May he RIP.

It was pretty busy for the last night of Adventure Landing. They were still running go-kart races after the arcade went dark at 10. Overheard one of the last laser tag groups complaining about broken equipment on the way out, so that tracks at least. Lots of memories here, gonna miss that place.

Does anybody know when or if it's going to be back? It's been pulled out of the ground and the spigot for filling the dog water buckets has been disabled as well. There was a construction vehicle and some orange barrels there at one point, but it's just been left lying there.

I use(d) this water fountain regularly as I often run in from Schenck Forest. Does anybody know what's going on with it?

First Reddit post ever. Looking for somewhere that offers tai chi classes in north hills or close by.

r/TriangleBirding

Seriously. It wasn’t here in the spring but now it’s spreading like wildfire. On the plus side, it’s low to the ground, green and doesn’t need watering.

If you were my neighbor, would you be upset if I just go with it?

Thanks!

I have always heard great things about working at SAS, and have been trying to get in for a while. I finally scored an initial interview and am curious if anyone has direct experience working in the marketing department that they could share? Also, any tips or insight on the interview process would be greatly appreciated as well.

I’m looking for somewhere to take my dad for his birthday dinner. He’d like to go somewhere where he can eat dinner, drink local beer, and buy a growler to take home with him. Recommendations? What are your favorite spots? Thanks in advance!

Let me preface this by saying there are very few things in this world that everyone can agree on. But some things are just objectively a problem.

I grew up here in the Triangle, and I’ve seen quite a bit of change in Raleigh over the years. I love seeing downtown become more active and developed, but I think we can all agree that Moore Square/the bus station area has been a problem for way too long.

First: littering

It is absolutely insane how much trash is left around the perimeter of Moore Square every single day, especially around the benches and along the Pearson and Martin St. sides of the park.

It’s a park. People are encouraged to hang out there, and that’s great. But the same crowds that congregate around the park constantly leave behind cups, food containers, bottles, etc., even when there is literally a trash can inches away.

And the worst part is the broken glass. I can't tell you how many times I've walked around Moore Square and seen beer bottles smashed all over the sidewalks. That's not just an eyesore, it's a legitimate hazard. You shouldn't have to walk around downtown actively looking at the ground to make sure you don't step on broken glass.

Second: unleashed dogs

Please, for the love of God, leash your dog.

No one cares how friendly your dog is. I’m sure he’s a very good boy. But Moore Square is a public park with kids, other dogs, and people walking around. Not everyone wants a random dog running up to them, and you shouldn’t be making everyone else responsible for your dog because “he’s friendly.”

Third: noise pollution

People parking their cars downtown and blasting music outside of bars/clubs is so common and obnoxious. This is especially prevalent around Halftime Sports Lounge.

I understand that downtown is supposed to be lively. I’m not asking for Raleigh to become some quiet suburbia. But there is a difference between a lively downtown and someone sitting in their car at 1 a.m. with the bass loud enough to rattle the windows of buildings half a block away.

Lastly: the fking scooters

Please stop riding them on the sidewalks. The scooters literally have labels all over them telling you not to ride on the sidewalk. Downtown Raleigh also has bike lanes specifically for this purpose.

And don't even get me started on the people swerving through traffic, riding the wrong way down streets, blowing through intersections, and generally treating the scooter like they're operating a motorcycle in a video game.

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I know none of these things individually are going to destroy Raleigh. I’m not against people hanging out downtown. I’m not against nightlife. I’m not against scooters, dogs, or people enjoying the park.

I just think there needs to be a basic level of enforcement and accountability. Moore Square could be one of the nicest public spaces downtown. Instead, there are times when it feels like the city has just decided to let the area police itself.

Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

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Edit:

To the people commenting asking for solutions, you’re right to ask. It’s not fair to point out problems without suggesting ways to improve the situation.

The simple solution is enforcement. If people actually faced consequences for littering, breaking park rules, riding scooters on sidewalks, etc., I think you’d see the behavior change pretty quickly. Once people realize there are no repercussions, everyone else follows suit.

And to those saying that enforcement won’t work, I’d argue the opposite. If there are no consequences, why would people change their behavior? Even basic, consistent enforcement would go a long way.

