Wednesday's Update

YAY WEDNESDAY!

In downtown news:
I googleheart downtown Raleigh…
I think I just like the word ‘robber’
List of historic places in Raleigh if you need something to pass the day…


In Raleigh news:
An article about last nights city council meeting
Hey, Raleigh cares about pollution …how bout that….
The food bank needs more food
Helping hand needs food too…


In local-ish news:
Every 5 ½ hours someone dies on the highway during the holidays (also, slow down, we have helicopters now…and I like my friends alive)
Everyone knows it’s better to be hurt by someone you know accidentally than by a stranger on purpose…


In irrelevant news:
If I got robbed by a drag queen I’d give them a bonus…
May of $1.50, just to save my life
Awww, Raleigh and Baltimore!

Sorta like Blink (Geoff, look!)


Events:
Day of turkey eating. And also giving thanks.


Funthing:
Nice news blurbs


I hope everyone has a great thanksgiving!

Tuesday's Update

Alright, sort of slack today…

In downtown news:
The old BBQ place at the corner of St Mary’s and Johnson St. that closed is going to be a “casual seafood” place called Marina Bar and owned by the same guy who owns Mo-Joes (also Charlie Goodnights I think…)
A story about the David Allen Building – a Greg Hatem project
Raleigh will get a Trader Joe’s in 2009


In Raleigh News:
Another article about the proposed zoning changes at tonight City Council Meeting
Here is a link to the actual proposal
An article about property value increases (ITB properties went up an average of 73%)


In local-ish news:
Random closings for thanksgiving
Mike Petersen is writing again


In irrelevant news:
Live music at the airport?
Oh to be famous and ridiculous…
Internet addiction camp….woah. (thanks Austin)



Events:
Thanksgiving. How about some history?


Random fun thing:
Good choice on the dinosaur extinction thing…



Happy Tuesday!

Monday's Update

Monday’s Update!

In downtown news:
Some downtown news rumors
Boats in the convention center?? I hope we get to have water battles and stuff!


In Raleigh news:
Local architect in national magazine
“It’s like New York!”


In local-ish news:
Its tax value assessment time…
Who wants to go Christmas tree shopping?
First Citizens is opening a branch in London


In irrelevant news:
Just a cool story
An interesting project in North Raleigh
A new dinosaur!


Events:
Whiskey Tasting at Tir na Nog on Tuesday
Red Ribbon Aids Benefit Ball – Dec. 7
Holiday Pops at the Symphony on Friday
Jingle Bell 5k with Fun Run/Walk December 1st


Youtube:
Where is your camera man on this?


Feel free to send anything you come across worth passing along!

Hope everyone is surviving their Monday!

So, in lieu of relevant news – I am crowding your inbox with the humorous and bizarre.

Enjoy.

Happy freezing Thursday.

In downtown news:
An interesting perspective on Raleigh
More information about the depot area


In Raleigh news:
Serious zoning regulation changes have been proposed
City Planning Meeting schedule
NCSU is getting a bigger, better Vet facility
Pottery Barn is open again at Crabtree


In local-ish news:
Face yoga?
12 miles of I40 will be closed this weekend
A fun game to ease boredom and save the world! (thanks Austin)


In irrelevant news:
Oh joy! Backstreet Boys have a new album!
Silly Norwegians!
Wow. Ha. Ho. Ha. (thanks Dan)


Events:
Old Habits at the Pour House Saturday
Keller Williams at Lincoln Theater on Sunday


I hope you enjoyed that. Maybe tomorrow something will happen worth emailing about…

Hey, tomorrow is Friday!

Wednesday's Update

It’s hump day. And there isn’t much to report…


In downtown news:
Financial dispute closes Depot Bars
Downtown Walking Tour (part 4) and the history part too!
An interesting history of schools in the area

In Raleigh news:
We won’t be seeing Uncle Kracker again anytime soon
Newest crime statistics in the area


In local-ish news:
The cost of beer is going up (with a quote from Jeff Mickel...)


