News

By James Borden | October 12, 2015

Today on the Development Beat, a look at some recent renovation jobs, including a new grocery store on Capital Boulevard and a restaurant renovation at Cameron Village.

Capital Boulevard Bridge Improvements Estimated Between $12-13 Million

By Chris Tepedino | October 9, 2015

A pair of bridge replacements on Capital Boulevard is expected to cost between $12-$13 million dollars, and will close down one of the thoroughfare’s northbound lanes for two years.

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Talks Shop

By Chris Tepedino | October 5, 2015

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met last week to discuss a variety of issues, including road diets and bike lanes.

Development Beat

By James Borden | October 5, 2015

Today on the Development Beat, a look at some recent renovation permits, including three roof-repair jobs and a new pizza joint for North Raleigh.

Public Policy Polling CEO Comes Out Against “DrunkTown”

By James Borden | October 1, 2015

A full-page ad taken out in the September 30 edition of the News & Observer claiming downtown Raleigh was in danger of becoming “DrunkTown” was met with intense ridicule as it spread across social media throughout the day.

Raleigh’s Besotted Past

By James Borden | October 1, 2015

A full-page ad that ran in the September 30 edition of the News & Observer kicked off a number of conversations on social media, several of which noted the historical importance of taverns and bars to the city of Raleigh.

News

Wide Open Bluegrass Street Festival Preview

By Zack Vile | September 30, 2015

Raleigh resident and Bluegrass aficionado Zack Vile brings us a preview of some of the lesser-known bands that will be performing at this year’s Wide Open Bluegrass Festival in downtown Raleigh, an event that is expected to draw more than 15,000 music-lovers into the city’s core.

City Council

Cross Link Traffic Calming Project Voted Out of Committee

By Chris Tepedino | September 29, 2015

The public works committee voted out the Cross Link Road traffic calming project with no action taken, as discussion centered on the Cross Link Road and Dandridge Drive intersection and the city plan to put a mini-round-a-bout there.