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  • First Friday Exhibition Opening

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Organizing meeting for restarting Raleigh’s Central CAC

    John P. (Top) Greene 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh

    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 […]

  • Patterns of Belonging Exhibit Celebration

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Pride Ride: LGBTQ+ Trolley Tour

    Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Informal presentation and Q&A re Wake Stone Triangle Quarry

    Rally Point 837 Bass Pro Lane, Cary

    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,

  • Summer Concert Series

    Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Board of Adjustment

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

    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 […]

  • City Council Budget Work Session

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

    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 […]

  • Greenway Committee

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

    The Greenways Committee, a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building Conference Room 303 every second Monday at 4 p.m.

  • Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement (SWRCE) Meeting

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

    SW Community Meeting at the Carolina Pines Community Center (2305 Lake Wheeler Road). We will meet in person, without streaming, this coming Monday evening, June 8th, at 7:00 pm. There will be reports from Raleigh Police Officers, Community Center and City Inspections. This meeting is intended to be focused on sharing interests, and concerns and just acquainting ourselves with our neighbors. Please join this gathering if you can. Hopefully, we will have a good turnout. I plan to schedule in-person meetings four times a year (March, June, September, and December) the others will continue to use Zoom which continues to bring us together very easily. Chair set-up in our traditional room at Carolina Pines Center will start at about 6:45 pm. Our next meeting in July will resume the popular Zoom/Streaming format. If you have questions you can text me at (919) 810-3194. My phone may reject voice calls not in my contacts list.

  • Planning Commission

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

    Public Meeting - June 9, 2026 The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, June 9 at 9 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the city’s website and RTN 11. For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage. A. Call to Order B. Public Comment C. Consent Agenda C.1 Approval of Minutes Requesting approval of draft minutes from May 26, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting D. Report of Committees D.1 Text Change TC-1-26: School Lot Area Amendment Nick Neptune, Text Change Committee Chair Justin Bucher, Planning and Development . The following item was discussed during the March 18, 2026 and May 20, 2026 Text Change Committee meetings: Text Change TC-1-26 School Lot Area Amendment. A member of the public has requested an amendment to UDO Sec. 6.3.1.D.2.b, which currently requires all schools to provide 500 square feet of lot area per enrolled pupil. The proposed change would retain this requirement citywide except when a school site meets the following conditions: It is located in a Mixed Use zoning district; AND the lot […]

  • Pages in the Park

    Leesville Community Park 5105 Country Trail, Raleigh, NC

    Come See What’s New at Leesville Community Park Explore the park's new and improved spaces while enjoying light refreshments and a special storytime in the park. Improvements are funded by the 2022 Parks Bond. Learn more about the Leesville Community Park Improvements. Date: Tuesday, June 9 Time: 10:30 a.m. Ages: All Cost: Free