Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

You may know Raleigh Magazine, but what you may not know is how we get our stories. It's all inside info from living our lives and having conversations in our city. You'd be surprised what people will tell us.

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October 28, 2025 27 mins

Raleigh is in full build mode. With new towers, hotels and cultural hubs sprouting up across Downtown, Midtown and beyond, the city’s skyline is evolving fast. Tune in as we unpack the biggest projects reshaping the city we love.

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Raleigh’s Michelin moment is almost here. With the Guide to the American South on the horizon, we called on RM’s 2024 Best Restaurant chefs & owners to weigh in on who deserves that coveted star. 

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October 14, 2025 25 mins

Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam take you underground, behind closed doors and beyond.

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October 7, 2025 23 mins

The Best Cocktail in Raleigh? That answer is stirring up a little friendly competition… Listen in to see what’s shaking.

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September 30, 2025 20 mins

What if we told you $10 would automatically be doubled—and that it would pay for far more than a seasonal latte with cold foam? Tune in to hear how.

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September 23, 2025 19 mins

Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat what’s behind the constant closures—and what it will take to put a stop to them. 

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September 16, 2025 19 mins

Forget unknown numbers. Posing as everything from your bank to job recruiter, fraud has entered the chat—literally. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chew on what to know, what to do—and how to stay safe.

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September 9, 2025 30 mins

Hang with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they take a heartfelt look back at some of the defining moments that shaped the last decade—and, more importantly, give insight to where we’re headed next. 

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September 2, 2025 22 mins

Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam spill the tea on some big-name announcements.

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August 26, 2025 28 mins

Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on the culinary shake-ups, surprise winners and eateries that define our city’s dining scene—from humble newcomers to meaty mainstays. 

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August 19, 2025 23 mins

Buckle up—it’s rant day! Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they let loose on all the oh-so-relatable everyday offenses that make us wonder if common courtesy has gone extinct.

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August 12, 2025 22 mins

North Hills wants to grow again—but this time, up rather than out. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on the future of Midtown.

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As Raleigh grows and evolves, so does the conversation around the city’s character—and what we want it to be. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they wax on whether Raleigh’s rules are keeping things classy or killing creativity.

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What’s hot, where to go and what’s coming—all the food & bev news you need to know now—tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on the latest food & bev news.

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July 22, 2025 24 mins

From Zippy to Zapped: Once hailed as the future of urban mobility, rideshares and scooters promised ease, safety and a modern way to move. But lately? It's giving highway robbery. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-chief Melissa Howsam unpack Raleigh’s ride surge, why booking feels like roulette and what’s really happening on our streets.

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With the Guide to the American South on deck, Raleigh’s Michelin moment is almost here. So we tapped RM’s 2024 Best Restaurant chefs & owners on who they think should get that prestigious star. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on their hot takes.

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July 1, 2025 19 mins

More than just a bar, this Warehouse District staple is raising the bar (literally) in its new digs near the buzzing DTR Depot District this summer. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam spill the tea on what’s next for this Raleigh legend.

Iconic Bar Moving to New Location

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Raleigh’s growth and expansion is back on track. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on buildings finally coming out of the ground in Raleigh.


What’s Coming: Entertainment District

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June 17, 2025 14 mins

There’s a new trend taking over nightlife—and it’s not about drinking. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they reveal what’s next.

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If you heard the news Raleigh tanked in Best Places to Live rankings—buckle up. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam break down the crazy.

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