In irrelevant news:
Ha! He married a dog….

Events:
Christmas parade – Saturday!
And Winterfest @ Moore Square


Hope everyone is having a great Wednesday!

Tuesday's Update

Morning!

In downtown news:
An update on Blount Street Commons
A bit of history on the Oakwood area
A post about Roast Grill (easily the best hot dog place in town, sorry Snoopy’s)


In Raleigh news:
An interesting article about McMansions
An Amber alert for old people?
There have been a lot of people shot lately…


In local-ish news:
Some of you Chapel Hill-ers may have seen this guy before
We have traffic patrol helicopters?
They are making snow in the mountains

**This kid from Elon is missing, find out about it here** (thanks dan!)

In irrelevant news:
Gas prices may go up 20 cents more (thanks Steve)
Lindsay Lohan beings her community service
Prince Harry is single


Happy Tuesday!

Monday's Update

Monday comes so soon…

In downtown news:
Changes in 5 points?
Apparently the Fun Run was for kids…
A consignment shop I didn’t know about

In local-ish news:
Oh, you knew I had to...
Ansel Adams does the Outerbanks…
Greyhound is making some changes


In other news:
This seems like something Dan would do... maybe...if Summit could come…
The pope is coming to visit!


Events:
Saturday is the Christmas Parade
It is also Yancy’s 1 year Anniversary
As well as some thing called Winterfest in Moore Square


YouTube:
I can’t believe I missed this for as long as I did
Dancing Birds! (Thanks Mom!)


Hope everyone had a good Monday!

Friday's Update

It’s Friday!


In downtown news:
Village Deli is open again!
Red Hot & Blue is showing signs of getting closer to opening
The NC Construction building (Hillsborough Street) is looking active
The Lofts and Glenwood South (formerly 712 tucker) has some structures present now

In Raleigh news:
State/Carolina game is this weekend
Vivace and South are in November’s Bon Appetit magazine
Porter’s will soon be serving brunch

In local-ish news
Send cards to Iraq before December 4

In irrelevant news:
Where’s the Dell guy now? (Thanks Austin)
And I bet they let him drive it home…

Youtube:
5 worst fight scenes ever (Thanks Austin)


Events:
Old Reliable run (and the fun walk!) is Sunday!
Sam Fisher is at Amras on Sunday.


That was a lot about food….hmmm

Happy Friday all!! Have a great weekend!

Thursday's Update

A bit slow today…

In downtown news:
Nana’s is closing!?! (thanks Julie!)
More talk is needed about Hillsborough/Morgan roundabout
Sir Walter Raleigh Awards are given (they are design awards)


In Raleigh news:
A new blog!
Part of Avent Ferry is closed after a water main explosion.
Smoking will be prohibited start Jan 1 in a few areas around town…


In local-ish news:
95 acres or retail in Morrisville
$23 million is set aside for land preservation
Southwest adds a new seating class


In irrelevant news:
Gardner-Webb beats Kentucky!?
Ha! Sleeeeesville.
Wedgie proof underwear?? (thanks dan!)


Events:
Jack Hanna comes to town today…
Saturday is the Veteran’s Day Parade
The State/Carolina game is at noon on Saturday (catch extended coverage on 99.9, the new sports station)
Sunday is the Old Reliable Run
Raleigh Christmas Parade is November 17

Wednesday's Update

Hey, its hump day! We’re halfway there!

In Downtown news:
More plans for the Hillsborough Roundabouts
The Mint is opening soon It is a new restaurant on Fayetteville street.
We like our sports teams
NC State bell tower is getting renovated


In Raleigh news:
A chapter of an architecture preservation groups has been founded
A new Super Walmart, oh joy!
RDU may become a NetJet hub


In local-ish news:
Property transfer tax rejected across the state
More information about transit in the area
NCCU gets high rating as a law school
Candidate for Governor and where they stand


In irrelevant news:
Ha! Pizza by Alfredo... (thanks Austin)
Is it Christmas Yet? (thanks Dan)
This girl had 8 limbs…seriously…


Events:
Pat McGee is tonight
The Veterans Parade is this weekend
Old Reliable Run is Sunday



Happy Wednesday all!!

