by Triangle Family Magazine | Jul 2, 2026
story by MANDY HOWARD | photos courtesy of THE THOMPSON FAMILY Sitting at his kitchen counter, Mat Thompson of Raleigh recalls how cautious his eldest son was as a child. “I’d be picking up Carly from tennis practice right down the block, and Zachary would ask, ‘OK,...
by Triangle Family Magazine | Mar 2, 2026
Above: This year’s finalists stand beside their mentor, spoken word artist and 2023 Piedmont Laureate Dasan Ahanu, who spearheaded the program in partnership with local arts organizations. story by JANICE LEWINEphotos courtesy of CINDY McENERY Behind confident...
by Triangle Family Magazine | Nov 9, 2025
story by KATHERINE KOPPphotos by JENN McKINNEY PHOTOGRAPHY Grandparents play a unique role in the lives of their grandchildren. They can serve as role models, caregivers, storytellers,cheerleaders and companions in learning and having fun. Grandparents provide their...
by Triangle Family Magazine | Nov 1, 2025
story by JANICE LEWINE When Marilyn Monroe crooned that diamonds are a girl’s best friend in 1953, she was draped in stones forged by earth and eons. But if she’d seen today’s marvels—lab-grown gems with the same fire and allure created in mere weeks—she might have...
by Triangle Family Magazine | Sep 30, 2025
ABOVE: The Class of 2025 poses with Executive Director Leah Wright (front center), Academic Coordinator Darla Baker (left center) and Academic Coordinator Kathryn Maccormack (right center). story by MANDY HOWARDphotos courtesy of WAKE MONARCH ACADEMY Debra Ferris...
