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Farm to Market – Raleigh Locavore Pathways
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John Dancy-Jones is beginning an occasional column on Raleigh nature and the environment.
The Historical Record
The Method Community
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A brief history of the Method Road community, annexed by Raleigh in the 1960s.
City Council
Preview: Council talks stimulus April 7
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Council looks for federal stimulus money for water infrastructure projects and a new CAT facility on Poole Road. Plus, water and sewer rate increases back at the table, the bike comp plan and requiring helmets at city skate parks.
Police Blotter
April 3 Blotter
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Stealing soap, Methadone, lots of lottery tickets and a hot pink cell phone… and more.
Police Blotter
April 2 Blotter
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Stealing copper pipe and a 5-foot-tall oxygen tank; Coming to Raleigh to get busted for pot; Don’t leave your purse (or laptop) in your car; GNARK and more.
Police Blotter
April 1 Edition
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First ever Raleigh Public Record police blotter post: stolen cigarettes, a lost Jordanian passport and downtown assaults.
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.)
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.
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.
