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Downtown Raleigh is full of new and innovating ideas and designs. There is an abundance of diverse cuisines, from Creole to Cuban, and German to good ole Southern grub. There is plenty to do too. Whether you are looking for a bar to grab a beer, an art gallery to gain insight, or a museum to broaden your children’s horizons, downtown Raleigh has you covered. That goes for housing too. There are neighborhoods as diverse as downtown’s menus. The newest home additions come from the Raleigh Architecture Company.

The two newly developed Edenton Street residences stand out in the crowd, while still maintaining the vibe of the community. The neighborhood consists of single-family homes, and it was Raleigh Architecture Company’s goal to make sure that the new households would be accepted by existing residents. The two homes share the same footprint and even a back courtyard, but they were custom-designed for the families that will live in them.

One’s exterior is made from Corten Steel, and the other from recycled roofing slate. Robby Johnston, Raleigh Architecture Company’s co-owner, will live in one home. These homes are unique, as they are made from cypress and include outdoor space seldom seen in small, downtown lots.

The Edenton Street home design was a hit, and Raleigh Architecture Company has more business coming its way. They are planning on building three more similar homes on New Bern Avenue, just a block away.

If you are planning a move to Raleigh, check out these innovative new downtown residences. It is always fun to look at different types of architecture, and who knows, maybe you will end up in one! If you do, your Raleigh relocation providers will assist with your move!

Raleigh is the City of Oaks, but maybe also the City of Love? According to a new study by WalletHub, Raleigh was voted the 30^th best city for Valentine’s Day. Your Raleigh packing and moving specialists already knew that our city is a great place for romance, but it is nice to be recognized!

The cities were scored on:

1. Required Valentine’s Day budget

2. Activities available for the day

3. Gift accessibility

4. Weather.

The winner was San Francisco, but 30^th place still seems pretty good to us! Raleigh ranked 20^th for budget, 37^th for activities, 43^rd for gift accessibility, and 82^nd for weather.

If you are new in town and are looking to take advantage of all that Raleigh has to offer, you have come to the right place. Let your Raleigh movers give you a breakdown:

If you are looking for the classic romantic dinner, try Saint-Jacques. It is a French restaurant that has an elegant selection of wines and a delicious prix fixe menu.

If you are a bit more casual, head to Stanbury. Try the smoked pork chop or the fried oysters for a special treat!

If you are a couple that loves sushi, Hayashi has the freshest fish in town.

End the night in a truly romantic fashion at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center. They will host Carolina Skies: Valentine Edition, which is a show that will describe how ancient civilizations thought of the constellations and how they relate to love (romantic, we know!).

You should be excited to be moving to one of the most romantic—well, at least Valentine’s Day-friendly—cities in the country. Raleigh has plenty to do for Valentine’s Day, so plan something romantic for your sweetheart!

At a price tag of $52 million, Raleigh plans to purchase the 307 acre Dorothea Dix property from the state. Including the hospital itself and administrative buildings, Raleigh has been in talks with the state regarding the sale for over two years.

In order to fund the purchase, a property tax increase will most likely take place in 2016. Reportedly, proceeds of the sale will go towards state mental health programs.

The property was founded in 1856 after Dorothea Dix visited North Carolina and called for reform in the care of mentally ill patients. It closed in 2012, after most of the services moved to the Central Regional Hospital in Butner.

The 307 acres sit surrounded by central government and bank buildings, North Carolina State University, and long-standing neighborhoods. Because of the ideal location, Mayor Nancy McFarlane has disclosed that “we hope to build a world-class destination park.”

She stated that “Dix Park is one more way we show the industry that North Carolina truly has it all. Every major city with a centrally located urban park has seen remarkable economic development around the park.”

Further elaborating on park development plans, Governor Pat McCrory stated that “this agreement allows the creation of a destination park in our state capital, protects our state taxpayers and continues to honor the legacy of Dorothea Dix.”

By establishing the new park they hope to also attract more tourism to Raleigh, as well as attract more people into moving into the surrounding neighborhoods.

Despite claiming its fame as one of the greatest technological research parks in the world, featuring IBM, Cisco, Nortel Networks, Sony Ericsson, and Lenovo, Raleigh has an abundance of other activities and settings to offer.

