City Council
Backyard Cottage Debate Continues
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Councilors and residents debate how to include backyard cottages in the city’s new zoning code. Some say they’ll cause problems while others argue it’s another housing option for Raleigh.
County Government
Transit Tax: The Elephant in the Room for Wake Commission
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Voters in Orange County recently agreed to spend an extra half-cent on sales tax for increased transit options. Now that both Durham and Orange Counties have passed the plan, what’s next for Wake County?
City Council
Council Roundup: Honeycutt Greenway Decision Delayed
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Councilors Tuesday stalled a decision on the Honeycutt Greenway, but approved an Oakwood cell phone tower, funding for an affordable housing project and changes to garbage can laws.
County Government
Commission Chair Paul Coble Delivers State of the County
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Wake County Commission Chair Paul Coble delivered the annual State of the County address Monday. Here is the text of his speech.
County Government
YWCA to be Used for Future School
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Wake County Commissioners Monday approved the school district’s purchase of the former YWCA to be used in the future as a school.
The Historical Record
Mordecai: Raleigh’s Founding Neighborhood with a Funny Name
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How did one family help found the City of Oaks and just how do you pronounce their last name?
News
Rezoning Raises Questions of Heat Island Effect
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A rezoning approved by the Planning Commission this week resulted in a brief discussion about the heat island effect. In other business, Planning Commissioners approved a site plan for a new Southeast Raleigh gas station.
News
SouthLight and Neighborhood Reach Agreement
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SouthLight will build a 16-bedroom affordable housing facility in South Raleigh after months of disagreement with neighbors.
News
Garbage Can Rules Could Change
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Members of a City Council committee agreed Tuesday to a number of changes expected address problems with abandoned trash carts.
Editorial notes
Oak City Bard Brawl: Take 2 – Qualifying Round
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The Raleigh Public Record is once again hosting its storytelling showdown, the Oak City Bard Brawl! Come out Dec. 5 to King’s Barcade to be a part of the qualifying round.
