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A loan program the city set up last year needs more money before it can start lending again to local businesses. The program was previously run by the city for downtown businesses, but will soon be available for small companies across Raleigh.
The Public Works Committee this week discussed the issue of banning dogs from certain park facilities, but did not offer a clear recommendation to the full Council.
City planners and residents this week kicked off a nine-month process to develop a new downtown master plan. The last plan called for the opening of Fayetteville Street and building a new convention center.
Candidate filing began today. Open positions include sheriff, district attorney, and four county commissioners.
A kickoff event for the City’s Downtown Plan is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the lobby of Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
The elusive Unified Development Ordinance map will finally be revealed to the public this spring.
Raleigh City Councilors Tuesday approved a contract extension with the company responsible for the downtown parking meters. Councilors also delayed a vote on a new pawnbroker’s license, approved a new stormwater management device and added more road races have been to the calendar.
A dispute that spanned more than two decades between the city and a northwest Raleigh quarry operator finally comes to an end, allowing the Crabtree Creek greenway to connect to Umstead Park.
Board of Elections still looking for precinct officials. The county elections director said despite the vacancies the board is ahead of schedule.
Councilors discussed how to communicate among themselves and with city staff during the first day of their annual retreat.
