News
Group Wants to Link Peace Street to Downtown Raleigh
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A community group is campaigning for a study that would look at the feasibility of an intersection at Peace Street and Capital Boulevard instead of a bridge.
County Government
Details Differ on County Contractor Fired After Amendment 1 Vote
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Veda Renfrow, a subcontractor for Wake County, said she was fired, presumably for being a lesbian. County officials say she acted unprofessionally after the County Commission voted to support Amendment One.
City Council
Council Roundup: Councilors Wary of Possible Downtown Hotel
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City councilors Tuesday approved a new downtown hotel and tenant for the recently closed Mint restaurant, three Parks and Recreation bonds and improvement funding for an historic church.
City Council
City to Allocate $50,000 for Open-Source Data
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City councilors agreed Tuesday to allocate $50,000 for an open-source data catalog in next year’s budget.
City Council
Residents Oppose North Raleigh Quarry Expansion
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The owner of a North Raleigh rock quarry has submitted a rezoning application that would expand its operations, but neighbors aren’t happy about the proposed changes.
County Government
Wake-Durham Mental Health Center Approved
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A Wake-Durham partnership to manage mental health services was made official this week. In other business, commissioners set their goals for the state legislature’s upcoming short session.
News
Downtown Carolina Ale House Site Plan Approved
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The Planning Commission approved site plans this week for a new Carolina Ale House, the 401 Oberlin development and a new parking lot at Wake Tech.
Environment
Council Reevaluates Costs of Reclaimed Water Program
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The city will go forward with installing a reclaimed water line to Centennial Campus, but will make changes to the program.
City Council
Council Approves Historic Overlay District
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After multiple delays, City Councilors Tuesday approved a South Raleigh Historic Overlay District. Councilors also approved changes to the electric car parking spaces, a mixed-use development on Lead Mine Road and traffic calming measures for eight Raleigh streets.
Environment
New Set of Rules Could Govern Raleigh Stormwater
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A city advisory group reviews the city’s stormwater policies and seeks to encourage more developers to take on low-impact practices.
