365		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
366	</div>
367	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
368		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Embracing Fall in Downtown Raleigh: Shopping, Dining, & More</div>
369		<div class="dra-card-content-body">A guide to the fall season in Downtown Raleigh to celebrate Halloween, embrace the autumn vibes, and support small businesses.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
370	</div>
371</a></div>
372</div>
373<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
374<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/imprint-award-winners-2025">
375	<div class="dra-card-image">
376		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/the-row-primary-exterior-v1.png"></div>
377		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
378	</div>
379	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
380		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Imprint Award Winners 2025</div>
381		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Downtown Raleigh Alliance honored 10 significant construction projects with Imprint Awards at the State of Downtown Raleigh 2025 event.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
382	</div>
383</a></div>
384</div>
385<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
386<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/hopscotch-music-festival-downtown-raleigh">
387	<div class="dra-card-image">
388		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/snapinstaapp-333920755-754364873075323-1449306720597997-n-1080.jpg"></div>
389		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
390	</div>
391	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
392		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Your Guide to Hopscotch Music Festival in Downtown Raleigh</div>
393		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Let us guide you through the experience of attending Hopscotch Music Festival in Downtown Raleigh with local shopping, dining, visitor information, and more.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
394	</div>
395</a></div>
396</div>
397<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
398<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/the-sunny-side-of-downtown-raleigh">
399	<div class="dra-card-image">
400		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/img-2050.jpg"></div>
401		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
402	</div>
403	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
404		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">The Sunny Side of Downtown Raleigh: Scenic Seating, Style Inspo, and Scoops</div>
405		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Our community is blooming with new businesses, events, specials, and experiences during this season of fresh beginnings.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
406	</div>
407</a></div>
408</div>
409<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
410<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/celebrating-earth-month-in-downtown-raleigh">
411	<div class="dra-card-image">
412		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/dji-0406-720.jpg"></div>
413		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
414	</div>
415	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
416		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Celebrating Earth Month in Downtown Raleigh</div>
417		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Every year on April 22nd, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day: a global event to raise awareness about environmental challenges and promote efforts to protect the planet.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
418	</div>
419</a></div>
420</div>
421<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
422<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/dog-friendly-businesses-downtown-raleigh">
423	<div class="dra-card-image">
424		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/img-7490.jpg"></div>
425		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
426	</div>
427	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
428		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Dog-Friendly Guide to Downtown Raleigh</div>
429		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Your canine companions will love spending time downtown just as much as you do with plenty of dog parks, dog-friendly patios, and businesses offering pet products/services.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
430	</div>
431</a></div>
432</div>
433<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
434<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/dreamville-festival-downtown-raleigh">
435	<div class="dra-card-image">
436		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/photo-3-scaled.jpg"></div>
437		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
438	</div>
439	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
440		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Dreamville Festival: Fashion, Food, and Fun in Downtown Raleigh</div>
441		<div class="dra-card-content-body">In the spirit of Dreamville Festival’s love for all things local, we put together this guide of unique, locally-owned shops, restaurants, and bars!&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
442	</div>
443</a></div>
444</div>
445<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
446<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/women-owned-businesses-in-dtr">
447	<div class="dra-card-image">
448		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/carrolls-women-blog.jpg"></div>
449		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
450	</div>
451	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
452		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Women-Owned Businesses in Downtown Raleigh</div>
453		<div class="dra-card-content-body">In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re compiling a list of Downtown Raleigh businesses owned or c
453o-owned by women.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
454	</div>
455</a></div>
456</div>
457<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
458<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/watch-sports-downtown-raleigh">
459	<div class="dra-card-image">
460		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/242733021_344270110777898_5210091043282154309_n.jpg"></div>
461		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
462	</div>
463	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
464		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Where to Watch Sports in Downtown Raleigh</div>
465		<div class="dra-card-content-body">A list of great spots to watch sports and root for your favorite team together in Downtown Raleigh.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
