Community News in Raleigh

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?

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.

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Raleigh SCALE Neighborhood Meeting

Tue Jul 22 7pm – 8:45pm
Cameron Village Library Meeting Room 201

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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…

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...