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A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.
City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023 02:21 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Two people holding drinks with stickers on them.
City
Social district expands its downtown footprint
Raleighites will now be able to Sip n’ Stroll at more downtown businesses with the new social district boundaries.
May 17, 2023
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Cat George
Raleigh's acorn on Fayetteville Street.
City
Raleigh’s giant acorn found a new home
The giant acorn was moved so more visitors can appreciate its nutty self.
May 5, 2023
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Cat George
The facade of the Wake County Justice Center.
City
Breaking down Wake County’s proposed $1.8 billion budget
Residents have the chance to weigh in on Wake County’s recommended budget for the 2024 fiscal year.
May 2, 2023
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Cat George
RAL-TriangleDEI-April23
City
Building a more inclusive community with Triangle DEI Alliance
This group is driving important discussions in Wake County.
April 20, 2023
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Cat George
Inside the Raleigh City Council chamber in the Raleigh Municipal Building.
Government
Raleigh City Council’s new public comment period
Help decide what time the new meeting will start.
April 17, 2023
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Anne Tate
The Mayor speaking at an event.
Government
6 questions with Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin
We chatted with the mayor about her favorite dish, hiking spots, and developments in Raleigh.
April 10, 2023
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Cat George
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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608 Dayten Rose
A rendering of Horseshoe RTP
Development
Research Triangle Park’s new downtown
Places to eat, sleep, and stay are coming to Hub RTP.
March 2, 2023
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Anne Tate
A two way, narrow bike lane with bicycle symbols and arrows indicating directions.
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Raleigh?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A new apartment building, The Signal, in Seaboard Station.
Development
Phase one of Seaboard Station is almost complete
We have the latest updates on the $500 million development next to William Peace University.
February 27, 2023
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Cat George
A preliminary rendering of the future of Fayetteville Street.
Development
Reimagining Fayetteville Street
Weigh in on what you’d like downtown Raleigh’s main street to look like in the future.
February 6, 2023
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Anne Tate
A map showing priority retail eligibility for the Storefront Uplift Grant.
Development
DRA increases efforts to enhance Fayetteville Street
Eligible businesses are able to apply for more Storefront Upfit Grant funding.
February 1, 2023
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Cat George
A rendering of the Midtown Waterfront Park.
Development
Brainstorming ideas for the Midtown Waterfront Park
We asked our readers to share what they want to see in the possible park’s design.
January 31, 2023
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Anne Tate
A conceptual image of the future multimodal I-440 bridge.
Government
Walkable Midtown is moving forward
Updates on the waterfront park, new bridges, and greenway connection
January 27, 2023
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Anne Tate
North Hills Innovation District Rendering
Development
North Hills development updates for 2023
Take a look at what’s coming soon to North Hills.
January 10, 2023
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Cat George
A rendering of a Bus Rapid Transit intersection.
Airports and Transportation
Wake County’s Bus Rapid Transit plans
The BRT system will increase connectivity between Raleigh and other areas in Wake County.
November 16, 2022
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Anne Tate
An industrial bike rack that reads "Raleigh Depot."
Development
Raleigh developments we’re watching
What new developments are you curious about in The City of Oaks?
October 24, 2022
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Cat George
An image of an affordable housing complex in Raleigh.
News
Checking in on Raleigh’s affordable housing goal
The City of Raleigh has completed just over half of its 10-year goal to create and preserve 5,700 affordable housing units.
October 13, 2022
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Anne Tate
Raleigh skyline
Airports and Transportation
Raleigh named most driver-friendly city in the US
Do you agree?
October 11, 2022
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Anne Tate
The Seaboard Station historic building behind the Logan's garden shop blue sign.
Government
Seaboard Station development updates in Raleigh, NC
City Council voted 6-1 in favor of the new conditions presented by Turnbridge Equities regarding the historic Seaboard Train Station.
September 20, 2022
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Cat George
Downtown Raleigh Alliance development graphic 2022
Development
How $6.7 billion is transforming downtown Raleigh
A new graphic released by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance visualizes how Raleigh’s skyline will change in upcoming years.
September 1, 2022
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Anne Tate
Good news for Raleigh.
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