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New to Raleigh? Then you have to check out Nash Square, a hidden downtown gem. This downtown park is beautiful, but it always seems pretty empty. In spite of its beauty, the park does not offer a ton to do. There are benches and memorials, and that is about it. City officials are trying to change that, with a 10-year plan to revitalize and develop the Raleigh area. Your Raleigh relocation company is excited for the development, because our downtown parks should be enjoyed by everyone!

The plan involves turning Nash Square into a “connector park” for Union Station and Moore Square. There is talk of adding plenty of residential and commercial buildings to bring people to the area. Restaurants and shops are also likely additions, as the goal is to draw people into Nash Square and keep them there. The plan includes a new entry plaza and reconfigured pathways, too. While none of this is set in stone, city planners say they are currently weighing costs and effectiveness. Residents (like you!) are encouraged to bring comments through May 13^th to the City Planning Director, Ken Bowers. City planners will use these comments when they finalize the plan. The plan will include revitalizing four other areas downtown: Glenwood Green, Moore Square, Gateway Center and North End.

If you are new to Raleigh, head down to Nash Square to enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Get to know the area, and give your comments to city developers before May 13^th. Maybe you can be a part of its revitalization!

If you live in South Carolina, you probably have a deep appreciation for a good ole rack of ribs. If you just moved to Raleigh and love barbecue, then your appreciation is about to get even deeper. The Clemson-based rib joint, Sardi’s Den, is planning to open its first franchise in north Raleigh on Sunday, April 26^th. Your Raleigh packing and moving company knows if this place is anything like the original, it will be packed on opening day, so get there early!

Sardi’s Den has been known for its baby back ribs, barbecue platters, pulled pork, and chicken wings for the last 20 years. Owners Irv Harrington and Mike McHenry decided to expand and begin a franchise, and the first location will be in north Raleigh. The new location will have all of the great barbecue that Sardi’s Den is known for, but it will also have a special emphasis on seafood. Franchise owners Bryan and Amber Cole plan to serve specials; like: blackened salmon, stuffed flounder and shrimp and grits (yum!). Cole spent more than 10 years with Outback Steakhouse, so he is very familiar with the industry and what customers want.

If you love a good rack of ribs, tuck in your napkin and head to Sardi’s Den in north Raleigh. The new joint is located at 8111 Creedmoor Road in Brennan Station, where the old Oliver Twist location used to be. There will be plenty of outdoor seating, so bring the family and enjoy the spring weather!

Many folks in North Carolina have a bit of the South in their blood. If you are new to town, let your Raleigh relocation company explain: an appreciation for sweet tea, a love of ribs, and a fascination with bluegrass music. Yea, that is right. The good people of Raleigh love a good bluegrass tune. In fact, it is time for the seventh annual Cuegrass Festival in downtown Raleigh, and everyone is pretty stoked.

On April 18^th from noon to 6 p.m., you can sit in a lawn chair and enjoy the sweet tunes of bluegrass. The festival is sponsored by the Pit Authentic Barbecue, so there will be plenty of delicious grub, including ribs and barbecue sandwiches. Local beer will also be available, so be sure to grab some from Aviator Brewing Co., Big Boss Brewing Co., Carolina Brewery, Lonerider or the White Street Brewing Co. There will be bluegrass performances by Hank Sinatra, the Moore Brothers, the Hillbenders, the Four Founders, Billy Strings & Don Julin, and Town Mountain. Make sure to bring a lawn chair so that you can relax while you enjoy it all.

The Cuegrass Festival is definitely a family event, so bring the kids. If yours are under 10, they get in free! There will be arts and crafts, face paint and kids’ meals. Tickets are just $5, and a portion of the sales will go to the Junior League of Raleigh’s BackPack Buddies, which serves local grade school kids healthy meals on the weekends. The Cuegrass Festival is a great way to spend a Saturday, so make sure to head out to 328 W. Davie St. and grab a seat!

Raleigh is a great place to live if you are a runner. With its relatively mild weather and seemingly endless outdoor trails, there is always somewhere new to explore. If you are a runner who recently moved to Raleigh, you should check out the annual Raleigh Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon. It is a great way to meet other runners in your area, and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon will definitely be entertaining for your family.

