Influences: Henri Cartier-Bresson

Story by Hal Goodtree. First published in FotoHal.com.

Cary, NC – Every photographer should have influences. My influences start with Henri Cartier-Bresson. Read more

Survey: Your Digital Lifestyle

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Yutako Tsutano.

Cary, NC – I’m probably a propeller head. I read Mashable and use Seesmic and have a Google Plus profile. I have apps on my iPhone and Klout from my Twitter stream. But sometimes it’s just a wee bit over-the-top.

Time for a Digital Reality Check. Help us understand the State of the Digisphere by answering this short survey on Your Digital Lifestyle. All answers kept confidential. We’ll publish the results next week.

Your Digital Lifestyle Survey

If you can’t see the survey here (darn interwebs), you can answer it online at CaryCitizen Digital Lifestyle Survey.

Harold’s Blog: Life After the Election

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through October 23, 2011. Photo by BWohack.

Cary, NC – This week was my first full week as mayor without campaigning in several months. It was nice to turn all my attention to mayoral duties. Read more

Panthers Beat: Who Let The Dogs Out?

Story by Matt Young.

Cary-lina, NC – “Litter”-ally. Who let the dogs out? Read more

Business: Citizen Websites Debuts

Story by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Two growing trends in the information space have come together to propel the launch of Citizen Websites here in Cary. Read more

Giving Back: Suzie Wolf Photographs Military Families

Cary, NC – Suzie Wolf, a longtime contributing photographer for CaryCitizen, has partnered with the The PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA), USO, and Soldiers’ Angels to offer free photography for the families of deployed soldiers.

Portraits of Love

The program, called Portraits of Love, offers professional photography services to military families who have a loved one serving in the armed forces.

In conjunction with Fuji Film and other industry leaders, the program prints and mails a 5×7 color photo to the service person and family free of charge.

Photographers across the country volunteer their services to take these family portraits for this worthy project.

“I am thrilled to be able to volunteer my time to this wonderful program.  I have always wanted to do this but needed support in executing it,” said Suzie Wolf, owner of Suzie Wolf Photography.

“It’s such a wonderful way to support those in the armed forces and providing even a little joy during holidays.  I just want to bring a smile to someone’s face.”

Eligible families in the greater Cary metroplex can contact Suzie Wolf Photography directly.

Notes From Afghanistan: Two Guys from Cary

Cary, NC – This is not a story of battle, nation-building, heroism or pain. But then again, maybe it is. Read more

Applause! Rocks

Photos by Brooke Meyer

Cary, NC- Applause! Cary Youth Theatre group just finished their first solo production as residents of the new Cary Arts Center. Photographer Brooke Meyer was on hand to take some photos of the play.

If you have a child that would like to participate in one of these class A theatrical productions, visit the Applause website for info about the season. The group usually produces two plays: one in the Fall and a second in the Spring.

RailHawks Brilliant Season Comes to an End

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photos by Tom Mousseau for CaryCitizen.

Cary, NC – In 2011, Cary’s own Carolina RailHawks were the darlings of the North American Soccer League. But the dream of a championship came to an end Saturday night at Wake Med Soccer Park with a loss to arch-rivals the Minnesota Stars. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Thoughts and Reflections That Might Not be Relevant To My Service As Mayor

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through October 16, 2011. 

Cary, NC – This was a big week for me with Election Day on Tuesday.

WARNING: This post, unlike previous posts, will contain thoughts and reflections that might not be relevant to my service as mayor. Read more