Anna Roman

1 week ago | heraldsun.com | Lexi Solomon |Anna Roman

READ MORE Shooting at Raleigh’s Renaissance Park neighborhood A shooting on Jan. 21, 2025, in the Renaissance Park neighborhood left two men dead, including the suspect, and a police officer critically injured. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer about the shootout and aftermath. Expand All The Raleigh Police Department released footage Friday of a shooting and standoff at a Raleigh townhome four months ago that left two people dead and a police officer badly hurt.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Anna Roman |Drew Jackson |Renee Umsted

Raleigh's restaurant, community and entertainment spaces are shifting in several ways. Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen is bringing a new all-day dining option to Fayetteville Street, aiming to be a welcoming hub for locals and newcomers. The Red Hat Amphitheater faces possible relocation as city leaders debate expanding the Raleigh Convention Center, raising concerns about downtown's economic vitality.

1 month ago | newsobserver.com | Anna Roman |Kristen Johnson |Richard Stradling

Raleigh and Durham are racing into 2025 with big venue moves and fresh energy. This list of stories outlines how the Red Hat Amphitheater will relocate downtown, while the massive Lenovo Center entertainment district reshapes west Raleigh with plans for hotels, apartments, and a new 4,300-seat concert venue. Long-awaited upgrades are slated for the arena complex-once known as PNC Arena-including a 600-foot promenade and tailgating suites.

1 month ago | newsobserver.com | Kristen Johnson |Drew Jackson |Tammy Grubb |Anna Roman |Renee Umsted

Communities across the Triangle are bracing for sweeping changes as beloved venues shutter, new concepts spring up, and fresh ideas reshape local culture. This list of stories outlines the closing of institutions like 42nd Street Oyster Bar, the end of The Cortez on Glenwood South, and new opportunities like ParTee Shack's upcoming mini golf and arcade expansions.

1 month ago | newsobserver.com | Renee Umsted |Anna Roman |Drew Jackson

Raleigh's dining and event scene reveals a city in transition, where closures, reinventions, and ambitious development projects shape the urban fabric. Longtime establishments such as 42nd Street Oyster Bar have shuttered, reflecting both personal losses and broader cultural shifts. Meanwhile, projects like the Midway Event Center food hall at the NC State Fair illustrate an appetite for innovation and community gathering spaces.