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The 919 Deal Drop:

Start your week with unbeatable drink deals! Signature martinis at Bar Louie for just $8! 🔥

Sip on your favorite handcrafted martinis every Monday—no code needed, just show up and enjoy.

📍Where: Bar Louie – Brier Creek
📅 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 | 1,040 SQ FT | 0.81 ACRES | $285,000
This meticulously maintained home offers peaceful, low-maintenance living on nearly an acre with no HOA, just 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh, featuring recent updates and a prime location you won’t want to miss! Take a look here →

🏠 FOR SALE UNDER $400K: 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,089 SQ FT | 0.29 ACRES | $325,000
This charming 3-bedroom ranch-style home offers an open-concept living space, a modern kitchen, a spacious master suite, and an enormous backyard, all in a convenient location just minutes from highways, shopping, and dining. Take a look here →

🏘️ FOR SALE OVER $400K: 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 3,378 SQ FT | 0.67 ACRES | $775,000
This beautifully updated 3-bedroom home features an open-concept design, a stunning kitchen, a cozy fireplace, a luxurious primary suite, a finished basement, and two spacious back decks, all on a sun-drenched 0.67-acre lot in a prime Raleigh location. 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: Stir’s SPICY TUNA BITES are absolutely to die for!

🐾 FOR ADOPTION: HANK | DOG | 10 MOs | MALE
Hank is a playful, gentle, and social pup under a year old who loves other dogs, does well with cats, and thrives on companionship, making him a perfect addition to a multi-pet home. Check him out here →

🛍️ GARAGE SALE: Head over to DURHAM on FEB 22 at 8AM for a treasure trove of vintage finds, including toys, collectibles, Christmas décor, a Singer pedal sewing machine, vintage books, clothing, and more—everything must go, so make an offer! More details here →

Local Vocals:

🎸 This Week: BUFFALO WABS AND THE PRICE HILL HUSTLE | Americana
Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle is an Americana and folk band known for their energetic blend of bluegrass, blues, and storytelling-driven performances. | The Pour House Music Hall | FEB 26, 8PM | $12+ | Get your tickets here →

🎤 Plan Ahead: BROOKS & DUNN | Country
Brooks & Dunn are a legendary country music duo known for their high-energy performances, chart-topping hits, and lasting influence on the genre. | Lenovo Center | March 27, 7PM | Get your tickets here →

Let’s Get Laughing:

🎤 This week: THE COMEDY GAME SHOW at ComedyWorx – FEB 27 at 8:30PM – The Comedy Game Show, created and hosted by Sasha Goldman, is a wild blend of stand-up, unpredictable games, and surreal fun—think The Tonight Show meets The Price Is Right with a dash of David Lynch weirdness—where top local comedians (TBA) compete in hilarious challenges for prizes.. Get tickets here →

😂 Plan ahead: MARC MARON at The Carolina Theatre – March 21, 8PM – Marc Maron is a sharp, introspective comedian known for his raw, self-reflective humor, blending dark wit with deep emotional honesty across his stand-up, podcasting, and acting career. Secure your seats 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 an annual subscription to Audible.*

🏆 Finally, these have nothing to do with Raleigh but they’re hugely popular on Amazon: a self-help book about happiness and a wild psychological thriller with glowing reviews.*

Raleigh Household Deals (and Restock Reminders):

🧻 Restock reminder: Use these links to easily get great deals on beef jerky, paper towels, toilet paper, batteries, trash bags, dishwasher pods, tissues, and laundry detergent. We’ve found the best prices for you.*

🙌 Stock up to save money: Nothing has saved us more money in the long run than a garage freezer. We stock up at the Wake Forest Road Trader Joe’s and load the freezer up. Get a garage freezer here.*

🛏️ Get comfy: This could be the comfiest thing you ever put on your bed.*

😌 Get relaxed: This inexpensive massage tool will make your muscles melt.*

🛒 Harris Teeter savings: 2 lb bag of Farm Raised EZ Peel White Shrimp for $5.99 per pound!

🦁 Food Lion savings: Chicken drumsticks or thighs, only $0.99 per pound!

Oak City Job Openings:

🤝 LOCAL JOB: TARGET is seeking a GUEST ADVOCATE.
A Guest Advocate at Target provides exceptional customer service by welcoming guests, assisting with in-store and digital services, and ensuring a seamless and positive shopping experience. More details here →

💼 LOCAL JOB: PETSMART is seeking a PT RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE.
A PetSmart associate provides exceptional customer service by assisting pet parents, maintaining store cleanliness, caring for store pets, handling sales and online orders, and ensuring a safe and positive shopping experience for pets and their owners. More details here →

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

📢 Are you looking to hire? Email [email protected] and we’ll send your job out to the community.

The Hookup:

📖 Grandkids.com – Preserve cherished memories by turning your parent’s or grandparent’s life story into a beautifully written book.*

🛠️ HomeRemodeling.com – Compare bids from top remodelers and get the best quality, service, and price for your home project.*

📚 MemoirGhostwriting.com – Share your story effortlessly with skilled ghostwriters who deliver stunning books that stand the test of time.*

Raleigh Hidden Gem:

The Tutu School downtown offers a free trial ballet class for little ones to twirl, leap, and see if they catch the dance bug. It’s a sweet, low-pressure way for kids to try ballet, and for parents, it’s a fun (and free) way to test the waters before signing up.

—Charlotte, a Raleigh.com reader

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