Raleigh is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, ranking among the top cities for new apartments just last fall. But even with a growing array of options, downtown living can still cost a pretty penny. Here’s a breakdown of some of the two-bedroom apartments where Raleigh renters are paying the most to live, […]
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LeVelle Moton grew up in Raleigh’s projects. He’s returning to build affordable homes.
North Carolina Central University head basketball coach LeVelle Moton grew up in Raleigh’s Lane Street housing projects, just east of downtown. He’s gone on to have a successful career as a coach, but he always remembers where he grew up. Moton confirmed Tuesday that Raleigh Raised Development, the company he co-owns, has secured $8.3 million […]
21-year-old dies after shooting on Raleigh’s Bragg Street
Raleigh police are investigating a fatal shooting after a 21-year-old died from his injuries Monday afternoon. Shortly after 1:40 p.m., police found Cristian Rodriguez suffering from a gunshot wound in the 400 block of Bragg Street. The area is off South Blount Street near downtown Raleigh. Rodriguez was taken to a local hospital, where he […]
How tall and dense should development be along Raleigh’s first bus rapid transit line?
The city of Raleigh wants to rezone 726 acres to add density and walkability to the city’s first bus rapid transit corridor. But supporters and opponents have clashed over if and how increased development along the New Bern Avenue route will further gentrification through Southeast Raleigh and its longtime Black neighborhoods. Raleigh leaders will hear […]