/tags/charles-meeker Charles Meeker en-US Copyright Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:55:00 GMT /politics/2011-12-02/big-weekend-for-outgoing-mayor Outgoing Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker is on somewhat of a farewell tour today. First off is the Human Relation Commission's "Unity Day" at the Convention… Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:55:00 GMT /politics/2011-12-02/big-weekend-for-outgoing-mayor Jeremy Loeb /arts-culture/2011-11-18/pullen-park-to-reopen A signature amusement center in Raleigh reopens tomorrow. Pullen Park, near NC State, will have several new features. Pullen Park has been a family… Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:35:00 GMT /arts-culture/2011-11-18/pullen-park-to-reopen Dave DeWitt /politics/2011-10-06/the-part-time-politician Next Tuesday, voters will go to the polls in Raleigh to choose a new mayor. For the first time in a decade, they will pick someone who is not Charles… Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:20:00 GMT /politics/2011-10-06/the-part-time-politician Dave DeWitt /business-economy/2011-10-04/supporters-urge-bond-passage Several dozen supporters staged a small rally this morning to support the passage of two separate city-wide bonds on the ballot for next week. If passed,… Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:10:00 GMT /business-economy/2011-10-04/supporters-urge-bond-passage Dave DeWitt /politics/2011-10-03/meeker-endorses-mcfarlane Outgoing Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker has made an endorsement for his successor. Meeker has thrown his support behind Nancy McFarlane, who served on the… Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:10:00 GMT /politics/2011-10-03/meeker-endorses-mcfarlane Dave DeWitt /politics/2011-09-13/new-leaders-running-in-raleigh Candidates for Raleigh mayor and city council meet tonight for a candidate forum.For the first time in 10 years, there is no incumbent running for mayor… Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:49:00 GMT /politics/2011-09-13/new-leaders-running-in-raleigh Dave DeWitt /politics/2011-08-02/council-endorses-light-rail-plan-for-raleigh The Raleigh City Council has approved a proposal for a downtown light rail line.City council members voted last night to support a route that goes through… Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:42:00 GMT /politics/2011-08-02/council-endorses-light-rail-plan-for-raleigh Will Michaels /politics/2011-07-25/local-candidates-step-forward Local election season officially gets underway today. Candidates are able to file for election in both Wake and Durham.The most crowded race is expected… Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT /politics/2011-07-25/local-candidates-step-forward Dave DeWitt /politics/2011-04-26/meeker-wont-seek-re-election Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker will not seek another term in office this fall. He made the announcement earlier today. Charles Meeker is known for staying… Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:11:00 GMT /politics/2011-04-26/meeker-wont-seek-re-election Dave DeWitt /politics/2011-03-14/meekers-state-of-the-city Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker gave his annual State of the City address today. Speaking at a Rotary Club meeting, Meeker summarized some of the city’s… Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:10:00 GMT /politics/2011-03-14/meekers-state-of-the-city Dave DeWitt