466	</div>
467</a></div>
468</div>
469<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
470<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/city-of-raleigh-to-offer-2-hours-of-free-parking-in-select-decks">
471	<div class="dra-card-image">
472		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/image-v8.png"></div>
473		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
474	</div>
475	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
476		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">City of Raleigh to Offer 2 Hours of Free Parking in Select Decks</div>
477		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Visitors who drive into Downtown Raleigh can benefit from up to 2 hours of free weekday parking in 5 city-owned decks&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
478	</div>
479</a></div>
480</div>
481<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
482<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/imprint-award-winners-2024">
483	<div class="dra-card-image">
484		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/imprint-signal-v1.jpg"></div>
485		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
486	</div>
487	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
488		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Imprint Award Winners - State of Downtown 2024</div>
489		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Downtown Raleigh Alliance honored 5 significant construction projects with Imprint Awards at the State of Downtown Raleigh 2024 event.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
490	</div>
491</a></div>
492</div>
493<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
494<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/raleigh-introduces-trac-bins-for-a-cleaner-downtown">
495	<div class="dra-card-image">
496		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/tr:w-1800/img-1944.jpg"></div>
497		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
498	</div>
499	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
500		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Transforming Waste Management: Raleigh's TRAC Bins For a Cleaner Downtown</div>
501		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Learn more about TRAC bins, the City of Raleigh's new effort to manage waste efficiently while keeping public spaces clean and accessible.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
502	</div>
503</a></div>
504</div>
505<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
506<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/pride-guide-downtown-raleigh">
507	<div class="dra-card-image">
508		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/warehousedistrictmurals_ncpride.jpg"></div>
509		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
510	</div>
511	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
512		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Your Guide to Pride in Downtown Raleigh: LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses, History, and Public Art</div>
513		<div class="dra-card-content-body">DRA celebrates love, acceptance, and accessibility in support of our LGBTQ+ community, not just this month, but every day.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
514	</div>
515</a></div>
516</div>
517<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
518<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/behind-the-sign-get-to-know-downtown-raleigh-business-owners">
519	<div class="dra-card-image">
520		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/furarvcwiau1md-.jpg"></div>
521		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
522	</div>
523	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
524		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Behind the Sign: Get to Know Downtown Raleigh Business Owners</div>
525		<div class="dra-card-content-body">For this Q&A, we focused on the perspectives of Black-owned businesses representing Downtown Raleigh’s restaurant, retail, art, and service industries.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
526	</div>
527</a></div>
528</div>
529<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
530<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/ed-strategy-fayetteville-st">
531	<div class="dra-card-image">
532		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/1-cover-image.jpg"></div>
533		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
534	</div>
535	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
536		<div class="dra-card-content-tag">A Bold Vision for Downtown Raleigh’s Future</div>
537		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Economic Development Strategy | Part 1: Activating Fayetteville Street</div>
538		<div class="dra-card-content-body">This initial chapter of the report is focused on Fayetteville Street and surrounding streets. Ten major ideas are presented as the initial result of close collaboration with stakeholders.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
539	</div>
540</a></div>
541</div>
542<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
543<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/downtown-raleigh-routes-1-mile">
544	<div class="dra-card-image">
545		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/death-and-taxes-blog.jpg"></div>
546		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
547	</div>
548	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
549		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Downtown Raleigh Routes: 1-Mile Self-Guided Tour</div>
550		<div class="dra-card-content-body">1-mile walking or biking route covering art, history, and local shopping in the heart of downtown.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
551	</div>
552</a></div>
553</div>
554<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
555<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/mission-driven-retailers-restaurants-downtown-raleigh">
556	<div class="dra-card-image">
557		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/img-3360.jpg"></div>
558		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
559	</div>
560	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
561		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Mission-Driven Retailers + Restaurants in Downtown Raleigh</div>
562		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Get to know some of our local businesses that characterize themselves as having mission-driven business models or practices.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
563	</div>
564</a></div>
565</div>
566<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
567<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/enhancing-downtown-raleigh-s-visitor-experience-a-focus-on-safety-and-growth">
568	<div class="dra-card-image">
