The feature article for this issue is our 2nd Annual 9 for the Needy, a list of charitable non-profit organizations in downtown that help provide basic life needs to our community. Our regular columns in this issue include Raleigh Dining featuring Savoy, Let's Do Lunch featuring Cherry Bomb Grill, @Art (Art Gallery News), Uncorked, an Artist Profile on Sean Kernick, Fashion, [Bartender] Squared, a Business Profile on Bickett Market, Local Music, Reader Rewards, Local History, and Designing Great Spaces. We also have articles on the Carolina Hurricanes and a University column on Zach Galifianakis. We hope you enjoy this issue!