A Tuesday Update

So things have been slow in the world lately, so I have decided against inundating your email with junk and just saved up a few things…

In downtown things:
Helig-Levine renovations are a green project
A story about long term Raleigh planning
Smedes York being interviewed about Raleigh
A cool new blog I found!

In local news:
I didn’t even know this was a law…
A prostitution ring??
We have 144 days of water left

In irrelevant/random news:
Can you imagine cremating the wrong guy?

In events:
Rent opens tonight
Pat McGee plays Lincoln tomorrow
The Old Reliable Run is this weekend
The Raleigh Christmas Parade is the 17th


Happy Tuesday everyone!!

Friday's Update

In downtown news:
There has been an increase in activity in the Sidetrack Brewpub (opening soon-ish?)
Turns out, the DOT is inefficient….

In local news:
Emerald Isle is getting a new pier
NC has the #1 climate for business
***Street closings for the marathon on Sunday***
(some as early at 6am, Hillsborough st around 730, it may impact leaving for new bern to go sailing!)


In the bizarre/irrelevant:
I can’t figure out what about this is craziest…
My favorite costume from Halloween (he ended up winning the prize money)
iPhone wins Invention of the Year
Britney Spears doesn’t save any money…

Events:
Again, First Friday is tonight!


Happy Friday everyonnne!

It's the day affffter Halloween....

Locally:
The Public Library is having their annual book sale
Burts Bees is selling out to Colorox for $925
Downtown tour (part 3) and the history part too!


In irrelevant news:
Another ghost story about Raleigh
Lance Armstrong and Ashley Olsen?


Events:
Tomorrow is First Friday
For information, check out : Here and here
Pat McGee is playing next Wednesday

Raleigh Rickshaw has Red and White rickshaws now.

YouTube:
Jeager Bombs. (these were probably the most popular costume last night…)

It's Halloween!

BOO!


A little history of Halloween!
(thanks Matt!)

In tonight news:
What’s happening tonight
More places to go
And a new website I’ve never seen…

In Downtown things:
An interesting, though less than flattering opinion on Bloomsbury Estates
A neat history of Raleigh and the Glenwood South area [a bit heavy on the words, but interesting nonetheless]
Peace Street plans [I may have included this before…I cant remember….]

Local things:
Barack Obama is coming to NCCU
Secret societies and castles! Two of my favorite things!
More Halloween Happenings

YouTube:
Ryan started the fire…



Happy Wednesday!
Congrats to last night reigning trivia champs who held their title for another week!

Be safe tonight!

Tuesday's Update

Hey, it’s not Monday anymore…

In Downtown news:
An article about condo development downtown

For those who enjoyed the skyline site, this place has some great pictures!

Google Earth has updated its Raleigh images


In general news:
The Zoo got 3 new elephants! And other exciting changes!

Time Warner Cable is offering a preview of their NBA channel

Chapel Hill street closures tomorrow


In world news:
A new website to watch NBC and Fox tv shows

Silly Germans, its Halloween!

2 articles about Germans in one day?


For your calendar:
November 17th is the Raleigh Christmas Parade
(this means that traffic will be blocked the 4th (City of Oaks Marathon) the 11th (Old Reliable Run) and the 17th)



Happy Tuesday!!

Monday's Update

Oh Monday!


Fayetteville Street Phase II Improvements Approved

A story about the Cupcake Shoppe on Glenwood (which by the way has these AMAZING pumpkin chocolate chip cookies)

The governor is forming a special commission to look at transportation issues

Some pictures of the skyline

A small change in the streetscape of west Hillsborough St.