569		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/dsc-6650.jpg"></div>
570		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
571	</div>
572	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
573		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Enhancing Downtown Raleigh's Visitor Experience: A Focus on Safety and Growth</div>
574		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Read More&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
575	</div>
576</a></div>
577</div>
578<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
579<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/economic-development-strategy-facts">
580	<div class="dra-card-image">
581		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/patrickjerome-002.jpg"></div>
582		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
583	</div>
584	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
585		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">DTR Economic Development Strategy Q&A</div>
586		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Frequently asked questions about DTR's new Economic Development Strategy&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
587	</div>
588</a></div>
589</div>
590<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
591<div class="dra-card">
591<a href="/post/strong-support-for-social-district">
592	<div class="dra-card-image">
593		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/lafapril20230318.png"></div>
594		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
595	</div>
596	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
597		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Research Shows Strong Support for Social District</div>
598		<div class="dra-card-content-body">One of the key findings of the research was that the Social District has increased sales and led to new sales that would not otherwise have occurred.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
599	</div>
600</a></div>
601</div>
602<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
603<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/small-changes-big-impact-what-to-know-about-the-dtr-essentials-initiative">
604	<div class="dra-card-image">
605		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/web-ready-dra-2022-annual-report-monica-slaney-034.jpg"></div>
606		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
607	</div>
608	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
609		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Small Changes, Big Impact: What to Know About the DTR Essentials Initiative</div>
610		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Read More&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
611	</div>
612</a></div>
613</div>
614<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
615<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/lilian-danieli-of-nashona">
616	<div class="dra-card-image">
617		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/img-9002.jpg"></div>
618		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
619	</div>
620	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
621		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Q&A with Lilian K. Danieli of NASHONA</div>
622		<div class="dra-card-content-body">In celebration of Kwanzaa and the end of the holiday retail shopping season, we wanted to give our community an opportunity to learn more about Lilian K. Danieli, the owner and designer of NASHONA.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
623	</div>
624</a></div>
625</div>
626<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
627<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/heated-outdoor-dining-downtownraleigh">
628	<div class="dra-card-image">
629		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/dra-dineoutdowntown2020-111.jpg"></div>
630		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
631	</div>
632	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
633		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">30+ Businesses With Heated Outdoor Seating in Downtown Raleigh</div>
634		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Downtown Raleigh restaurants, bars, and bottle shops are working hard to keep you feeling warm and safe while drinking & dining outdoors. Many downtown establishments are offering a variety of heated patio setups, so you can enjoy a delicious meal or beve&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
635	</div>
636</a></div>
637</div>
638<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
639<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/business-feature-justin-gallus-owner-of-plates-kitchen">
640	<div class="dra-card-image">
641		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/open-hour-section-bg.jpg"></div>
642		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
643	</div>
644	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
645		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Business Feature: Justin Gallus, Owner of Plates Neighborhood Kitchen</div>
646		<div class="dra-card-content-body">Read More&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
647	</div>
648</a></div>
649</div>
650<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
651<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/college-downtown-raleigh">
652	<div class="dra-card-image">
653		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/img-5871.jpg"></div>
654		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
655	</div>
656	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
657		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">Going to College in Downtown Raleigh</div>
658		<div class="dra-card-content-body">With this guide, we hope to help you make the most out of your college experience downtown as you settle in and get to know y
658our home for the next few years.&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
659	</div>
660</a></div>
661</div>
662<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
663<div class="dra-card"><a href="/post/state-of-downtown-2022-recap">
664	<div class="dra-card-image">
665		<div class="dra-card-image-image lazyload" data-src="https://img.ctykit.com/cdn/nc-raleigh/images/resizepark.jpg"></div>
666		<div class="dra-card-image-cover dra-card-transition"></div>
667	</div>
668	<div class="dra-card-content dra-card-transition">
669		<div class="dra-card-content-headline">State of Downtown 2022 Recap</div>
670		<div class="dra-card-content-body">There is a lot of information in our 2022 State of Downtown Report–96 pages of it, in fact. Here are a few highlights...&nbsp;<i class="fas fa-chevron-circle-right" aria-label="read-more"></i></div>
671	</div>
672</a></div>
673</div>
674<div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
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