Green spaces worth investing in
The Dorothea Dix property and The Wedge, a community garden near Hillsborough Street, don’t have a lot in common, but they do have two big things: 1. they…
Read articleGet Around: The bus (+ interview)
This is the first post of a series called, Get Around. Today’s post features: The bus. Other posts will cover bikes, trains, walking, and even rickshaws!…
Read articleIn the 2 minutes before the social media event began
Last night I went to Ignite Raleigh, an event held at Lincoln Theater for local folks who have an interest in shaping and growing the Triangle. Page Crawford…
Read articleCommuter Transit
Do you get that we need to double the bus system in Wake County? Because our population is set to double in 20 years. This video from…
Read articleTop 10 posts on Downtown Dame in 2012
Here are the most popular posts on the blog from 2012! If you’re a new reader, or have been one since I started covering Downtown Raleigh…
Read articleThe case of Fidelity Bank’s mysterious Roman architecture
As neighbors tend to do, I bought something pre-owned on Craigslist from someone who only lives a few blocks away. I read the directions to her…
Read articleThis-time-of-year Performances
A list of theater, opera, ballet, and other live entertainment that is going on this time of year is the kind of information you need all in…
Read articleDowntown Dame Gift Guide 2012
How do you feel about shopping locally for your holiday gifts this year? If it seems easier to just head to Target or the mall and…
Read article5 easy ways to show you’re thankful this holiday
Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers! I am thankful for you and hope you have a fun, happy turkey day. Sometimes the stress of travel and…
Read articleFriday Funday: a poll
I love polls. Not boringly long surveys—but polls, with their direct questions and short answers that make me think and answer, for just a quick…
Read articleFirst Friday October 2012…and other new things
First and foremost, I want to address something HUGE. Downtown is in need of a grocery store. Farmers are in need of stepping stones. The Farmer’s…
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