Midtown Raleigh Coverage

Surveillance video shows car crashing into Raleigh tobacco store

Surveillance video showed a group of suspects going into a Raleigh tobacco store after a driver crashed their car into a front window. The break-in caused thousands in damage.

Broken windows, thousands of dollars in damage: Vandals smash 7 Raleigh stores

Raleigh police are investigating numerous break-ins at businesses in the midtown area. Surveillance video shows a car crashing into a tobacco store in one of the burglaries.

Brett Knese & Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporters

Empty big-box store converted to life-sciences facility in Midtown Raleigh

Bio-systems company, Targan, opened its newest facility on Six Forks Road. It's in the old Kroger Grocery store and is now called the Midtown BioCenter.

Atlantic Avenue construction stalled, city of Raleigh fires firm in charge

Construction on Atlantic Avenue in Raleigh is at a standstill because the contractor, J-Smith Civil, abandoned the project.

Construction company abandons Atlantic Avenue widening project in Raleigh

Construction on Atlantic Avenue in Raleigh is at a standstill because the contractor, J-Smith Civil, abandoned the project.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Concerns over gun violence near nightclubs in Raleigh's Midtown

Five people have been shot in a three-month span near an intersection in Midtown Raleigh.

Raleigh PD asks city to enhance street lighting in crime hotspot

The Raleigh Police Department has asked city officials to install additional street lighting in a largely-industrial area of Raleigh's Midtown after two deadly shootings in the last month.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Raleigh's big idea: Waterfront park in Midtown

Raleigh has plans to turn an area along Crabtree Creek between Wake Forest Road and Industrial Drive into a waterfront sanctuary within the city.

Waterfront park: Abandoned lots could be transformed into Midtown Raleigh destination

A group of crumbling parking lots and abandoned buildings could soon be transformed into a waterfront destination in Raleigh.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Raleigh leaders defer rezoning of North Hills to December, when city council will have four new members

The city council voted on Tuesday to hold the next hearing on North Hills rezoning on Dec. 6. It is the same day that four new council members are set to be sworn in.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

$1 billion 'Innovation District' to be built at Raleigh's North Hills

The next level of development for Ralleigh's North Hills will be a 33-acre Innovation District with a value of $1 billion, developer Kane Realty announced Monday.

New drawings reveal vision for growing Midtown Raleigh

Drawings from the City of Raleigh propose a makeover for parts of Midtown, including new, pedestrian-friendly crossings over Interstate 440, a Midtown Waterfront District and park along Crabtree Creek and a "Midtown Ring" of greenways and on-street paths that connect neighborhoods.

Midtown Raleigh is getting a makeover

New drawings from the City of Raleigh propose a makeover for parts of Midtown, including new, pedestrian-friendly crossings over Interstate 440, a Midtown Waterfront District and park along Crabtree Creek and a "Midtown Ring" of greenways and on-street paths that connect neighborhoods.

Mikaya Thurmond, WRAL anchor/reporter

As Midtown Raleigh grows, residents wants to make sure it remains safe, accessible

Midtown Raleigh is growing and getting a makeover. But as it grows, there are concerns among those who live there that it stays safe and accessible.

Residents, planners discuss new vision for Midtown Raleigh

Midtown Raleigh is growing and getting a makeover. But as it grows, there are concerns among those who live there that it stays safe and accessible.

Events this week: Midtown Beach Music series, Anastasia and beer

There is plenty to check out in the Triangle this week.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Street banner contest aims to beautify Midtown Raleigh with art

A contest looks to beautify Midtown Raleigh with street banners displaying the work of a local artist.