Specialty Stores: The Butcher’s Market

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Cary, NC – With its distinctive big sign and proximity to some of Cary’s busiest intersections, the Butcher’s Market has been on the mind of local cooks for years as a place to get quality meats and local groceries. Read more

Page-Walker Garden Certified As Wildlife Habitat

Cary, NC – The Page-Walker Arts and History Center’s new pollination garden is already a hit with the local fauna but it has also gotten Cary closer to its goal of becoming a Community Wildlife Habitat. Read more

Money Matters: Medicare and Medigap

Cary, NC – Most adults become eligible for Medicare on the first day of the month they turn age 65. Whether you need to sign up and how to go about doing so depends on the type of coverage you select and whether you collect Social Security benefits prior to becoming eligible for Medicare.

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Cary Cheap Thrills: 7/1/16 to 7/7/16

Cary, NC – Cary boasts several ways to celebrate Independence Day in a big way. Check out CaryCitizen’s roundup of Fourth of July festivals and fireworks. Looking for other free things to do this week? Read on. Here’s a roundup of some of the free events from Friday, July 1, to Thursday, July 7, 2016. Read more

Summer Recipes: Strawberry and Camembert Cheese Salad

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Cary, NC – Getting together with friends and family over good food is always fun and the Summer is a perfect time to try new things. CaryCitizen is reaching out to local restaurants and chefs to get their Summertime recipes, so before you plan your next get-together or just a fun night at home, check out our recipes! Read more

Gardening: Fill In the Summer Gaps

Cary, NC – After the rush of Spring, the garden can develop some awkward empty spaces. Here are a few tips for filling in the summer gaps. Read more

Weekend Events: July 4th Weekend

Cary, NC – It’s the weekend before July 4th so if you need some practice for having fun, here are some great events this weekend to get you warmed up for fireworks and barbecue on Monday. Read more

New Study Ranks Cary 2nd Most Successful City

Cary, NC – Those of us who live in Cary know firsthand what a nice place it is to live. Now there is data to back up what residents feel as a new study ranks Cary as the 2nd most successful city in the country based on income and employment opportunities. Read more

Specialty Stores: Olive Tree Market

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Cary, NC – Cary has all sorts of stores and shops for a variety of tastes and needs and at the Olive Tree Market, customers can not only get custom cuts of fresh meat from the butcher shop but also buy from a wide selection of Mediterranean foods. Read more

Education: Graduation and Wake’s Future

Wake County, NC – Thoughts for June 2016 from Bill Fletcher, Member of the Wake County Board of Education. Read more