Michelle Malone Builds on Audience Energy at Cary Theater
/1 Comment/in Arts, Downtown, Featured, Music /by Michael PapichCary, NC – A Michelle Malone concert is a two-way exchange, with energy from the audience gathering on stage and rushing out through Malone’s intense music. Cary residents can experience that rush of energy as Malone performs at the Cary Theater next week. Read more
Cary, Triangle Rank in Top 10 of Places to Live Nationwide
/in Business, Community, Featured /by StaffCary, NC – In a new study looking at a mix of economics, quality of live and perceived desirability, a new study ranks Cary and the Triangle at large among the 10 best places to live in the entire United States. Read more
Money Matters: Delaying Retirement May Provide the Financial Boost You Need
/in Business, Featured, Money Matters /by Briant SikorskiEditor’s Note: Briant Sikorski from Stratos Wealth Partners in Cary contributed this article.
Cary, NC – Americans are living longer, healthier lives, and this trend is affecting how they think about and plan for retirement. For instance, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, the age at which workers expect to retire has been rising slowly over the past couple of decades. In 1991, just 11 percent of workers expected to retire after age 65. Fast forward to 2014, and that percentage has tripled to 33 percent – and 10 percent don’t plan to retire at all.1 Read more
Cary Drafts Open Data Policy to Hold Transparency Accountable
/1 Comment/in Community, Featured, Government, Technology /by Michael PapichCary, NC – Cary has had an open data portal but no policy to hold it accountable. Now, the town has created a drafted policy and is looking for feedback from citizens. Read more
Business Bits: Park West Village, New Restaurants and More
/in Business, Featured, Food /by StaffCary, NC – In this month’s business bits, there’s news about what businesses will go into the Gander Mountain building in Park West Village, as well as several new restaurants opening up and new salons and gyms in town. Read more
This Year’s African-American Celebration Focuses on Health and the Future
/in Arts, Community, Downtown, Featured, Health, Music /by StaffCary, NC – For more than 20 years, Cary has celebrated Black History Month with the African-American Celebration, bringing a mix of discussions and entertainment. This year’s event includes talks about continuing the work of significant black community members into the future, ways for people to eat healthy and musicians playing a variety of styles. Read more
Claire Holley Shows Musical Growth at Cary Theater Concert
/in Arts, Downtown, Featured, Music /by Michael PapichCary, NC – Nearly 20 years after her album “Sanctuary,” singer-songwriter Claire Holley is performing at the Cary Theater where she will show her ability to connect with audiences in an intimate environment. Read more
Chocolate Smiles Prepares for Big Valentine’s Rush
/in Business, Downtown, Featured, Food /by Michael PapichStory originally appeared on FoodCary.
Cary, NC – According to Melanie Williams, owner of Chocolate Smiles in Downtown Cary, there are four major chocolate holidays. Valentine’s Day is one of those days and with the holiday around the corner, the chocolate store is preparing for another surge in customers. Read more
Cary’s Umstead Ranks as Top Hotel in North Carolina
/in Business, Featured, Restaurants /by StaffCary, NC – A new study looking at luxury hotels across the country ranks the Umstead Hotel and Spa #1 in North Carolina, and the only state hotel to make it into the top 100 nationwide. Read more