The Raleigh Parks Plan Update won the 2025 Marvin Collins Award for its innovative and impactful approach to creating an inclusive parks system in Raleigh.

North Carolina's NCDHHS has launched a pilot to use Ukeru, a restraint-free crisis intervention in child facilities, as part of a broader mental health care overhaul.

Wake County invites public input on updating local Historic Preservation Principles and Standards during a meeting at Panther Branch Rosenwald School.

Raleigh Police invites citizens aged 21+ to apply for the Community Police Academy offering insights into law enforcement from Oct. 2 to Dec. 4, 2025.

Chatham Community Library to offer a free seed saving class on August 21, letting participants learn to save seeds and contribute to a local seed shed initiative.

The 2025 Engage Raleigh Expo, themed "One Community, Many Generations," will be held on September 13 and focuses on multigenerational collective effort. Registration is free.

Raleigh Police teams up with Grizzyyy Fitness for a community wellness event on August 9, offering workouts with officers and an opportunity to meet department recruiters.

The Raleigh Police Department encourages participation in National Night Out, promoting community ties and police relations, with events and a call for porch lights to be on.

WakeMed is expanding in Fuquay-Varina with a new healthplex offering emergency care and health services, including a 24/7 emergency department. Construction starts early 2026.

Wake County launches events for Breastfeeding Awareness Month to promote breastfeeding benefits and support for parents, addressing challenges and providing resources.

Wake County extends operation of cooling centers amid a heatwave, with temperatures over 100 degrees, to help residents, especially the vulnerable, combat health risks from sustained exposure.

Wake Forest hosts a flag-raising to honor US Marine Terry Shackelton with family, patriotic songs, and a wreath-laying. Displays and the American flag presented to the Shackelton family.

Chatham County Public Libraries seek community input on the future of library services by reconvening the library foundation board. The interest meeting, open for public attendance, is scheduled for August 19th at the Holmes Family Meeting Room.