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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.

In my 20s, when I was put in charge of a 25-person marketing team spread over two floors at The Charlotte Observer, I observed our biggest weakness was communications. Ironic, since we were in that business.

Two Raleigh entrepreneurs have been very good boys, and they got the chance to prove it by pitting their dog treat startup against other teams on ABC’s “Shark Tank.”

Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. This year it falls on Sunday, meaning there’s more time to celebrate. Here are some Triangle festivities to get your shamrocks shaking:

Another Triangle chef has nabbed a nomination for a national James Beard Foundation Award. Raleigh’s own Ashley Christensen is a semifinalist for one of the awards, also known as the Oscars of food.

Fantastical flora and fauna are fashioned into show-stopping works of art during the North Carolina Museum of Art’s fifth annual Art in Bloom.

Charlotte toddler Annie was watching “Sesame Street” late December when her mom, Amanda, thought she heard Grover say the “F” word. Annie’s dad (my son Thomas) replayed the segment, agreed it was debatable, posted it to Reddit, launching a top listing, 124,000 views, 3,400 comments and an international sensation.

On Valentine’s Day, make your heart happy by attending one of these feel-good events supporting local nonprofits:

Movement, grace and energy are hallmarks of the paintings of Ernie Barnes, a professional football player-turned-artist whose iconic work “Sugar Shack” was featured on a Marvin Gaye album cover and in the credits of the sitcom “Good Times.”

Just in time for Heart Month, KFC is testing its new Cheetos Sandwich in select Triad restaurants.

If you’re happy and you know it, work in Raleigh. That’s the takeaway from a recent survey ranking Raleigh No. 3 on a list of cities with the happiest employees.

As we brace ourselves for 2019, it’s time to make and potentially break our resolutions.

Tesla made headlines recently due to differences in Elon Musk’s questionable profitability and the electric car that is well-known for fossil fuel alternatives and green energy. Here are the three most buzzworthy Tesla updates.

AvidXchange, a company that automates invoices and payment processes for midmarket companies in numerous industries, plans to invest $41 million in Mecklenburg County. Officials said many new positions in software development, finance, marketing and professional services will be added. All in all, that’s at least 1,200 additional jobs for North Carolina.

The debate on when to decorate for Christmas continues in 2018. As an avid Christmas holiday decorator, I start planning for the next Christmas decorating project as soon as the last bulb is placed in a container from the current year.

Running a small business is challenging, but following best practices can help you operate successfully. Go the extra mile with these guidelines:

Many think that winter is for hibernation. But in Sylva, Dillsboro, Cherokee and Cashiers, it is an undiscovered season with limitless offerings perfect for a seasonal getaway.

To conduct the business affairs of a state – or a colony in earlier times – requires a place for leaders to meet. Of course, it has not always been Raleigh.

The 2019 university and college ranking report by WalletHub placed Duke University as the top university in North Carolina and sixth overall in the nation.

The banking landscape continues to evolve nationally and here in NC. Consolidation has led to the disappearance of many community banks. While national banks have their place, they don’t always meet the needs of small to mid-sized companies.

Medicare is the health insurance program run by the federal government that makes it more affordable to pay for health care.

In a blockbuster $34 billion deal, IBM will acquire Red Hat, a Raleigh-based provider of open-source and enterprise IT solutions. Red Hat employs 12,600 people, with 2,000 being housed at its Raleigh headquarters.

Feeling my muscles push, breathing hard, time – all things I took for granted before ALS. Never again. Now I race to feel alive.

You may notice moustaches sprouting on male faces this month. That’s because The Movember Foundation has generated an international awareness in men’s health during the month of November.

The North Carolina State Fair is in full swing, and I’m sure you have your list of things you must eat or do.

How are you celebrating the spooky holiday this year? In addition to the traditional nights of trick-or-treating or attending costume parties, there are many exciting or scary Halloween attractions and events happening throughout the state. From haunted houses and thrilling rides to family-friendly parades and festivals, there’s something fun or freaky for everyone.