Aug 24, 2011 | Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Picturesque. Serene. Beloved. All words to describe my recent visits to Lake Johnson Park. Lake Johnson Park is located in the heart of southwest Raleigh at 4601 Avent Ferry Rd. Its popularity is evident with the many parking lots scattered throughout the park. On two...
Aug 23, 2011 | History, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Southwest Raleigh is home to two related historic and natural resources that are unique in the city of Raleigh. Yates Mill, which definitely dates from around 1810 to 1820, but is thought to have structural elements dating to the mid-1750s, is located on Steep Hill...
Aug 22, 2011 | Arts, City Council
The Raleigh City Council, on August 2, approved a municipal agreement with North Carolina State University to work together on the design and improvements to the former chancellor’s residence to transform it into the new home of the Gregg Museum of Art and Design. In...
Aug 22, 2011 | Restaurants, South West Raleigh
Southwest Raleigh is home to some of the best restaurants in the area. Each week Raleigh Specials Tonight will feature a few of these restaurants in Raleigh’s Creative District. Be sure to check here before planning your night out this week. This week we feature...
Aug 19, 2011 | South West Raleigh, Transportation
With the start of school happening this week at North Carolina State University, it comes with a new Wolfline circulator on Centennial Campus. The university has announced the launch of a new Wolfline bus route that provides a connection to surrounding neighborhoods....
