Why it matters: Raleigh's mayor and city council currently serve two-year terms, with all eight members elected at once. The city council is considering a change that would give council members ...

Raleigh’s new mayor and city council, sworn in Monday ... Raleigh’s voters in every council district, neighborhood and business area overwhelmingly elected candidates committed to public ...

She was a Raleigh city council member in the early 2000s ... she’s one of the most visible and active district council members, even if some see her as divisive and anti-development.

At its meeting Tuesday, the Raleigh City Council will consider changes ... At the council’s annual retreat held at the end of last month, council members discussed ways to improve public comment ...

Raleigh’s planning commission has approved a rezoning application that paves the way towards the build out of a $1 billion ...

NC Animal Advocates United is pushing the city of Raleigh for a ban on any pet shop selling dogs or cats. The proposal comes ...

Raleigh residents can now watch City Council budget work sessions live online to stay informed on fiscal decisions.

In November, the city began a free two-hour parking program at select city decks in an effort to attract more people downtown ...

The Raleigh City Council is considering a proposal to allow open alcohol consumption in the Village District. It would allow people to drink beer, wine or cocktails from specially marked cups ...