Is the Capitol Building Haunted?

Too sad not to mention…

Now this doesn’t make sense…



Events:
Hogwarts Halloween @ Tir na nog
Rent starts Tuesday @ Memorial Auditorium
City of Oaks Marathon and Half Marathon is this weekend



Hope everyone has a great Monday!

Friday's Update

It’s FRIDAYYY!!

A newly proposed building from the guys who brought you the Paramount

More details about Catch 22 the new store on Glenwood

Carolina researcher wins V Foundation award for cancer research

A summary of last nights Planning Commission/Growth strategies kick off meeting



In general information:
They will be closing down the blocks around Moore Square today starting at noon to set up for the Wine Event tomorrow (rain or shine)
A nice list of things happening this weekend


Happy Friday!!!! Have a great weekend!

Thursday's Update

Hey, its 2 months until Christmas! Ha!


If you hadn’t heard, April and George (next to Sullivan’s) is closed for renovations, but should be reopening soon as The George on Glenwood.

Part 2 of that Downtown Tour continuing from yesterday. Here is the information/history to match!

Monster Bash is this weekend at 510 Glenwood featuring the Squirrel Nut Zippers.

The kickoff for the revision of the Raleigh Comprehensive Plan is tonight



No smoking in public parks??

If you live in a place where you have to clean up your own leaves, they are starting leaf collection Nov. 5

November 7th they will reconvene to talk more about the roundabouts on Hillsborough St



In other news:

Silly Australians…


Happy Thursday everyone!!

Wednesday's Update

YAY RAIN!

A little history of Raleigh (pictures) and the information to match up if you’ve ever been curious!


Chapel Hill is going to be seeing remodeling in downtown

Kay Yow starts Chemo again

A story about Downtown Durham’s redevelopment
Did you know that the SunTrust building was designed by the same designers as the Empire State Building?


In world news:

The EU is getting a Green Card system

Some updates on the fires out west I know I usually keep it local-ish and happy, but I thought this was worth passing along.

The Japanese have a clever, but sort of gross, invention…


Hope everyone stays dry today!

Tuesday News

In today’s news—


8 Buildings in Raleigh are listed as favorites by AIA-NC

Coverage from yesterday’s conference on regional rail systems

Piedmont Triad is going to be a Skybus hub [not quite Raleigh, but local]

Smoking Ban at UNC-CH Campus effective January 1, 2008



There is a Green Architecture Cocktail Information thing tonight at The Borough

Planning Raleigh in 2030 is having their kick off of a 18-24 month process Thursday from 7-9

Capital City Cheers wine festival is this weekend in Moore Square


Repairs on I40 started last night

Oh yeah, stop using so much water…



Happy Tuesday!!

Monday News

Not much happened this weekend…


Catch 22 opens on Glenwood it’s a new boutique, right across from Hibernian where Fly Salon used to be
(Fly Salon by the way is now at 911 Boylan Ave)

The Globe is a new restaurant open on Glenwood. (Next to Red Room)



Turns out, Cary is no better than Durham…

Some pumpkin carving tips.. because it’s almost that time….

Info on changing leaf color


In other news:
Salisbury St is between Morgan and Hargett is being repaved.
Some news for the Baltimoreans
And a reminder that the Downtown Planning Kickoff meeting is Thursday from 7-9 (more on that tomorrow)!


Seriously…that’s all ive got….

Hope everyone is surviving their Monday!!

Friday!!

Oh it’s Friday. Not much to report on today…


Will Raleigh ever get a rail system? Maybe one day….charlotte is doing it…

The L Building is coming along nicely… and so is the convention center
For more information on the L building, go here (it’s a greg hatem project)

The Pour and the Bassment (replacing Rush/Aura) are open this weekend

More I40 repaving just a heads up!


I love this state.

Ha! Robbers posing as police men… okay its not funny…but it kinda is…

Colbert for president!!



