News in Raleigh

Sunday brings two opportunities to see one of Raleigh’s most talented young painters.

Details on the proposed circulator bus.

Tonight you have the chance to see a great young bluegrass band at the Pour House. Packway Handle Band won the 2008 award for Athens’ Best Americana Band. New Raleigh is giving away two tickets to see them.

“I had two people say that to me today, “I’m going to have you fired.“ Go ahead, be my guest. I’m wearing a green velvet costume; it doesn’t get any worse than this. Who do these people think they are?“

Downtown’s long-standing breakfast joint, The Biscuit Station, is now Mema’s Biscuits, but don’t expect any big changes. The owner, affectionately known as “Mama,“ passed away and her two daughters took over the business as of November 1st. So while the name has changed, the weathered sign remains the same, as do the friendly staff, dated decor, and hot fluffy biscuits.