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For years Raleigh was known primarily as the seat of state government. Now the city is emerging as a major center of business in the state through commercial and industrial growth and development, expansion, and relocation.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 55 Issue 1, Jan 1997, p20,22-29, il
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3522
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Raleigh is home to part-time legislators and full-time bureaucrats who conduct business in such places as the Legislative Building and Big Ed's City Market Restaurant.
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7266
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The Raleigh Trolley tour started as part of the city's bicentennial festivities. The tours proved so popular that the city, together with Capital Area Preservation, continued the runs. Today, the trolley makes four trips every Saturday, leaving from Mordecai Park. Bloom discusses what can be seen and learned from a Raleigh Trolley.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 73 Issue 2, July 2005, p140-142, 144, il Periodical Website
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20332
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A day trip just down the road to Raleigh or Durham lends itself to a myriad of tourist attractions for all interests.
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23107
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Unlike other North Carolina cities, Raleigh's identity has been difficult to pinpoint. However, a new group of creative minds is changing that, as Raleigh becomes a center for clothing and graphic designers, architects, as well as artists.
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As the two largest cities in North Carolina, Charlotte and Raleigh seemingly compete against each other. Author and journalist Scott Huler, insists that the cities do not actually compete, but rather learn from each other's triumphs and mistakes.
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24355
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Throughout its two-hundred year history, the city of Raleigh has enjoyed importance as a center of business with considerable impact on North Carolina’s economy overall.
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24394
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Almost 30,000 people now work in the two million square feet of office space built along the I-40 corridor in Raleigh. The buildings, however, still have high vacancy rates as the city tries to attract business. Some people consider the I-40 corridor as the new main street in Raleigh, while others maintain that Fayetteville Street has and always will be the main street. Both areas, however, have much to offer the city by way of access to state capital business and finance.
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27354
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Ruley attempts to capture the essence of the Triangle area and its people through the stories she gathers from travelers at the bus station in Raleigh.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 36, September 4-10 1991, p7-9 Periodical Website
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27591
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The Raleigh arts and music festival Artsplosure is celebrating its 35 anniversary this year. The festival was started as a way to get Raleigh residents to visit the downtown. Now, Artsplosure is struggling to remain relevant with all of the changes to the downtown over the years. Around the time of the festival, there will be at least five other festivals or events in downtown Raleigh. Promoters are looking for ways to attract attendees to keep the festival alive.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 31 Issue 20, May 2014, p21-22 Periodical Website
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27650
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Raleigh’s historic neighborhood Oakwood has been in the national spotlight over the past few years. A walking tour of the neighborhood by the American Institute of Architects offers a way of understanding what makes the neighborhood special. The North Carolina Victorian, the Second Empire, the Queen Anne, Neoclassical revival, Craftsman, and even modernist styles are all represented. Some of the history of the neighborhood and its architecture are explored by the author on one such tour.
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27659
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The bluegrass festival is fast becoming Raleigh’s signature annual event. The World of Bluegrass conference and the Wide Open Bluegrass festival are being supported by the city like no event in the past. Some question whether the festival will be as successful in its second year, but increased growth and excitement surrounding this year’s festival, suggest it may stay in Raleigh for years to come.
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28113
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Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker recently gave his “State of the City” address. Meeker spoke about the ways Raleigh was preparing to handle the recent drought, the planning for expanded public transportation, the new comprehensive plan, affordable housing, and the city’s environmental conservation plan.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 7, February 2008, p6-7 Periodical Website
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28325
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Raleigh Planning Director Mitch Silver is helping develop a comprehensive plan for the city which will manage growth and incorporate a rail and bus system. City leaders are intent on changing development patterns from suburban to urban and designing specific transit corridors in the denser urban areas where residents can walk and bike. The city has a chance to end the sprawl and change course for development with the new plan. Details and development of the plan are covered.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 44, October 2007, p15-21 Periodical Website
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31726
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Its one of the fastest growing towns in the country, but Raleigh hasn’t forsaken it past. With a eye toward both old and new, the author features many of the capital city’s attractions.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 3, Aug 1991, p24-28, il
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