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Fourth Ward tour embraces the past, the future
November 20, 2008

Tucked away in a corner of Uptown is a neighborhood so charming and so thoroughly distinct, the uninitiated might think they've stumbled into another city. Steeped in a history of turn-of-the-century political power and whispered tall tales of brothels and bootleggers, Fourth Ward is a fascinating mix of Victorian architecture, modern condos, secret gardens and brick-paved sidewalks in the shadows of Tryon Street's skyscrapers.

Activist with a paintbrush
By Mark Price | November 20, 2008

Colombian-born Edwin Gil has become one of the city's best-known artists over the past two years, partly due to his keen business sense, but mostly because he's not afraid to take chances on politically-minded projects that cost more than they earn.

No Kiawah? No Aspen? The world's gone mad!
Cami Boudreaux | November 20, 2008

I'm never one to eavesdrop, of course, but noisy lunch talk cranks up the volume at even the best eateries, and next thing I know, conversation at the next table becomes my main course.

Tool woman
By Mark Price | November 20, 2008

In the family album is a picture of Kristin Wells, age 3, on a ladder and wearing a tool belt. Her path to a job on HGTV was being crafted even then, following in her dad's footsteps.

Gandhi statue hoisted at Old County Courthouse
By Franco Ordoñez | E-mail | October 1, 2008

Gandhi is here. An 8-foot statue of the bespectacled human rights leader, holding his famous staff, now stands in front of the Old County Courthouse.

Jam-packed week required little travel
September 24, 2008

Wow! Last week was something.

Want great parks? It's time to speak up
September 17, 2008

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CMC activity worries residents
By Dan Tierney | E-mail | September 10, 2008

Neighborhood residents have long called East Boulevard the “backbone” of Dilworth, both for its central location and bustling activity. Many worry, though, that the scenery could change forever.

The riddle of the unknown caller
Tracy Russ | September 10, 2008

It's the cell phone equivalent of the mysterious knock on a front door with no peep hole … the call that comes through with the name, “UNKNOWN.”

$1,500 taken in theft at Bruegger's
By Amy Rainey | E-mail | September 10, 2008

More than $1,500 was stolen from the safe at Bruegger's Bagels when the

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