City of Raleigh
The Leaves are Changing and Raleigh Looks Great!
As we roll into November, the leaves are finally changing color and lighting up the City of Oaks with golds, reds, purples and orange.
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Historic Landmark Looking at a Facelift
Local Developers presented their final proposal to the East Citizen’s Advisory Council for the development of the historic Poe House property.
The Poe House is located on a secluded wooded wedge behind Wake Medical Center and several homes off of Donald Ross Drive. The Poe House was the home of Clarence Poe, the founder of a publication […]
An ABC Store in the Middle of Family, Church, Golf and Shopping
Does that make since to you? It is by absolute disbelief that locally owned First Citizen Bank is planning on selling one of their properties to the ABC Commission so that they can build a new store smack in the middle of a neighborhood, next door to churches, and a stones throw from multiple family […]
Cooper’s BBQ gives way to the Edison Project
Cooper’s BBQ has reportedly struck a deal with the Edison Project’s developers, Hamilton Merritt, Inc which has catapulted the project to City Council and gained their approval. The project’s approval was on hold until the sale was negotiated for two adjacent projects including Clyde Coopers.
I am planning to stop in for lunch and ask around this […]
I’m feelin’ a Staycation in My Future!
The cost of traveling just seems to keep going up so I’ve decided to honker down this weekend right here in the heart of Raleigh. I wasn’t sure what kind of trouble we could get into but I know one place I’m going to be checking out is the new Marriott at City Center. Their […]
Week 9,276,356 - The Drywall Goes Up!
Last week I got almost 50 emails asking when I was going to review Solas… This week there was like 20 more about how the house is coming.
I must apologize that I have not taken the time to update all of ya’ll on the house in like 6 weeks but the project was on hold […]
Tolls on I-540 - Give Us a Brake
The controversy about implementing tolls on the Outer Loop I-540 is definitely the topic of conversation for area residents.
One North Hills resident definitely does not approve the proposed toll!
As most of ya’ll know my day-to-day life pretty much sticks inside the inner limits of Raleigh and I rarely venture outside of my driving comfort zone… well […]
Dove Season is Coming Up Quick - Better Get Your Hunting License
According ot the NC Wildlife Resource Commission, “Dove season opens Sept. 1, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is urging hunters to purchase their licenses now by visiting its Web site, www.ncwildlife.org.The last week of August is traditionally the busiest week of the year for hunting license sales. With opening day of dove season falling […]
Raleigh Native Visits Durham… And Likes It!
Growing up in Raleigh… we went to Durham for one reason… Durham Bulls games…
We constantly hear about the crime in Durham, the lack of a reason to visit Durham, and several other rumors that just don’t stand true to the wonder of Durham.
I consistently hear about all of the good restaurants that Durham has to […]
LeBlanc Debut To Benefit Spare Some for Autism
Be a VIP guest at Santina DiSalvo’ s Raleigh Debut Party.
LeBlanc Image and Style has expanded their business from the Pittsburgh area to our great city of Raleigh.
Santina worked very diligently to find a meaningful local non-profit in the area that will benefit from a night of fun, fashion, and libations.
Spare Some for Autism, is a local non-profit […]