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Good afternoon, Raleigh. It is looking like another winter without any snow. Bummer!

In today’s Raleigh Rundown:

• Places with heated outdoor patios

• A new international destination out of RDU ✈️

• Where local universities rank for online degrees

Let’s get to it. 🏃

Stories this week

The PNC Arena could generate $3 billion over the next 5 years in Wake County. 💰

This, according to an impact study commissioned by the Centennial Authority, who is the arena landlord. Over 600 events take place at or around the PNC arena annually. Renovation plans around the arena include developing a sports and entertainment district containing a 5,000 seat music venue, stories, office, a hotel, and housing. Construction is currently slated to begin in 2025.

RDU adds international flights to Panama 🇵🇦

Panama City has become the 10th international destination that you can reach out RDU. Copa Airlines is planning to begin the route in June and will fly four days a week.

When is the Apple campus in RTP going to begin construction? 📱

In 2021 Apple announced it would be building a campus a 3,000 job campus in RTP. Since then, little has been shared. The Triangle Business Journal last reported in December that it currently appears as if the project won’t begin until 2026. Apple has continued to invest in other areas in North Carolina, but as of now, RTP will have to wait.

LOCAL BUSINESS

🔥 Want to enjoy the outdoors even during the winter months? Here are six local restaurants and bars throughout Raleigh that have heated outdoor seating/patios:

• Gringo a Go Go Resturant - 100 N Person St.

• Tarvern Agora Greek Kitchen and Bar - 326 Hillsborough St.

• Morgan Street Food Hall - 411 West Morgan Street

• The Wine Feed - 602 Glenwood Ave.

• Young Hearts Distillery - 225 South Wilmington St

• Trophy Brewing - 823 West Morgan Street

⭐️ Two hospitality destinations in the Triangle have been recognized by Forbes Travel Guide in their 2024 Star Awards.

• The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary received a triple five-star rating for the fifth year in a row (in hotel, restaurant, and spa categories respectively). It is one of only 15 properties in the world to receive the triple five-star honor.

• The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in Durham has been listed in the “recommended” category for both its hotel and restaurant.

🎓 U.S. News released its annual rankings of online higher education programs. Here is where local schools ranked in the top 100 out of more than 1,752 programs.

Bachelor's

• N.C. State — No. 4

• Campbell — No. 81

• N.C. Central — No. 144

Business (non-MBA)

• Duke — No. 9

• UNC-Chapel Hill — No. 14

• N.C. State — No. 62

Education

• N.C. State — No. 27

• East Carolina — No. 63

Engineering

• N.C. State — No. 19

• Duke — No. 47

Information technology

• N.C. State — No. 18

• East Carolina — No. 70-92

MBA

• UNC-Chapel Hill — No. 3

• N.C. State – No. 51

Nursing

• Duke — No. 4

• East Carolina — No. 14

• UNC-Chapel Hill — No. 97

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND

Niko Moon live at The Ritz | Friday 7 PM | 2820 Industrial Drive, Raleigh

Tickets are still available to see artist Niko Moon perform this Friday at the Ritz.

COST: Ticket cost varies

Lunar New Year Market | Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM | 1101 E Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh

Shop from AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) owned businesses, eat delicious food, and celebrate the year of the Dragon.

COST: Free to enter

Carolina Hurricanes VS New Jersy Devils | Saturday 7 PM | PNC Arena

The Hurricanes play at home this Saturday at 7 PM.

COST: Ticket purchase varies by seat

Super Bowl Sunday | 49ers VS Chiefs | Sunday 6:30 PM

While not local, there are many places to watch the game in public around town or don’t forget to make plans with some friends!

COST: Depends on where you go and what you do 😊

FUN FOR THE FAMILY

Historic Yates Mill’s Hands-On History: Valentines | Saturday 10 AM - 12 PM | 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh

How did people live while Yates Mill was operating as a business from the 1750s-1950s? Join us for a drop-in hands-on activity to make historic valentine's to experience life from long ago.

This program will meet in the mill yard by Historic Yates Mill.

For all ages. Registration is not required as this is a drop-in program.

Cost: FREE

JC Raulston Arboretum’s Garden Story Walk | Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM | 441 Beryl Road, Raleigh

Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a good story at the same time!

Not familiar with Story Walks? Story Walks are self-guided experiences where pages of a book are displayed in the garden. Information about where to find the title page is posted at the Visitor Center. There is no set time to start this experience and can be done at your own pace. Most stories can be experienced in about half an hour to an hour.

Cost: FREE

Raleigh Fire Museum - Experience Fire History | Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM | 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh

Experience fire history. Touch a fire truck. Spray a fire hose.

Every second Saturday of the month, the Raleigh Fire Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We're located just south of downtown at the fire training center.

Restrooms are available. Please park on the street.

Cost: FREE

WEATHER

Friday

61 🌡️ 42 | ⛅️ | 0%

Saturday

72 🌡️ 53 | ⛅️ | 20%

Sunday

63 🌡️ 51 | 🌧️ | 45%

SPORTS

Men’s Basketball 🏀

2/9 Charlotte Hornets VS Milwaukee Bucks | 8 PM

2/10 Duke VS Boston College | 2 PM

2/10 UNC VS Miami | 4 PM

2/10 NC State VS Wake Forest | 4 PM

2/10 Charlotte Hornets VS Memphis Grizzles | 7 PM

Hockey 🏒

2/10 Carolina Hurricanes VS. New Jersey Devils | 7 PM

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