Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

Why did a story about dogs start an internet fight? This week, we’re diving into Raleigh’s evolving pet culture—from doodlemania and breeder debates to the real cost of dog ownership and the blurry line between dog-friendly and dog-everywhere.Adopt Don’t Shop: Raleigh’s Dog Culture ShiftStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors:SwimWoodhouse Spa RaleighGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

The market’s moving—but not the way it used to. Listen in as Publisher Gina Stephens chats with Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's International for an insider look at Raleigh real estate: what’s actually selling, whether we’re in a buyers vs. sellers market, which neighborhoods are heating up—and what today’s buyers really want. Plus: why timing is everything in Raleigh.In partnership with Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's International Realty.Stay in the KnowGet SocialGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Raleigh’s burger battle is juicy, and Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam are dishing on Raleigh Mag’s Best Burgers. Warning: side effects may include immediate cravings.2025 Best BurgersGood Content Lives HereGet socialMeet Our Sponsors:SwimWoodhouse Spa RaleighTimber PizzaThis episode originally aired on May 6, 2025.Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Across the board, one of Raleighites’ biggest complaints is transit—full stop. Already a highly car-dependent city, Raleigh is growing up and out quicker than our transit system and roadways can keep up, leaving residents with few ways to get around. More than 20 years in the making, the S-Line ultimately promises to level up transit to Wake Forest and beyond, eventually connecting Raleigh to Richmond.Raleigh’s S-Line Could Reshape the RegionStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors:SwimWoodhouse Spa RaleighTimber PizzaGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Music festivals across the Southeast are scaling up and selling out—some having the formula figured out for years. With Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Fest officially on the horizon after months of uncertainty, we talk our favorite regional fetes—and what qualities keep them afloat. Stay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors:Woodhouse Spa RaleighSwimCrooked Hammock Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now