This year National Night Out will be observed on Aug. 6. In observance of National Night Out, Raleigh Police asks you to leave your porch light on from 7 to 10 p.m. The porch light symbolizes alertness and awareness; it makes your neighbors and friends feel welcome. RPD also asks you to get to know your neighbors better. Stay tuned for 2024 National Night Out locations.
Good Morning Raleigh Firefighter Supporter, On behalf of the over 400 members of the Raleigh Firefighters Association that I represent, I'd like to cordially invite you to our next Meet and Confer Chat. This informal community meeting is an opportunity to sit down with firefighters, residents like yourselves, and elected officials to share frank discussion on the state of your fire department and safety in the City of Raleigh. At this event we will be hosting Councilor Megan Patton (District B), Councilor Jonathan Melton (At-large) and Councilor Mary Black (District A). With elections coming up this fall, we are rallying the community to support your firefighters and the best way to do that is to sit down with elected officials and let them know that is a priority to you (the voters). We're just shy of 50 vacancies now (but we haven't added new firefighters since 2014, for a city this size we are 150 firefighters short), and the City Manager's office is heavily stalling our quest for a critical benefit that would help retain firefighters and make fire protection safer--Separation Allowance. We'll go into more detail at the meeting, but we need your help Raleigh. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and let's […]
This Meetup session will share what's on the horizon for the City of Raleigh's Strategic Plan in 2025 with a focus on smart city initiatives, now known as Smart Raleigh. Beverages and snacks will be provided! Special thank you to our sponsor Slalom
Two Ask-A-Planner sessions are coming soon to discuss TC-7-22 Co-living. This text change proposes to rename the existing Boardinghouse use to ‘Co-living’ and update some of the existing use standards. An in-person or virtual session are available for your convenience: Monday, August 5 from 6-8 p.m. John Chavis Memorial Park 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27601 Thursday, August 8 from 6-8 p.m. Join us on Zoom
Please join us to share your thoughts and provide your feedback on the schematic design for the Method Community Park Improvements Project. The workshop will include activities to provide input for the renovations and designs for both the Berry O’Kelly/Harveleigh White Community Center, the Pioneers Building, and the site improvements. Ages: AllCost: Free
The City of Raleigh is excited to host the Affordable Housing Summit on Saturday, August 17 at the Raleigh Convention Center. All Raleigh residents are invited to attend the Summit. Join us to learn about affordable housing in Raleigh and make your voice heard. View the agenda and more information. You MUST REGSTER for this event - https://raleighnc.gov/housing/affordable-housing-summit-registration
GoRaleigh Access Paratransit Public Meeting on Monday, August 19! The Raleigh Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities will host the Raleigh Department of Transportation to hear important updates about the GoRaleigh Access program such as the return to fares and implementation of the Transit Assistance Pass for GoRaleigh Access. There will also be time for questions about the GoRaleigh Access Program. Where? Chavis Community Center, Second Floor, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. When? Monday, August 19; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration is not required for this meeting, but please consider submitting any questions you have about the GoRaleigh Access Program in advance.
Please join us in the Pioneers Building at Method Community Park. We will hold an Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the community to review and provide feedback on the Schematic Design for the renovations of the O'Kelly/White Community Center, the Pioneers Building, and site improvements. Learn more about the Method Community Park Improvements. Ages: AllCost: Free
Join us on September 9 to learn more about the Red Hat Amphitheater relocation You're invited to join us for an information session on plans to relocate Red Hat Amphitheater. Staff from multiple City departments will host this free event in the lobby of Memorial Auditorium at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. There will be short presentations and opportunities to ask questions about: the amphitheater relocation traffic impacts future plans for the Chavis-Dix Strollway Light refreshments will be offered, and free childcare will be provided by Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources staff. Free event parking will be available at the surface lots across from the performing arts center. You will need to walk through a metal detector and have your bag searched upon entering the building. View the event listing with the latest information, FAQs, and agenda. This is also where you can submit your questions in advance. We hope to see you there!
This year, National Night Out was observed by police departments all over the country on Aug. 6, however, many events in Raleigh were canceled or rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Debby. The Raleigh Police Department will host the North Hills Mall National Night Out event on Sept. 10 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh, 27609.
Wake County Social and Economic Vitality(SEV) is excited to announce the collaboration of The City of Raleigh, and many of our community partner’s 6th Annual Community Day celebration! This year’s Community Day will be on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, with a rain date of September 21st, 2024, from 11:00am-3:00pm. Location: John Chavis Community Park Save the date for this free, family friendly, fun, food, and entertainment packed event! We want to see everyone there! Over the next five months we will continue to send updates to inform you all with details pertaining to Community Day. Stay tuned for our next email blast which will include an updated flyer. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, volunteer, or attendee please use the following links below: Vendor RSVP: https://forms.gle/pxsvdiVCXi8zwwmB8 Volunteer RSVP: https://forms.gle/rM13d1yQrqWAC8tc7 Attendee RSVP: https://forms.gle/gpmw53T1NLJUeBGX8 Thanks Wanda Hunter (919) 757-8760 wmicheleh@gmail.com
Attend an upcoming Ask-A-Planner to ask questions about Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan. City staff are interested in engaging with residents, sharing information, and learning about their vision for the future of Raleigh. Over the next year, the City will be hosting a series of Community Conversations on the following topics: Affordable Housing Stormwater Trees Sustainable Infrastructure & Services Neighborhoods Transportation & Mobility Sustainability and equity will be at the heart of every conversation. We want to hear from you at any of the Ask-A-Planner events.