For three years, I’ve written the same words on Airbnb’s reservation field that says “tell your host why you’re in town.”

Get ready to put the smackdown on the Easter Bunny as you and your friends race to find 15,000 eggs at Spring Fling at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 13.

Asking people to name their favorite barbecue joint is like discussing religion, money and politics during Sunday supper; you just don’t do it. But, we’re pushing past politeness and laying out our list of the Triangle’s best barbecue (we’re sure you’ll let us know if we’ve forgotten your favorite):

“You’ve tasted the world, now taste local,” at Brewgaloo, North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival, April 26 and 27.

Every state has its symbols, and North Carolina has some interesting ones. There’s the official state frog (Pine Barrens treefrog) and official state carnivorous plant (Venus flytrap). Soon, we may have an official frozen treat.

If you’re thinking about becoming a first-time homebuyer in Raleigh, you’re in one of the best cities in the country for people looking to break into the housing market.

In 1932, a composer and WWI veteran named Lamar Stringfield united a gaggle of musicians to form the North Carolina Symphony. By 1935, they’d performed over 140 concerts all over the state.

Our carnivorous prayers have been answered with the announcement that Shake Shack will open its first Triangle location. The New York City-based chain plans to open in Cary’s Waverly Place in fall 2019.

Spring is time to tidy up and deep clean. Pay attention to your car, too, because it’s probably been neglected this winter.

Here are our favorite apps to make travel easier, more affordable and more fun.

Almost everyone likes a person with a good sense of humor. Studies even show humorous people are more successful and are more likely to be in positions of influence.

Accidents happen to everyone, including our pets. It’s important to keep a pet first-aid kit in your home in case of emergency.