As homelessness rates spike, more people are seeking out libraries as safe shelters. At Richard B. Harrison and Oberlin Regional, the two biggest libraries in downtown Raleigh, this sometimes requires librarians to act as an “emergency room nurse.”
Jasmine Gallup
Jasmine Gallup is a freelancer for INDY, covering LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and arts and culture. A Raleigh native, she also works as an editor for online media.
Posted inCulture
Talking to Tracy Deonn About New Legendborn Cycle Release “Oathbound”
Tracy Deonn, who grew up in North Carolina and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, doesn’t shy away from her Southern roots.
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Logan’s Garden Shop in Raleigh Starts a New Chapter at the NC State Farmers Market This Spring
Although Logan’s won’t be emptied out until late February, longtime customers are already reminiscing about the good old days at Seaboard Station.
Posted inArt
In Downtown Raleigh, Residents Can Follow the Lights
Raleigh’s Illuminate Art Walk, now on display through January 6, encourages people to walk—and linger—just a little bit longer downtown.
Posted inNews
Consider Giving to These Triangle Nonprofits Providing On-the-Ground Assistance to Local Communities
The INDY’s list of local nonprofits whose work has a direct, immediate, and positive impact.
Posted inNews, Elections
In the Upcoming Mayoral and City Council Elections, Raleigh Voters Will Choose to Change or Stay the Course
With a new mayor set to take the reins, and competitive races in districts A, C, E, and for the at-large seats, this year’s election could lead to policy shifts.
Posted inNews
With Red Hat Amphitheater “Saved,” Raleigh’s Next City Council Will Charter Downtown’s Course
As the election approaches, a major question on voters’ minds is how the next mayor and city council will handle Raleigh’s growth, particularly downtown, which has been in a state of semicrisis since the COVID pandemic.
Posted inNews, Elections
Will Raleigh’s Next Mayor and City Council Continue on the Same Pro-Growth Trajectory?
Without enough supply, Raleigh’s housing market struggles have been notorious for years, though new policies are helping. Will the city’s next leaders continue that momentum?
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Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin isn’t Running for Reelection. How Will Her Legacy Hold Up?
The two-term mayor saw a city council go from united in a flurry of pro-development activity to divided over numerous issues. How will the city move forward without her at the helm?
Posted inElections
Wake County Democratic Party Sees Opportunity to Pick Up a Judge’s Seat in Wake’s District 10 Court
The retirement of former Wake District Court chief justice Ned Mangum means there are two open seats in Wake County’s District 10D that Democrats could pick up this year.