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Who voted in Eastern City of Raleigh: Precinct 19-17 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Raleigh Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 4,904 voters in Eastern City of Raleigh: Precinct 19-17 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Residents Weigh in: How to Spend $1,000,000

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 20, 2024

At yesterday’s City Council work session, the Budget Department shared the outcome of their recent engagement effort and the 2025 Fiscal Year outlook.Residents participated in a first-of-its-kind participatory budgeting pilot for the City of Raleigh, where almost 3,000 people voted on 19 projects to decide how to allocate $1,000,000, or $200,000 in each district. As one resident expressed, "It’s great to see the community coming together to have a say in how our city's budget is spent."The engagement efforts included 14 in-person and virtual listening sessions, with...

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Invasive Species Awareness Week in Raleigh

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 19, 2024

The City of Raleigh, in partnership with the North Carolina Forest Service, is gearing up to observe Invasive Species Awareness Week from February 26 to March 1. The initiative aims to shed light on the significant threat posed by nonnative invasive species to the local ecosystem and wildlife.According to the NCFS, "Nonnative invasive insects, plants, animals, and diseases are one of the greatest threats to our native plants and wildlife." The National Invasive Species Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness about these invaders and advocating for measures to...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central City of Raleigh: Precinct 1-18

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Raleigh Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 2,402 voters in Central City of Raleigh: Precinct 1-18 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central E City of Raleigh: Precinct 17-05 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Raleigh Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 3,489 voters in Central E City of Raleigh: Precinct 17-05 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central E City of Raleigh: Precinct 17-10

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Raleigh Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 1,106 voters in Central E City of Raleigh: Precinct 17-10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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North Raleigh Today area weekly mass times

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 17, 2024

The following parishes in the North Raleigh Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Who voted in Central N City of Raleigh: Precinct 7-05 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Raleigh Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 1,709 voters in Central N City of Raleigh: Precinct 7-05 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NW City of Raleigh: Precinct 8-06

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Raleigh Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 2,005 voters in Central NW City of Raleigh: Precinct 8-06 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central NW City of Raleigh: Precinct 7-10 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Raleigh Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 4,753 voters in Central NW City of Raleigh: Precinct 7-10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Xtreme Hip Hop Step: A New Twist on Traditional Aerobics

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 14, 2024

Xtreme Hip Hop Step is a revamp of traditional step aerobics and includes routines set to good music that makes you want to get up and move while getting a great caloric burn. "It's a great stress-relieving activity!"Registration for Xtreme Hip Hop Step is available on Mondays at Sanderford Road and Wednesdays at Carolina Pines from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The classes are open to individuals aged 18 and above, with each session costing $5.

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Historic Raleigh Trolley Tour to Showcase City's Sports History

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 14, 2024

The Historic Raleigh Trolley is set to showcase the city's rich sports history on a special tour. The tour will explore Raleigh's past, present, and future of sports, covering a range of sports from horse racing to hockey. The tour will visit locations that are still active in the sports scene, as well as those that hold a place in the city's sporting past.The Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center is organizing the tour, and interested individuals can contact them at 919-996-4364 for more information. The tour is scheduled for Sunday, March 17, with three different times...

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Trip scheduled to downtown Sanford

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 14, 2024

Embark on a delightful day of leisure in downtown Sanford with a delectable lunch before you head off to the show. The trip, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., promises to transport attendees to a historic moment in music history.On this excursion, participants will be taken back to December 4, 1956, a date that witnessed the convergence of legendary music icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley at Sun Records in Memphis. Described as one of the most extraordinary jam sessions ever, the event will showcase a compelling...

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central NW City of Raleigh: Precinct 8-09

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 13, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Raleigh Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 1,816 voters in Central NW City of Raleigh: Precinct 8-09 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central NW City of Raleigh: Precinct 8-10 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Raleigh Today analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 2,633 voters in Central NW City of Raleigh: Precinct 8-10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Raleigh Parks to Celebrate Government Communicators Day on Feb. 24, 2024

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 12, 2024

Raleigh Parks is set to join in the celebration of Government Communicators Day on February 24, 2024. This day is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of public communicators across the nation. It serves as an opportunity to showcase the pivotal role that government communicators play in shaping public perception, disseminating critical information, and fostering community engagement.Scott Lehtonen, Executive Director of the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), emphasized the importance of Government Communicators...

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Discover Some of Raleigh's Unique Black History Locations

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 12, 2024

Celebrate Raleigh's rich black history by embarking on a special tour that will take you to several unique locations. One of the highlights of this tour is the Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope House, which stands as the only African American house museum in the state of North Carolina. This historical gem offers visitors a glimpse into the life of one of Raleigh's most intriguing citizens. With its original furnishings and a vast collection of historical artifacts, the Pope House provides valuable insight into the remarkable man and his family.Another significant stop on this tour...

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Raleigh Police Department Launches CONNECTRALEIGH Listening Sessions

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 12, 2024

The Raleigh Police Department (RPD) has announced the launch of CONNECTRALEIGH, a new video camera-sharing program aimed at enhancing public safety in the community. Through voluntary participation, the program aims to increase real-time information available for data-guided emergency responses.The camera registry program will create an interactive map of security cameras in Raleigh, accessible exclusively to the Raleigh Police Department. This initiative is expected to improve the efficiency of video evidence collection and enable communities to collaborate in creating a...

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Raleigh Police Department Selected for Public Safety Partnership

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has chosen the Raleigh Police Department (RPD) to take part in the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) program aimed at reducing violence. Through this program, the DOJ will provide intensive training and technical assistance to the RPD in various areas, including gun violence, criminal justice collaboration, investigations, constitutional policing, community engagement, crime analysis, and technology to target gun, drug, and gang violence.According to the RPD, the PSP program has a proven track record of lowering crime rates and...

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HAWKs Land on Avent Ferry Road

By North Raleigh Today | Feb 12, 2024

Construction has recently been completed for two new High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk (HAWK) signals on Avent Ferry Road, providing safer pedestrian access to busy bus stops and recreational trails. These new crosswalks, also known as Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, are located near Brigadoon Drive and Centennial View Lane.According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), HAWK signals have proven to be effective in reducing pedestrian crashes by 55%. To use these new devices, pedestrians and cyclists simply need to press the button to activate the signal, which will...