Gardening: Fall Annuals & Leafy Greens

Cary, NC – Every year is different, but by the beginning of September, it’s time to get started with Fall planting. This year, I recommend starting with some annual flowers and some leafy greens. Read more

Kale Me Crazy Wants Real Ingredients in Cary

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Cary, NC – In a fast-paced world, more of us want to get our food on the run. With Kale Me Crazy now open in Cary, their goal is to give customers a way to get nutrition quickly. Read more

Early Education Center Opening with Nature Enhancing Education

Cary, NC – Research shows children benefit from learning outdoors as well as in a classroom. A new school opening in West Cary is putting that into practice, with early childhood development focused on blending the two together. Read more

Weekend Events: Live Music, North Carolina FC and More

Cary, NC – It is the last weekend of the Summer so take advantage of it with some fun events, such as live music at Chatham Hill Winery and Fortnight Brewing, a North Carolina FC home game and more.

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Business Bits: Arts and Crafts, Restaurants and More

Cary, NC – This month, Cary and Morrisville have several new restaurants and markets opening and that have announced that they’re coming. Learn about what’s new here in our community. Read more

Cary Native and Author Going on Local Book Tour

Cary, NC – Scott Reintgen describes himself as Cary-oriented, learning to love writing in Cary schools and teaching that same love to local students. Now, with his space-fantasy novel “Nyxia” published, he is touring these same Cary schools to share it with young readers.

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Money Matters: 529, Coverdell or Custodial Account? How to Choose

Editor’s Note: Briant Sikorski from Stratos Wealth Partners in Cary contributed this article.

Cary, NC – The cost of a college education continues to rise. The projected average total college costs for a child born in 2015 are nearly $550,000 for a four-year private college and $240,000 for a public college.1 If you are looking for tax-advantaged ways to get ahead of the curve, you have several choices – 529 plans, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and custodial accounts created under the Unified Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) or Unified Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) – but which ones may be right for you? Read more

2017 Lazy Daze in Pictures

Cary, NC – Usually, it’s hot. Sometimes it rains. But the 41st Lazy Daze Festival in Cary this past weekend was notable for cool, clear weather, more like Autumn than August. Read more

Lazy Daze Returns with New Location, Schedule

Cary, NC – 2016 was the Town of Cary Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival’s 40th year and the event was made bigger than ever. Now with its new location and two-day schedule are locked in, Cary’s signature local arts and crafts festival returns to Downtown Cary this weekend. Read more

The Cary Scavenger Hunt – Our Biggest Hint

Cary, NC – As summer winds down, Cary’s signature event, the Cary Scavenger Hunt, is fast approaching. Cary-ites are wondering if they should register, and if CaryCitizen can give them hints to winning. Here’s the biggest hint we offer… Read more