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Where in America can new homes get permitted and built fastest? And are we getting faster or slower over time?
In a new paper with @leonardo_damico and Audrey Wang, we show cities like Raleigh typically *finish* construction before cities like San Francisco even approve it.
#teentakeovers are a disturbing national trend. Now in #raleighnc. Grateful to @raleighpolice for bringing back order & protecting public. @raleighgov & whole community have work ahead to engage with youth to prevent future occurrences. newsobserver.com/news/local/…
Major sports investor wants to bring MLB to Raleigh. Sports is a great community builder & economic driver. Having both Dundon & Lasry invested in #RaleighNC is great. We need to keep @TheNCCourage ⚽️here and keep cheering on the @Canes 🏒 wral.com/sports/courage-inve…
Rooting for our hometown Raleigh girl, Kushi Gottimukkala, who is in the finals making us proud. @wcpss #spellingbee 🐝 newsobserver.com/news/local/…
You can vote everyday for your favorite park in the USA Today Survey. @Dixpark is #3 so keep voting. 10best.usatoday.com/awards/b…
The NC General Assembly could change cities as you know them in NC. newsobserver.com/opinion/art…
What is the Best Public Playground for 2026? Here @RaleighGov @raleighparks 🌳we know #gipsonplayplaza 🛝is the best, but I need you to vote 🗳️ so the USA 🇺🇸 knows! 10best.usatoday.com/awards/b…
Affordable housing tax loophole threatens to drain local government budgets in NC • NC Newsline This ‘rent-a-nonprofit’ loophole will hit local government budgets like a torpedo in the side of a ship. 🚢 ☄️Urge General Assembly to close it. ncnewsline.com/2026/03/09/af…
NWSL’s NC Courage Get Marc Lasry Investment at $155M Valuation Momentum for @TheNCCourage ! sportico.com/business/team-s…
NWSL’s NC Courage Get Marc Lasry Investment at $155M Valuation. Momentum for @NCCourageU15! sportico.com/business/team-s…
Congrats to @malapatanc for #1 Mexican restaurant in NC by @TastingTable!
The best Mexican restaurant in NC is in Raleigh, Tasting Table says
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I’m endorsing @lambertmeltonnc for Wake County Commissioner. You may vote for two candidates on March 3, make one of them Jonathan. He is smart, thoughtful and his experience as a Raleigh City Councilor will be invaluable.
A day after #BuddhistMonks #Walkforpeace visited
Raleigh, I started my day with contemplative prayer. I followed their advice to count my breaths. Instead of breaths, my mind went to the number of bullets fired into #AlexPretti. Striving for peace in the midst of violence.
Winter Storm Watch | Raleighnc.gov I signed a declaration of emergency for @RaleighGov ahead of winter storm. First emergency since COVID era which speaks to expected severity of storm. Thanks to frontline workers! #staysafe raleighnc.gov/news/winter-we…
#Buddhistmonks on #peacewalk arrive in @RaleighGov Saturday, Jan 24. I’ll formally greet them at the Capitol 3:30 pm. God bless them on their journey.
Trump announces plan to bar large firms from buying single-family homes - NOTUS This would be helpful in Raleigh, NC. Institutions accounted for almost 25% (!) of sales in Q4 2021. <10% today but has an impact. #affordablehousing apple.news/Av22FF2FoRMGxNqnx…
Last night was the first weekend night with @RaleighGov ‘s new #noiseordinance. 💥🎧Neighbors report noise levels were very reasonable. Encouraging start to the new year. 🌅Thanks to @raleighpolice and all involved.
Former Raleigh Mayor Thomas (Tom) W. Bradshaw has passed away. He served as Mayor 1971-1973. He served as Secretary of NCDOT under Governor Jim Hunt from 1977-1981. I had the opportunity to spend quality time with him while running for Mayor in 2024. May he rest in peace.
Hope to see you at #FirstNightRaleigh for #acorndrop and other festivities! #downtownraleigh 🎆
Everything to know about First Night Raleigh + 5 more New Year’s Eve events
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Congratulations to @LumbeeTribeNC on federal recognition! apnews.com/article/lumbee-tr…