The race takes place Sunday, April 12^th at 7am. There will plenty of fierce competition, as thousands of runners will be in attendance from all 50 states and nine different countries. This annual race is not called the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon for nothing. Smash Mouth will entertain runners and spectators alike with a free concert open to the public at the Red Hat Amphitheatre. The run and concert will definitely be a ton of fun, but watch out for road closures throughout the day. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon will close more than 50 streets from 6am through 4pm. Closed streets include: Hillsborough Street, Peace Street, Centennial Parkway and McDowell Street.

If you are a runner new to the area, you should definitely sign up for the run. It is a great experience and a wonderful event to help you get acclimated to the city. If you won’t be in town yet, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series also stops in about three dozen cities across the globe, so no excuses! Your Raleigh packing and moving experts hope to see you there!

Nothing is better than spring time in Raleigh. The snow starts to melt, flowers begin to bloom, and your children have more time to play outside. This is also good news for your curb. As your Raleigh relocation providers are sure you have noticed, garbage collection has not been adhering to its schedule due to rough winter weather. This can be especially troublesome if you have just moved to town and have garbage piling up each day as you open more boxes. But there is good news: the city promises trash collections will go back to normal.

If trash has built up on your block, the city insists garbage collectors will complete their routes. So do not bring in those bins! Leave them curbside, because trucks will have irregular schedules until they are caught up. While this is frustrating, do not blame the garbage men. The recent heavy snowstorms brought more snow than we are used to, and ice built up on several roads. Crews were not able to operate those large trucks until conditions were safer. Now that garbage crews are back at it, Wake County has offered some of its workers to help speed the process along, because that is what neighbors are for, right?

If your family is new in town, do not let our recent garbage problem give you a bad impression! This winter was particularly icy, so trucks had a bit of trouble navigating the roads or getting out there at all. But Raleigh is a wonderful place to live and raise a family, so you made a great choice!

The classic children’s book, The Velveteen Rabbit, is one that is cherished by generations. Originally published in 1922 by Margery Williams, the Raleigh Little Theatre will be putting on a production of the novel from March 6^th to the 22^nd. Your Raleigh packing and moving providers think that this would be the perfect show for your children to attend. The story is timeless, and it still touches the hearts of adults who read and remember it.

The Velveteen Rabbit is the tale of a stuffed bunny’s mission to earn the love of the small boy who owns him, which would, in return, turn him into a real rabbit. The show will take place in the Raleigh Little Theatre’s Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, which is a small stage and perfect for kids to really enjoy. The cast includes actors between the ages of 11 and 86, so there is someone everyone will relate to.

The production is the second in the Raleigh Little Theatre’s Youth Series. The first was Mirandy and Brother Wind, a musical based on the book by Patricia McKissack. The next production in the series, Sleeping Beauty, will run from April 3^rd through the 12^th. The latter is reserved seating, so if you are interested, try to book in advance.

If you would like to attend the show, tickets are on sale now. They are $14, and $10 for children 12 and under. It is the perfect way to spend an afternoon with your kids and introduce them to a story that you loved as a child.

If you are new in town, you may not know about the Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It is a great family event that is rich in tradition, culture and fun, and your Raleigh relocation specialists highly recommend it. If you think your kids will enjoy it, it is especially important you attend this year, because it may be the last year for parade. City budget cuts have not left much room for the St. Patty’s parade, and organizers need at least $50,000 to pay for next year. Luckily, they have enough for the show to go on this year.

The Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an annual parade and festival that celebrates Irish culture and heritage. The parade began in 1983, and it has become a tradition that Raleigh residents look forward to each March. The festival, which takes place after the parade, is packed with people, food and entertainment for families, at City Plaza. There will be live music, food and refreshments. Kids can enjoy craft booths, a bounce house, and kiddie rides. The event draws about 65,000 people to downtown Raleigh each year.

