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Raleigh Magazine

Raleigh Magazine is a small and primarily woman-run magazine based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2015 by Gina Stephens, the magazine primarily reports on culture, dining, and entertainment in the city and surrounding communities. Work conducted by the magazine has been cited by larger local news broadcasters, including The Herald-Sun, The News & Observer, and WRAL, and has gained notability for its ranked list articles.

Raleigh Magazine
A blue and orange hued magazine cover advertising Raleigh's top 50 bars
The February 2024 issue of Raleigh Magazine
Editor-in-ChiefMelissa Howsam
Associate EditorLauren Kruchten
PublisherGina Stephens
FounderGina Stephens
FoundedSeptember 2015; 9 years ago (2015-09)
Based inRaleigh, North Carolina
LanguageEnglish
WebsiteOfficial website

Founding and leadership

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The magazine was founded in September 2015 by Gina Stephens.[1] Prior to starting Raleigh Magazine, Stephens had been involved in the media industry for over thirty years.[1] Alongside Stephens as the magazine's Publisher, there are six other leadership positions: being the Editor-in-Chief, headed by Melissa Howsam, Associate Editor, headed by Lauren Kruchten, Editorial Assistant, headed by Anna Beth Adcock, Account Executive, headed by Debby Serena and Cameron Rhinehardt, and Creative Director, headed by Liz Reed.[2] Freelance writers and photographers, as well as interns, are also employed to help produce work for the magazine.[1][2] Their headquarters is located on 6511 Creedmoor Road, Suite 207, Raleigh, NC 27613.[3]

Format

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The magazine primarily covers topics relating to culture, dining, and entertainment stories in Raleigh, alongside some longer in-depth journalism.[1] The magazine produces ten physical prints each year, and publishes daily digital stories on average.[1] The physical prints have a subscription fee of "$10 for 10 issues",[4] or can be acquired for free at over 200 locations around Raleigh.[1] The magazine often publishes lists relating to Raleigh, such as ranking local cuisine[5] or Raleighites.[6] These ranked lists have been reviewed by larger local news agencies like The News & Observer.[7] Physical prints of the magazine have also been reviewed on-air by WNCN,[4] and announcements and work produced by the magazine have been referenced by The Herald-Sun,[8] The News & Observer,[9] and WRAL.[10] Outside of publishing, Raleigh Magazine has in the past hosted a charity walk to raise money for ALS research and treatment.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Raleigh Magazine". shoplocalraleigh.org. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "About". Raleigh Magazine. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Raleigh Magazine". Raleigh Chamber. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Young, Bill (March 6, 2024). "Is home ownership out of reach? Latest addition of Raleigh Magazine explores cost in Raleigh". WNCN. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  5. ^ Howsam, Melissa; Kruchten, Lauren (August 31, 2021). "Raleigh Magazine's 25 Best Dishes". Raleigh Magazine. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Porter, Jane (March 27, 2020). "Raleigh Magazine's Thirty In Their 30s". Raleigh Magazine. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Cataudella, Kimberly (February 22, 2023). "Jack's Seafood among most popular Black-owned restaurants in the Triangle". The News & Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. p. A2. Retrieved April 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. The restaurant's popularity was noted in a 2020 Raleigh Magazine article highlighting the places notable local chefs eat.
  8. ^ Dean, Korie (February 8, 2023). "Restaurants are flocking to Raleigh's Gateway Plaza. We're keeping track here". The News & Observer. Durham, North Carolina: The Herald-Sun. pp. C1 and C4. Retrieved April 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Mala Pata will be a restaurant "of Latin American dishes showcasing the sue of fresh masa," Raleigh Magazine reports
  9. ^ Dean, Korie (March 11, 2023). "List of restaurants, stores at Raleigh Iron Works development". The News & Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. p. A2. Retrieved April 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Lennard, Sean (February 2, 2024). "Foodie News: New downtown Raleigh cocktail bar, Indian restaurant in North Hills". WRAL. Retrieved April 11, 2024. Raleigh Magazine shared the news this week that the much-anticipated Tamasha Modern Indian Kitchen will officially open in North Hills on Friday, Feb. 9.
  11. ^ "Walk With Raleigh Magazine To Defeat ALS". Raleigh Magazine. June 2, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
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