Hurricane Helene, which struck the Big Bend area of Florida on September 26 before moving northward, caused widespread destruction in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
The City of Raleigh Museum is set to host an event focusing on the history, current issues, and future of Indigenous culture in North Carolina. The symposium will take place on Saturday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is open to all ages at no cost.
The upcoming basketball training programs for youth and teens are set to begin at Lake Lynn Park. These sessions, aimed at players aged 8-12 and 13-17 respectively, focus on skill acquisition and development through deliberate practice and game-specific movements.
Raleigh Parks has released a new video featuring local children discussing their appreciation for parks. The video, titled "Why Parks Matter," includes unscripted responses from kids who frequent Raleigh's parks. It highlights the various ways in which these spaces contribute to their lives, such as making friends and improving sports skills.
On Thursday, October 17, a Raleigh Water employee named Geoffrey Fish encountered a three-year-old boy walking barefoot and alone on the side of the road. Fish stopped to assist the child, offering him snacks and warmth before they began walking toward the child's home in search of his parents. Several neighbors helped guide them in the right direction, ultimately leading to a reunion with the boy's mother.
Lake Lynn Park is offering a youth basketball training program designed for children aged 8 to 12. The initiative aims to provide an in-depth system for skill acquisition and development through deliberate practice and game-specific movements.
Raleigh Water's Shannon Pickett has won the Meter Challenge at the Connect Meter School. The competition requires participants to assemble all components of a water meter in the fastest time possible.
Raleigh Teen Connect is organizing a day trip to Wilmington, North Carolina, for teenagers on Veterans Day. The event offers an opportunity to tour the historic Battleship NC, navigate through the Museum of the Bizarre’s mirror maze, and attempt an escape from a laser vault. Participants will also enjoy lunch during this excursion.
The Glenwood South area is set to receive enhancements to its scooter parking corrals, which were initially launched as a pilot program in October 2021. This initiative led to high compliance rates for Lime and Spin scooter trips, with most rides concluding in designated corral areas during the pilot phase that lasted until June 2022. The success of this trial was attributed to the use of geofencing technology, in-app parking guidance, and financial penalties for improper parking.
Cancer is a significant cause of death among firefighters in the United States, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Raleigh Fire Department is actively working to mitigate this risk.
The Department of Equity and Inclusion is organizing a Winter Series focused on the criminalization of African American girls in schools, inspired by the book "Pushout." This event aims to explore how young women of color are perceived within educational institutions. The series will take place over three weeks, offering participants an opportunity to engage in discussions and learn from the text.
Come out and enjoy roller skating at Sanderford Road Park. Join us for our monthly event for skaters of all ages and abilities. Music will be provided, and a roller skating instructor will be on-site to answer questions.
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum are set to host an event celebrating the Day of the Dead. Scheduled for Friday, November 1, from 6 to 9 p.m., the gathering will take place at the City of Raleigh Museum.
The City of Raleigh has announced a contest inviting participants to design stickers that highlight the importance of stormwater systems. The aim is to create awareness about how these systems help in moving water to creeks, streams, and rivers while emphasizing water quality protection and flood prevention.
The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, October 18. This marks their first road game of the season. The puck will drop at 7:00 p.m. ET, with broadcasts available on Bally Sports South, Bally Sports App, and NHL Network. Fans can also listen in on 99.9 The Fan or through the Hurricanes App.
After Pyotr Kochetkov's victory in net on Tuesday, Frederik Andersen is set to start this weekend's back-to-back games in Pittsburgh. The team practiced at PPG Paints Arena this morning, indicating Andersen will likely lead the team tonight. He previously delivered a 19-save performance against Tampa and returns to face Pittsburgh with the same lineup that defeated New Jersey earlier this week.