• Light the Tree with RPD!

    Police North District 6716 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC

    Join the Raleigh Police Department’s North Community Engagement Unit for a night of holiday magic at our North District Headquarters. Command Staff will lead the lighting of a 15-foot Christmas tree from Boone, NC, followed by a festive block party with cocoa, crafts, and carols under the stars. Celebrate the season and connect with your community! Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 Time: 5:30 – 8 p.m. Location: 6716 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 Event details: Holiday block party: Music (Millbrook, Sanderson, and Leesville HS choir), hot cocoa, popcorn, cotton candy, and Christmas movies on our large projector screen! Tree lighting will be at the end of the event. Parking available along Westbrook Drive and North Haven Church. Free and open to the public – RSVP today!

  • Board of Adjustment

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

    Public Meeting - December 8, 2025 The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 1 p.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-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.2 BOA-0040-2025: 2308 Grant Avenue and 1401 Chester Road Whereas Chester Road Investors, LLC, property owner requests:(i) a variance for complete relief to the required 6’ wide sidewalk of UDO Section 8.5.4.C., in order to not construct a sidewalk along Grant Avenue; and (ii) a variance for complete relief from the required street tree plantings of UDO Section 8.5.4.C., which requires five (5) street trees along Grant Avenue, in order to preserve the two (2) […]

  • 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.

  • When and How does Raleigh Vote?

    Jaycee Park Community Center 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh

    WHAT CHANGES ARE COMING TO RALEIGH ELECTIONS? AND WHAT DO RALEIGH VOTERS CARE ABOUT? The next election for Raleigh Mayor and City Council will be held November 3, 2026. But there’s a brand-new primary election first, on March 3, 2026. With a deadline for candidates to file and get on the ballot THIS YEAR — by December 19, 2025. That’s right: To run in 2026, you must file with the Board of Elections by noon on December 19, 2025. Join Livable Raleigh Advisory Committee Members and our guest Elections Expert Gerry Cohen on Monday, December 8, from 7-8:30pm at Jaycee Park, 2405 Wade Avenue to learn all the details. We will also be presenting professional polling results showing what Raleigh voters care about.  If you are unable to join us on December 8, a video recording will be made available after the meeting. Read more about Raleigh’s election format changes here: Election Season Ahead

  • Planning Commission

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

    The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

  • Arts Commission Executive Committee

    Virtual Meeting

    Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the calendar. For more information about how to join the meeting, please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610. Learn more about the Arts Commission Executive Committee

  • Hillsborough-Wade CAC Social

    Players Retreat 105 Oberlin Road

    Hi CAC neighbors, As many of you know, our Hillsborough-Wade CAC typically has a social meeting in early December, instead of our usual monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month (which are always very close to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays). So please join us for our December Hillsborough-Wade CAC Social at The Players Retreat on Tuesday, December 9that 7:00 PM. We’ll be in the room to the left when you come in the front door. Michael Lindsay Chair of the Hillsborough-Wade CAC Mobile: 919-429-0177 inform@nc.rr.com

  • Raleigh Historic Development Commission

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

    Public Meeting - December 10, 2025 The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, December 10 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 November 12, 2025 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 the 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 all boards 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.

  • West Raleigh CAC Holiday Gathering

    Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church 4900 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh

    TIME Wednesday December 10th 5:30pm - 7:30pm LOCATION Western Blvd Presbyterian Church 4900 Kaplan Drive (lower entrance on north side of the building) It’s our annual Holiday gathering and we hope you can attend! Western Blvd Presbyterian Church has opened the doors to their fellowship hall and we will have refreshments and snacks available. Bring your favorite holiday sweets to share with the group! We will also be collecting suitcases and medical supplies for the non profit “Not Just Tourists” Visit www.njt.net to find out more about the mission of the organization. You can also email raleigh@njt.net for more information. We hope you can attend this in person meeting. There are no items on the agenda but we will reflect on the ways we have had a positive impact on our community this year. -- West Raleigh Community Advocacy Council (CAC) https://www.facebook.com/WestRalCAC Chair Peyote Perryman

  • Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board Meeting

    Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

    The Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board advises City Council on barriers that impact the Hispanic and immigrant community in social, economic, and vocational pursuits. View the agenda and minutes on Boarddocs. Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10 Time: 6-7 p.m. Location: Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601 For more information, visit Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board.