Wake Forest urges dog owners to obey the county’s leash law due to increased reports of unleashed dogs in public areas, stressing compliance to avoid penalties.

Wake County urgently seeks foster parents for over 427 children, offering stipends and support to aid their care while working towards family reunification.

An accident in Carrboro brought down power lines, closing downtown streets and causing significant disruptions; repairs are underway with no reported injuries.

Wake County offers a 50% discount on compost bins in May and stresses the environmental benefits of composting, with pickup available at their facilities.

Raleigh emphasizes building safety in May, with events on construction practices, code education, permits, disaster prep, and honoring safety professionals.

Raleigh has launched a Parks Edition of their 'Big Ideas Raleigh Podcast', covering topics like aquatics, camps, and arts, providing insights into their greenspaces.

Raleigh volunteers dedicated 2,673.81 hours to environmental activities during Earth Month, planting trees and cleaning greenways, with a call for ongoing civic engagement.

Raleigh celebrates National Bike Month with events including the 2nd annual Historic Bike Ride highlighting LGBTQIA+ history on May 3 and promoting cycling benefits.

Chatham County is seeking applicants for various advisory committees before May 30th, including those focused on housing and climate change, with details on positions and districts available on their website.

Wake Forest hosts a free bike safety event for kids and parents, including an obstacle course and gear lessons, on May 3 as part of Meet in the Street.

Raleigh's John Chavis Memorial Park is inviting artists over 18 to participate in the Artival event on June 17th, 2025, as part of the Juneteenth Celebrations.

Carrboro hosts "Mental Health Mondays" in May, focusing on diversion programs, CIT, and self-care, facilitated by the Diversion Social Worker and CPD.

Raleigh introduces the Moore Square Music Garden, a new interactive outdoor space for music and community engagement, welcoming all ages to experience and create music together.