Close to 900 home fires caused by holiday decorations occur each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. The Raleigh Fire Department is sharing information with you to help you decorate your home safely during the winter holidays.When it comes to holiday decorations, safety should always be a top priority. The following tips will ensure that your home is both festive and secure.First and foremost, it is important to choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant. This will greatly reduce the risk of a fire starting. Additionally,...
Raleigh Parks is calling on the public to participate in the Smoky Hollow Park project, which has been approved by the Raleigh City Council. The park is set to be a passive recreational space, featuring pedestrian pathways, boardwalks, plazas along Peace and West Streets, stream overlooks, and beautifully landscaped and naturalized areas. The highlight of the park design is the restoration of the Pigeon House Branch, which will be realigned to flow through the heart of the site.To ensure that the park meets the needs and preferences of the community, draft schematic...
Dec 11, 2023If you are on the hunt for the perfect gift, look no further than a Raleigh Parks gift card. This versatile card can be used towards any Raleigh Parks purchase and is available in any denomination. Whether you want to support health and wellness goals, inspire creativity, create summer camp memories, or indulge in amusement park rides, a Raleigh Parks gift card has got you covered.According to a spokesperson from Raleigh Parks, "Gift cards can be used toward an aquatics membership or try out a new exercise class like yoga or Zumba." So, if you have a fitness...
Raleigh Arts is pleased to be a community partner for Downtown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk, a self-guided art walk that brings over 15 light-based art installations to Downtown Raleigh from December 1, 2023, through January 5, 2024.
You are invited to the Raleigh Music Collective's Winter Showcase, featuring Peach Road Strings Students performing music from Hot Cross Buns to Piazzola!
A prominent financial services company, Stripe, is under scrutiny as Republican senators and House members criticize the platform for enabling a fundraiser that supports an organization classified as terrorists by Israel. The controversy arises from Stripe's facilitation of credit card donations for the aforementioned fundraiser, leading lawmakers to question whether the company may be inadvertently aiding a group identified as a terrorist organization.