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Raleigh Bans Residents From Addressing Individual Council Members During Meetings
Does the rule—passed after former planning commissioner Eric Braun asked why David Cox was reporting his tweets to the city attorney—violate the First Amendment? Read more
Jun. 18, 2019
How (to Fail) to Buy a Home In Raleigh: Adventures in Pursuit of the American Dream
Here’s what the pursuit of the American Dream is like for first-time Raleigh homebuyers like me: hard, fast, and heartbreaking. Read more
Jun. 18, 2019
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No Dreadlocks, Weaves, or Baggy Pants Allowed, Says Definitely Not Racist Wendell Community Pool
“Y’all just keep forgetting that we are not our great grandparents. We stand up when we’re disrespected and shut down businesses. Ole racist rasses.” Read more
Jun. 17, 2019
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Two Contractors Say Charles Francis Stiffed Them After His 2017 Campaign
Invoices show nearly $9,000 in allegedly unpaid bills—and possibly some expenditures not included on campaign finance records. Read more
Jun. 14, 2019
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Episode 27: Charles Francis for Raleigh Mayor, Take 2
The Raleigh lawyer and businessman talks affordable housing, transportation, and more on this edition of the podcast. Read more
Jun. 12, 2019
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Charles Francis Says He’s the Leader Raleigh Needs
“One thing I’m bringing to the table is to include everybody in the city.” Read more
Jun. 11, 2019
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Episode 26: Boulevards Gets Raw on His New Album, Because That’s What Boulevards Does
This podcast was recorded live at Boulevards’ First Friday album release party at the INDY’s office in Raleigh. Read more
Jun. 10, 2019
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State Employees Don’t Have to Quit Their Jobs to Run for Local Office. Why Did David Knight?
The director of the state’s Outdoor Recreation Industries Office was told he’d have to step down to challenge Stef Mendell for Raleigh City Council. He’s doing it anyway. Read more
Jun. 05, 2019
Bob Karp
GoRaleigh Drivers Say Their Management Company Has Stripped Their Benefits and Retaliated Against Outspoken Employees
On Tuesday night, they’ll ask the city council to fire Transdev Services, which has managed the bus system since 1998. Transdev says it has abided by the collective bargaining agreement. Read more
Jun. 04, 2019
