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  • First Friday at the City of Raleigh Museum

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    If you haven't had a chance to see our new America 250 exhibit, this First Friday is the perfect opportunity! Join us at the Museum for special evening hours from 6 - 9 p.m. to engage with our new exhibit, make a themed craft, and experience a night at the museum! Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, July 3 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Fourth of July Fireworks

    DIX Park 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC

    At Saturday’s Fourth of July fireworks display, expect a full event filled with a market, live entertainment and fun in our return to Dix Park. Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. More information: Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

  • America’s Cookout

    Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC

    Join us as the City of Raleigh celebrates America’s 250th with a fun, family-friendly community event at Abbott’s Creek Community Center. Enjoy games, activities, food, and opportunities to connect with City departments to learn more about programs, services, and initiatives happening in your community. Bring your family, meet your neighbors, and celebrate together as we honor our shared history and build stronger community connections. Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Abbott's Creek Community Center; 9950 Durant Road

  • City Council Afternoon Session

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Watch Council Meeting Live Stream Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting. Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services. Agenda and background materials available at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1ced1e11-2f6e-494b-856f-0ae916ff8e71&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

  • RHDC Community Awareness Committee

    One Exchange Plaza 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY

    Public Meeting - July 7, 2026 The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commissionwill conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, July 7 at 4 p.m. in conference room 108 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov. A. Call to Order Attached are the meeting notes from the June 2, 2026 Community Awareness Committee meeting. The meeting will be held at One Exchange Plaza, Conference Room 108. 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, North Carolina. B. Public Comment This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker. C. Old Business C.1 RHDC Website Conversion The conversion of the RHDC's independent website to the City of Raleigh website is an ongoing long-term project. The work is led by the City's Historic Preservation Unit staff with assistance from the RHDC's Community Awareness Committee. Any recently published webpages will be highlighted for informational purposes. C.2 RHDC Landmark Cards During the pandemic, the Commission designed and printed collectible trading cards for a small number of Raleigh Historic Landmark properties. The Committee will share updates on efforts to develop a more […]

  • Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2512 Prince Drive

    Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    uly 7th, 2026 6:30 p.m. Medium Club Room, Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603 2512 Prince Dr Pre-Submittal R-1 w/SWPOD TO R-6 w/SWPOD (Additional Information) D Ubeda Sawda Jackman

  • Safe Spaces to Beat the Summer Heat: Summer Safety Series Session 5

    Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

    Stay cool and connected during the summer! Learn about local cooling centers, splash pads, libraries, Hoop Nights, and other safe spaces across Raleigh for all ages. This session is aimed at parents, caregivers, teens, seniors, and newcomers to Raleigh. Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Date: July 7 Location: Millbrook Exchange Park Registration is encouraged. Learn more about the Summer Safety Series.

  • City Council Evening Session with Public Comment

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Watch Council Meeting Live Stream Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting. Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services. If you wish to speak in front of City Council, you must sign up in advance to speak. Read more about these public comment sessions and how to sign up. Agenda and background materials available at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1ced1e11-2f6e-494b-856f-0ae916ff8e71&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

  • Raleigh Historic Development Commission

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Public Meeting - July 8, 2026 The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, July 8 at 8:30 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Public participation is available in person and remotely via voicemail. Visit the RHDC pagefor details on how to leave a public comment. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov A. Call to Order   B. Consent Agenda   B.1 Approval of Minutes   The draft June 10, 2026 minutes are attached. C. Public Comment   C.1 Public Comments   This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are otherwise not on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker. C.2 Voicemail Comments   In accordance with City Council's adopted recommendations, voicemail public comments are available to the public for RHDC. This option does not apply to the COA Committee and quasi-judicial hearings. Residents may phone in ahead of the meeting and leave up to a three-minute voicemail message. Comments provided via the voicemail feature will be uploaded here the evening before the RHDC meeting. The phone number is the same for City Council and […]

  • Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting

    Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

    The Substance Use Advisory Commission advocates for a healthy community by promoting best practices for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. View the agenda and minutes on BoardDocs. For more information, visit Substance Use Advisory Commission.

  • Design Review Commission

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Public Meeting - July 8, 2026 The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, July 8 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Design Review Commission webpage. A. Call to Order B. Approval of Minutes Review and approval of the June 4, 2026 Design Review Commission meeting minutes. C. Design Alternates - Old Business D. Design Alternates - New Business D.1 DA-06-2026 - 406 Dorothea Dr (Heritage Park) WHEREAS Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh, property owner, requests the following design alternates from the Main Street Parallel Parking standards in UDO Section 8.5.5.D for Dorothea Drive: (1) to reduce the required right-of-way width from 73 feet to 61 feet; (2) to reduce the required back-of-curb width from 41 feet to 37 feet; (3) to reduce the travel lane width from 12 feet to 10 feet; (4) to reduce the required planting area width from 6 feet to 4 feet; and (5) to provide tree lawn instead of tree grates. The property owner also requests the following design alternates from the […]