Raleigh's proposed $1.78 billion FY26 budget avoids tax increases, prioritizes workforce, strategic investments, and includes a significant allocation for capital projects without relying on bond funding.

Abbotts Creek Community Center is hosting a "Sea Ya Later Spring" event for kids aged 2-6 on June 4, with marine-themed crafts and games. Registration is required.

Raleigh is preparing a Juneteenth celebration at Chavis Park with free admission, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, crafts, and food trucks.

The NCDOT's reentry program provides job opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals, with support for obtaining essential services like healthcare and ID cards.

Raleigh's Fourth of July fireworks are returning to the stadium near the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium, focusing on the fireworks without additional festival activities.

A family-friendly 5K/3K event will take place on June 7 at Joyner Park to celebrate National Trails Day, with proceeds supporting greenway maintenance. Online registration is available.

Carrboro celebrates diversity with their Orgullo Pride event on June 14, featuring food, dance, and craft activities for kids. A pre-festival Pride Piper Walk symbolizes unity and visibility efforts.

John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh hosts JCMP CommUNITY Stories, a free event on June 16 featuring resident tales, exhibits, and park tours to celebrate local heritage.

John Chavis Memorial Park is hosting an art event on June 17 with exhibits, a painting workshop, and light refreshments, designed to be an inclusive and engaging experience for the community.

Raleigh's 'Chavis Frolics' event at John Chavis Memorial Park will offer music, food trucks, and a special guest, inviting all ages to enjoy a free community celebration on June 18th.

The Wake County Animal Center is reducing adoption fees to $25 for dogs in their shelter for over two weeks on National Rescue Dog Day, May 20, and offering a "name your price" promotion for cats.

The Raleigh Police Department has announced free registration for their IBM STEM for Girls summer camp to promote interest in science and technology among young girls.

The Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association shared a history of a 1992 IGA Grocery Store fire, detailing the intense battle and resulting total loss of the store.