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Infographic: Raleigh Population Density

October, 04, 2011
Infographic: Raleigh Population Density

If the world’s population (currently about 6.9 billion people) lived in one city, how big would that city be at different densities?

Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker Endorses Nancy McFarlane as Successor

October, 03, 2011
Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker Endorses Nancy McFarlane as Successor

As Mayor Meeker steps down, he states his preference for Raleigh’s future.

Check your District Before you Vote

September, 30, 2011

October 11th Election Day is two weeks away, but many voters may not realize that they’re in new districts for the Wake Board of Education and Raleigh City Council races.

Bridge the Gap: Perdue, NCDOT Drop $450 Million

September, 30, 2011
Bridge the Gap: Perdue, NCDOT Drop $450 Million

North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue says creating jobs is her number one priority.

Lawsuit Filed Against Controversial Abortion Bill

September, 29, 2011
Lawsuit Filed Against Controversial Abortion Bill

The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood go after the new bill.

Gov. Perdue & SBA Chief Karen Mills Visit Raleigh Denim

September, 27, 2011
Gov. Perdue & SBA Chief Karen Mills Visit Raleigh Denim

This morning new small business funding opportunities were announced through the SBA, Raleigh Denim was chosen as the backdrop.

Smedes York & Tom Bradshaw to Talk About the Importance of the Housing and Transit Bonds

September, 23, 2011
Smedes York & Tom Bradshaw to Talk About the Importance of the Housing and Transit Bonds

Monday morning at the Chamber of Commerce.

Wake County Early Voting Info

September, 22, 2011
Wake County Early Voting Info

You have two and a half weeks to vote early for the October 11th election.

Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Campaign Ads: Nancy McFarlane, Billie Redmond

September, 21, 2011
Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Campaign Ads: Nancy McFarlane, Billie Redmond

With a few weeks until elections we compare the mayoral candidate ads.

Why You Should Vote on October 11

September, 20, 2011

70 percent of Wake County residents do not have children in the public school system, but the October 11th school board election will still have an impact on us.

Will Raleigh Face Water Crisis?

September, 14, 2011
Will Raleigh Face Water Crisis?

Access to clean water represents one of the single largest problems facing humanity today. Type in your address here to see what the future might hold.

Why Vote in Local Elections?

September, 07, 2011

Decisions made by city, county, and Board of Education officials have a greater impact on our daily lives than most national decisions. How do I find out more about the issues?

Wake County Democratic Party Endorses Nancy McFarlane

August, 31, 2011
Wake County Democratic Party Endorses Nancy McFarlane

Unaffiliated candidate endorsed by Democratic party.

Mayorial Candidate’s Nancy McFarlane, Billie Redmond, Randall Williams Interviews on VoterRadio

August, 30, 2011
Mayorial Candidate’s Nancy McFarlane, Billie Redmond, Randall Williams Interviews on VoterRadio

Audio interviews with the three mayoral candidates.

Editorial: New Abortion Bill an Insult to Women

August, 18, 2011

A new North Carolina law adds a checklist to the abortion process. Opponents argue it is institutional sexism.

Raleigh Candidates Announced for Oct. 11 Race

August, 12, 2011
Raleigh Candidates Announced for Oct. 11 Race

Candidates have been announced for mayor, city council, and board of education.

Food Truck Talks Continue

July, 26, 2011
Food Truck Talks Continue

Like debt-ceiling talks, but with bigger risk to our city’s economic future.

Google Street View Car Spotted This Week

July, 22, 2011
Google Street View Car Spotted This Week

An update to our Street View is pending.

NC Legislative actions drag our state backward

June, 17, 2011

Legislative actions drag North Carolina backwards at a time when we are among the fastest growing states in the nation.

What is school system redistricting and why should you care?

April, 22, 2011
What is school system redistricting and why should you care?

Wake County School Board members have the authority to redraw their own districts, without state or federal review.

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