News in Raleigh

On Tuesday, the U.S. Green Building council approved significant changes to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design guidelines for 2009.

Another favorite structure from the past, Metropolitan Hall (aka. The Market House), is back in Raleigh news. In a ceremony this morning at Fire Station 1 on Davie Street, the building’s former bell was returned to City custody by NC State. According to the City, no one is quite sure how State came to be in possession of the historic bell, but they have had it for over 60 years, and decided it was time for it to go back to its rightful owner.

More Olde Raleigh below the fold. 

Wake County Public Libraries hosts its annual book sale, with more than 300,000 books, beginning today through Sunday November 23rd.

The Great Cover-up controversy has been solved. It’ll now be called Raleigh Undercover.

Tried to park downtown lately? The Downtown Parking Task Force delivered its report to City Council today and stated the obvious: It’s a nightmare.