Founded in 2015 by Gina Stephens, the magazine primarily reports on culture, dining, and entertainment in the city and surrounding communities.

[1] Prior to starting Raleigh Magazine, Stephens had been involved in the media industry for over thirty years.

[3] 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.

[10] Outside of publishing, Raleigh Magazine has in the past hosted a charity walk to raise money for ALS research and treatment.