Raleigh Parks and Five One Labs, with support from the Truist Foundation, have announced the launch of “Business Bloom,” a program aimed at fostering innovative refugee- and immigrant-led businesses in Raleigh. The initiative is designed to help these entrepreneurs formalize and grow their small businesses within Wake County.
The City of Raleigh is preparing to unveil its new community engagement vehicle and is seeking public input on the artistic design. Four local artists, Raman Bhardwaj, Sarahlaine Calva, Max Dowdle, and Sloane Siobhan, have submitted designs for consideration.
A new traffic signal and crosswalk have been installed at the intersection of Millbrook Road and Town and Country Road, aiming to enhance safety for both drivers and pedestrians. This initiative is expected to improve access to nearby destinations by car and on foot.
The Raleigh Planning Academy is inviting residents to participate in its upcoming sessions, designed for those who are passionate about their community. Whether you have been involved in your neighborhood for years or are a new resident, the academy aims to provide a deeper understanding of the role planning plays in building communities and educate participants on how and when they can be involved in planning processes.
City of Raleigh staff from multiple departments are inviting the public to a community information session on plans to relocate Red Hat Amphitheater. The event will take place in the lobby of Memorial Auditorium at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9.
The HRM (Historic Resources and Museums) Advisory Board, in collaboration with the Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board, is organizing walking tours of Raleigh’s City Cemetery. These tours are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, and will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The tours are open to high school students and older individuals, free of charge.
The Raleigh Parks Active Adult Program, in collaboration with the Japan America Society of North Carolina, is organizing a week-long series of Japanese cultural outreach programs. The events will be held from Monday, September 16 to Wednesday, September 18 at various locations.