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The Town of Knightdale is seeking applicants for the Public Art Advisory Board. This board plays an important role in advising the Town Council on public art projects that bring people together, tell our community’s story, and create vibrant shared spaces. As a member, you will: Whether you’re an artist, arts supporter, or simply someone […]
Summers in the Triangle keep climbing. Raleigh, Durham and across the Triangle now see roughly 40 more above-normal summer days than it did in 1970, with average temperatures running about 4.5 degrees warmer. Extreme heat ranks as the deadliest weather hazard in the United States, and cooling spots have become a vital resource for older […]
Families in the Wake County Public School System will pay more for school breakfasts and lunches beginning with the 2026-27 school year after the school board approved another increase in meal prices. The vote comes as the district’s Child Nutrition Services department faces rising costs for labor, food, transportation and other operational expenses. School officials […]
The Raleigh Convention Center may soon be known by a different name as city leaders move forward with a naming rights agreement tied to the downtown venue. The Raleigh City Council recently approved the sale of naming rights for the convention center to Atlantic Union Bank, a move that would rename the facility the Atlantic […]
Raleigh, Durham Named Among America’s Best-Run Cities Two Triangle cities are earning national recognition for strong leadership and quality public services. A new report from WalletHub ranks Durham and Raleigh among the top 25 best-run cities in the United States. The study evaluated 148 cities across the country, measuring how effectively local governments use public […]
Join us for the Capital City Juneteenth Celebration! The community is invited to an afternoon of reflection and festivity in honor of Juneteenth (June 19th) – the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy entertainment, kids activities, vendors and food […]
Raleigh Prepares for Hurricanes Championship Parade Saturday Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans are expected to line the streets of downtown Raleigh on Saturday as the franchise celebrates its Stanley Cup championship with a victory parade and fan rally in the heart of North Carolina’s capital city. The championship celebration is scheduled to begin at 11 […]
Raleigh’s small business community has something powerful to look forward to. The City of Raleigh’s 27th Annual Small Business Expo and Conference is set for Wednesday, June 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at NC State’s McKimmon Center on Gorman Street in Raleigh — and this year promises to be one for the books. Karen […]
Sister to Sister Alliance will celebrate its 5th Annual Spring Fling & Fitness for Breast Health Awareness on June 20, 2026, bringing free mammogram screenings and community wellness resources to Wake County women. The Raleigh-based nonprofit, established in October 2021 as a 501(c)(3) survivorship organization, was founded specifically to address the unmet needs of Black […]
Cap and gown season is here. Thousands of students across the Triangle are crossing the stage this month, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. From Durham to Chatham County, families are filling arenas, gymnasiums, and convention centers to cheer on the Class of 2026. Here is everything you need […]
Juneteenth marks the day — June 19, 1865 — when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally heard word of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect. More than 160 years later, communities across North Carolina are honoring that legacy with festivals, gospel nights, family cookouts, historical tours, and more. Here […]
Downtown Raleigh is rallying behind the Carolina Hurricanes as they compete for the Stanley Cup. Join Downtown Raleigh Alliance and the City of Raleigh at Moore Square for Official Carolina Hurricanes Watch Parties. Fans can enjoy the game on the big screen while gathering with fellow Canes supporters in the heart of downtown. Official Watch […]