Rockford Reborn
Yes, that’s right. The Rockford has reopened. I can confidently confirm the rumors. I, Mr. Raleighing (whoever that is), am currently continuing to digest a glorious ABC as we speak… along with a pleasant potato salad, half of a house salad, and several Sweetwater 420′s. Yes, my friends, I am happy. From what I can [...]
Raleighing Raves: Top 5 Sandwiches
Here’s the first entry in what I hope becomes a regular feature here on raleighing.com, Raleighing Raves. Occasionally, I’ll pick a topic and list my own personal favorites in the area. First one up is the beloved yet oft undervalued sandwich. There are a bunch of great sandwiches available here in Raleigh but I’ve narrowed [...]
SparkCon: FashionSPARK Event Friday Night
Over the past several weeks, Raleigh’s SparkCon‘ers have kicked off their ’07 campaign in preparation for the September 20-23 events. While I personally was on the fence about the effectiveness of last year’s inaugural SparkCon, I am still open-minded and am looking forward to seeing how things evolve this year. So far, one thing that [...]
712 Tucker Converts to Apartment Complex
712 Tucker, the development slated for the block of downtown bound by St. Mary’s, Boylan, Tucker, and Johnson Streets is making a conversion to apartments. The decision is not really a surprise at all, as it was a possibility from very early on and Crosland is more frequently known for their apartment projects than their [...]
Redbird Sculpture Dedication This Sunday
The “Redbird” sculpture recently installed in Fred Fletcher Park in Raleigh is scheduled for dedication by Mayor Charles Meeker this Sunday, June 10th, at 5pm. The sculpture sits on the grassy knoll by the park’s basketball and tennis courts on the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Washington Street. The festivities will begin at 4:30pm and [...]
