In this issue of the Downtowner, we meet Nancy McFarlane, Raleigh’s first new mayor in ten years, and the newest City Council members. You’ll also find some of our regular columns including Let's Do Lunch, Uncorked, Gallery News, Uncorked, Local History, DRA Snapshot, Where’s it @t, Did You Know, and the Designing Great Spaces from the Urban Design Center. We also feature a profile on local clothiers Raleigh Denim, ARTHOUSE, and update on the Edison, and info on the Downtown Express Library. We hope you enjoy this issue of the Downtowner!