The “city of oaks” has recently emerged as one of the top new spots for live music at both small music venues and huge festivals. So regardless if you have been a long time resident of North Carolina’s capital or plan on moving to Raleigh, here’s a list of fun local events and new venues recently grabbing everyone’s attention.

1. Kings. Described as a focal point for creativity, this “barcade” opened in 1999. This one-of-a-kind venue has Game Show nights, circus performances, comedy nights, theater performances, a wrestling show, and music shows featuring local and national musicians.
2. Pullin Park. Also known as the first public park in North Carolina, at Pullin Park you can enjoy a ride on the carousel, enjoy a round of doubles on the tennis court, or peruse the art center.
3. First Friday. On the first Friday of every month, downtown Raleigh turns into a hub; buzzing with local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums that stay open late for the art enthusiasts that come to visit.
4. Roller Girls. A team consisting of attorneys, business women, architects, artists, teachers, students, and mothers, the Roller Girls league spends a vast amount of time working on their game in order to keeps fans cheering.
5. Oak City Cycling. Dedicated to converting people into bikers, Oak City Cycling sponsors group rides for all experience levels of cyclists.

As if we needed another reason to love the city of Raleigh, along came The Green Chair Project. This ingenious organization explains that they “provide furniture donated from the Raleigh community to families who have transitioned from homelessness or disasters and have secured sustainable housing. This encourages the families to prioritize and make choices, as well as empowers them to create their surroundings and rebuild their lives.” It not only enables the families to regain a previously lost sense of respect, but it also ensures the beginning of a life with a consistent sense of security.

How it works: the reusable donations are “cleaned and repaired by volunteers and presented in a way that promotes dignity and respect” according to their website. Then, “for a small fee, families working with case managers from partnering agencies can select furniture, linens, cookware and accessories to outfit their new homes. Families exchange Green Points for needed items on the showroom floor.”

They accept anything from dressers, couches, dining tables and chairs, kitchenware, microwaves, bookcases, lamps, linens, towels, mirrors, unopened cleaning supplies, TVs, and anything and everything in between. Well, almost anything. Leave your futons, bed pillows, mattresses, computers, office desks, toys, space heaters, and any broken or damaged goods at home for other disposal.

You can bring your donations to 1853 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604. Or, if you are feeling generous and need assistance transporting all of the amazing items that you plan on donating, All My Sons Moving & Storage will be glad to help.

Recently, the Capital Area Greenway Planning and Design Guide was adopted by the Raleigh City Council. It is a network of public open spaces and recreational trails used by walkers, joggers, runners, dogs, cyclists, skaters, and children for activities; such as: walking, jogging, hiking, bird watching, nature study, fishing, picnicking, and overall outdoor fun.

Founded in 1974, it has grown into a 54 mile trail system, with 3,000 acres that connect most of Raleigh’s parks and has plans to keep expanding. They have even developed an RGreenway mobile app for iPhone and Android that helps users connect with other park-goers and navigate the trails; such as Neuse River Trail, the longest trail at 33 miles, which stretches from northern Virginia all the way to western Georgia.

The adaptation of the Greenway Planning and Design Guide goes hand-in-hand with supporting Raleigh’s Bicycle Plan. More trails to ride on, equal’s good news for movements such as Oaks and Spokes; a collaborative effort to grow the bicycling community and culture in Raleigh, with hopes to improve the overall wellness and health of the city.

By installing bicycle repair stations throughout the parks and creating “bicycle corrals,” aka bike parking, throughout Raleigh, they hope to sway residents to switch to using a bike instead of an automobile as their source of transportation.

Additionally, the Oak City Cycling Project, described as “a local, independent cycling shop in downtown Raleigh focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach and community,” takes commitment to the cycling community to a whole new level. Not only do they sell bikes, they have “community stands” where they will work on your bike anytime, host free bike maintenance classes, rent bikes for $25 a day, host group rides every Sunday morning, and help promote multiple charities annually.

With the growing amount of people moving to Raleigh, the expansion of the Greenway Trail System will ensure that the volume of traffic does not grow as well.

By now, everyone is familiar with the term “selfie”. If not, you should, as it was named ‘word of the year of 2013’ by none other than the Oxford Dictionary.

