News
Lifetime Fitness Approved for Watershed Property
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A Council committee this week approved a rezoning application that would allow an athletic facility in the watershed.
News
Neighbors Want to Curb Cafe Nuisance
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Boylan-area residents want a popular hookah cafe shut down. Meanwhile, a Council committee seeks a compromise.
City Council
City Budget: Taxes Flat, Sewer Rates Increase
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City Manager Russell Allen unveiled his final Raleigh budget Tuesday. The spending plan maintains the tax rate the same, but calls for an increase in sewer fees. The budget also includes 40 additional positions to various city departments and gives 3 percent merit raises to employees.
County Government
Wake County Budget Includes New Hires, Library Hours
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Responding to a slow economic recovery, the proposed Wake County budget will increase library hours, pay for new employees and give current employees raises while leaving taxes at current levels.
County Government
Commission GOP Says No to Partnership with City for Emergency Ops Center
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In a split vote along party lines, Wake County Commissioners Monday decided against joining the City of Raleigh in its Critical Public Safety because the center would not be located underground.
News
On Sweepstakes Parlors, City Plays the Waiting Game
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Councilors are waiting on action from higher authorities before making a decision about Raleigh’s sweepstakes parlors.
City Council
Councilors Agree to Southwest Raleigh Affordable Housing Project
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Councilors approved a loan Tuesday for an affordable housing project in Southwest Raleigh and will review how the City ranks priority areas.
News
Permit for In-Home Gun Dealer Approved
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The Board of Adjustment Monday granted a special-use permit that would allow a resident to buy and sell guns out of his home.
City Council
Committee Upholds Affordable Housing Funding Decision
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Members of a second City Council committee approved funding for an affordable housing community in Southwest Raleigh.
City Council
Vote Delayed for Glenwood Ped-X Bridge Project
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Councilors Tuesday delayed a vote for a project on Charles Drive so that more residents could have input.
