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27192
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Durham’s Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern and Raleigh’s Bare Theatre are two of the region’s oldest independent theaters. Neither group has its own permanent space for rehearsals and performances. As expenses become more difficult, they must rethink the way they structure their fundraising and the relationships they build with their audiences and the larger community.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 23, June 2016, p29, por Periodical Website
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11966
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Walden discusses how the Research Triangle Metropolitan Area will fare economically in 2010 and why he feels the area is \"on a path to grow faster than most metropolitan areas in the country.\"
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24155
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The Research Triangle Region lures expansions and relocations that will create 10,000 jobs and 1.9 billion dollars of investment. One such expansion is Innovative Emergency management, Inc., which would bring in 430 jobs.
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27864
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Through a loophole in a recently passed law, internet gambling is legal. Since then, sweepstakes cafes have been popping up in low-income areas across the Triangle. They most often open where minorities make up the majority of the population and are near places such as pawn shops and check-cashing businesses. Many are concerned about this loophole and the group these businesses target. A map is included showing all of the locations in the Triangle area where these cafes are located with census statistics on the population in each area.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 8, February 2010, p9-10 Periodical Website
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28188
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As the economy struggles, Triangle area charitable organizations are struggling during the holiday season as well. Local organizations like the Food Bank and Salvation Army have seen an increasing need based on the economic conditions of local residents. Local charities are hoping that they are not forgotten during these difficult times so they can continue to serve the community.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 51, December 2008, p19-21 Periodical Website
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24241
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The Research Triangle Metropolitan Area continues to grow, because leaders push for new developments and infrastructure improvements. Balancing market demands helps the area to grow in a smart and effective manner.
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24278
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North Carolina developers believe the recession will have a minimal impact on the state's three biggest metro areas, Charlotte, the Triad, and the Triangle. This is in part due to the latest trend in municipal planning, in which development is corralled into more easily serviced areas and sprawl is slowed, allowing for more economical use of resources and infrastructure.
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24292
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This article presents and overview of sports in the Triangle in 1999 and details the history of professional sports in the area, relating sports successes to the economics of the region.
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24305
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A boom in commercial real estate in the Triangle is attributed to its burgeoning transportation system, included light rail and outer belts. This opens up new areas for businesses and expansion.
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1311
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Raleigh-Durham International Airport infuses $730 million a year into the Research Triangle economy.
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452
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Economic conditions in the Triangle area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) are slumping.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 10 Issue 2, Feb 1992, p6-9, il Periodical Website
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27442
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The Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) is looking to implement an efficient public transportation system in the Triangle area. Options include building a rail system or transportation by bus. The main problem is that TTA is unfunded and politicians can’t agree on how to fund it or what to do about the transportation problem.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 10, March 8-14 1990, p7-11 Periodical Website
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27497
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45 Triangle area residents are profiled for their commitment to making the world a better place. These 45 are the projected leaders of tomorrow who will take over as Baby Boomers are replaced. They are a diverse group of individuals representing the fields of politics, arts and culture, education, health, science, and religion.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 41, October 10-16 1990, p8-13 Periodical Website
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27520
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The Triangle area water supply has contaminants in it and some are appearing in quantities slightly larger than considered safe. Each city’s water supply is examined according to chemists at each city and their lab tests on file at the NC Division of Health Sciences. Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro and their results are explained.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 9, April 27-May 3 1989, p11 Periodical Website
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27546
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Foreclosures and vacancy rates are on the rise in Wake, Durham, and Orange counties. In the late 1980s, building exceeded demand and the effects are now being felt. The area’s foreclosure rate is double the national average. While the situation is not as bad as it could be, everyone will feel the impact of the crisis.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 18, July 6-12 1989, p8-12 Periodical Website