City Council
Johnston-Raleigh Bus Service to Continue
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Raleigh Councilors Tuesday approved a long-term contract between the Triangle Transit Authority and NCDOT for supplemental bus service between Johnston County and Raleigh.
County Government
Troubles Ahead for New School Design and Construction
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The Wake County Board of Education could have trouble moving forward on new school construction projects as Wake County Commissioners continue to seek more involvement in the process.
County Government
Wake Approves EMS Substation for Brier Creek
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A new EMS substation in Brier Creek comes with a land rent increase of $999.
Business
Live-In Biz Incubator Opens in Boylan Heights
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A first of its kind in developing entrepreneurs, ThinkHouse will host five live-in recent graduates hoping to launch new businesses. Organizers hope the house in Boylan Heights will prove a model to open another 49 similar ventures around the world.
News
Growing Pains as More Taxis Crop Up in Raleigh
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The number of taxis in Raleigh has spiked in recent years, but cab company owners say city regulations—and the city-set fares—haven’t kept pace with the growing demand and costs for taxi companies.
News
Sharing Sadlack’s Stories
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Sadlack’s Heroes, a longtime Hillsborough Street landmark, will close its doors on Dec. 31. The business is moving downtown, but the building will be demolished to make room for a new hotel. Record reporters and a photographer recently went to Sadlack’s to collect stories from customers and former employees.
News
Raleigh Road Races: How They Work (or Don’t) and Why
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Due to the vast number of road races held downtown, including this Spring’s upcoming Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, the City of Raleigh has decided to investigate the effectiveness of its policies.
News
New Tech for Old Stories: Oakwood Cemetery Gets an App
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Historic Oakwood Cemetery now has an app for smart phones so people can take self-guided tours, find graves and tell stories about loved ones buried there.
News
Raleigh’s Rail History, Hidden Off Capital Boulevard
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A 100-year-old piece of Raleigh’s rail history remains near the Peace Street and Capital Boulevard bridge.
News
Feeding Raleigh: Community Looks at ‘Food Desert’ Solutions
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A new grocery, community gardens, a farmers’ market. Raleigh is looking at solutions for east and southeast Raleigh’s food desert.
