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Committee Passes “Open Source City” Resolution

Raleigh City Councilors on the Technology Committee approved a resolution Tuesday to make city data more accessible and open up city software projects to companies using open-source technology.

City Changes to PROP Could Mean More Violators

by D34nA state law means big changes to Raleigh’s Probationary Rental Occupancy Permit program. City staff members are removing some aspects of the program now considered illegal, but they’re also adding additional violations and increasing permit fees.

New Arts Director Connects Raleigh’s Arts Future to City Growth

Jerry Bolas began working as Raleigh's Art Director Dec. 5.Jerry Bolas began his new duties as the Raleigh Arts Commission Executive Director Dec. 5. He recently spoke with the Record about his vision for Raleigh’s arts scene and the connection of arts to a community’s growth and vibrancy.
January 23, 2012 | Posted in: News, The Latest | 0 Responses | Full Story »

City Wants More Public Input for Raleigh’s Parks

A spot for quiet reflection at the newly reopened Pullen Park.The city will be releasing a new public input policy for park master planning early next week.
January 20, 2012 | Posted in: City Council, News, The Latest | Tags: , , , | 1 Response | Full Story »

Harvard Fellows Tackle Wake Schools Data

strategic.data.projectThe Wake County school system recently received one of 10 national grants that will provide new employees and resources to WCPSS to help make better use of the school system’s data.
January 18, 2012 | Posted in: News, The Latest, WCPSS | 0 Responses | Full Story »

City Moves Forward on New Bern Study

newbernstudy-1After months of studying a 3.5-miles area around the New Bern Corridor, Raleigh city council members agreed Tuesday to move forward with improvements.
January 18, 2012 | Posted in: City Council, News, The Latest | Tags: , , | 1 Response | Full Story »

Council Roundup: Residents Object to Six Forks Rezoning

Residents spoke against a potential rezoning along Six Forks Road during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. In other business, Athens Drive High will get a new football stadium and Parks and Recreation is increasing its fees.

Choosing a School: Ready, Set, Go!

school.choices_websiteWCPSSBase school assignments are out and choice is in. The first round of school choice begins Tuesday.
January 17, 2012 | Posted in: News, The Latest, WCPSS | 0 Responses | Full Story »

Raleigh MLK Day Parade

The start of the MLK, Jr. Day parade as they lined up on Edenton Street. Photo by Karen Tam.A parade took place in Raleigh Monday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
January 16, 2012 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits, The Latest | Tags: , | 0 Responses | Full Story »

School Board Confused about Wake’s Public Information Policy

school board work sessionA discussion of WCPSS’s policy on public information requests unexpectedly showed up on Tuesday’s board agenda as an action item. Certain board members asked whether group emails among board members comply with the spirit of the law.