CityCampNC part of a nationwide movement towards open government
There is a movement happening in cities around the world. Citizens are finding ways to participate in their local government through technology. They are making positive…
Read articleThe Handmade Market, because MALL is a four-letter word
Local + Handmade. Two words that mean a lot to residents in Raleigh (and Durham and Chapel Hill) where crafters, handmakers, and hyper local buyers thrive…
Read articleMemorial run recap + contest winners
There are many things to celebrate today! First, over the weekend Raleigh held a Boston Memorial Run that brought out over 2,000 supporters—runners, walkers, dogs, babies,…
Read articleFirst book by local citizen
Open source all the cities is the crowdfunding campaign for Jason Hibbet’s new book: The foundation for an open source city. He writes with decisive commitment…
Read articleA sunset like tonight
I love it when the sky seems to know what I’m thinking. Downtown Raleigh has beautiful sunsets and because we’re not a super sized city, we’re…
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 articleFall Kickoff
GAMES –Football is in full swing. Tailgating for college games, setting Fantasy line-ups, and griping at the refs. FUN –Fall is kicking off too. This weekend…
Read articleSold! To the brother of former Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker.
Steve Schewel started the Independent Weekly thirty years ago in 1983 with a few colleagues. He says it’s been a “difficult but glorious journey”, but he’s an old…
Read articleToday
June 27 — 2012 — The weather was amazing, welcoming and happy. Our downtown enlivened my normal, yet new, work routine. And I felt grateful to…
Read articleIt’s hot!
Yesterday was hot. Today is hot. Summer is here and I can’t wait to jump into the fun to be had in Raleigh! Especially the free…
Read articleCelebrate your daily planet
Earth Day is today but I started celebrating yesterday when I bought a microwave on craigslist. I find this buying practice to be very rewarding because…
Read articlewiki. bu•ku. partay.
The Triangle Wiki team is launching their project tonight. And celebrating 1000 published pages! At bu•ku around 7pm, head out to 110 E. Davie Street to find out more,…
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