Valentine's Day

Food: A Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Dinner

Valentine's Day

It’s easy to make a special Valentine’s Day meal for your family.

Cary, NC — When I was a little younger, before the days of dates and boyfriends, my mom would always prepare a special Valentine’s Day dinner for our family–complete with festive pink food. With a little bottle of red food coloring and a lot of love, you can do the same thing. Read more

Tech Tank

Tech Tank Review: Cary Bike & Hike App

Tech Tank

Cary, NC — On January 12, 2015, the Town of Cary released a new municipal mobile application, the Cary Bike & Hike App. Technology Tank undertook a survey to get user feedback on the new app. Read more

Lifetime Learning Academy

Lifetime Learning Academy Celebrates 8 Years

Lifetime Learning Academy

Tom and Rosemary Wyrick proudly display their new name and logo.

Cary, NC — Tom and Rosemary Wyrick, owners of Lifetime Learning Academy, have been making a difference in the lives of their students for awhile now, but the month of February brings an exciting change. On Friday, February 6, 2015, the Wyricks will hold an open house at their Cary location to celebrate their academy’s new status as an independent tutoring center. Read more

Tax return

Filing Your Tax Return: 2015 Tips & Tricks

Tax return

Cary, NC — Ready or not, it’s that time of year again! Time to start thinking about filing your 2014 tax return. Becca Smith, Director of Marketing for Smith & Smith, CPA, gives some important dates and great advice to CaryCitizen readers.  Read more

Cary Chamber Screens Durham Documentary This Week

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Cary, NC — The Cary Chamber of Commerce holds an Economic Development breakfast every month. This month, on Wednesday, the program will be a screening of the 1/2 hour documentary Because No One Else Would – the Story of American Tobacco and the Durham Renaissance, produced by CaryCitizen publisher Hal Goodtree. Read more

Seniors

Advice for Tricky Talks with Aging Parents

Seniors

Cary, NC — How do you start that delicate conversation with your parents about aging, living accommodations and other necessary topics? Nancy Caggia, a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist, shares her experience, knowledge and advice on the matter. Read more

Tutu

Cary Entrepreneur’s Tutus Reach NYC

Tutu

Diane showed me the intricate details of an in-progress tutu bodice.

Cary, NC — When Lindsey and Hal mentioned to me that their neighbor designs ballet tutus worn in New York City and around the world, I knew that I had to investigate. Artist/entrepreneur Diane Schaubach sat down to chat with me about the reasoning, artistry, and passion behind her professional tutus.  Read more

Lobster rolls

Superbowl Eats: New England Lobster Rolls

Lobster rolls

Cary, NC — In recognition of the Seahawks, CaryCitizen published a recipe for Seattle Hot Dogs last Thursday. But, if you’re a Patriots fan, this is your week. Here’s a recipe for New England Lobster Rolls and, if you’re a lobster-newbie like me, a “cheater’s” recipe for the same dish made with crab meat instead. Read more

Weekend: Wild Foods Supper & Super Bowl Sunday

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Cary, NC — Sure, it’s Super Bowl weekend, but comedy, art, and a steaming bowl of chili all await you too, as well as some great shows in the Triangle area. Check the calendar and make your plans now. Read more

Upchurch Farm

The Upchurch Farm: Stories from 3 Generations

Upchurch Farm

Three generations. From left: William, Billy, and Will Upchurch.

Cary, NC — Right off of High House and Davis, just minutes away from shopping centers and housing developments, is a lot of land with a big story. There, I got to meet the Upchurch family–the folks behind the incredible history of the farm on Carpenter Upchurch Road in Cary. Read more