The City of Raleigh recognizes that long-standing holiday celebrations in some Raleigh communities engage neighbors in celebration and invite others from outside the neighborhood to join the festivities. These activities generate increases in vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and an increased need for parking and open, passable sidewalks.
The free concert series, Jazz in the Square 2024, offers live jazz performances by local musicians at Moore Square. Attendees can enjoy food trucks and purchase wine and beer on-site. The event encourages participants to bring friends, blankets, and chairs for an evening of music in Downtown Raleigh.
The future Smoky Hollow Park is set to feature the restoration of Pigeon House Branch, the first phase of the Pigeon House Greenway Trail, and other passive recreation amenities. Located on the north side of downtown Raleigh, this park project will incorporate environmental remediation, stream restoration, flood and stormwater management, walking paths, gathering spaces, and extensive landscaped and naturalized areas.
Robert Dugdell, a Raleigh resident and member of the St. Luke the Evangelist parish, said the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created by former President Donald Trump 'should be made permanent' and not ended by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Join the Raleigh Youth Council at its first meeting of the school year. The Raleigh Youth Council offers high school students opportunities to develop leadership skills, volunteer in community service, engage in civic activities, and connect with peers across Wake County. The Council provides a platform for teens to express their ideas and opinions freely and advocates for youth in Raleigh and Wake County. It is a charter member of the Youth Councils of North Carolina.
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources will host a photo scanning event at the Annual Method Days Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. in the Pioneers Building. This initiative supports the 2022 Parks Bond project at Method Community Park.
The Raleigh Fire Department is inviting applications for individuals interested in becoming firefighters, with the deadline for the January 2025 Fire Academy set for September 2. Applications received after this date will be considered for the June 2025 Academy.
The Pope House Museum is set to reopen for tours on Saturday, August 17. The museum's new operating hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Raleigh Arts has announced the 2024 Raleigh Medal of Arts awardees, selected by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission. The Raleigh Medal of Arts represents the city's highest honor in the arts. This year's ceremony will be held at Raleigh Little Theatre and will feature performances by local talent.
The community is invited to celebrate Grandparents Day with a special tea event. The gathering will include tea, snacks, and various activities designed for children and their grandparents. Attendees can look forward to making crafts, working on puzzles, and more.
The Engage Raleigh Expo, scheduled for August 6, 2024, is a free event designed to connect residents, neighborhoods, community groups, and local government. The event aims to highlight the importance of community engagement and provide attendees with opportunities to participate in local decision-making processes.
A cultural exhibit titled "Centuries in the Making: A Cultural Legacy of South Park and East Raleigh Neighborhoods" is now open in Historic South Park. Organized in partnership with the South Park East Raleigh Neighborhood Association, the exhibition highlights the significant contributions African Americans have made to the city.