The Historical Record
Raleigh Street Names
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Where did all those downtown street names come from?
News
Raleigh soup kitchens see record numbers, white-collar workers
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Social-service organizations and soup kitchens in Raleigh are reporting longer lines and increased demand in recent months as the effects of the economic slump continues to unfold locally. (Left: The Saturday morning line at the Salvation Army soup kitchen in downtown Raleigh. Photo by Christie Starnes.)
For the Record
News for March 25
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Pit bulls attack child; Two arrested for fake ID sales; Drunk driver takes a life; School day shorter.
Business
Small business, small problems
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Despite the barrage of talk about recession, massive bailouts, and staggering unemployment numbers, local Raleigh businesses seem to have quite a rosy outlook. Not booming, not collapsing, but cozy.
For the Record
News for March 24
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No paycuts for commissioners; No school for troubled teens; Wine a little.
The Historical Record
William Boylan, Federalist turned state’s rights supporter
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Boylan Heights’ namesake, his unpopular political views and love of Raleigh.
For the Record
News for March 23
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Commissioner paycut proposal; Brand name sales to support Women’s Center; Unsupervised 7-month-old; Bells for your tower; Wi-fi doesn’t please everyone.
City Council
A diversity of views on the comp plan
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Correction appended: The article below gave the wrong name for Milt Rhodes. His name is Milt, not Mel. Thursday evening the Raleigh City Council hosted a public hearing on the revised Raleigh comprehensive plan. Dozens of concerned citizens represented a diverse selection of public and private interest. Recent changes in the plan were made publicly available last Saturday, giving people only five days to respond.
For the Record
News for March 20
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Drought, murder, murder, esoteric music, a parade, and Newt Gingrich.
