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The FOX 50 Family Fest is back and bigger than ever this year with events in Raleigh and Durham. The two day event happens this Saturday (October 5) at Pullen Park in Raleigh and this Sunday (October 6) at American Tobacco Campus in Durham. The event is free to the public and gives families a […]

The 28th International Festival of Raleigh, featuring music, dance, art and more from around the world, runs Friday to Sunday at the Raleigh Convention Center. This is a big event with lots of opportunities to learn about other cultures. The event includes Sophia’s Corner for kids with face painting, storytelling, games and other activities. Tickets […]

As you may have heard, some North Carolina congressional lawmakers have chosen to reject their paychecks during the government shutdown. But not GOP Rep. Renee Ellmers.  And she offers an explanation as to why. “The thing of it is, I need my paycheck. That is the bottom line,” Ellmers told WTVD, the Raleigh ABC station […]

Durham residents and businesses waiting for the next free opportunity to recycle electronic waste (e-waste) and shred confidential documents should plan to attend the E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event later this month. Residents and businesses may safely dispose of nearly all electronic devices with a cord and unwanted paper documents on Saturday, October 26 […]

Check out John Legend perform this song at the DPAC on October 31st with special guest Tamar Braxton. Got your tickets yet? They’re available here.

Wake County will kick-off weekly drop-in flu vaccination clinics today, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Public Health Center, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh.Flu vaccines will be available at the Public Health Center each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the weekly clinics, people can also schedule an appointment to […]

TV One’s long-running docu-series ‘Life After’ returns for a fifth season with back-to-back new episodes tonight at 8 p.m. ET and 8:30 p.m. The show features riveting stories from a new group of beloved celebrities who have faced turning points in their lives and careers. Tonight, singer Adina Howard — the “Freak Like Me” billboard […]

Remember back in 2010 when Bell Biv Devoe performed at Women’s Empowerment? You don’t? Well, here’s the video to remind you. Also, don’t miss BBD at the DPAc  on October 19th with EPMD for Return Of The Legends. You can also see Rakim and Pete Rock & CL Smooth on October 18th, also at the […]

It’s time for what has previously been know as the 3rd annual David Can 5k, but it has evolved into much more. It’s a multi-activity family affair, hence the name revision. Please join us for the David Can 5k Family Fun Day. This event will include a 5k walk/run, cookout/refreshments, cornhole tournament, prize raffles, sack races and other […]

This Saturday (October 5), Durham will host Unity in the Community Day as a part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The family friendly event will be held at Holton Career and Resource Center on 401 N. Driver Street from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]

India. Arie kicked off The SongVersation tour a couple of weeks ago. The album is right on time, because her music is life changing, an affirmation of her positive spirit and about empowerment. Don’t miss the India.Arie October 29 at DPAC. Check out the lyric video of her new single “I Am Light.” FOR ADDITIONAL […]

Scooby-Doo will make a stop at Northgate Mall in Durham on Sunday.  From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Scooby-Doo will be roaming the mall and visiting different stores. Families can search for him and get a photo, according to WRAL. The afternoon also includes an appearance from the High Strung Petting Zoo from 1 […]