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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.

A pink squirrel may sound like a drink Sandra Dee from “Grease” would guzzle before transforming into the vampy Sandy, but the citizen-scientists who run North Carolina’s Candid Critters know a real pink squirrel when they see one. And it flies.

If you live for the ‘gram, spring is the perfect time to beautify your page. Luckily, the ‘gram gods have smiled on the Triangle with tons of gorgeous spots to get outside and ‘gram:

We’ve all felt it – that unmistakable shaking in your car’s steering wheel as you cruise down the road. There are a few things that could be causing your jittery ride.

Set on 614 acres at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in Ireland, Ballyfin may be the most elegantly appointed place I’ve ever stayed. It’s the kind of setting where no ottoman or pillow goes unfringed, you’ll encounter a full suit of armor on the staircase and the 20 bedrooms have names, not numbers.

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.

Life always seems so busy, and no one wants to deal with the stress of unexpected car trouble. Here are four easy things you can do yourself to keep your car running smoothly and safely:

Get your game on, and compete for cash and prizes in “Fortnite” and “Rocket League” tournaments at the Triangle eSports Championship 2019.

Charlotte-based Chef Bruce Moffett, owner of Moffett Restaurant Group, is releasing his first cookbook, “Bruce Moffett Cooks: A New England Chef in a New South Kitchen.”

The results of our first poll on The Travel 100 are in! Is it rude to recline your seat all the way on an airline? The options:

Gambel Communications is proud to be completing its second year publishing The New Orleans 100. This milestone is made sweeter because Tod Smith, general manager of our presenting sponsor, WWL-TV (CBS, Tegna), recently was awarded The 100 Companies’ inaugural Visionary Award.

Preventing health problems from developing is an important part of staying healthy and avoiding expensive medical care down the road. Preventive care can help your doctors detect and treat health problems early. Some examples include getting an annual checkup and screening for conditions like breast cancer.

North Carolina is known for Southern comfort food that is made from scratch and unique to the area. Dish This!, a Specialty Foods Association catalog, makes ordering local food from manufacturers and retailers easier than ever.

According to Merriam-Webster.com, the word of the year is “frequently looked up at Merriam-Webster.com, and must show a significant increase in lookups over the previous year.”

Looking for a way to kick-start the new year? Consider a juice cleanse. Experts say juice cleanses provide the body with a safe and effective way to rid itself of toxins, infuse doses of vitamins and nutrients, aid in digestion and potentially boost overall health.

In the small town of Littleton, North Carolina, you can visit a museum that displays all things that go bump…

Whether you’re a traditionalist and like the feel of pages in your hand, or you prefer to download your books, indulge this January in honor of National Book Month.

We zipped along on our green scooters, passing the impossibly white sand dunes of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Santa Rosa Sound on the other, enjoying the unspoiled beauty of Gulf Islands National Seashore in Navarre Beach.

When I was a kid, I had a strange paranoid tendency, though I think I came by it honestly.

After news broke that up to 87 million accounts on Facebook were compromised, exposing raw data on users, significant effects were felt.

The best way to save time, money and stress when it comes to health care is to be an informed consumer. Check your benefits booklet to learn what is and is not covered by your plan.

The Rudy Theatre in Johnston County has hosted the number one live variety show in North Carolina, [email protected] Rudy, for 20+ years. The most popular program is the “Christmas Jubilee,” which features family-friendly comedians and Broadway-quality singers and musicians.

It’s that time of year when the most delightful and inspiring holiday campaigns are unveiled; Tiffany & Co. is no stranger to bringing festive magic to life.

These five hacks will ensure you have a great time with your co-workers.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, estimates are that more will be spent this holiday season than last.