Raleigh's cityscape is changing with a focus on African American heritage, renaming a center as the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Park and planning renovations, including a new facility.

Raleigh's Nature Preserve Park invites families to a free 'Nature Play Day' for outdoor activities, requiring no registration, on June 18 from 10 am to 12 pm.

The Raleigh Police Department will honor fallen officers during National Police Week with memorials and ceremonies, including the Wake County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony.

The Wake Forest Police reported high accident rates at local intersections, with the most dangerous being at Capital Blvd and South Main St, and urged drivers to be cautious.

Carrboro's Mayor Barbara Foushee designated May 12-18 as Period Poverty Awareness Week to address the widespread inability to afford menstrual products and encourage community support.

The southeast Raleigh post office was renamed in honor of WWII veteran Millie Dunn Veasey, celebrating her service in the all-Black female unit, the Six Triple Eight.

Raleigh celebrated eco-friendly initiatives at their Earth Day and Arbor Day event, awarding local leaders and businesses for sustainability and climate action.

Officer Benjamin Manuel of the Raleigh Police Department was awarded the 2024 MADD North Carolina Officer of the Year for his exceptional traffic enforcement and public safety efforts.

The North Carolina Museum of History has loaned a 19th-century dresser by Thomas Day to The Met for their "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition.

Sleeping Booty will perform at Wake Forest's Friday Night on White on May 9, featuring food trucks, beer and wine sales, and a kid-friendly atmosphere.

Raleigh residents rate their city highly for quality of life, with 84% deeming it "excellent" or "good" in a community survey focusing on services and urban living.

The Five Points Spring Fling, set for May 16 at the Five Points Center for Active Adults, will offer music, food, games, and more in a free, community event.

Raleigh seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead the development of green spaces, with duties in capital project management, community engagement, and construction oversight.