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2021 Juneteenth Celebrations in Cary

Cary, NC — Celebrated annually, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in the state were free.

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Cary Town Council Approves Extra $15 Million for Downtown Park

Cary, NC — The Cary Town Council made two actions of approval in last night’s meeting, one to appropriate an additional $15 million in funding to complete the Downtown Park and the other to “allocate” a police canine named Brackeen to Holly Springs as his handler in Cary is retiring.

What ended up taking up the most discussion time was a contentious rezoning amendment request in the Wellington Park area that has spurred over 300 signatures in a petition against it.

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June at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market

Cary, NC — This month at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market, you’re likely to find some live tunes and crisp summer veggies.

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Cary’s Newest Hangout: Hank’s Downtown Dive

Cary, NC — The creators of SideBar, Downtown Cary’s vintage and upscale cocktail lounge, have started up a new neighborhood spot just up the street called Hank’s Downtown Dive. Located at 111 E. Chatham Street, this new restaurant on the block offers a full menu, a lineup of cocktails and a unique atmosphere.

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Fountain to Cut Off Monday & Remain Offline for Majority of Park Construction

Cary, NC — As Cary’s Downtown Park heads into its new phase, the beloved icon of Academy Street, the fountain will be cut off on Monday, May 17, 2021.

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Photos: A Weekend of Markets & Community

Cary, NC — There has been something very special about the last few weekends as I’ve made my way around the booths of several Cary markets. As I thought more about that feeling, I realized what that special thing was — community.

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May at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market

Cary, NC — Ripe veggies, unique finds, and handcrafted coffees await at the Downtown Cary Farmers Market this month.

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Downtown Cary Food & Flea Returns Sunday

Cary, NC — The Fidelity Bank parking lot will be a haven of local talent twice this weekend.

First with the Spring Daze Arts Market on Saturday from 10 AM-2 PM. Then on Sunday, the Downtown Cary Food & Flea will make its triumphant return from 12-4 PM with a Mother’s Day theme.

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Photos: Cary’s Downtown Developments in Progress

Cary, NC — There’s lots of developments underway in Downtown Cary. Take a look at some of the shots we’ve gotten in the last few weeks of the progress being made.

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Opportunity to Name a Fenton Green Space Opens Next Week

Cary, NC — In 2017, we covered the campaign from Columbia Development that sought names from the community for what is now known as Fenton. Now the team behind this large eastern gateway project wants help in naming its main green space.

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