Unfortunately, the city can no longer afford to fund it, so it will now rely entirely on donations, putting the fate of the parade in the hands of residents and local businesses and organizations. The cost of on and off-duty police officers is one of the biggest expenses, as it is about $15,000. The parade, which is a non-profit, donates its profits to charities like Duke Children’s Hospital and the Helping Hand Mission. Event volunteers started a GoFundMe page, and they are hoping to raise enough money to continue the parade.

The Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a great way for you and your family to explore Raleigh and meet new neighbors, so do not miss it! If you enjoy yourself and would like to donate to the parade and festival, visit their donation page here: www.gofundme.com/raleighstpats

People across the country tune in to ABC’s Shark Tank each Friday night, but this Friday, folks in Raleigh may want to pay special attention. On March 6^th, two Raleigh residents will present their company, Frill Clothing, to the sharks. Your Raleigh moving and storage service providers hope they are not eaten alive!

Kate Steadman and Sharon Bui created Frill Clothing when they were both students at N.C. State University and Appalachian State University. The Raleigh-based company designs custom dresses and accessories for bridal parties and sorority recruitment. They also sell ready-to-wear pieces.

This is a great and innovative idea, because their target market (which are young women), are always looking for trendy and stylish options. Brides often have a hard time searching for the right bridesmaids outfits, so Frill Clothing will custom create designs for bridal parties. They also sell unique pieces like separates for bridesmaids. And for sorority girls, finding the right clothes for recruitment can be tough, but Frill Clothing can monogram anything you would like. For any kind of piece, you just pick a style or design, choose a color and fabric, have a fitting, and then have your custom pieces delivered! They even donate a part of the proceeds to a philanthropy of your choice.

Whether you never miss an episode of Shark Tank or you have never heard of it, make sure to tune into ABC this Friday at 8pm and support two gals from Raleigh trying to make it big! Your Raleigh moving company is pretty sure you will be hooked to the show after just one episode.

The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at a convenience store in Brunswick County. But in a shocking turn of events, the winner of the $564.1 million has yet to come forward. With that kind of luck, we are willing to bet that there is a whole list of people packing up their things and moving to Raleigh. While the winner has 180 days to claim their prize, the convenience store responsible for selling the ticket could qualify for a $50,000 incentive award.

According to Alice Garland, executive director of the North Carolina Education Lottery, “it’s a lucky day to be in North Carolina, we look forward to meeting the jackpot winner, but the most important thing for the winner to do today is sign the back of the ticket and secure it in a safe place.” She furthered offered the following advice for the winner prior to coming forward: “this is a life-changing event. The lucky winner should take some time and get sound professional advice before coming in to get the big check.”

Two other winners in Puerto Rico and Texas matched the numbers in the drawing of the third-largest jackpot in Powerball history. The lucky three have the option of taking a one-third lump sum share of $381,138,450.16 each, or opting for an annuity; which would include 30 payments over 29 years.

Aside from being one of the top five jackpots to date, the Puerto Rico ticket is now the first Powerball jackpot winning ticket ever sold outside of the United States. Currently, the biggest payout went to players of the Mega Millions Game, which totaled a $656 million prize.

The Snowmaggedon of 2015 has finally made its way from the northeast down to Raleigh, North Carolina.

According to meteorologist Nate Johnson, a passing cold front is coming for central and eastern North Carolina.

He explains that, “temperatures will…drop down to 27 degrees.” While this may seem like no big deal to those snowbirds used to dealing with the frozen tundra every winter, the citizens of Raleigh are not quite as well equipped to deal with the suddenly freezing weather.

Johnson goes onto confirm that, “snow made its way into the western part of our state this afternoon, but we will not see any snow around here. We will see some clouds, and the winds will kick up.”

On Friday morning, weather comparable to artic conditions will have officially moved in.

Meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner explains that, “by the time you get up to head to work and school on Friday morning, wind chills could be in the teens. It will be clear and bitterly cold. Much of the area won’t get to 40 degrees Friday afternoon, about 10 to 15 degrees below normal.”

Gardner further seals Raleigh’s impending doom by sharing the ominous statement that, “right now it looks like it will be too warm for snow…we will have to keep an eye out.”

If this weather keeps it up, the Raleigh locals will be packing and moving their belongings to warmer sites in the blink of an eye.