North Carolina has been ranked as the third best state in the country in which to do business, according to a recent CNBC article. Virginia and Texas were ranked 1st and 2nd, respectively. The ranking was based on a number of criteria. Interesting, North Carolina ranked higher than either Virginia or Texas in both cost of doing business and the quality of the workforce. … [Read more...] about NC Ranked Third Best State for Business
City to Expand Recycling Program
The City of Raleigh is adding to the list of materials that it collects, including phone books, colored paper, spiral (coffee) cans and #1-5 and #7 plastic containers. The change comes as the City Council approved a three year contract extension with Sonoco Recycling which increases the rate the City receives for recyclables and increases the items to be recycled. … [Read more...] about City to Expand Recycling Program
Wild Ginger
Wild Ginger has closed. Tokyo House in North Raleigh (same owner) appears to be keeping very busy. … [Read more...] about Wild Ginger
Machupicchu
Machupicchu has opened. Located on Falls of the Neuse Road, Machupicchu serves authentic Peruvian food. … [Read more...] about Machupicchu
Week of June 13, 2011
Our weekly selection of things to do and see in Raleigh: Movies Win Win Galaxy Cinema 770 Cary Towne Boulevard, Cary, NC (919) 463-9989 Paul Giamatti stars as a middle-aged man with a struggling law practice focused on serving elderly clients. To get out of his financial predicament, he promises a judge that he will serve as guardian to one of his clients. This choice … [Read more...] about Week of June 13, 2011