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The Revolution of Media: Raleigh Media History
Between the opening of our new convention center and the third annual Raleigh Wide Open festival, there will be plenty of activity on Fayetteville street this weekend. As you’re making the rounds be sure to stop by the opening of an exciting new exhibit at the Raleigh City Museum. Titled The [R]evolution of Media, it tracks the history and development of newspaper, radio and television in Raleigh and will open to the general public this Friday.
WUNC Features Local Mass Media
WUNC’s Dave Dewitt featured a story about competition between local news organizations, specifically WRAL and The News & Observer. Summary below…
Answer Some Trivia, Help a Man With Cancer
You may not have made it to any of the recent concert benefits for Cy Rawls, but if you still want to help out, there is a great opportunity tonight. Help the cancer victim and work that steel trap mind in a rousing game of Triva. Match wits against the hippest and brightest that Raleigh has to offer at Riviera tonight at 9pm. Facebook Event Page
Latta House Gets Funding for Dig and Public Park
Almost two years after burning down, The Latta House (and the foundation that shares its name) has received funding for an archaeological dig of the property as well as money for a future memorial park.
CNN to Add Grassroots Journalists to Raleigh Area
Raleigh is one of 10 cities in the United States in which CNN will be expanding their coverage. This hopefully means more national, yet grassroots, coverage from the North Carolina capital.
Midtown Raleigh: Identity Crisis?
The News and Observer has launched a new weekly section, the Midtown Raleigh News. But what makes Midtown so distinct from the rest of Raleigh?
Yarborough House: The Place to be Seen
With all the talk about the end of Yancy’s, and what might become of that space, it’s interesting to take a look at the importance in Raleigh history that piece of land holds. The area of Fayetteville Street that houses Yancy’s and The Hudson used to be home to one of the most popular spots in the city. More on the Yarborough House Below the Fold
RaleighSCALE Meeting Tonight
Raleigh SCALE Neighborhood Meeting Tue Jul 22 7pm – 8:45pm Cameron Village Library Meeting Room 201 More Below the Fold
UPDATE: Central Prison Medical Center Meeting Tonight
The location of tonight’s meeting and presentation on the North Carolina Central Prison Medical Center Expansion has changed again.It will now be held at the Central Prison Auditorium at 7:30…
North Carolina Central Prison Expansion: Mental Health Hospital and Medical Center
The North Carolina Department of Corrections is building a new mental health hospital and prison medical center—an expansion on the Boylan Heights side of Central Prison. This is the second largest active construction project in downtown Raleigh. Details below the fold…
City has New Rain Barrels For Sale
The city has a nice selection of rain barrels of various prices. Recently they added some new options including a very affordable $42 model. The City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department has now a new rain barrel option available for sale to residents at a discounted price. Raleigh owned company Rain Water Solutions is offering its 65 gallon rain barrel normally selling for $149, for $87 plus tax ($92.87). The rain barrel is manufactured from 100% recycled plastic resin in Smithfield, NC. Complete information on it can be found on our web page noted at the bottom of this email. Rain Barrels From the City
“Bars For Us” and “My Fries Suck” from RTP StartUp Weekend
Bars For Us and My Fries Suck are the products of RTP Startup Weekend. Beer and Fries Below The Fold
The Red Cross Needs Your Help
The Triangle Area American Red Cross has just issued an urgent call for the donation of all blood types, as levels have dropped crucially low. “While temperatures and fuel prices rise this summer,the American Red Cross reports that the blood inventory levels have fallen so low it is unable to sufficiently meet the demand of local hospitals.” More
Raleigh Skyline Photo Blog
click the image for slideshow from last night’s storm Just as Goodnight Raleigh is a photography based site that highlights the variable activities and buildings of Downtown Raleigh, there is another local photo site that is worth a peek. RaleighSkyline.com has been around since 2004 and frequently posts very dramatic photos of the ever changing Downtown Raleigh skyline.
¡Viva Raleigh!
From 2:30-7:30 p.m. next Sat., July 19, Moore Square will host a celebration of Latino culture in the Raleigh area. There will be free music, dancing, food, games and lots of bilingual booths with info to share! Also, CAT transit has guaranteed free transportation from 12 p.m.-12 midnight Sat. for anyone who wants to attend the festival. Viva Raleigh y nuestros amigos Latinos, indeed…
First Annual Independence Day Paride - 4th of July Ride
This Fourth of July is the First Annual Independence Day Paride*—a group bike ride through downtown Raleigh. Read more
The Slammer: Raleigh’s Most Wanted on Display.
For many citizens of Raleigh, the biggest complaint at the gas station is the price of gas. But, just as the price of gas rose to $4.00 per gallon in recent months, another eyesore was placed at your local market, The Slammer. Price? $1.00. Value? Just a penny more than worthless. Good Comedy or Bad Karma? You make the decision.
Eco-Fashion Show Call for Designers
Now that green is the new black and people are recycling jeans to make into building insulation, why not combine the concept of fashion and green design into one big bonanza? Sounds Red-Hot to me. and the Triangle Emerging Green Builders, MorLove and American Vintage agree and need your help to make an event out of it.
NC Museum of Art on The State of Things
Frank Stasio spoke with Museum director Lawrence Wheeler and Chief Curator Linda Dougherty on WUNC’s The State of Things on Friday about the art museum’s new collection to be installed in the new addition by Thomas Phifer.
Got to be NC Festival
If you feel like braving the heat this weekend, there will be food and activities for all ages at the fairground. The Got to be NC Festival will run from June 5-8 More below the fold
