News

Highrise Project Envisioned for Edison Phase 2

By Ariella Monti | March 27, 2012

Developers for the Edison Project envision a 22-story mixed-use highrise for the second phase of the long-awaited project.

City Set to Break Ground on New Park at Falls Lake

By Dan Riechers | March 26, 2012

City officials will break ground this summer on a new 600-acre park that will feature five miles of mountain biking trails, a classroom, disc golf, picnic shelters and other amenities. The “metro” Forest Ridge Park is expected to draw visitors from around the Triangle.

City Council

Recession and Water Conservation Costing Wake Municipalities

By Leslie Rudd | March 22, 2012

Zebulon tried and failed this week to strike a deal with Raleigh over the growing burden of its water merger debt costs.

Dems Strategy for Improving Student Assignment is Long-term

By Will Huntsberry | March 22, 2012

Democrats have shown clear frustration along the way, as the new controlled-choice assignment plan has gradually become a reality for Wake County. We take a look at how and when they envision changes playing out.

City Council

Council Roundup: RPD Wants Cameras on Glenwood South

By Ariella Monti | March 21, 2012

The City Council Tuesday approved an application for grant funding so police can add surveillance cameras to Glenwood Avenue. In other business, a historic overlay district was put on hold again and South Raleigh has a new cultural designation.

City Council

More Bike Lanes Coming to Hillsborough Street

By Saja Hindi | March 20, 2012

The City Council Tuesday approved a plan to add more bike lanes on Hillsborough Street near the Woodburn Road and Park Avenue intersection.

City Council

Council Approves More Changes to Panhandling Ordinance

By Jennifer Suarez | March 20, 2012

The Raleigh City Council approved changes Tuesday to the language of the panhandling ordinance. The city attorney says the changes make the ordinance more defensible if challenged in court.

County Government

Roundup: Wake Commission’s GOP Supports Voter ID Cards

By Ariella Monti | March 20, 2012

Wake County commissioners voted Monday to support a state law requiring voter ID cards. In other business, officials announced cuts to Health and Human Services funding and some residents spoke out against a proposed feral cat program.