For those with lower incomes, finding affordable housing in Raleigh can seem like a challenge. There are a number of income restricted apartment communities in the area offering housing at rates below market average for those who qualify. Here is a list of some options.

The Raleigh and Durham areas are full of things to do in May. Artsplosure in downtown Raleigh will celebrate visual and performing arts while Got To Be NC Festival at the State Fairgrounds will celebrate all things North Carolina. Find out more of what's going on in May by clicking here.

Downtown Raleigh has most definitely seen an upswing in recent years of new restaurants opening. Seaboard Station, a shopping area off of Peace Street, is an area that many may not be familiar with. This area is home to a vibrant variety of shops, restaurants and even a gym. Kimbap Cafe is one of the most recent restaurant additions, featuring a variety of locally-sourced foods with a Korean flare. Check out my experience at Kimbap and learn a bit more about what this promising new restaurant has to offer.

Lowes Foods locations are found throughout Raleigh and the Triangle. The grocery store chain aims to offer its customers the freshest food options at a fair price. Head to one of these Lowes Foods locations whenever you need to pick up some groceries.