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The City Council’s technology committee Tuesday considered adding a set of cameras to a meeting room so that more council committee and other group meetings could be streamed online and broadcast on the city’s public TV channel.
Wake County’s Elections Director wants to certify local technicians to manage voting machines, saving the county money. But the company in charge of doing so asked for more than $15,000 plus 60 percent of the annual contract – terms the county attorney is now negotiating.
Transit advocates are pushing for a fall referendum asking voters to approve a half-cent sales tax increase. The money would be spent to improve transit in Wake County, starting with buses and commuter rail. But getting the referendum on the ballot this fall is a delicate balance of timing and politics.
One of the country’s oldest continuously operating community theaters has a new leader. Charles Phaneuf took over as Raleigh Little Theatre’s executive director last month. We spoke with Charles about his Triangle roots and about his vision for the future of Raleigh Little Theatre.
Negotiations with Google to use Gmail as the city’s email provider have hit a snag over a point in the contract. City officials aren’t saying much on the topic, but said the stall could eventually affect the expected cost savings.
Jerry Bolas began his new duties as the Raleigh Arts Commission Executive Director Dec. 5. He recently spoke with the Record about his vision for Raleigh’s arts scene and the connection of arts to a community’s growth and vibrancy.
The Raleigh City Council’s new Technology and Communications Committee met for the first time Tuesday evening. Earlier in the day, we spoke with Committee Chair Bonner Gaylord.
State and local governments are paying nearly $16 million to a business that “played poker” to reap rewards. Here’s a look why area officials say the bet will pay off.
According to a report issued by the Center for Responsible Lending, Raleigh’s African-American and Latino communities have been hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis, as well as communities with the highest percentage of minorities and those with low to moderate incomes.
Although many cities host a holiday parade on or after Thanksgiving, Raleigh’s celebration takes place the Saturday before the turkey feast. We spoke with the Greater Raleigh Merchant’s Association to answer a question many of you ask: Why is Raleigh’s parade so early? Photo by Anodoin.
