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23964
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Two bar patrons were arrested after standing on a sidewalk in Glenwood South, one of Raleigh's essential late-night hubs. The charges were dropped but the men who were arrested took the case to federal court, arguing four police officers targeted them because of their race.
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Governor McCrory comes under fire as critics argue he does not understand the importance of Medicaid or Medicaid budget expansion.
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23966
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The author reviews the 2015 American Dance Festival, providing highlights from the year's event.
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23967
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The author examines North Carolina's new restrictive election law which eliminated same-day registration and pushed the registration deadline back 10 days, shortening the early voting period. Various groups are working to invalidate the restrictive provisions of the election law, which makes it difficult for African American and young groups to register to vote.
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23968
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The North Carolina General Assembly does not require Raleigh contractors to pay employees living wages, nor will it raise minimum wage any time soon. Activists are pushing cities and employers to pay better than minimum wage.
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PickleFest in Durham brings a wealth of sour tastes to the city: Pickled Pepper Sour Beer, Bamboo Pickles, and much more.
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Bill Thelen, founder and director of Raleigh gallery and collective Lump, recently curated an exhibit consisting of art from more than 85 artists. CAM Raleigh hosts the exhibit titled The Nothing That Is.
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23971
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The author examines the nationwide attempt to do away with Planned Parenthood after inflammatory videos were released by right-wing group Center for Medical Progress. A recent victim of anti-abortionists in Raleigh was Shana Broders, an escort for women seeking abortions at clinics.
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23972
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The North Carolina Senate seeks to cut funding for the state's mental health organizations, even though Medicaid spending on mental health is far too low.
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23973
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Geary reflects on the Columbia, South Carolina rally for Bernie Sanders, one of the 2016 Presidential candidates. The author discusses Bernie's accomplishments and status in the running.
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The Nasher Museum of Art's Wilson Pavilion undergoes the most extensive renovations the museum has ever seen in order to provide a new environment in the museum and make the art displays more prominent.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 34, August 2015,
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23975
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At N.C. State, Stewart Theatre undergoes much-needed renovations to make the space more interesting and to draw in more visitors.
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24031
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Raleigh has plans to revitalize East College Park but the residents (a mostly black community) want nothing to do with it. The city masks its city development as a social service that creates housing for the community members
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 36, September 2015,
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Raleigh's public square proved a difficult venue for organizations trying to host private ticketed events. The design was such that a fire and safety hazard would be caused if patrons needed to leave the area quickly. Hopscotch was one such festival that was almost cancelled until the city came up with a design solution that utilized surrounding buildings and alleyways as natural barriers for events.
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24033
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The author discusses meeting an artist with cerebral palsy, Felicia Robinson, who recently had an exhibition of her paintings at SPECTRE; the artist paints with a brush in her mouth.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 36, September 2015,
p26-27, il
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