Roundup: Sanitary Sewer Overhaul to Affect Residents

During their first work session, Raleigh City Councilors Tuesday received a preview of the second phase of improvements to the Crabtree Creek sanitary sewer system. In other business, Councilors approved the city’s involvement in an open data pilot program and more road races for the year.

Team Opens School Data, Takes Home $5k

A six-person team that spent the weekend making it easier for the public to access school performance data took home the top prize Sunday at CityCamp Raleigh. The three-day “unconference” brought together citizens, business professionals and city leaders to discuss ways to make government more transparent using open data and open-source tools. Team “Open it Up” was one of eight groups to vie for a $5,000 prize to turn ideas from the conference into actual solutions.