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• WUNC launches iPhone Application

  Local Public Radio in your pocket. [...]
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  Fetched: December 07, 2009, 8:19pm EST
  

• New Videos from Bombadil and Citified

  Two new videos from two NC bands. [...]
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  Fetched: December 07, 2009, 5:19pm EST
  

• New Menu Rolls Out Today at the Raleigh Times

  Chicken & biscuits, Veggie stackers, n’ more. [...]
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  Fetched: December 07, 2009, 5:19pm EST
  

• BlackArm Bespoke Shoes & Raleigh Denim Talk Local Goods at LabourLove Gallery

  This one’s in Durham, but its too good to miss for locavore clothes hounds. [...]
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  Fetched: December 04, 2009, 7:32pm EST
  

• NCMA gets a New Logo Designed by Pentagram

  A typeface inspired by the shape of the coffers encasing the skylights in the new building. [...]
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  Fetched: December 04, 2009, 7:32pm EST
  

• Shotbox Menu Preview

  Uber Super Duper Cakes at Market Price. [...]
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  Fetched: December 04, 2009, 4:22pm EST
  

• 35 Years of Dwane Powell

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  Fetched: December 04, 2009, 4:22pm EST
  

• R-Line Bus Wreck on Peace Street (Photos)

  T-bone on the R-line [...]
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  Fetched: December 04, 2009, 4:22pm EST
  

• The First Friday Agenda December 2009

  New works and local goods for Christmas. [...]
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  Fetched: December 04, 2009, 4:22pm EST
  

• The Black Eyed Peas Coming to RBC Center

  The Grammy winning artists come to Raleigh. [...]
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  Fetched: December 04, 2009, 4:22pm EST
  

• Blacklisted’s Two Year Anniversary Party Friday

  More dancin’ and prancin’. [...]
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  Fetched: December 04, 2009, 4:22pm EST
  

• New Book on J.C. Raulston Launches Tonight at the Arboretum

  Chlorophyll In His Veins: J. C. Raulston, Horticultural Ambassador [...]
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  Fetched: December 03, 2009, 6:21pm EST
  

• Paleface Playing Friday at Marsh Woodwinds

  Unfortunately, this show has been canceled. [...]
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  Fetched: December 03, 2009, 3:20am EST
  

• Outdoor Skating Rink in City Plaza Opens Friday Night

  The weather for the weekend includes snow, so it looks to be a perfect time for some ice skating under the stars in Downtown Raleigh. [...]
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  Fetched: December 02, 2009, 9:21am EST
  

• Loners, T’s and Dirty Little Heaters this Friday at Tir-Na-Nog

  The Loner’s, The T’s and The Dirty Little Heaters are set to rock your face off for First Friday (December 4th) at Tir-Na-Nog [...]
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  Fetched: December 01, 2009, 10:24pm EST
  

• Deal Reached on Downtown Concert Amphitheater, Passes Council

  One day we will have an amphitheater in downtown. [...]
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  Fetched: December 01, 2009, 10:24pm EST
  

• City Plaza Jimmy John’s Opens Tomorrow

  Bread sandwiches right in the plaza. [...]
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  Fetched: November 30, 2009, 4:21pm EST
  

• Free Wifi on (Some) Triangle Transit Buses

  Triangle Transit has announced Wi-Fi will be available on certain routes beginning today. [...]
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  Fetched: November 30, 2009, 4:21pm EST
  

• Shotbox Featuring Crumb Opening at Designbox Friday

  As hinted last week, Crumb and Coffee is indeed coming to downtown and will open this coming Friday. [...]
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  Fetched: November 30, 2009, 8:19am EST
  

• Texting While Driving Law Takes Effect Tuesday

  A new ban goes into effect on December 1st. [...]
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  Fetched: November 30, 2009, 8:19am EST
  

• Isaac Hunter’s Oak City Tavern Now Open

  Downtown Raleigh’s newest bar starts serving. [...]
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  Fetched: November 30, 2009, 4:20am EST
  

• AV Geeks Featured on CBS Sunday Morning

  Educational shorts for your DVD collection. [...]
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  Fetched: November 30, 2009, 4:20am EST
  

