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A first of its kind in developing entrepreneurs, ThinkHouse will host five live-in recent graduates hoping to launch new businesses. Organizers hope the house in Boylan Heights will prove a model to open another 49 similar ventures around the world.
The number of taxis in Raleigh has spiked in recent years, but cab company owners say city regulations—and the city-set fares—haven’t kept pace with the growing demand and costs for taxi companies.
Incentive programs, mandates are under review to counter Raleigh’s lagging recycling rates.
With big moves coming, how Sadlack’s, Cooper’s and Reliable will balance their futures with their historic Raleigh past.
Wake County voters Tuesday approved a new $810 million school construction bond. Voters in Raleigh approved a $75 million bond for roads and other transportation projects.
Voter IDs to be required starting in 2016.
Some Raleigh residents are pushing the envelope of design in the city’s historic districts. And they’re putting pressure on the Raleigh Historic Development Commission to take a stance on ultra-modern architecture.
In the coming days, the Salvation Army will move from its location adjacent to Moore Square, a move that has some of the working poor and homeless wondering what will become of that changing section of downtown Raleigh.
Moore Square and the surrounding blocks are getting ready for a development boom with two new residential and mixed-use projects. The square has traditionally been a place for those in need to get services, but those organizations are moving out. The city has bought up substantial property on the east side of the square and has a $14 million rehab in the works for the park.
William Peace University President Debra Townsley spoke with the Record recently about the controversy over Seaboard Station and the school’s plans for the future.