Yay weekend! Hope everyone enjoys their respective trips out of town!

Thursday News

A few fun things on this rainy (!!) Thursday morning….


The Raleigh Jaycee’s Haunted House opens tonight

An update on condo projects with pools

The police may soon be calling you… but then, we don’t live in Durham…



Toll roads still very much on track..

Those chapel hill kids will fight over anything…



Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! The Hoff is doing better…

He did not eat her. He only killed her.

What’s wrong with sleeping and driving?? (This has a story AND a video)
Thanks Dan!

Personal health records online soon?


Ohhh, and as it turns out, Canada is mostly English. 60% of people are English speakers (23% are French). In fact only 15% of people claim France as their heritage.
In case anyone from SW LA was confused…


Other notes:
-518 has recently updated their menu
-CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD is at Nelson’s tonight. See you there. It is rain or shine (if it rains they are going to tent the whole parking lot)
-It is canned food day at the fair.
-Junior League’s Shopping Spree! Starts today.
-Sam Fisher (lead singer of Weekend Excursion) will be at Amras again on Sunday
-The Old Reliable Run is coming up soon (Nov 11)
-There is a wine tasting in Moore Square the 27th of October


YAY THURSDAY!

Wednesday Update

Today’s tidbits—


Raleigh will get Plensa works after all Just not on Fayetteville Street…

You can’t water your lawn anymore except with a watering can…

Junior League’s Spree starts today at the RBC Center (so traffic will be worse the rest of the week)


Clay Aiken will join Spamalot on Broadway in January

Local band, Annuals, signed to Sony

The fair goes green with alternative fuels


Want a virtual tour of the new Convention Center?

A cool old picture of Raleigh

There is $32 million in untapped spending in downtown. Who wants to open something??



He just realllllllly wanted a drink…

And today’s video…a bit of marketing genius…
Kate Walsh (Addison from Grey’s) Cadillac ad



Hey, it’s Wednesday. Halfway there folks…Have a great day!!

Tuesday!

Some fun stuff today…


An update on the North Blount Street Project

A tidbit about Hue

Carolina Brewing Company is taking over South End So, we lost our South End Brewery to Prime Only a year or so ago, but the one is Charlotte (which remained up until now) is being transformed into a new restaurant/brewery. Carolina Brewing Company brings us Carolina Pale Ale, Carolina Blonde, and a multitude of other things.

Be a better drive until Friday
They are cracking down on passing school busses.

This girl bit a police officer… seriously…


There are a lot of things I have to say about this story…
Prosthetic eyes???
Cool that they are raising money for him
His name is Sammy Sosa?

A super bowl in London?

Artificial insemination for bees??

They found a new dinosaur… a big one…
(thanks Brooke)


And for your viewing pleasure…. “Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle”


Happy Tuesday everyone!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARSON!

Monday News!

Lots of stuff today! I hope everyone had a great weekend!


A new tower downtown!

Who sues the MS society??

Want a 50-foot ferry boat with twin 225-horsepower outboards?

Another reason to avoid the fair



Junior League’s “Spree” starts this week

Teach for America expands into local schools

I want a 300 year old cannon!!



Silly TI…you cant buy machine guns…

A case against facebook events…

I love tequila lunches!

Since I have a disproportionate number of friends from Lexington...


-Don’t forget, Thursday is can food day at the fair and Chairmen is at Nelson’s!
-For those who know him, Bill Duff’s car which was stolen by his co-worker was found haha
-A reminder to visit Dan and Amanda at their corn booth at the fair. They will both be there Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. It is in the middle by Dorton and the fountain thing. Apparently they have very good corn. “Hills Corn Stand”, and they have 6 different spices for your corn that has been dipped in a vat of butter. [Dan paid for this spot].

And lastly, though maybe most important…a fantastically inappropriate Ari Gold moment to get through your Monday with….


Hope everyone is surviving their Monday!

Thursday!

