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.
A 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.
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.
The 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.
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.
A 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.
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