Heart of Cary: Downtown Community Gardens

Story from staff reports. Photos from Gracious Harvest and Cary’s Pocket Garden.

Cary, NC – The Heart of Cary Association will have its monthly meeting this Thursday, April 5 at 8 AM in the Cary Chamber. The topic will be community gardens in downtown Cary. Read more

Money Matters: 3 Steps to Making Your Money Last in Retirement

Pete D’Arruda (Coach Pete),  president of Capital Financial Advisory Group, contributes monthly to the Money Matters column on CaryCitizen.

Cary, NC – Traditionally, we’ve been told that saving diligently during our working years is the key to a successful, comfortable retirement.  Unfortunately, the harsh reality of accumulating a nest egg is only half the battle. Upon retirement, making your nest egg last is the next, and oftentimes more difficult, challenge. However, it is possible! Read more

Harold’s Blog: Busy Week…and Eye Surgery

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through April 1, 2012. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – This week was another week of events and meetings along with a ribbon cutting with the Governor. Read more

Gaming: Smash Bros Brawl to Benefit Cary Children’s Museum

Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – GameTruck Triangle will celebrate their first anniversary with a Super Smash Bros “Brawl Tournament” on May 5th . Part of the proceeds will go to help build the Downtown Cary Children’s Museum.

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Inside the Eye: Canes Blanked By Devils, 5-0

Story by Bob Fennel. Photo by Suzie Wolf.

Cary-lina, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes were on the ice with the New Jersey Devils Saturday March 31, at the PNC Arena. The Canes had a major let down in play is what may be the result of getting eliminated from the playoffs the night before.  The Devils are a strong team and dominated in the 5-0 win for Martin Brodeur’s 119th career shutout. Read more

Pictures: Polo in Cary

Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – It was another crazy weather weekend in Cary, with rain in the morning on Saturday, sunshine in the afternoon and hail around midnight. But Sunday was balmy for a polo match. Read more

Inside the Eye: Jets Shoot Down Canes Playoff Hopes

Story by Bob Fennel. Photo by Tom Mousseau.

Cary-lina, NC – On Friday March 30, the Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime and also lost their slim chance of making the NHL playoffs.

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Technology Video: Meet Nexi, an Emotional Robot

Story by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – What inspires children to become interested in S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)?  How about Nexi, a Mobile-Dexterous-Social (MDS) robot demonstrating her range of human emotions? Read more

Weekend Recap: March 30, 2012

Cary, NC – The week that was on CaryCitizen.com. Top stories included Business: Getting Creative with RecyclablesLetters: Where’s the Respect? and The Beaver Dam in Bond Park. Read more

Food: EJs Soul Food & Home Cooking Restaurant

Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Now open in downtown Cary: EJs Soul Food & Home Cooking Restaurant. Read more