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An analysis of 2015 campaign finance records for Raleigh’s council and mayoral races found that bar owners have contributed nearly twice as much as those who would like to see further restrictions placed on downtown nightlife.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met last week to discuss a variety of issues, including road diets and bike lanes.
Today on the Development Beat, a look at some recent renovation permits, including three roof-repair jobs and a new pizza joint for North Raleigh.
A full-page ad taken out in the September 30 edition of the News & Observer claiming downtown Raleigh was in danger of becoming “DrunkTown” was met with intense ridicule as it spread across social media throughout the day.
A full-page ad that ran in the September 30 edition of the News & Observer kicked off a number of conversations on social media, several of which noted the historical importance of taverns and bars to the city of Raleigh.
Raleigh resident and Bluegrass aficionado Zack Vile brings us a preview of some of the lesser-known bands that will be performing at this year’s Wide Open Bluegrass Festival in downtown Raleigh, an event that is expected to draw more than 15,000 music-lovers into the city’s core.
The public works committee voted out the Cross Link Road traffic calming project with no action taken, as discussion centered on the Cross Link Road and Dandridge Drive intersection and the city plan to put a mini-round-a-bout there.
The Planning Commission last week recommended approval of a new residential project on Hines Drive and deferred a decision on two other cases.
The Planning Commission last week recommended approval of a new office mixed-use development along Brier Creek Parkway.
Today on the Development Beat, a look at a new Walgreens coming to north Raleigh, plus a very brief round of renovation roundup.
