Jan 12, 2018 | Arts, Entertainment, Events, History, Kids, Music, Nature
What We’re Up Against ~ Starts Jan. 12 Set in a highly competitive architecture firm, this play is an explosive and hilarious look at the complicated battle of the sexes raging across Cubicle Land. A funny, yet insightful, view of what it means to be female in a...
Dec 31, 2017 | Community, History, Neighborhoods, Preservation, Raleigh Planning, Vision
Image: Student housing construction on the site of the former Velvet Cloak Inn. ~ By Clodagh Bastian Raleigh’s popularity is spurring growth and increased density across the city. While some areas like Briar Creek or portions of North Raleigh are expanding on...
Dec 18, 2017 | City Council, Community, Development, Preservation
~By Clodagh Bastian The face of SouthWestRaleigh has changed significantly over the last couple of decades. As more and more people come into the area, development increases; and with continued recognition of the city on “best of” lists, that growth continues. Major...
Dec 15, 2017 | Charity, Community, Holidays
In honor of the season, this week’s SWR Happenings highlights SouthWestRaleigh events and organizations dedicated to helping those in need. 8th Annual Raleigh Tour de Toys ~ Dec. 16 Take part in a group bike ride of beautiful downtown Raleigh and bring some Christmas...
Dec 13, 2017 | Business, Neighborhoods, Raleigh Planning
With North Carolina State University on one side and restaurants and retail bordered by neighborhoods on the other, Hillsborough Street serves many stakeholders and needs. The street is currently in the last few months of a two-phase streetscape revamp that’s buried...