City Council
Economy Still a Problem for Next City Budget
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With revenues still low, Raleigh continues to cut back while attempting to maintain current services.
News
Fletcher Foundation Rezoning Moves Forward
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The AJ Fletcher Foundation received the OK from the Planning Commission Tuesday to rezone a small piece of property in Glenwood South. The site plan for a large-scale development on Hillsborough Street will be reviewed by the city council next week.
City Council
Highrise Project Envisioned for Edison Phase 2
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Developers for the Edison Project envision a 22-story mixed-use highrise for the second phase of the long-awaited project.
City Council
Council Roundup: RPD Wants Cameras on Glenwood South
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The City Council Tuesday approved an application for grant funding so police can add surveillance cameras to Glenwood Avenue. In other business, a historic overlay district was put on hold again and South Raleigh has a new cultural designation.
County Government
Roundup: Wake Commission’s GOP Supports Voter ID Cards
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Wake County commissioners voted Monday to support a state law requiring voter ID cards. In other business, officials announced cuts to Health and Human Services funding and some residents spoke out against a proposed feral cat program.
County Government
County Changes the Way it Purchases Open Space
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Wake County officials are looking to purchase $5 million in open space and it’s testing a new method to get the best deal.
News
Downtown Loan Program Working, But Underutilized
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City-backed loans are helping small businesses to get up and running. So why is no one using them?
News
North Blount Street Master Plan Becomes More Dense
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The Planning Commission Tuesday agreed to create more density in the North Blount Street Master Plan. The group also approved Glenwood Avenue site plans and began their long review of the UDO.
County Government
County Considers Allowing Neuter Program for Feral Cats
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Wake County officials are considering the addition of a Trap-Neuter-Return alternative to control feral cat populations.
City Council
Council Roundup: City Endorses Commuter Rail Stations, Outlaws Can Stealing
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Raleigh Councilors Tuesday endorsed commuter rail station locations, approved a WalkRaleigh program and decided to make taking recycling cans a crime.