• The Rosebuds and Megafaun - Two Nights at The Pour House

  What a great way to start a new year of live music in Downtown Raleigh with this double night, double bill. [...]
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  Fetched: November 27, 2009, 9:22pm EST
  

• Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild 40th Annual Fine Craft + Design Show

  Whether you’re looking for a handmade gift or just a mall alternative, there will be plenty to peruse at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Exposition Center this weekend. [...]
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  Fetched: November 27, 2009, 12:23am EST
  

• The Snap: Outskirts

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  Fetched: November 25, 2009, 12:25pm EST
  

• Give Some Love: Local Puppies Need a Foster Home

  A couple of pups want some holiday love. [...]
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  Fetched: November 25, 2009, 12:25pm EST
  

• Crumb and Coffee Coming to Downtown Raleigh

  Two fabulous ingredients, coming together to make one new spot for treats. [...]
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  Fetched: November 24, 2009, 10:21am EST
  

• Waleigh’s Christmas Wishes

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  Fetched: November 23, 2009, 9:26pm EST
  

• Architecture Film Series

  Architecture Film series starting in December. [...]
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  Fetched: November 23, 2009, 9:26pm EST
  

• New Polvo Video for ‘Right the Relation’

  Raleigh (don’t call them Math) rockers Polvo have released a new video for the song Right the Relation off of their 2009 album In Prism. [...]
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  Fetched: November 23, 2009, 9:26pm EST
  

• Shopping Local this Holiday

  We want your thoughts and ideas on the best local gifts this holiday.  [...]
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  Fetched: November 23, 2009, 9:26pm EST
  

• It’s Not Just You, AT&T’s Data Coverage is Down in Raleigh

  Fewest Dropped Calls? [...]
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  Fetched: November 23, 2009, 11:24am EST
  

• Mrs. Claus Banned from Raleigh Chistmas Parade, Elves Riot

  I guess the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association would like a lump of coal in their stocking this year. [...]
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  Fetched: November 22, 2009, 3:21pm EST
  

• SAS and Its ‘Good Life’ Featured in The New York Times

  ‘The Good Life’ gets a good shakedown. [...]
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  Fetched: November 22, 2009, 1:23pm EST
  

• Bonded Llama Open House Sunday Afternoon

  Bonded Llama is open for the public today. [...]
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  Fetched: November 22, 2009, 1:23pm EST
  

• Downtown Raleigh Free Wifi to be Down Thanksgiving Weekend

  You’ll Wireless-less in the downtown core for a few days next week. [...]
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  Fetched: November 20, 2009, 2:23pm EST
  

• Furbish Studio Opening Saturday on Glenwood South

  Modern home accessories and more at a new boutique on Glenwood. [...]
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  Fetched: November 20, 2009, 2:23pm EST
  

• Raleigh Undercover at Tir Na Nog: Save the Date(s)

  Raleigh Undercover returns for a second year at Tir Na Nog. [...]
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  Fetched: November 19, 2009, 6:20pm EST
  

• Art + Technology Talk at Visual Art Exhange

  Thursday night VAE hosts artists to talk about the connections between tech and Art.  [...]
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  Fetched: November 18, 2009, 1:20pm EST
  

• MKM Performing A capella at Express Library today at Noon

  Raleigh’s sheltered sing some tunes [...]
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  Fetched: November 18, 2009, 11:19am EST
  

• Five Questions with The Monologue Bombs

  The full band version of the Monologue bombs debuts this Friday at The Pour House. [...]
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  Fetched: November 18, 2009, 12:23am EST
  

• North Carolina Ranks 37th in Health

  For what looks like the third straight year, The Old North State finished at an almost pathetic 37th out of 50 states. [...]
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  Fetched: November 18, 2009, 12:23am EST
  

• Circle K Alleycat Sunday November 22nd

  Bike race for a good cause. [...]
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  Fetched: November 17, 2009, 6:18pm EST
  

• Bowerbirds: Tiny Desk Concert on NPR

  Raleigh-based Bowerbirds are this week’s featured band on the NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. Click through for the fifteen minute video. [...]
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  Fetched: November 17, 2009, 4:18pm EST
  

• Raleigh Institute of Contemporary Art Sets Opening Date

  Mia Yoon and Jason Craighead have founded an atelier school with a dozen professional studio artists as the initial instructors. See an exhibit of each instructor’s work on December 4th during the RICA pre-registration from 5-9 pm at City Market. The school itself will open January 18, 2010 at 2123 [...]
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  Fetched: November 17, 2009, 12:21pm EST
  

• Know these Buildings? Win this Poster.

