Campaign News Updates
Raleigh is the fastest growing city in North Carolina 2010-2011
“Fast-growing suburban areas have been hit harder by foreclosure, while rising gas prices and “livability” are attracting people to the cities. One of the things that has happened with this great recession is the re-emergence of cities,” Debbage said. “I … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Annual White House Easter Egg Roll
Nancy McFarlane: “Today my family and I participated in the Annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. It was a beautiful day to represent Raleigh at our nation’s capital. I met dozens of people from across the … Continue reading
Posted in Recognizing Raleigh
Raleigh City Farm needs your support
Raleigh City Farm: “Raleigh City Farm is an urban farm startup growing food made from local rain, local compost, and local sunshine. We believe that every city needs an urban farm to reduce waste, improve our health, and deepen the … Continue reading
Posted in Go Green, Local Economy, Recognizing Raleigh
Method Park playground get’s a makeover!
The renovated Method Park Playground opened on March 13, 2012. Raleigh Parks and Recreation partnered with CVS Caremark (All Kids Can) and Boundless playgrounds to create an all inclusive playground where children and adults of all abilities can learn and … Continue reading
Posted in Parks and Recreation
Racing the Cure – Our community matters
In March 2012 our community really showed up in loving support of Racing the Cure to benefit Oliver Gant and other kids and families bravely fighting cancer. A job well done by Jane Hoppen with St. Baldrick, Jedidah Gant – … Continue reading
Posted in Community Events, Recognizing Raleigh
