Raleigh joins the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative to foster a sustainable and inclusive future, addressing growth, environmental challenges, and economic disparities through strategic collaborations and innovative solutions.

Raleigh closed the Dix Park homeless camp, rehousing residents through a program offering housing solutions, support services, and substantial taxpayer savings.

Raleigh's Green Road Park hosts the I.AM.ME Step Class for youth, focusing on step dance, self-expression, and teamwork every Saturday, costing $5 per session.

Wake County Animal Center is starting Rabies and Microchip Clinics in March, replacing Community Pet Days, with free services starting March 9 at Dorcas Ministries in Cary.

Mordecai Historic Park in Raleigh will host an event on March 29 to display archaeological discoveries, tracing the local history from Indigenous peoples to present times.

The Comic Book & Toy Expo returns to Wake Forest at Flaherty Park on March 22, offering free admission to enthusiasts of vintage comics and pop culture memorabilia.

Green Road Community Center introduces "Canvas and Coffee," a weekly art class for active adults over 55, fostering creativity and social connections.

Chatham County announces its 4th Annual Regional Creek Week for March 15-22, focusing on conservation and education through various water-related activities.

Chatham Community Library offers a free "No Fear Drawing for Beginner Adults" class taught by local artist Emma Skurnick on March 11, welcoming all skill levels.

Raleigh restores historic trolley tours on Saturdays, March-December, with narratives through downtown. Tickets are available online or at the Visitor Center.

The Five Points Center for Active Adults introduces a new Parkinson's-focused fitness class, Parkinson's Go Warriors, for those aged 50+ featuring activities that improve fitness, vocal strength, and balance. Classes are free and caregivers can join.

Kiwanis Park hosts a St. Patrick's Day event for children and grandparents, featuring crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more in a peanut-free, sensory-friendly setting on March 17.

The Wake Forest Fire Department is selling custom t-shirts to support autism awareness, with $3 from each $25 sale going to the Autism Society of NC until March 15.