Not a whole lot happening today folks…

Colin Powell is here today…

Yet another reason not to eat in Durham…

Foreclosures drop 8% in September

Tour Big Boss Brewing this Saturday (Right off Atlantic avenue)
(thanks to michael for this one!) If you haven’t tried Big Boss, I recommend checking it out! And besides…it’s from Raleigh…

Raleighing.com has a new post?

Tired of gas prices? How about 300 miles to the gallon…



Hey, it’s Thursday….and Thursday is practically Friday….!

Enjoy your day!

Wednesday Update

AIA North Carolina to move headquarters to downtown Raleigh and there is a competition to design the building.
For those who don’t know, the President Elect of the national American Institute of Architects is the Dean at the NCSU College of Design and is heavily involved in the Contemporary Art Museum project, also downtown.

Election results and what they mean
All 4 bonds were passed

Raleigh gets a new sports radio station 99.9…yeah…on FM…

Stair fair tickets are more expensive Tracy McLean thinks the extra $1 is “too much, but it’s the fair and it only comes once a year”

State board wants to change Home Inspections rules

Mike Easley is a carpenter?

The Hoff is boozin again…

Bad relationships can give you a heart attack…


Annnnddd….

The Hump Day Special that I promised…


Halfway there kids….Happy Wednesday!

Tuesday!

Vote today. I know most of you are probably not registered here, but if you are, vote. If you’re not, get registered….



Little known things about Raleigh…

Interested in planning Raleigh’s future?

Halloween Hillsborough Hike …who doesn’t love hike night?!?

Wachovia goes West

This is about the size of the pumpkin that I stole from Antoine… heh heh. Look forward to that story if you haven’t heard it already…

Can you find the profile of the pilsbury doughboy I’ll give you a hint, it runs from Minnesota to Louisiana


That’s today! Happy Tuesday! Hey, tomorrow’s hump day!

Monday, Monday

Raleigh gets first marathon in 5 years…. For anyone who thinks its necessary to run 26 miles…but theres also a half marathon too..

Tomorrow is election day…. So vote. And leave more time to get to work if you leave between 2 polling places….ack!
Also, check your polling place/registration

McCormick & Schmicks is going in at Crabtree Mall in case like me, you had no idea…

Carolina professor wins Nobel Prize in medicine

This is just crazy…

And a fun little throw back… to make you smile on a Monday…


That’s all for today!

A Friday Update

So the world has been pretty quiet the last few days….but heres a Friday summary!

Incase you missed it, Campell Law is moving to downtown Raleigh (yay!)
Also, go here

City Council approved the round abouts on Hillsborough Streets

New Restaurants in the area

I feel like this is something Antoine would do…

And you thought your break-up sucked…

The leg guy is doing better….

I’d like a car loan and 20 condoms…

A Tuesday Update

Gumby’s is closed because of a low sanitation grade. Everyone make your surprised face…

A little story about The Hillsborough (23 stories tall) which is being developed by the same guys who did the Quorum (tall brick building) and will sit in the parking lot next to flying saucer

The DMV is part of an elaborate conspiracy ….this is almost too much….

Thinking of hooking up in a cemetery? You wont be the first…

12 year old is shot at a party and his 13 year old friend “will never have another birthday party” because of it…

New restaurants/retail stuff

A Monday Update

10 story hotel across from 42nd street? With a roof top terrace?

Exploris/Playspace – now Marbles, saw 11,000 people for its grand opening

Your family no longer has to consent for you to give your organs after you die, the heart on your license will suffice.

Uncle Kraker is found guilty: his story: he ‘stumbled down some steps, put his hand under the woman's skirt and touched her "buttocks and vaginal area."’

If you get arrested on suspicion of a DWI they’ll get your finger print and other new laws in effect today.

Potential disclosure changes for real estate agents

As of October 1st, street parking in Raleigh is raised to .50 and other parking fee changes

Problems at Soleil?