North Raleigh Today

Over the last year and a half, staff in the Office of Special Events and City Attorney’s Office have reviewed potential changes in city requirements for parades to enhance safety beyond existing measures. The city implemented additional requirements in March 2023. Efforts continued thereafter to assess parade safety, especially for events that include motorized vehicles.

Hurricanes achieve record attendance with full-season sellouts

Selling out each regular season game for the first time in their history, the Carolina Hurricanes have demonstrated a strong community presence. The team averaged 18,798 attendees at PNC Arena for 41 home games and sold out all six postseason contests, bringing a total of 884,479 fans to their games in Raleigh this season.

Event at Fletcher Park celebrates National Camera Day with pinhole camera craft activity

On June 29, Fred Fletcher Park will host a National Camera Day event featuring a hands-on camera craft activity. Participants can drop in to create a pinhole camera and take it home. The event also includes an opportunity to learn about the history of Fletcher Park, the Borden Building, and the former Methodist Home for Children, with historic campus photos available for viewing.

DIY history workshops offer tools for oral history and genealogy projects

Are you interested in starting your own oral history or African American genealogy project? Join us for an introduction to the essential tools of the trade. Experts from the Southern Oral History Program and Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society will share best practices, helpful resources, and how to solve common challenges oral historians and genealogists face.

Summer Paddle Day at Lake Wheeler offers free kayaking and paddleboarding

By North Raleigh Today | Jun 5, 2024

The upcoming Summer Paddle Day at Lake Wheeler promises a range of water-based activities, including an introduction to stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. A special session on dragon boating will also be offered, featuring participation from the Dragon Boat Club.

Raleigh invests nearly $500K in employment program for homeless individuals

On Tuesday, the Raleigh City Council approved a $487,500 contract with The Great Raleigh Cleanup (TGRC) to continue a pilot program called “The Workforce – The Great Raleigh Cleanup and City of Raleigh Beautification Program.” The initiative employs people experiencing homelessness to clean up the city's parks, waterways, and roadsides.

Kyle Drive Park project discussions scheduled for June and July

The public is invited to learn more about the Kyle Drive Park Project at upcoming Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) meetings.

Grayson Murray remembered during Korn Ferry Tour event at Raleigh Country Club

The Korn Ferry Tour's recent stop at Raleigh Country Club was marked by the somber remembrance of Grayson Murray, who passed away on May 25. The event, held in Raleigh, North Carolina, where Murray was born, featured an honorary tee time on Sunday in his memory.

Community invited to shape future of Neuse River Park

Raleigh Parks has announced the next phase of community engagement for the Neuse River Park Master Plan, beginning on June 27. This phase aims to build on previous feedback to develop a preliminary vision for the park's future. The Draft Concept Plan will reflect community priorities and preferences, integrating strengths from earlier alternative concepts.

City receives 2024 Infinity Award for innovative use of Trimble software

The City has been awarded the 2024 Infinity Award, recognizing its exemplary use of Trimble software in various municipal functions. The award highlights the City's innovative application of technology in planning, designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure.

Baileywick Park pavilion set to open with community event on June 13

Raleigh Parks Athletics has announced the official opening of the Baileywick Park Outdoor Pavilion. This multi-use facility is designed to accommodate various activities, including pickleball, fitness aerobics, futsal (soccer), and basketball.

Raleigh Parks honors Dr. Norman Camp with event at Walnut Creek Wetland Park

Raleigh Parks will hold an event to honor Dr. Norman Camp and the history of Walnut Creek Wetland Park. The event will feature the installation of a larger-than-life storybook and a live reading of "Norman Builds A Park," a children's book detailing Dr. Camp's contributions to the Southeast Raleigh community.

City of Raleigh announces two upcoming career fairs

The City of Raleigh has announced two upcoming career fairs aimed at providing opportunities for professional growth and networking.

Baileywick Park hosts celebration for new amenities on June 13

The community is invited to celebrate the new amenities at Baileywick Park on June 13, 2024. The event will feature various activities under the newly constructed multi-sport pavilion.

Planning and Development launches new customer request form

The Planning and Development department has introduced a new Customer Request Form aimed at streamlining the process for submitting inquiries and questions. Effective today, customers will transition from emailing a generic inbox to using an online form.

Raleigh seeks community input on improving customer service