Garden: How to Create Hanging Baskets
Cary, NC — Don’t you love the hanging baskets shown at garden centers this time of year? They are beautiful and easy to make; here’s how you can do it yourself. Read more
Photos from Cary Night Out
Cary, NC — On Sunday, May 3, 2015, the streets of Downtown Cary were blocked off for Cary Night Out–a family-friendly festival that celebrates our town’s status as one of the safest places to live in the country. Photographer Kurt Hilton shared some photos with us. Read more
Growth Effects on Transit, Schools & Water
Cary, NC — Wake County topped one million residents last September. By 2045, that number is expected to double. Read more
Morrisville Chamber Announces New President
Morrisville, NC — The Morrisville Chamber of Commerce recently announced the election of Sarah Gaskill as their new president. Gaskill will start on Monday, May 18, 2015. Read more
Education: Bill Fletcher May Newsletter
Wake County, NC — Thoughts for May 2015 from Bill Fletcher, Member Wake County Board of Education. Read more
Strawberry Picking in Cary: Where to Go
Cary, NC — If you’re planning to go strawberry picking this season, right now is the time to do it. I rounded up a list of some great spots in and around Cary. Read more
Plants, Art & Butterflies: Photos from Herbfest
Cary, NC — We were certainly due for some beautiful weather after all the rain this past week, and Saturday, May 2, 2015 was the perfect day for Herbfest at the Page-Walker. Read more
Business Bits: What’s New in Cary?
Cary, NC — Every other week, look for our Business Bits column, where we’ll highlight “been-here-awhile,” brand new and opening soon businesses in Cary and Morrisville. Read more
Polka Music in Cary: How It Started
Frankie Yankovic, America’s Polka King, first performed in Cary in 1997. It was his first North Carolina appearance.
Editor’s Note: Friday, May 8, 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of Yankovic Day in Cary. Dallas Foster of Cary’s Polka Plus Band kindly shared with CaryCitizen the story of Mr. Frankie Yankovic, “America’s Polka King,” and how he came to be honored in Cary.