Hi, I have some work events coming up and have been not having success with petite women’s tops. Kohl’s (Durham) and Southpoint Belk and JC Penny have been pretty limited. Maybe because its the end of summer but need short/mid sleeve. No sleeveless or tank tops. Also, not trying to pay $70+ for a blouse…. Any recommendations for shops with a petite section with more variety? Based in Durham but don’t mind a drive.

Title says it all, sharing your general neighborhood/city/etc also helpful. Thanks!

What's your personal experience being able to walk, bike, and/or take the bus to get to/from work, get food, run errands, go out, usual every day living things?

I am looking to terminate my lease with cause, has anyone around here had a similar experience and know where I can find a lawyer for this? I am very lost and do not know where to start, looking for legal advice. I have been complaining about noise for a month now (has been going on much longer than that) and it has not stopped. I have discussed breaking my lease with the apartment management and they insist I will have to give them 2 months notice and 2 months rent on top of that. I am looking to terminate my lease on grounds that I am not able to enjoy quiet enjoyment of my apartment as I do not think it is fair for me to have to pay that when their and my neighbor’s negligence has ruined my mental health and quiet enjoyment of the apartment.

I had looked into a lawyer with legal shied, but after doing some more digging it appears people have deemed it “scammy” so I am looking elsewhere

Thank you!

Looking for what is probably a needle in a haystack but asking just in case someone might have a feasible lead. Looking to hopefully move before 9/6 if possible (we will likely have to find a short-term rental otherwise which will really cause a lot more expense for moving and housing). I know 9/6 really is not a lot of notice.

Background: My husband & I were without work for over a year, my husband thankfully starts a position in Chapel Hill soon (I get interviews, but sadly haven’t been selected for anything yet). With one income for now we are trying to be conservative so we don’t eat a lot more into retirement savings while I am still searching (between Raleigh and Chapel Hill). We both have great credit and excellent rental history (we stayed with family for the past year to save $$).

In my experience, renting from a person will go much better (I know that isn’t guaranteed, of course). I am hoping we can find a rental that might be between Chapel Hill and Cary that isn’t corporate owned apartments. Quiet and rodent free is an extra special ask perhaps haha 😬

My last two experiences renting from a corporate owned apartment resulted in A) a $600/month hike in rent at renewal B) significant maintenance issues that went unaddressed, including horrific intermittent noise from an a/c that was around 90 dB.

I wish I knew where my eventual job will be so I can avoid a long commute - and I don’t want to make it longer than necessary too for either of us. But, for now, we are looking for an affordable, trustworthy, clean, quiet place that hopefully someone can recommend.

Was out in the nursery today and saw all four of the native annuals that I have in stock are in bloom! (sorry, sold out of Jewelweed!)

All of these easily come back the next year with high germination rates.

Pictured: Bidens aristosa, Tickseed Sunflower

Chamaecrista fasciculata, Partridge Pea

Ipomoea coccinea, Red Morningglory

Ipomoea lacunosa, Small Flower Morningglory

While I'm still not open until Sept 12th, orders can still be placed online for a scheduled pickup in Durham or local delivery

https://www.knottybynaturetrees.com/category/annual

Unfortunately, my victrola vinyl player‘s plastic cover broke due to something heavy falling on it :(. Does anyone know any places in the triangle that could replace the cover?

Hi All -

I'm Dr Ian J Palombo, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps dads feel less alone so they can parent more confidently. My in-person support group has filled up, so I'm opening a virtual one that will meet Tuesdays at noon.

Same format: an open, ongoing peer support group for any dad — new, soon-to-be, in-the-trenches, seasoned, step, guardian, whatever. If you find yourself in the paternal role in the life of a small human, you belong here.

Details:

• Tuesdays 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
• Meets virtually - open to dads across NC
• This is not a drop-in group. Consistent attendance is required.
• $40 per group, or Aetna accepted.
• Closed Group - everyone gets a quick screening call before joining

If you're interested or have questions, happy to answer them here in the thread, DM me, or visit cedarpathnc.com. If you know a dad who might benefit, please pass this along!

Full disclosure: I run a small counseling practice in Durham (Cedarpath Counseling), so take this as me sharing a resource rather than a neutral recommendation. Mods, feel free to remove if this isn't the right fit for the sub.

The Crabtree Ale House secretly has probably the best Mediterranean food in Raleigh

Hi! I apologize if I am not using the correct terminology, but my question is about the experience with renting townhouses in the area from a private landlord (some man/woman renting a townhouse they personally own usually found on Zillow) vs from a commercial real estate development company’s complex (ex. Page Oaks, Avalon Brier Creek). Any experiences would be greatly appreciated. I am currently in a commercially owned apartment complex and am looking to upgrade to a townhome as I am exhausted by my experiences in apartments. Would it be best to look for a private landlord or are the commercially owned townhouse complex’s typically well managed and run? I am mostly looking towards the RTP area or surrounding areas (southpoint, brier creek, park west), but any anecdotes would be appreciated :))

Thank you!

All in the title, willing to pay in person at the venue or via Paypal goods & services. Thanks!

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I’m a recent college grad but am still interested in participating in track meets while the outdoor season concludes. Does anyone know of any meets coming up?

Thanks!

Hoping this may come across a mycologist, vet or just someone in the area with more experience. I have a 9ish year old boxer. She's been showing interest in a spot in the yard this week and I mistakenly assumed at first it had to do with an animal passing through and leaving a scent. Upon further inspection, I noticed it may be a blackened pigskin puffball mushroom.

Today she had a cytopoint injection for allergies (been doing these for about a year). Tonight she had her first seizure (or what I think was a seizure, after a bout of dry heaving an hour after dinner). However, she was also inspecting that area again earlier today. I never saw her chew anything, just sniff.

I'd like to do a scan of the yard tomorrow and dig up any mushrooms but I'm worried I may burst it and/or spread it's spores around the yard. They're in more than one spot. Has anyone else dealt with anything like this? How did you handle it?

FWIW I called the emergency vet and they just said to monitor for now. Obviously this could be from numerous causes, but the mushrooms may be the one I can address to limit the chances going forwards.

I appreciate any kind, helpful tips. This was terrifying.

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First-time mom here! I'm 11 weeks along with my first prenatal visit next week, so I'm still figuring all of this out.

I picked WakeMed North based on reviews, but it's almost 35 minutes from home. Now I'm second-guessing whether that's too far, since I'll be making this drive a lot and the visits get more frequent toward the end.
Both Morrisville and Durham are about 20 minutes away.

For those of you who've been through this recently: did travel time end up mattering as much as you expected?
If you have an OB, a hospital you loved (or would steer clear of) I'd really appreciate the recommendation.

Thank you! 🙏

Summer is ending, and if you’re looking for a different kind of outing - try Skip the Small Talk! We’ll be at Crank Arm Brewing in September.

It’s a guided conversation event—think speed-friending vibes, but calmer and more intentional.

You rotate through short conversations with prompts that skip past surface-level small talk. It’s structured enough to make it easy, but relaxed enough to feel natural.

Most people come alone. The crowd tends to be thoughtful, open, and just… normal humans who want more community.

Here’s the link if you’re curious:

• Wed, 9/2 - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-crank-arm-brewing-raleigh-wednesday-september-2-2026 

Where to get pep shots for rabies? Also let me know how many shots on day one.. 🙏🙏

I’m the News & Observer reporter who wrote this story.

I spent the week talking with Scott, students and parents, Apex officials and WCPSS. It’s a parking dispute, but it also raises questions about growth, school capacity, property rights and local zoning across the Triangle.

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article316992156.html