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The 919 Deal Drop:

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Sip on Strawberry, Pomegranate, Classic Lime, or Grapefruit margaritas for just $7 every Monday—no catch, just great drinks!

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📅 When: Every Monday

Have a phenomenal deal you'd like to share with 10,000+ people in the Triangle? Email [email protected]. It’s FREE to share a deal, but it has to be something really useful to our community.

Raleigh Real Estate:

🏡 FOR SALE UNDER $300K: 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,102 SQ FT | 10,454 SQ FT LOT | $299,500
Move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in North Raleigh featuring new flooring and granite countertops. Take a look here →

🏠 FOR SALE UNDER $400K: 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 1,980 SQ FT | 7,405 SQ FT LOT | $329,900
Spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in the desirable Battle Bridge Subdivision, just 6 miles from White Oak Shopping Center and minutes to I-40 for convenient commutes. Take a look here →

🏘️ FOR SALE OVER $400K: 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 1,704 SQ FT | 3,920 SQ FT LOT | $495,000
Features include first floor primary, nine foot ceilings, fabulous storage and a coveted garage. Take a look here →

👩 WANT TO CHECK OUT THESE HOUSES OR OTHERS LIKE THEM? Contact Raleigh real estate agent Heather Larose via her website. Fun fact: Her family bought an old Victorian home for $1, restoring it to its full glory.

Raleigh Overtime:

🍴 FOODIE FIND: Crawford and Son’s YELLOWFIN TUNA CRUDO is a vibrant dish featuring ponzu, pomelo kosho, and ginger ice for a refreshing balance of citrus and umami flavors.

🐾 FOR ADOPTION: REGGIE AND DILTON | RATS | 7 MONTHS | MALES
Reggie and Dilton are a playful, energetic bonded pair looking for a loving family that can keep up with their adventurous spirit. Check them out here →

🛍️ AUCTION: Head over to KENLY on FEBRUARY 27 at 1 PM for a lien sale at Kenly Mini Storage, where the highest cash bidder will take home units C133 (10x10, Elida Orosco) and D158 (5x10, Tiffany Foust), rain or shine. More details here →

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Local Vocals:

🎸 This Week: MARION MEADOWS | Jazz
Marion Meadows is a renowned smooth jazz saxophonist and composer known for his soulful melodies, fusion of jazz and R&B influences, and captivating instrumental performances. | Raleigh Improv | February 26, 7:30 PM | $83+ | Get tickets here →

🎤 Plan Ahead: JOJO | R&B, Pop
JoJo is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and actress known for her soulful vocals, R&B-infused pop music, and a career that has spanned from teenage stardom to artistic reinvention. | The Ritz | April 8, 8 PM | Get tickets here →

Let’s Get Laughing:

🎤 This Week: CACTUS TATE at Goodnights Comedy Club | February 27, 8 PM | Cactus Tate is a fearless comedian known for tackling taboo topics with wit and charm, captivating audiences with her refreshing honesty and undeniable charisma. Get tickets here →

😂 Plan Ahead: NIKKI GLASER at the Martin Marrietta Center | April 12-13, 7 PM | Nikki Glaser is a sharp-witted stand-up comedian, actress, and podcast host known for her fearless humor, candid storytelling, and unfiltered takes on relationships and modern life. Get tickets here →

Raleigh Reads:

🚗 North Carolina Day Trips includes 170 must-visit destinations, organized by theme.*

🔍 Raleigh's Great Scavenger Hunt Adventure uncovers 50 must-see spots and hidden gems.*

🥾 Best Hikes Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill features 40 family-friendly hikes within an hour of the Triangle, including hidden trails.*

💦 North Carolina Waterfalls reveals hundreds of must-see waterfalls, plus hiking directions and beauty ratings.*

🎧 Get 12 FREE bestselling audiobooks with this Audible deal.*

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Raleigh Household Deals:

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☕ Your coffee game, upgraded: This top-rated coffeemaker makes the perfect cup. It’s not the cheapest but it’s way cheaper than a daily Starbucks.*

🛒 Harris Teeter savings: Pepsi Products, buy 2 get 2 free!

🦁 Food Lion savings: Mandarins, $2.99 each!

Oak City Job Openings:

🤝 LOCAL JOB: US PACK PARTS, LLC is seeking a DELIVERY DRIVER.
Delivery driver contract available in Garner, NC, for round-trip routes starting at 9:00 AM, Monday through Saturday, averaging 6 hours and 150 miles, with a smartphone preferred for scanning. More details here →

💼 LOCAL JOB: CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY is seeking a LIFEGUARD.
Lifeguards ensure a safe and enjoyable pool environment during summer camp, working part-time from May to August with weekday shifts between 8 AM and 4 PM. More details here →

💻 WORK-FROM-HOME JOB HIRING IN RALEIGH: FLORANEXT is seeking CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
An entry-level Customer Support Specialist provides personalized general and technical support to customers in Spanish and English, working full-time remotely with a computer headset and stable internet connection, requiring a bachelor's degree. More details here →

💰 SIDE GIG: Raleigh.com (us) is always looking for more part-time ad sales reps. Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

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Raleigh Hidden Gem:

Tucked away in the Warehouse District is Designed for Joy, this incredible nonprofit where women overcoming tough times craft beautiful leather bags and jewelry. It's more than just shopping; you're supporting a cause and getting something unique. Definitely a Raleigh gem worth checking out.

—Julie, a Raleigh.com reader

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