Overheard: Obama Name Drops Raleigh in the State of the Union Address
Raleigh got a nice shoutout in the State of the Union address tonight by President Barack Obama. Speaking about jobs and General Motors returning as the number #1 automaker in the world, Obama dropped Raleigh into the mix of cities where jobs could get a push.
North Carolina Growth Among Top in Nation
North Carolina has grown by 121,000 residents just since the head count of the 2010 census – ranking our state fifth in growth following Texas, California, Florida, and Georgia. North Carolina continues to rank as the tenth most populous state in the nation, with a little over 9,600,000 citizens.
Bridge the Gap: Perdue, NCDOT Drop $450 Million
North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue says creating jobs is her number one priority.
Raleigh Among Nation’s Top for Gay Families
Just another reason why Raleigh’s a great place to raise a family.
NC Legislative actions drag our state backward
Legislative actions drag North Carolina backwards at a time when we are among the fastest growing states in the nation.
New Census: Wake up to realities of rapid growth
With a growth rate exceeding 100% in some areas, the Triangle is growing faster than national averages, and we’re experiencing the challenges of growth every day—from traffic congestion to crowded schools to a limited water supply.
Neighborhood Schools Will Sever Progress
There is little logic in seriously contemplating neighborhood schools as a solution to the achievement gap.
NC Museum of Art Expansion featured in Architectural Record
NCMA Expansion is featured in the July issue of ArchRecord.
NC Ranks as 10th Fattest State in the Country
Blame it on the deep fried Twinkies and chocolate covered bacon.
Larry Lessig to Speak on Free Culture and Elections at State Legislature and Busy Bee
Larry Lessig, founder of the group Creative Commons and a pioneer in the open source and technology world, speaks today at the NC State Legislature at 11 am and then again at the Busy Bee at 5 pm.
North Carolina Ranks 37th in Health
For what looks like the third straight year, The Old North State finished at an almost pathetic 37th out of 50 states.
Demo Derby At The Fairgrounds This Weekend
Bear witness to the mechanical mayhem from the Grandstands!
The Collectors Gallery to Reopen in City Plaza
The Collectors Gallery is set to reopen the weekend of Raleigh Wide Open 4, bringing premiere fine craft to Fayetteville Street.
Countdown: 30 Days Until NC Museum of Art Closes
Visitors have one month to enjoy the North Carolina Museum of Art before it temporarily closes for seven months. The Museum expansion is scheduled to open in mid-April 2010.
Interview with the Creators of North Carolina Wine TV
Recently two local marketing guys named Kipp Bodnar and Jeff Cohen started North Carolina Wine TV, an online video show published twice weekly that reviews wines produced right here in North Carolina. To understand the importance of wine in our state, consider that North Carolina is now home to approximately 80 wineries. Kipp and Jeff have now set out to taste wines produced by every one of them. Raleigh in particular is fortunate to have two wineries located within very close proximity, and visiting these wineries for tours and tastings makes for an inexpensive and enjoyable day trip. I recently interviewed Kipp and Jeff. We discussed topics ranging from their favorite restaurant, their favorite things about Raleigh, and of course, North Carolina Wine TV. I hope you find this as interesting as I do. More below the fold…
Preservation NC Presents the 4th Annual Taste of Downtown Raleigh
Come out and support Preservation North Carolina’s efforts to preserve historic downtown Raleigh properties! The Taste of Downtown Raleigh takes places on Tuesday, May 19 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm and includes a reception and tour of several newly-renovated properties on Fayetteville Street. Participating restaurants will offer “buy one, get one free” entrées immediately thereafter. Highlights of the tour include the Carolina Trust Building, the Mahler Building, Briggs Hardware Building, and Foundation bar. Tickets required. Learn more below the fold…
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