The trend of taking “selfies’ caught on like wildfire throughout social media, and while many Millennials embrace the selfie hype…Raleigh schools do not.

Wake County school board is looking to implement a new rule that would ban students from taking “selfies” as well as photos of other students while in school.

Moreover, the ban of anything technological in the classroom is far from recent news. Since cell phones began to be a daily necessity for young teens, distracting them from learning, teachers have been pushing for new revisions on school policies that would include all new technologies. No longer is chewing gum in the classroom the worst of a teacher’s worries. Now it is photos and inappropriate or offensive social media posting during class.

As Raleigh schools diligently look over school policies, one thing is certain: the schools must explain regulations clearly and be cautious about what is said when enforcing bans on students, which regard their personal devices.

On the bright side, parents can feel assured that Raleigh schools are making efforts to redirect their child’s attention back to the classroom and away from their smartphone. If you are looking to move to Raleigh, the new policy revisions may be of interest to you. Move your family to Raleigh today, where you can be sure that your children will be well educated and cared for, without distractions.

A sign of a thriving city is business growth. A sign that a business is thriving: when that business blooms into sister companies. In Raleigh, North Carolina there are a handful of businesses that are a sister to another business nearby.

Trophy Brewing Co, a locally based microbrewery, is opening a craft beer bottle shop. However, Trophy Brewing Co is the sister company to another local Raleigh business called Busy Bee Café. From café to microbrewer; from microbrewer to craft beer bottle shop, business in Raleigh is far from dead.

Another company will soon be emerging in Raleigh; State of Beer will feature local and national craft beers, sandwiches, salads, and a few other brews on tap. Conveniently located in downtown Raleigh, this specialty shop will have no financial woes to overcome.

If you own a business or are interested in starting a business of your own, Raleigh is a great place to set up shop. With a large demographic and a growing population, just about any business can thrive in Raleigh. Not to mention the trifecta of top colleges in the area which attracts a number of students, graduates, and business professionals!

All My Sons Moving & Storage of Raleigh has been helping businesses relocate to the area for over 40 years and has seen nothing but continuous success. For more information on relocating your business or moving to Raleigh, call your local moving company and speak with an All My Sons moving specialist.

There is never a better time to give back to the community than during the holiday season, which is exactly what All My Sons of Raleigh did last Wednesday.

At All My Sons Moving & Storage, giving back to the community is a way of life, not a chore. And the Raleigh movers want everyone have the best holiday season possible.

For most people, the Christmas holiday involves family and friends gathering around a feast in order to give thanks for everything that they have. Unfortunately, there are many families who are unable to participate in this tradition, which is why All My Sons moving company of Raleigh donated 25 turkeys and 5 hams to the Greek Orthodox Church for St. John the Merciful Outreach Ministry.

The St. John the Merciful Outreach Ministry has dedicated everything that they have to help support the hungry, needy, and under-represented members of their community. The members of this generous organization make a difference every day and All My Sons of Raleigh wants to back up their efforts.

If you would like to help the Merciful Outreach Ministry, they are always looking for an extra pair of hands, goods, or monetary donations.

For another year, Raleigh brings something new and delicious to the table that will have everyone begging for more! If you have not heard yet, there is a new pastry shop in town and your local Raleigh moving company wants to make sure that you know about it! So far, the opening of Lucettegrace has only brought good news to Raleigh residents.

When it comes to delectable pastries what comes to mind? Certainly not fruitcake. However, Lucettegrace’s owner and pastry chef Daniel Benjamin, will be the man to change your mind about the unpopular pastry.

“Fruitcake 2014” has been the talk of the town and moving to Raleigh might just be worth it for this one slice of heaven. If its coined name indicates anything, this year’s original fruitcake will not be around for long.

Swing by Lucettegrace on Salisbury Street today, before “Fruitcake 2015” takes its place.

But Lucettegrace offers much more than its ultimate fruitcake; from bourbon pie croissants to bacon and Parrano cheese Danish, topped with a cup of Larry’s Beans coffee, Lucettegrace will soon become your go-to hangout spot for relaxation and the sweetest of sweet treats.

Move to Raleigh and you will be able to enjoy the new, mouthwatering pastries at Lucettegrace for years to come!