The City of Raleigh Museum is hosting a free Plant Swap event on July 19 where participants can exchange healthy plants and connect with other plant lovers.

The Raleigh Fire Department celebrates its 54th Fire Academy graduates and emphasizes readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season in the latest Raleigh Fire News edition.

The second annual Engage Raleigh Expo will take place on September 13, 2025, focusing on cross-generational community engagement. Exhibitor registration is open from June 30 to August 30.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey advises on water safety, noting drowning as the top death cause for young children and offering tips on avoiding rip currents and emergency response.

Raleigh is switching to eScribe from BoardDocs on July 1 for City Council meeting materials, aiming to improve functionality and offer a streamlined experience, with plans to eventually include all city boards and committees.

Raleigh designates July as Park and Recreation Month, celebrating these spaces and the professionals behind them, with events to promote health and community.

Raleigh seeks public feedback on transportation safety and accessibility, with surveys focused on pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure improvements and community involvement.

Governor Stein of North Carolina signed 10 new laws to support various state sectors, including child welfare, education for military, and disaster recovery.

The North Carolina State Health Plan faces projected net losses escalating to nearly $1 billion by 2027, per a performance audit validating prior financial challenges.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey emphasizes fireworks and grilling safety for the upcoming Fourth of July, citing injury statistics and offering a safety checklist.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announces a $25,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction in the 2000 missing person case of 9-year-old Asha Degree.

North Carolina leaders resist federal changes to SNAP, stressing the harm to over 1.4 million residents and the importance for children, the elderly, and low-wage workers.

The mobile market returns to Wake Forest, offering a "pay-what-you-can" model for grocery shopping and featuring the AmeriHealth Mobile Wellness Center for health services.