Harold’s Blog: Harrison Ave Bridge?

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through August 7, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

This week was busy with events and a lot of political meetings. Usually this time of year is a little slow but with the campaign in full swing I will remain busy until the end of the year. Read more

Hot Time at Ritmo Latino

photos and story by Lindsey Chester

Cary, NC- It’s August and it’s hot, but that didn’t stop the crowds from enjoying the Ritmo Latino Festival this past Sunday in Bond Park. Read more

Business: A Southern Season is Sold

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Jessica Yin.

Chapel Hill, NC – A short drive from Cary is A Southern Season, one of the state’s most wonderful and famous places to buy food, cooking implements, home wares and more. CaryCitizen was interested to learn that the business was sold to a prestigious group of local investors. Read more

Editor’s Journal: Election Season

Hal Goodtree is Editor & Publisher of CaryCitizen.

Cary, NC – Municipal and County elections are coming up on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Every vote counts and it’s a busy time here at CaryCitizen. Read more

National Night Out in Cary

Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Tuesday was National Night Out, billed as America’s Night Out Against Crime. CaryCiitzen visited two event locations in Lochmere and Cary Park. Read more

Transportation: Western Wake Freeway Update

Story and pictures by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Local news media has made much of the construction noise on 540. For those affected, it is indeed an unfortunate situation. But there’s more to the story of this road than just noise.

Where will it go? What will it cost? When will it be open? For answers, CaryCitizen turned to Joe Milazzo, Executive Director of the Regional Transportation Alliance. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Highlights from the Quarterly Report

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through July 31, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

I started this week at the beach as the family had one last long weekend together before the girls head off to college. We returned on Tuesday evening and it was back to work on Wednesday. Read more

RailHawks Blank Atlanta in Short, Rainy Game

Game summary from the Carolina RailHawks. Photos by Chris Adamczyk for CaryCitizen.

CARY, N.C. – The Carolina RailHawks earned their league-leading 14th victory Saturday night after defeating Atlanta 1-0 in a match that was abandoned in the 50th minute at WakeMed Soccer Park. Read more

Food Factory Closes in Cary

Cary, NC – The Food Factory, a longtime favorite for breakfast and lunch downtown, closed its doors in Cary for the last time on Saturday. The restaurant is relocating to Duke University in Durham. Read more

Downed Power Lines Close Chapel Hill Road at NW Maynard

Cary, NC – Downed power lines closed Chapel Hill Road where it crosses NW Maynard for much of the day on Monday. Read more