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  Fetched: November 17, 2009, 12:21pm EST
  

• Posh Nosh Open House at Mahler Gallery Wednesday

  Catering company’s Fall Open House in one of the newest galleries in Downtown Raleigh. [...]
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  Fetched: November 16, 2009, 10:22pm EST
  

• Love Language In Rhythm Video

  An interview and live performance from one of Raleigh’s 2009 breakout bands. [...]
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  Fetched: November 16, 2009, 10:22pm EST
  

• Spize Cafe to Launch Dinner Friday

  Dinner featuring Thai Fondue, along with Asian beers and a selection of organic wine. [...]
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  Fetched: November 16, 2009, 10:22pm EST
  

• WakeUp’s Annual Meeting Monday November 16th

  Wake County’s most active nonpartisan political group hosts an evening about the big issues we are facing today, and tomorrow. [...]
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  Fetched: November 13, 2009, 6:22pm EST
  

• Wake County Libraries Book Sale

  Why the new location for the Wake County Libraries’ Annual Book Sale is good news for you [...]
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  Fetched: November 13, 2009, 11:20am EST
  

• Shaun Richards Interview: Women and Children First

  Tonight Shaun Richards’ Show: Women and Children First opens at the new Flander’s location, 302 West Street at 6PM. One of Raleigh’s rising stars, we talked to Richards about where he’s been, the work he’s showing tonight and the new work hes creating at his current residency in Omaha at [...]
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  Fetched: November 13, 2009, 11:20am EST
  

• Gears of War 2 Gets More Love (for War)

  The accolades keep coming for Epic Games’ Gears of War 2. [...]
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  Fetched: November 12, 2009, 10:20pm EST
  

• Triangle Arts Mixer

  CAM/now, Golden Belt and The Cotton Room at Golden Belt are proud to announce the inaugural Triangle Arts Mixer. Dance to the tunes of dj Yes! sputnik, enjoy some light food, and hit up the cash bar next Friday, November 20th from 6-9 at The Cotton Room at Golden Belt. [...]
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  Fetched: November 12, 2009, 10:20pm EST
  

• Chemistry: Coffee, Internet, and Dancing in Warehouse District

  Is Davie Street the new Glenwood South? Another club in the area would signal so. [...]
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  Fetched: November 12, 2009, 10:20pm EST
  

• Durham’s Freelon Designing Smithsonian Museum

  How many people get to design a building on our National Mall in Washington DC? Add Durham’s Philip Freelon to that list of people. [...]
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  Fetched: November 11, 2009, 12:24pm EST
  

• Digital City - 11 Reasons Raleigh is Awesome.

  I’m starting to think that websites are created just to put Raleigh atop some list or list why it’s cool. [...]
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  Fetched: November 11, 2009, 12:24pm EST
  

• Old Hat Records Releases Gastonia Gallop

  Raleigh-based Old Hat Records releases a new compilation of great old music. [...]
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  Fetched: November 11, 2009, 3:30am EST
  

• Vernacular Studio Shows Images of OPNET Technologies Office

  The Raleigh architectural practice Vernacular Studio has revealed images of OPNET Technologies offices in Cary. [...]
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  Fetched: November 10, 2009, 4:23pm EST
  

• City of Raleigh Planning Water Incentive Program

  Raleigh is planning to offer incentives for homeowners who use rainwater catchment devices and drought resistant landscape solutions. [...]
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  Fetched: November 10, 2009, 4:23pm EST
  

