Cary YMCA Changes Name to Honor Past Leaders
For almost 25 years, the Cary YMCA has been known to locals as just that: the Cary YMCA. But now the center has changed its name to reflect the family that influences its current child programs.
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Cary Town Council: 3/30/17
The latest Cary Town Council meeting saw many items pass through, including new decisions about water in Cary, several annexations and the retirement of a long-time Cary staff member.
Cary Student Designs Medical Tray for Space Surgeries
The vacuum of space presents new challenges for astronauts and that requires new technology. And one Cary student has helped this effort by designing a surgical tray for use on the International Space Station.
Documentary Chronicles Indian Immigrants in North Carolina
Cary and Morrisville have very diverse populations and a big part of that is due to immigrants from India and Southeast Asia. And a new documentary playing at the Cary Theater looks at the lives and history of these new neighbors.
Morrisville Wins National Diversity Award
A few weeks ago, we told you how the Town of Morrisville was a finalist for a national award celebrating diversity. Now, Morrisville has won that award, standing out among other towns and cities in the country for its work to highlight its diverse population.
Don’t Spoil the Mystery in Cary Players’ New Production
From Shakespeare to classic musicals, the Cary Players are well known for bringing famous plays to Downtown Cary. With their final production of the season, they will take on one of the longest-running plays with the murder mystery “The Mousetrap.”
Cary Resident Starts Incubator for Aspiring Artists
For artists, finding places to promote their work or hone their craft can be difficult. But one Cary resident has started a center for local musicians, painters and more to reach their next level.
Bond Brothers Wins Best New Brewery Award
When we last told you about USA Today’s contest for the best new brewery, Bond Brothers Beer Company was in second place. In a few short days, the Cary brewery was able to close the gap and was officially named the best in the country.
Cary Starting Point in First Annual Bike Marathon
Cary is big but a new bicycle race has participants ride from Cary outside the Triangle and all the way to Chapel Hill to benefit the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation.
Cary’s New Mosque Expected To Open This Year
For more than 10 years, Cary’s only Islamic center has operated out of a rental space along Chatham Street. Now, after several years of construction, the permanent mosque is expected to open in 2017.