View This Email In Your Browser It’s Monday, December 16. Help us to reach 100 new members for the new year. 🎁 Give INDY the gift of your support 🎁 Good morning, readers. Durham resident Dave Curro is working to turn a worry—that, someday, he won’t be around to care for his adult son, Bret, […]
Jane Porter
Jane Porter is Wake County editor of the INDY, covering Raleigh and other communities across Wake County. She first joined the staff in 2013 and is a former INDY intern, staff writer, and editor-in-chief, first joining the staff in 2013.
INDY Stories That Stood Out in 2024
Housing and growth, election year highlights, musicians we’ve lost; these are the stories that stood out to us in 2024.
Five Takeaways from the Raleigh City Council Election
Voters stuck with incumbents and are generally happy with the direction of the city. Still, right-leaning candidates did well, and it’s not clear if grassroots campaigns targeting young voters are a winning model for the future.
Poll Volunteers Accuse NC Rep. Erin Paré and Husband Wayne of Intimidation at Early Voting Sites
The INDY spoke to six people and viewed complaints from eight more who described Wayne or Erin Paré harassing or intimidating them or other poll greeters—mostly women—at polling sites in 2020, 2022, and 2024.
Wake County Democratic Party Releases Endorsements Despite Controversy
The endorsements for state and local races come after a group of prominent Democrats asked the party’s executive council chair and executive director not to weigh in on Raleigh races.
Endorsements Split Wake County Dems
Some members are warning the local party against endorsing in races with more than one qualified Democrat running. Jewish caucus members also have concerns about endorsing council incumbents who supported a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Letter from the Editor: A Note About Changes Coming to the INDY
Dear readers, Leading the INDY for the past nearly four years has been a great privilege, challenge, and adventure. I’ve worked with so many talented editors, reporters, photojournalists, and creative folks, all supported by our indefatigable publisher and sales team. The INDY weathered the pandemic mostly intact. The paper celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, […]
A Look Inside Our 2024 Pets Issue
We hope you enjoy this paper, and we hope it brings you joy and teaches you something new.
Raleigh City Manager Presents $1.4 Billion Budget Proposal
The city manager’s budget increases property tax rates and invests in city worker raises, parks, and affordable housing.
Raleigh Voters Could Opt to Add Three More District Seats to the City Council; Some Say the Proposal Needs More Study
The resolution to add three district seats can’t be altered at this point, but the council can decide not to move forward with putting it to a referendum.