• Oak City Time Trade Kick-Off Party

  Maybe you’ve heard the buzz surrounding Raleigh’s new time bank, Oak City Time Trade, or even caught the presentation at ideaSPARK. The website is up and transactions have begun. This Thursday, Rebus Works will host Oak City Time Trade’s kick-off party. [...]
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  Fetched: November 10, 2009, 4:23pm EST
  

• Early 20th Century Graphic Design in Raleigh

  Following up where Late 19th Century Graphic Design in Raleigh left off, here are a few examples of collateral from the turn of the century. [...]
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  Fetched: November 10, 2009, 4:23pm EST
  

• Raleigh-Cary Ranks as 6th Most Dangerous Metro for Pedestrians

  Look both ways before crossing. [...]
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  Fetched: November 09, 2009, 10:21pm EST
  

• ACC Men’s Soccer Championship This Week in Cary

  Venture to Cary for some of the best in college soccer. [...]
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  Fetched: November 09, 2009, 10:21pm EST
  

• Paste Magazine - Gears of War 2 11th Best Game of the Decade

  The Delta Squad takes out another enemy, making friends along the way. [...]
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  Fetched: November 09, 2009, 5:20pm EST
  

• Village Kabob (Afghan Cuisine) Now Open on Peace Street

  A new restaurant in an old spot, known for restaurants. Luckily, this one will be open for more than lunch. [...]
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  Fetched: November 09, 2009, 5:20pm EST
  

• Tonk Playing Marsh Woodwinds

  Check out Tonk kick up some honk. [...]
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  Fetched: November 09, 2009, 5:20pm EST
  

• Dos Taquitos Centro Tequila Dinner

  1 Tequila, 2 Tequila, 3 Tequila, Floor. [...]
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  Fetched: November 09, 2009, 5:20pm EST
  

• Attention Raleigh Hipsters: The XX Playing Local 506

  The” second coming” are coming for the “first time” to the Triangle area. [...]
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  Fetched: November 09, 2009, 5:20pm EST
  

• Chris Heagarty: Wake County’s Newest Representative

  Wake County received its newest representative in the General Assembly last week in Chris Heagarty. The former director of the NC Center for Voter Education, Heagarty was tapped to fill Ty Harrell’s vacant seat and was sworn in by Gov. Perdue last Wednesday. [...]
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  Fetched: November 09, 2009, 5:20pm EST
  

• Downtown Noise: The Debate Continues

  When living in a downtown of a city, there are a few things to realize. [...]
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  Fetched: November 09, 2009, 5:20pm EST
  

• Attention Raleigh Hipsters: The XX Playing Local 506

  The” second coming” are coming for the “first time” to the Triangle area. [...]
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  Fetched: November 04, 2009, 1:20pm EST
  

• Solas Applying to Play Music Outside

  Tonight the Council hears Solas’ proposal to begin playing amplified music outdoors [...]
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  Fetched: November 03, 2009, 5:25pm EST
  

• Help Save the Jackpot (Green) House

  There’s a plea to help save a crumbling Raleigh relic. [...]
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  Fetched: November 03, 2009, 5:25pm EST
  

• Tir Na Nog Local Beer Local Band November Schedule

  Do the turkey dance! [...]
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  Fetched: November 03, 2009, 12:19pm EST
  

• Five Questions with The Jesus Lizard

  How many of you out there remember that The Jesus Lizard - supported by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Wilmington’s underrated Brickbat - was the first band to play at Cat’s Cradle’s current Carrboro location, back in November of 1993? If you remember that show, I’m willing to bet [...]
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  Fetched: November 03, 2009, 8:25am EST
  

• New Megafaun Video: Impressions of the Past

  If only life was this easy. [...]
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  Fetched: November 02, 2009, 10:21pm EST
  

• The Snap: 6:30 a.m.

