The Active Adult Program in Raleigh offers day trips for hiking and baseball tours for both residents and non-residents, with registration available online or through Active Adult Centers.

Wake County celebrates the 20th anniversary of its school recycling initiative, Feed the Bin, noting the notable participation and low contamination rates in recycled materials like paper and plastic.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee declared April 25 as Arbor Day, celebrating by planting a Black Gum tree and reinforcing the town's commitment to environmental health as a Tree City USA.

Durham, NC, secured a AAA rating from all three major credit agencies, enhancing its financial standing and borrowing power for $200 million in capital improvements.

Wake County has launched Nourishing Wake, a program delivering free fresh food to over 1,000 families with chronic illnesses, as part of its 2023 Food Security Plan.

Wren Memorial Library in Siler City, NC, has announced May programs including a story time with author Valerie Harris, a gardening class, and STEM workshops for kids.

A vehicle crash closed Durham Road/NC 98 in Wake Forest, causing significant commuter delays. No serious injuries were reported, and the road has since reopened.

Carrboro promotes "No Mow May" to aid pollinators by not mowing certain areas, encouraging natural landscapes, and considering electric landscaping equipment.

Goldston Public Library's second Outdoor Plant Swap is on May 9, where community members can trade healthy, labeled plants in an equitable, free event promoting responsible gardening and plant care education.

Governor Josh Stein celebrated Earth Day at Eno River State Park, emphasizing North Carolina's natural beauty and the economic and cultural importance of conservation. State officials highlighted the collective role in environmental protection.

Raleigh introduces Wah Lum Kung Fu classes for teens, adults, and children, focusing on physical and mental development, with enrollment available through RecLink.

Raleigh is hiring an Engineering Project Manager for park and greenway development as part of its urban planning efforts focused on community well-being.

Local artists in Raleigh are unveiling designs for a public art project on Lake Lynn Trail and seek community input at an event with activities on April 27.