Jasmine Gallup

After announcing her bid for Raleigh’s top seat on Monday, the INDY spoke to Cowell about how she would work to address housing, preservation, displacement, community engagement, and other issues.

Three of the board's seven members face elections this year; voters in Districts 5 and 6 will see primary races on their ballots.

“It’s always super-rewarding when you see the sparkles in their eyes when they recognize Harry Potter or Star Wars,” says violinist Jose Olea Vico.

Umbrella Dry Bar, Raleigh's first bar with a fully nonalcoholic menu, was opened by owner Meg Paradise in January.

The retirement of former Wake District Court chief justice Ned Mangum means there are two open seats in Wake County’s District 10D that Democrats could pick up this year.

Facts No One Can Agree On The Origins Of Pasta Alla Gricia Alessio Orru/Shutterstock By Jasmine Gallup

The two-term mayor saw a city council go from united in a flurry of pro-development activity to divided over numerous issues. How will the city move forward without her at the helm?

Without enough supply, Raleigh’s housing market struggles have been notorious for years, though new policies are helping. Will the city’s next leaders continue that momentum?

As the election approaches, a major question on voters’ minds is how the next mayor and city council will handle Raleigh’s growth, particularly downtown, which has been in a state of semicrisis since the COVID pandemic.

With a new mayor set to take the reins, and competitive races in districts A, C, E, and for the at-large seats, this year’s election could lead to policy shifts.