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  Fetched: November 02, 2009, 1:20pm EST
  

• Bike Ride to Show Council Support for Hillsborough Bike Lanes

  Tomorrow the council reconsiders bike lanes on Hillsborough Street. [...]
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  Fetched: November 02, 2009, 9:23am EST
  

• Trick or Tini at Humble Pie

  Humble Pie and Design Box host a Halloween Party. [...]
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  Fetched: October 30, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
  

• Hillsborough Street Celebrates the Coming Transformation

  Tomorrow Hillsborough Street celebrates 10 years of working toward a new vision. [...]
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  Fetched: October 30, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
  

• The Internet Summit in Raleigh Next Week

  Next week Raleigh feels a bit like Silicon Valley. [...]
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  Fetched: October 30, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
  

• Isaac Hunter’s Tavern Makes a Comeback

  The area’s favorite watering hole from the late 1700s plans to reopen on Fayetteville Street. [...]
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  Fetched: October 30, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
  

• Starmount CD Release party tonight at Marsh Woodwinds

  Starmount will throw a party for “Tyranny of the Sphere” at 8pm at Marsh Woodwinds.  The album was released this past Tuesday. [...]
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  Fetched: October 30, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
  

• Megafaun on WUNC’s The State of Things

  Friday at noon. [...]
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  Fetched: October 30, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
  

• Christopher Counts wins Moore Square Design Competition

  The jury’s decision shows an emphasis on tradition. Hopefully maintaining what is already great about this park, while keeping an eye toward the future of downtown Raleigh. [...]
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  Fetched: October 30, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
  

• Trader Joe’s Opens Friday Oct. 30

  Its not downtown, but at least you don’t have to go to Cary anymore. [...]
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  Fetched: October 29, 2009, 8:28pm EDT
  

• Mema’s Biscuits aka The Biscuit Station To Close Saturday

  Better make a biscuit run because this Raleigh landmark ends its twenty year run on Saturday. [...]
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  Fetched: October 29, 2009, 8:28pm EDT
  

• Bison Beer Brunch at The Borough (Sunday)

  Go to the Borough before 4pm. [...]
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  Fetched: October 29, 2009, 11:46am EDT
  

• Carolina RailHawks Having Open Tryouts in December

  Goooooaaaalllll! [...]
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  Fetched: October 29, 2009, 11:46am EDT
  

• Raleigh Convention Center Awarded LEED Silver

  The Raleigh Convention Center joins only six other convention centers in the nation to be awarded LEED Silver certification. [...]
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  Fetched: October 29, 2009, 11:46am EDT
  

• Dos Taquitos Day of the Dead Bike Ride Sunday

  All Souls’ Day [...]
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  Fetched: October 29, 2009, 11:46am EDT
  

• Lincoln Theatre Moving to Membership, Adding Liquor

  Downtown’s biggest private venue to become membership only. [...]
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  Fetched: October 29, 2009, 11:46am EDT
  

• Yes! sputnik Halloween Dance Party Yeti steaty GO!

  There is going to be a serious throw down at Helios on Halloween. Yeah, I said Helios. [...]
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  Fetched: October 29, 2009, 11:46am EDT
  

• The Postmarks and The Huguenots at Tir Na Nog

  Florida-based indie pop sensation comes to town Wednesday, and for free you can’t beat the price! [...]
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  Fetched: October 29, 2009, 11:46am EDT
  

• The Mystical Legislative Building

  Goodnight Raleigh traces the history and controversy of our Legislative Building. [...]
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  Fetched: October 23, 2009, 6:56pm EDT
  

• The City Plaza’s New Sculptures

  Three new sculptures have been installed on the City Plaza for a few weeks now.  Today as the Plaza officially opens, these Sculptures along with the decorative light towers, establish the first new art installs on Fayetteville Street. [...]
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  Fetched: October 23, 2009, 6:56pm EDT
  

• Pat Fitzgerald’s Zoom Raleigh Opens on Fayetteville Street

  Tonight is the official opening of Zoom Raleigh a rich interactive interface that has been installed in the window of the Urban Design Center right on Fayetteville Street. [...]
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  Fetched: October 23, 2009, 6:56pm EDT
  

• Demo Derby At The Fairgrounds This Weekend

  Bear witness to the mechanical mayhem from the Grandstands! [...]
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  Fetched: October 22, 2009, 2:58pm EDT
  

• Downtown Raleigh Free Wifi is Live

  Surfin’ RDU [...]
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  Fetched: October 22, 2009, 12:00pm EDT