“It’s always super-rewarding when you see the sparkles in their eyes when they recognize Harry Potter or Star Wars,” says violinist Jose Olea Vico.
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‘Opportunities and wealth for some and displacement and burden for others:’ A Q&A With Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Janet Cowell
After announcing her bid for Raleigh’s top seat on Monday, the INDY spoke to Cowell about how she would work to address housing, preservation, displacement, community engagement, and other issues.
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Here’s Who’s Running in Wake County’s Competitive District Court Elections
Twelve district court judges will be elected in Wake County this year, and four seats will be contested this primary election cycle.
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A Former Durham Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Will Lead Orange County Schools at a Troubled Time for the District
Danielle Jones was sworn in as superintendent of Orange County Schools this week. Her first day on the job is February 1.
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North Carolina Museum of Art’s First Picasso Now On Display
The museum’s new West Building is always worth a visit, but now, there’s a brand new attraction.
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Construction is Starting on the Bus Rapid Transit Line Along New Bern Avenue, But Some Raleigh Residents Worry It Will do More Harm Than Good
After years of work by Raleigh and Wake County officials, the city’s first Bus Rapid Transit line is almost here, but the legacy of displacement looms large for many residents.
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Antiques Roadshow’s Raleigh Episodes to Air in April
In a sneak peak at the surprises in store, one North Carolinian’s $15 thrift-store buy was appraised at $100,000, according to a press release.
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Poole’side Pies Is Set to Close But Ashley Christensen Has Plans for New Concept
“I certainly don’t feel ‘done’ with pizza,” Christensen says. “And, like a lot of the wildly fun ideas in food that are always running around in my mind, I don’t think pizza is done with me yet either.”
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Humble Pie Launched the Careers of Legendary North Carolina Chefs
A cornerstone of the city’s warehouse district, the restaurant closed on September 30. But its legacy lives on in dining establishments across the state.
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Humble Pie Helped Launch the Careers of Legendary North Carolina Chefs
A cornerstone of the city’s warehouse district, Humble Pie was founded by Grover Williamson in 1989. The restaurant was a leader in Raleigh’s early scene and known for offering a tapas-style twist on classic Southern comfort food.