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34856
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Slice Pie Company, based out of a garage in Raleigh, is run by a father and daughter team. Since 2014, they have been baking and delivering pies all over the nation. The pie crust recipe has been passed down from generation to generation, and is the reason many people come back for more.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 85 Issue 10, March 2018, p122-126, il, por Periodical Website
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34890
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Stanbury, a restaurant in Raleigh, is known for its elegant yet simple dining experience. Inspired by international palettes, the head chefs at Stanbury want to introduce new tastes to the Raleigh area, while still offering classic North Carolina cuisine.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 85 Issue 1, June 2017, p42-45, il, por Periodical Website
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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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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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34614
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The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the top-ranked destination in Raleigh, the state’s most popular museum, and one of the nation’s top free family attractions. This can be attributed to state funding, thousands of volunteer hours, and private donors and stakeholders.
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North Carolina Naturalist (NoCar QH 76.5 N8 N68), Vol. 22 Issue 4, Fall 2014, p6-7, il, por
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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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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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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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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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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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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.