Cary History: Walter Hines Page – Education and Mummies

Cary, NC – In the second of three stories about Cary’s favorite son, Walter Hines Page, we follow Page’s transformation from a young rabble-rouser from a large family in Cary to a force for reform and consternation statewide as he worked his way through the ranks of prestigious newspapers and magazines. Read more

Deadline Approaching for Town Boards and Committees

Cary, NC – Many of the decisions concerning Cary’s direction, whether in its development and zoning or cultural and historical preservation, comes from ordinary citizens volunteering to serve the town. This week, it’s the deadline for more Cary residents to sign up to possibly join these boards and committees. Read more

Cary Cheap Thrills: 6/24/16 to 6/30/16

Cary, NC – This is a time of year when Cary is bursting with open-air concerts, festivals and family activities, and the best part is that many of them are free. As part of a new series at CaryCitizen, here’s a roundup of some of the free events from Friday, June 24 to Thursday, June 30, 2016.  Read more

The Cary Scavenger Hunt: Register Early and Save

Cary, NC – While CaryCitizen’s 2016 Cary Scavenger Hunt is still almost three months away, we have an incentive for folks to become what we call “early adopters.” It’s a PROMO CODE. Read more

Recipe: Swizzle Drinks

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – Every summer needs its own drink, that signature cocktail that defines a period in time. This summer, I’m mixing up a big batch of Swizzle drinks. Read more

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Chatham St. Chowdown at New Summer Location

Cary, NC – Cary’s big outdoor party for food lovers is back for the Summer but the famous Chatham Street Chowdown is now in a different location so make sure you know where your favorite mobile eateries are located. Read more

Independence Day Events Around Cary

Cary, NC – Independence Day is around the corner and it is always a big celebration in Cary. There are events all over town and here is a guide to the celebrations around July 4. Read more

Weekend Events: Art Loop, Food Trucks and Movies

Cary, NC – This weekend is filled with events to keep you entertained and stimulate your mind. Take a look through just some of the fun things to do while you try and beat the heat. Read more

Cary Seniors Thank Public Servants

Cary, NC – Thursday, June 23, 2016 is Public Service Day and one Cary senior living community is using that as an opportunity to thank first responders in the area with a free luncheon. Read more

Wake Program Mixes Art and Learning

Cary, NC – Too many times in school, children are not given enough exposure to the arts or have a hard time engaging with classroom lessons. But through the Arts Integration Institute, Wake County teachers are learning ways to combine the two to stimulate both hemispheres of a student’s brain. Read more