Wake Forest is developing Northeast Gateway Park, featuring the historic Ailey Young House, and seeks community input at a meeting scheduled for June 26.

GoTriangle seeks public feedback on its planned November update to the WRX schedule, which proposes more frequent all-day service and improved connectivity with local microtransit.

Wake County secures a new 20-year lease for Lake Crabtree County Park, preserving public access to its amenities, although certain trails are now closed.

Wake Forest is preparing for a two-day Juneteenth celebration starting Friday, with events such as a community gathering, parade, educational walk, and free festivities.

Raleigh Parks is giving away free native plants to support local pollinators like bees and butterflies. Residents can pick them up at designated parks on a first-come basis, promoting pollinator-friendly habitats.

The Raleigh Water Communications team attended the NACWA Strategic Communications H2O Workshop in Detroit to learn and share public water communication strategies.

Dementia Capable Cares offers a free training session on dementia support at Five Points for Active Adults on July 23, highlighting community resources for this growing issue.

Wake County opens cooling stations due to high heat index, offering relief from temperatures above 100 degrees, with locations including libraries and centers available until at least Wednesday.

Raleigh's administrative offices close for Juneteenth, emergency services remain available, trash services continue normally, and GoRaleigh operates on a regular schedule.

The City is distributing free NOAA weather radios to residents, with an event on June 28 at Green Road Community Center to improve severe weather preparedness.

Raleigh launches two grants for local business property upgrades, offering financial aid for both interior and exterior improvements to stimulate economic growth.

Raleigh has introduced iAccess, an online tool for people with disabilities to provide feedback on parking and public space accessibility, with QR-code linked signs for easy access.

Raleigh Parks offers free native plants during Pollinator Week to support local pollinators and conservation efforts, with limited availability at designated locations.