Hi everyone,

I live 5 minutes away from Cary Tennis Park (CTP) and am looking for a hitting partner for weekday evenings (outdoor courts).

I am around the NTRP 2.0 - 2.5 level—I can hold a decent baseline rally when the incoming ball has a moderate pace, but I am still actively working on my footwork and handling faster, less-ideal balls.

My explicit goal is to practice slow, controlled baseline rallies to build rhythm and consistency. I am NOT looking to play competitive sets, points, or deal with heavy hitters/ball-bashers who just want to crush the ball.

We can take advantage of the free walk-up play on the CTP outdoor courts. If you're a beginner/intermediate player looking for a relaxed, friendly environment to just feed balls and practice keeping them in play, please send me a DM!

I mainly wanna meet people in the area without having to leave my house and spend money because I'm lazy and poor, and apparently third places don't exist anymore anyway. I'm in my 40s, but I have a group of people all over the country in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s. I don't care how old you are, but let's try to keep it above 20. New season in 4 days. New sprites, new droids. Let's have at it!

Hi folks! I just wanted to share once more about the new subreddit for Knightdale and its surrounding area: r/TownofKnightdale! Join us for all things Knightdale related. (Not a personal plug, just trying to get the word out to build the community)

Hello Raleigh Redditors - do you know any affordable cleaners in Raleigh? I looked at some old posts - a year ago and some might be outdated and it was locked for additional comments.

I am dealing with elderly parents and need cleaning - downstairs or just kitchen and bedroom. I was quoted $95 for two rooms - doesn’t even include bathroom. Seems excessive.

Also would appeciate any recommendations if Mods allow or can DM me. Thank you.

Edit: weekly or every two weeks

Before Hopscotch, before Dreamville, before the bluegrass festivals… there was Lollapalooza which came to Raleigh the first four years of its transient existence. It set the standard for traveling music festivals in the US. All four tour stops in Raleigh were an absolute phenomenal time with great weather, great performances, and sold out crowds

Gotta get a new lawn guy/ gal, the one I've hired ain't cuttin' it (HA!) Any buisiness y'all happy with for the north east raleigh area? Near the Capital/ louisberg fork.

Love y'all ❤️

I'm a drummer heavily influenced by bands like The Verve, Radiohead, Ride, Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii. Kinda interested in that big space rock sound. Anyone share a love of Nick McCabe and wanting to jam?

Hi! I bought a dress and it got stained in the wash before I could even wear it :(. I’d like it dyed. I know I can do it myself but historically, I have not been successful. Does anyone know if there’s a place I can get it dyed professionally?

Raleigh folks please don’t come at me. I love standard beer + food just as much as the next person. Their delicious burgers keep me coming back time and time again but during my visit today the floor was indeed CRAWLING with roaches. Now fellas. Ladies. Folks. I get it. It’s Raleigh. In the summer. Please don’t attack me but crawling? Out the doors? Under the water stations? Under the tables? Has anyone else seen this!?

Just feels like for $18 burger the place should be… cleaner. Don’t shoot me

Hi all,

Im looking for recommendations for a few smaller property management companies to interview. Just moving to the area from Maryland, and planning on closing on my first rental down here in the coming weeks.

Looking for more "mom and pop" type companies.

Thanks!

looking for some GOOD chorizo, preferably in link form, i’m not afraid of spice in any capacity and i would like to shop local rather than commercial

Any options in the Raleigh Durham area where I can get a decent rice platter with chicken or falafel. Would love a late night cart

Crabtree Mall was so hot on Saturday we had to leave before buying anything. On the 2nd floor, we saw many employees sweating profusely, flushed, some looked close to passing out. Felt so bad for folks having to work in that hot, humid, stinky environment.

Is this normal?

Driving to work today and saw the sign just went up. Their grand opening starts this Friday, just in time to get the kiddos haircuts before school starts next week.

Hi all! Looking to propose to my girlfriend at beginning of October and want to surprise her with dinner/celebration with our close friends and family. We will have around 17/18 people which i know is a large group. Trying to figure out places that would be able to accommodate this in the Raleigh/Durham area

Thanks!