Story by Lindsey Chester, official shopper of CaryCitizen.
Cary, NC – We are big fans of our local independent retailers and try to support them with our dollars whenever possible. This year Cary welcomed lots of new boutiques and businesses and many of these will be excellent Holiday Gift-Giving resources. Here’s our CaryCitizen Holiday Shopping Guide. Read more
Story by Jennifer Eachus, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and owner of the Cat Clinic of Cary.
Cary, NC – During the holidays, families often find themselves in a bind over what to do with pets when you are going away for more than a day or two. Read more
Photos by Brooke Meyer.
Cary, NC – The weather was sunny, crisp and breezy on Saturday for the very first Truck Day at Bright Horizons in Cary. The event raised money for charity. Photographer Brooke Meyer was there for CaryCitizen. Read more
Story contributed by Doc Thorne, president of the Heart of Cary Association. Photo by Sheimei Barger.
Cary, NC- Patterned after the Marine Corps’ Toys-for-Tots program, the Heart of Cary’s ‘Share the Season’ Toy Drive was created last year for the purpose of getting new, unwrapped toys into the hands of children in our community who would otherwise have nothing to look forward to on Christmas morning. It’s a simple premise and one which could not be accomplished without the help and support of more than a dozen businesses throughout the Downtown area. Read more
Story by Lindsey Chester, photos by Laurie Miller and Lindsey Chester.
Cary, NC – Muskets were fired in Cary on Saturday as the Daughters of The American Revolution officially honored Nathaniel Jones. The Wake County patriot is buried in White Plains Cemetery, tucked between some houses in the Maynard Oaks subdivision. Read more
Recipe by Chef Randy Goldberg of The Matthews House in Cary. Photo by David.
Cary, NC – You know you should have put that turkey in the oven right after breakfast, but now its after lunch and the bird is still in the refrigerator. No fear – this recipe will have you eating dinner by 5pm, read on! Read more
Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events. Photo by Sumit.
Cary, NC – Is Thanksgiving really next week? It doesn’t seem possible. Maybe it’s the calm before the tempest, but, this weekend’s highlight event is shredding. As in document shredding. Read more
Recipe by Chef Randy Goldberg of the Matthews House in Cary. Part 2 in our Thanksgiving Recipe Series. Photo by Jacqueline.
Cary, NC – Are you tried of green bean casserole that came right out of a can? Bored with instant mashed potatoes as a side dish for your beautiful turkey? These 3 side dishes will please the vegan college kid and the football fan alike. Read on… Read more
Cary, NC – The holidays seem to have already arrived here in Cary, with retail Open Houses, music in the stores, and this week a wonderful musical kick-off to the season from the Concert Singers of Cary. Read more