Author Archives: James Borden
City Sues for $1.5 Million Erosion Control Fine
A lawsuit filed recently by the city reveals that a developer has failed to correct an erosion control issue on its property – leading to a total of more than $1.5 million in fines.
The Curious Tale of Raleigh’s Free Downtown Wi-Fi
A free Wi-Fi network in place for large swaths of the city’s downtown was originally installed by a private contractor. When they went out of business, the city was forced to step in.
As Dix Bill Passes the Senate, a Closer Look at the Original Deeds
Signed in 1850, the first deed for the first parcel of what would become known as the Dix Property stipulated that it was sold “in trust for the use and benefit of the North Carolina State Hospital for the Insane the following patch or parcel of land” – but this does not appear to require the land to house a mental-health facility.
State Moves to Retake Control of Dix Property
Two bills filed in the North Carolina General Assembly Thursday would undo an agreement between the state and the city to turn the Dorothea Dix Property into a destination park.
Extraordinary Mass
On March 3, as it does on first Sunday of every month, the Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church in downtown Raleigh holds a traditional, Extraordinary Form Mass.
Raleigh Adding Emergency System to Greenways
Raleigh is creating a new system to help emergency crews find and track any problems on greenways.
For Dix, ‘What’s Next’ Could be A Long Time Coming
The Dix property is now a city park, but it will likely be years before there are any major changes to the land.
Police Chief Candidates Get Public Job Interview
More than 75 people met the candidates for police chief during a public interview Thursday. City Manager Russell Allen led the session and asked the three prospects questions from residents.
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