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City Wants More Public Input for Raleigh’s Parks

By Ariella Monti | January 20, 2012

The city will be releasing a new public input policy for park master planning early next week.

Most of McDowell Street was closed down last weekend as workers put finishing touches on the skywalk between the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources on the left and the Nature Research Center on the right. The Nature Research Center is part of the Museum of Natural Sciences. Click on photos to view full size.

News

Harvard Fellows Tackle Wake Schools Data

By Will Huntsberry | January 18, 2012

The Wake County school system recently received one of 10 national grants that will provide new employees and resources to WCPSS to help make better use of the school system’s data.

County Government

Wake Commission Roundup: Fewer Ambulance Rides for Non-Emergencies

By Sonny Ferares | January 18, 2012

County Commissioners approved a grant application that would go toward implementing an EMS advanced practice paramedic program, and other items from Tuesday’s County Commissioners meeting.

News

Triangle Gets Wiki of Its Own

By Leslie Rudd | January 18, 2012

With one click, Triangle Wiki could change how you view the Triangle. The community-based website relies on members of the public to share their knowledge of the places that make up Raleigh, Durham and everywhere in between.

City Council

City Moves Forward on New Bern Study

By Ariella Monti | January 18, 2012

After months of studying a 3.5-miles area around the New Bern Corridor, Raleigh city council members agreed Tuesday to move forward with improvements.

City Council

Council Roundup: Residents Object to Six Forks Rezoning

By Ariella Monti | January 18, 2012

Residents spoke against a potential rezoning along Six Forks Road during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. In other business, Athens Drive High will get a new football stadium and Parks and Recreation is increasing its fees.