Community News in Raleigh

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 are the products of RTP Startup Weekend. Beer and Fries Below The Fold

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.”

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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.

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...