This committee formulates an annual marketing program for Transit Authority approval and monitors program execution by staff. For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.
The registration link and agenda will be available a week before the meeting date. If you subscribe to this meeting series, you will receive the registration link and updates such as news and workshops. This commission meets the first Thursday of every month. Members discuss various stormwater needs and issues. Then, provides recommendations to staff and reports to Raleigh City Council. If you would like to speak at this meeting during public comment, please email us.
Public Meeting - June 4, 2026 The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, Room 303 located at 222 West Hargett Street. 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 B.1 May 7, 2026 Design Review Commission Meeting Minutes C. Design Alternates - Old Business D. Design Alternates - New Business D.1 DA-06-2026 - 416 Dorothea Dr 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 minimum sidewalk width from 10 feet to 6 feet; (4) to reduce the travel lane width from 12 feet to 10 feet; and (5) to provide tree lawn instead of tree grates. The property owner also requests the following design alternates from the Main Street Parallel Parking standards in UDO Section […]
We’re excited to welcome select Live After 5 performances to Moore Square as part of Downtown Raleigh's summer concert series, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Join us for free live music, food trucks, and an unforgettable evening downtown. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Live After 5 Moore Square Dates and Lineup June 4: River Shook July 30: Fancy Gap August 13: Harvey Street Learn more about Live After 5 Details Location: Moore Square Park Dates and Time: Select Thursdays at 7 p.m. Ages: Family-friendly Cost: Free
Join us for our opening night for our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners' Reflections on America 250. Celebrate with crafts, drinks, and a first look at this new exhibit. Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
Hi neighbors, Our first organizing meeting for restarting Raleigh’s Central CAC (Citizen Advisory Council) is a week from today on Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 PM in the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center (401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). Attached is an updated PDF about restarting the Central CAC. The PDF has more information and links. Please email the PDF to your friends and neighbors. Also consider printing it out and dropping it off to them as well. We’re starting to build momentum in our reactivation efforts! Our second organizing meeting on July 18 will include the president of Shaw University and hopefully Raleigh’s Mayor Janet Cowell (once she confirms her plans). We hope to create a new Central CAC board that reflects the diversity of our community. So please get involved and consider being nominated to a board position. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors! Please respond to Mike Motsinger (michael.motsinger@gmail.com) and Brian Rineer (brineer@bellsouth.net) and let them know about your interest in restarting the Central CAC. Also let them know if you would like to serve on the new Central CAC board and be nominated to a particular position. Thanks for helping […]
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners' Reflections on America 250. The afternoon will include snacks, crafts, and celebrations, including a special music performance by Raleigh Music Collective! Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Sunday, June 7 Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for Raleigh’s Pride Ride, celebrating the city’s LGBTQ+ history. This ride highlights historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and other points of interest throughout the city connected to Raleigh’s LGBTQ+ community. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased in person at the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center or over the phone at 919-996-4364. Please arrive at Mordecai Historic Park 15 minutes before your tour time. For more information, call 919-996-4364. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Date: Sunday, June 7 Tour Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $12 for adults Get Tickets on RecLink
You are invited to an informal presentation and Question/Answer session at Rally Point Sports Pub in Cary regarding the Sunset Clause on the Wake Stone Triangle Quarry next to Umstead State Park. In December a judge ruled in favor of the Sunset Clause which would make Wake Stone's operations adjacent to Umstead cease in the year 2031. In April-ish of this year a bad judge put a stay on the good judge's ruling. But facts are facts, and the facts show the Sunset Clause is real. So, if you are interested in seeing the actual documents that prove Wake Stone and their attorneys are not telling the truth, come on out to Rally Point,
2026 Summer Concert Series June 7 - Blue Notes Jazz Band Fred Fletcher Park - 805 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC Time: 6 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Know Before You Go Please bring your own blanket or chair Performers may change without notice Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m. It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468
Public Meeting - June 8, 2026 The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street. For more information, please contact Justin Rametta or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage. A. Call to Order B. Old Business B.1 BOA-0002-2026: 2716 Townedge Court Whereas, John C. Griffin, III, property owner, requests a 6-foot lot width variance from UDO Section 2.2.1.A.2 to allow a 2-lot subdivision where the northern lot fronting Blue Ridge Road will be only 59 feet wide instead of 65’ as required. This request is for an existing .58-acre property zoned R-4 and located at 2716 Townedge Court. B.2 BOA-0039-2025 6809 Sandy Forks Road Whereas Karen Pirozzi and David Guistina, property owners, request a 78’ variance from UDO Section 2.6.3.H.1 to allow an accessory dwelling unit to be placed 78’ in front of the front wall of the house on a .46-acre property zoned Residential-4 and located at 6809 Sandy Forks Road. This case is DEFERRED/PENDING: Not to be discussed at this meeting. B.3 DRAFT: BOA-0002-2026 2716 Townedge Court BOA-0002-2026 Whereas, John C. Griffin, III, property […]
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR B. AGENDA B.1 FY2027 Proposed Budget Documents As a reminder for Council, in addition to the Budget in Brief previously distributed, the proposed operating and capital budget documents are available online from the Budget and Management Services department page on the City’s website. B.2 FY2027 Budget Work Session Follow-Up Stephen Bentley, Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources During the June 1 Budget Work Session, City Council received a budget note on options to support the planting of 24,000 trees. This agenda item continues the conversation. Staff from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources will provide funding options to City Council for year one of the Leaf Out program. B.3 FY2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Ordinances This agenda item includes the ordinances and resolutions necessary for Council to adopt the FY2027 Operating Budget, FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program, and other ordinances typically included for annual budget adoption. Per state law, Council may adopt the budget after a public hearing on the proposed budget is held. The required public hearing was held on June 2, 2026. No changes have been made in the FY2027 Proposed Operating or Capital Improvement Program Budget. If Council chooses to make changes to […]