City Council
Discussions Continue on Watershed Development
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Committee members are concerned that allowing commercial development in the watershed could open door for more, less responsible development.
News
Developer Offers to Fund Pedestrian Bridge at Crabtree Mall
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A developer is willing to pay for a pedestrian bridge connecting the north and south sides of Glenwood Avenue near one of its most notorious intersections.
County Government
Commissioners Consider Free Health Clinic for County Employees
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Wake County Commissioners may open two free health clinics to serve county employees, which county staff say will save money. In other business Monday, Commissioners discussed whether to partner with Raleigh for county emergency communications.
County Government
County Considers Extending Library Hours
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To make up for declining visitors and circulation, county officials will consider extending hours at community libraries.
News
Record Offers Smartphone Video Training
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The Raleigh Public Record is offering a tutorial on how to shoot video on your smartphone, whether it’s dancing cats, your kid or breaking news.
News
The Curious Tale of Raleigh’s Free Downtown Wi-Fi
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A free Wi-Fi network in place for large swaths of the city’s downtown was originally installed by a private contractor. When they went out of business, the city was forced to step in.
News
Hydroelectric Facility Nixed for Falls Lake Dam
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The city dropped a hydroelectric facility project at Falls Lake because it wasn’t economically viable.
City Journal
Retail Becomes More Urban, Social
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Shoppers may be moving online, but they’re still going to brick and mortar stores. Raleigh has seen an emergence of a new kind of retail in recent years, taking shoppers away from the mall.
City Council
More Debate for Falls Lake Development
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Lifetime Fitness’ new facility off I-540 will be scrutinized in the City Council’s Comprehensive Planning Committee.
City Council
Council Roundup: Transit Station Plans and Raleigh’s Roosters
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Councilors Tuesday approved a consultant for the transit station master planning process and a public hearing for a south Raleigh resurfacing project. In other news, Raleigh roosters are off the chopping block.
