Staying informed about the people that keep Raleigh running can be a tall order.
Hoodline analyzed the city's past week on Twitter, especially those users that are devoted to civic life — local government, media, nonprofits, unions, transit and utilities. We wanted to reveal and share the tweets that drove your social media discussions on those topics.
Media
The media keep you informed about the news you need. Here are some of the top tweets from the city's journalists of the past week.
Raleigh witnessed an increase in Twitter conversations by and about media last week — 491, compared with 401 the previous week.
Part of the driving force behind that was this tweet by @LukeDeCock:
Tonight's attendance of 19 and 202 is a PNC record for hockey.
— Luke DeCock (@LukeDeCock)
In all, the tweet received 16 local retweets, two local quotes and 364 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
On Wednesday, @BridgetABC11 tweeted:
BREAKING: Hamilton and his family have made it to DC! Their story coming up next on @ABC11_WTVD https://t.co/of4Vb7lUya
— Bridget Condon (@BridgetABC11)
That proved popular, with 11 local retweets, three local quotes and 586 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
There was also this Friday tweet from @TriangleBIZJrnl:
New Census data show Wake County population grew by 20K in one year – highest in the state https://t.co/IGpQr5Jx15 https://t.co/20l4gU2IPZ
— TBJ Raleigh/Durham (@TriangleBIZJrnl)
That tweet racked up six local retweets, five local quotes and 46 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Government
Hoodline makes it easy to keep up with the latest news and announcements from local government on Twitter.
Raleigh saw essentially the same volume of Twitter conversations regarding government last week compared with the week before.
But there was this tweet from @RaleighGov:
A strong argument could be made for missing class to do your part for the planet on such a pretty #earthday. Just something to think about and @NCState. https://t.co/PDwfByCNWJ
— City of Raleigh (@RaleighGov)
As of this publication, the tweet had garnered 18 local quotes and 43 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Then there was this tweet from @Saige4Raleigh on Thursday:
We need a Community Oversight Board with subpoena power; we need body cams that auto record; and we need leaders in our city council who will work with partners to find innovative ways to treat and care for those with mental health conditions. https://t.co/60hZsAinu8
— Saige Martin (@Saige4Raleigh)
All told, the tweet had two local retweets and five total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Unions
Hoodline combed local Twitter and curated the latest news and announcements from and about the city's unions.
Raleigh had little change in Twitter conversations around unions last week compared with the previous week.
One of them with the most local engagement was this tweet from @rpffa548:
All but one of the nine firefighters injured in the April 10 gas explosion in downtown Durham has returned to work and officials said Monday. https://t.co/b2ngNIUp74
— Raleigh Firefighters (@rpffa548)
The tweet got some attention, with one local retweet, two local quotes and 13 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
There was also this Friday tweet from @rpffa548:
It’s heating up at the #NCGA. Thanks for all you do @PFFPNC! https://t.co/Hu455SBhL4
— Raleigh Firefighters (@rpffa548)
Twitter users gave it one local retweet and 11 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Utilities
Raleigh experienced little change in Twitter conversations regarding utilities last week compared to the previous week.
Yet some tweets proved popular. Here's a case in point, by @DukeEnergy:
If you’re looking for new places to hike, swim, bike or spot wildlife, and here are a few parks and trails we recommend. #EarthDay https://t.co/UO0PQeLxzE https://t.co/h3q1o5fRea
— Duke Energy (@DukeEnergy)
That tweet racked up one local retweet, one local quote and 13 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Transit
Hoodline has curated the best of local transit agencies on Twitter over the past week.
Raleigh witnessed essentially the same volume of Twitter conversations regarding transit last week compared with the week before.
On that was popular locally was this tweet from @RaleighMoves:
Oh yeah and who's excited for Bike Month? That would be us. https://t.co/Aozmu9YclQ https://t.co/yIROMdMfwA
— RaleighMoves (@RaleighMoves)
As of this publication, the tweet racked up four local retweets and 27 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
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