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.
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.
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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.
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Cary Town Council Race Still Not Called, Incumbents Largely Dominate in Wake County Town Elections
Here are results for the 12 Wake County municipalities that held elections this Tuesday: Cary, Apex, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale, Holly Springs, Angier, Morrisville, Wendell, and Zebulon.
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This Week, Thousands of Demonstrators Turned Out in Raleigh to Demand a Ceasefire
As deaths continue at an alarming rate, protestors have focused on drawing attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Jewish and Muslim activists, among others, are demanding an immediate ceasefire and end to American tax dollars “funding genocide.”
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Most Wake County Towns Have Elections This Month. Campaign Talking Points Center Around How to Grow.
In Wake Forest, Rolesville, Garner, and Knightdale, affordable housing, infrastructure, and managing growth are the issues that are top of voters’ minds.
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What if Raleigh Had a HEART?
As business owners in downtown Raleigh say they are increasingly concerned about harassment, aggressive behavior, and drug use outside their storefronts, activists argue that more policing is not the answer.
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The Return of the Rialto Theater
With a production of “The Rocky Horror Show” and a dose of nostalgia, the iconic Raleigh theater is coming back to life.
