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They've broken ground on the Cottages of Idlewild! This project by Raleigh Raised Development and the Raleigh Area Land Trust (RALT) will feature 18 permanently affordable homes in the historic community of Idlewild. We were pleased to sell the land to RALT for $1 to help make this happen. |

5 Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2026—And the Surprising Style That Just Fell Out of Favor MasterBrand, one of the nation’s top cabinet manufacturers, reveals the kitchen cabinet styles, colors, and features set to define 2026.

These 10 states are America’s best for quality of life in 2025 These 10 states offer residents the best quality of life across several factors, such as low crime rates, good air quality, and access to health and child care.

Apparently, some shades could actually lower your home’s value by up to $4,000 😳 Details at the link in the comments!

Downtown Boulevard (present-day Capital Boulevard) looking northeast, 26 August 1983.

This photograph was taken from the Fairview Road overpass to illustrate the number and size of billboards lining Raleigh's roadways. Because of Raleigh's lax billboard ordinance, the giant signs were almost everywhere they were allowed--which was any area zoned industrial or commercial.

During the early 1980s, cities across the US adopted billboard ordinances, some even banning them completely. Raleigh city council adopted a billboard ordinance in October of 1983 that drastically reduced the number and size of billboards. The maximum allowed square footage was reduced from 675 to 150 on four (or more) lane roads. On smaller roads the size was reduced to 75 square feet.
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From the N&O Negative Collection, State Archives of North Carolina. Photo copyrighted by the News and Observer. Illegal to use without express permission from the N&O.

**LOCATION CHANGE! Monday’s meeting will now be at Chavis Park from 6-8 p.m. https://raleighnc.gov/transportation/events/location-change-wake-brt-new-bern-avenue-pre-construction-meeting (original post remains below) **

Construction on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) New Bern Avenue Project kicks off in the fall, and there’s a pre-construction meeting this month. Want to learn more? https://raleighnc.gov/transportation/news/wake-brt-new-bern-avenue-rolling-forward

Date: August 18
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Martin Street Baptist Church |

20 Features That Increase the Value of Your Home, According to Zillow A new report from Zillow reveals the top features that help increase the value of your home. The findings reveal that homes with natural features and materials are selling for more than expected.

‘Red and gorgeous’: Strawberry season looking fruitful for North Carolina farmers North Carolina strawberry farmers are saying crops this year turned out better than expected.

Ex-UNC Star Armando Bacot Announces He's Broken Ground on First Hotel in Raleigh The former Tar Heel is putting his NIL money to use.