Posts Tagged ‘wake county’
Monday, January 3rd, 2011
Tryon Road (SR 1009), between Lake Wheeler Road and US 70-401, is in desperate need of repair, widening, and realignment, to better serve the south west Raleigh community. In 2010 several groups in south west Raleigh have worked diligently in advocating for road updates, improvements and ultimately the realignment of Tryon Road and the replacement of Bridge 259. Advocates have been in front of the city council numerous times and several councilors and city staff have supported our efforts with a tremendous response to the needs in our community.
Tryon Road project, courtesy, Anthony McLeod
The next City Council meeting planned for January 4, 2011 contains (more…)
Tags: community, district D, raleigh, transit, tryon_road, wake county
Posted in DDNA, Renaissance Park, SWCAC, Transportation | Comments Off
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Guest post from Dr. Sandra M. Grant, DVM, Lake Wheeler Veterinary Hospital
Lake Wheeler Veterinary Hospital is hosting a family day/client appreciation day on December 20, 2010 from 9am – 5pm. Bring the pets and your family. There will be a local pet transport company represented, teamworks dog training, and a number of other fun activities. The fire department and police department have been invited to attend.
Critter Coach will be at family day/client appreciation day from 2-5pm.
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Tags: cats, Critter Coach, dogs, family day, Lake Wheeler Vet, lake_wheeler_road, raffle, raleigh, SPCA, teamworks, training, wake county, Wildlife Welfare
Posted in Events, Local Businesses, Other Organizations | 1 Comment »
Friday, November 12th, 2010
It’s gonna be big. In fact, the biggest event of it’s kind in Raleigh. You’ll be able to recycle almost anything–even electronics with a plug. If you’ve been saving some of those recyclable items instead of adding them to the landfill, then Saturday, November 13, is the day you’ve been waiting for. Shred some old documents. Donate household items in good condition. There will be stuff for the kids to do and even a live band!
Check out all the details below and tell them your coming by signing up on the “I Recycle” Facebook event.
RALEIGH TO CELEBRATE AMERICA RECYCLES DAY IN BIG WAY
Raleigh Recycling, the recycling division of the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department, will hold its largest recycling event ever to celebrate America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 13. Recycling, shredding and reuse services, exhibitors, a Kid Zone for children and a live band will be among the activities at the free event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shops of Seaboard, 802 Semart Drive. (more…)
Tags: America Recycles Day, green, North Carolina Keep North Carolina Beautiful, plastic, raleigh, recycle, shred-a-thon, shredding, Sonoco Recycling, wake county, Wake County Environmental Services
Posted in Events, Raleigh Recycling & SWS | Comments Off
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Picture this. It’s a rainy, dark evening and our family has driven two cars all the way from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Raleigh, our new home. I advise our son in the front car to stay in the right lane as we drive south on Capital Boulevard into the city, since we don’t know the lay of the land. It isn’t long before we’re confused. With every mile, our lane disappears and we’re forced to the left. This is the strangest traffic pattern we’ve encountered in a long time, and we ask ourselves, This is where we’re going to be living now?
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Tags: Capital Boulevard, dla, downtown, raleigh, wake county
Posted in Other Organizations, Raleigh Planning | Comments Off
Monday, November 1st, 2010
First of all, if you don’t read anything else on this post, read this: exercise your right to vote. Get out and vote if you haven’t already. You probably work hard for a living and may not have time to pay attention to all the drama that is our political scene. To be honest, I pay attention–most of the time. I have a family, a full time job, a full time volunteer effort, and I’m training for my first marathon. I’m busy. But I’m casting my vote on November 2. You should too–because there is a lot at stake.
Now to a rant that’s been bothering me. Maybe you feel the same way?
Political signs. They are everywhere and they are annoying.
This isn’t a rant about all the (more…)
Tags: district D, ordinance, political signs, politics, raleigh, regulations, sidewalks, sign, vote, wake county
Posted in DDNA, Other Organizations, Raleigh City Council | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
See below for an opportunity to provide NCDOT feedback on why the new prioritization process isn’t working for the Tryon Road expansion and bridge replacement projects. Please participate if you can and sign our petition if you haven’t already.
NCDOT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON PRIORITIZING PROCESS NOV. 8
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is conducting a series of listening session to develop its next version of strategic prioritization, which is being referred to as Prioritization 2.0.
The NCDOT staff is hosting these listening sessions to solicit feedback and input from its planning partners, stakeholders and the public on how to improve the current prioritization process. This feedback is to be used to guide the development of Prioritization 2.0. (more…)
Tags: district D, ncdot, neighborhoods, raleigh, transportation_plan, tryon_road, wake county
Posted in Events, SWCAC, Transportation | Comments Off
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
We previously posted about potential improvements to Athens Drive stadium and the Jaguar booster club gathering support from the public for those improvements to get on the right path. It’s no coincidence that a proposed multi-purpose facility at Lake Johnson Park is slotted for 2012 and the (some say overdue) need for stadium improvements are being brought to the forefront. The addition to Lake Johnson Park and the proposed stadium improvements seem like a win-win to me. In order for all these changes to happen, the park master plan needs to be updated.
I was excited to see the news below about the City of Raleigh approving the Lake Johnson contract to Szostak Design. You may recognize Szostak Design because of the proposed (more…)
Tags: athens, athens drive, district D, DPAC, lake_johnson, master plan, New American Home, park, planning, raleigh, Szostak Design, trailwood, wake county
Posted in DDNA, Parks & Rec, Raleigh Planning, Trailwood Drive | Comments Off
Monday, October 18th, 2010
Help prevent identity theft. Get your old documents safely shredded, for free.
This message brought to you on behalf of North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper. Check with local sponsor for event changes.
October 23, 2010
RALEIGH SHRED-A-THON (Wake County)
“Secure Your ID” Day
Saturday, October 23rd | 8am-12:30pm
Coastal Federal Credit Union
1000 St. Albans Drive, Raleigh
Local Sponsors: BBB, National Foundation of Credit Counseling
November 13, 2010
CARY SHRED-A-THON (Wake County)
“America Recycles Day” (more…)
Tags: cary, community_watch, crime_prevention, id_theft, raleigh, recycle, shred-a-thon, shredding, wake county
Posted in Events, PRR-Watch | Comments Off
Friday, October 15th, 2010
Looking for a home in a great location under $200k? Check out 2141 Ramsgate Street in SouthWest Raleigh. Your new home is about a mile from I-40 and convenient to the Farrners Market, downtown Raleigh, Lake Johnson Park, Carolina Pines Park, Lake Wheeler, and NC State. There are shopping opportunities right down the street and close-by in Garner and Cary–you’ll be close to work and play. A strong and active community watch has partnered with the Lineberry Alliance to create a safe, informed, and community-oriented neighborhood.
Looking for a walkable neighborhood? We’ve got great (more…)
Tags: carolina_pines, community, fonville morisey, for_sale, homeowners, housing, lake_wheeler_road, neighborhoods, raleigh, real_estate, wake county, walk
Posted in Lineberry Alliance, PRR-Watch | Comments Off
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
The following announcement is from Great Schools in Wake County, part of Wake Up Wake County.
This Saturday, October 16. 2010. at the McKimmon Center from 8:00 to 12:30, Great Schools in Wake is sponsoring a free Public Forum. This is your chance to learn about “Costs and Consequences: What’s at Stake for Wake.”
Presenters include former school board member (more…)
Tags: community, district D, great schoole in wake, growth, neighborhoods, raleigh, school board, schools, wake county, wake up wake county, WCPSS
Posted in Other Organizations | 1 Comment »
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