News
Lobbyist: Tree Bill Unlikely to Move Forward
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A group representing the state’s municipalities reports that a proposed law governing how cities regulate trees could be pulled. The law, if passed, would make local tree protection rules illegal.
News
Memorial Celebration
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Children from Erwin Elementary School in Harnett County were in Raleigh on Tuesday to help with Military Appreciation Day celebrations.
Development Beat
Work Set to Begin on Downtown’s Newest Apartment Complex
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This week on the development beat: Downtown Raleigh’s latest apartment building set to begin vertical construction, a historical house is getting expanded and we take a look at street names.
City Council
Roundup: Councilors Want Road Race Cap in Some Neighborhoods
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Raleigh City Councilors got an update this week on the special events office and ask that staff consider a cap on the number of road races held in specific neighborhoods.
City Council
Property Tax Increase Proposed for Street Repairs
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City Manager Ruffin Hall proposes a 1-cent property tax increase to fund the city’s road resurfacing program.
County Government
No Wake Teacher Raises in County Budget
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The proposed Wake County budget includes a $10.2 million increase for Wake Public Schools, but won’t fund teacher raises.
NCGA
Moral Monday Begins for Short Session
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The General Assembly is back to work and so are Moral Monday protesters.
City Council
New UDO Zoning Map Released for Comment
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Raleigh’s planning department has released the first draft of UDO maps for public comment.
City Council
Hillsborough Zoning Case Raises Policy Questions
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A rezoning application for a property on Hillsborough Street has City Councilors looking at issues with the new zoning code and the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Development Beat
Two Affordable Housing Complexes Coming Down
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This week in the development beat: Planning Commissioners approved development plans that will replace two affordable housing developments. There’s also a trampoline park coming to town near the intersection of Raleigh and Capital boulevards.
