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As a college student deeply involved in the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s, David Forbes Sr. saw that the world he lived in was not going to change on its own. And after a lifetime of activist work, Forbes can be counted as one of those who did change it, for the better.
City Councilors have removed all accessory apartments from the Unified Development Ordinance until more research could be done on how they can be implemented properly.
Some changes are coming to the way the city deals with road races, including an event cap and rating system.
Apparently, the thought that roosters were not allowed in Raleigh is just an urban legend.
Raleigh is creating a new system to help emergency crews find and track any problems on greenways.
Wake County Commissioner James West shares his memories of his time in segregated Greensboro and how he continues to fight for equality.
City Planner Mitch Silver says focusing on the return on investment when it comes to planning is the key to keeping Raleigh taxes low and making sure there is room for everyone moving into the growing city.
Residents in a North Raleigh neighborhood find themselves itself divided about city plans to install traffic calming devices. Councilors also approved an increase in fees for city-owned parks and recreation facilities and will review a preservation loan request next week in committee.
Raleigh City Council members this week approved a new citywide small business loan fund. Meanwhile, 19 downtown retail and restaurant projects are at a stalemate as Councilors rework their small business lending strategy.
New member Tom Benton joined the school board this week as members discussed their turbulent relationship with the County Commission and considered hiring a lobbyist.
