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Clowning Around For a Living

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Cary, NC- Gary Zwerin, otherwise known as Calvin Klown, was once a regular employee of IBM down in Del Ray, Beach Florida. Then he met Kelly Lee, a professional clown, who “took him under his wing” in 1980. Kelly was teaching IBM employees clown techniques which the corporation used at…

Go Local: Whole Grain Awesomeness

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Cary, NC – The whole wheat kernel, the outer shell, the fiber-rich bran layer and the interior wheat germ is ground daily at Great Harvest Bread Company.  Owners Paige and Tom Williams are passionate about honest, wholesome, delicious bread.…

Supermarket Adventurer: Celeriac & Apple Salad

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For this week's grocery excursion, I chose Fresh Market at the corner of Cary Parkway and Waldo Rood. Among Spring's new offerings were Berries, Tangelos, Mangos, Eggplant, and Celeriac the size of a softball.…

Western Wake Farmer’s Market Returns This Saturday

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Cary, NC- The Western Wake Farmer’s Market welcomes Spring  on Saturday, April 3 when they return for their second season. Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht will be on hand with opening remarks at 10am. The Market is located near Carpenter Village at 1226 Morrisville- Carpenter Rd. in Cary.…

Cary Business Report: Gal Pals Raise $5,000 for Charity

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Cary, NC – I had a fabulous time at the Gal Pals Silent and Live Auction to benefit Dress for Success of the Triangle last Thursday night at The Matthews House in Cary. Hosted by gal pals DJ Mitsch, Sheila Ogle and Casey Bastian, the event brought Triangle women together…

“Lock-Up” at Lucky 32

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The Triangle area community is guilty. Guilty of having a big heart. On March 25, 2010, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) held a “Lock Up” fundraising event. During this fundraiser, local business and community leaders agreed to be "arrested" for having a "Big Heart" for Jerry’s Kids. …

Historic Morrisville Church Gets a Lift

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Morrisville, NC – As growth has crept over the Triangle like kudzu for the last 30 years, far too many historic buildings have been destroyed. That’s why it’s good to see a major restoration project underway in Morrisville.…

Eat Local: Brigs

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Cary, NC – When it comes to comfort food, Brigs can’t be beat. It’s a neighborhood classic at the corner of High House and Maynard in the Kroger (Maynard Crossing) shopping plaza. Think of Brigs as a gourmet/diner, if that’s not a contradiction in terms. At Brigs, it’s not.…

Railhawks Earn 1-1 Draw with Impact

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Editor’s Note: CaryCitizen is pleased to welcome Nick Cioffi, a senior at Sanderson High School in Raleigh. Nick is interning with CC as a Sports Correspondent. Here’s his first story covering the Railhawks game on Saturday night. Special thanks to Marco Rosa of the Railhawks for hooking us up. Wake…

Pictures: Spring in Cary

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Cary, NC – First, the daffodils pushed up through the late snow. Then, the pear trees went all Dr. Suess in the neighborhoods with an explosion of white blossoms. Now the plum trees and the cherries are adding their hues to the town-wide display. Spring has come to Cary. Here’s…

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