Raleigh Music Scene
Music Listings: March 21-27
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From jazz to Indie, it’s always a good week in Raleigh.
Oak City Portraits
NCAE Rally
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The North Carolina Association of Educators held a rally outside of the Raleigh Convention Center Friday. The NCAE is holding its annual convention there this weekend.
News
Wanted: Public Input on Triangle Rail Plans
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Triangle Transit officials are working toward this vision, called the Triangle Regional Transit Program. Starting next week, the public will get a chance to weigh in on the latest plans for a light and commuter rail systems along with improved bus routes.
Data
Superintendent’s Budget Proposal Cuts Jobs, Opens Two New Schools
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A new Wake County Schools budget draft calls for the elimination of about 220 non-teaching jobs and two new schools in Raleigh.
City Council
Museum funding, greenway move forward
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Members of the Raleigh City Council approved an additional $15,000 from their contingency fund for the Raleigh City Museum this week. They also voted to go ahead with a new greenway partnership with Wake County along the Neuse River.
City Council
UDO group wants more time to review code
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The advisory group working to craft a new comprehensive zoning code wants more time to finish their work. The group’s chair this week asked for additional time so the public could digest the document, but the Raleigh City Council denied the request.
City Council
Mayor seeks to move Raleigh forward in his State of the City Address
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From green initiatives to growing development, Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker painted a bright future for Raleigh in his State of the City Address Monday.
Data
City employee salaries
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In honor of Sunshine Week, we present the salaries for every full-time permanent City of Raleigh employee.
Raleigh Music Scene
Music Listings: March 14-20
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From rock to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, there’s a little bit of everything in Raleigh this week.
County Government
Wake Commission considers septic inspection fee
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The Wake County Board of Commissioners Tuesday listened to a proposed ordinance change that would require regular inspections of septic systems. The inspection system would be similar to that of vehicle inspections, with residents required to get one every five years from an independent contractor. Homeowners would likely pay $200 for the inspection, plus the cost of uncovering the tank and pumping it out.
