Raleigh Community Pulse

Raleigh's city government stands out nationally with back-to-back accolades for transparency and efficiency.

• Triple Crown Winner: Named a 2024 GFOA...

A Brier Creek townhome fire spread from one end unit to four homes, requiring 60-65 firefighters from Raleigh and Durham and taking 90 minutes to...

• Drug seizure: 140 pounds of marijuana plus other substances found in storage unit after routine arrest.
• Armed robbery: Two men stole controlled...

A busy week at the NC General Assembly saw three major bills advance:

• Homeless camping ban backed by Senate committee, shifting costs to local...

Medicaid provider reviews in other states have sparked fears that similar cuts could disrupt home and community-based services for thousands of...

Raleigh's social venues show contrasting paths forward.

• Level99 will open a 40,000-square-foot interactive space at Crabtree Valley Mall in 2027...

Improv 2: Authentic Relationships hits Leela Improv Theatre in Raleigh on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Perfect for locals wanting to build real connections through improv.

North Carolina public schools will show safety awareness videos to all grades 6-12 students during the first week of the new school year under a 2023 state law.

The 2026 World Cup is underway with Triangle bars hosting watch parties.

• The Boot Room in Durham serves top Guinness and draws game-day crowds
• The...

A false pipe bomb threat at a Raleigh police substation unfolded Wednesday morning when a man approached officers and claimed explosives were in his...

A payroll withholdings mistake blocked Vicious Fishes' ABC permit renewals, forcing closure of its final Cary and Angier taprooms this month after...

A public notice error in the News & Observer blocked the June 2 hearing for zoning case Z-43-25, but the City Council took an unusual route instead of...

Raleigh City Council weighs a $9 million naming rights deal today, potentially renaming the convention center after Atlantic Union Bank with $525,000...

Dozens protested outside the NC General Assembly as lawmakers advanced a bill with stricter voting rules and less campaign finance transparency, with...

The North Carolina Housing Coalition leads efforts to ensure every North Carolinian has a home with dignity and opportunity. This mission directly supports housing policy advocacy that impacts Raleigh residents.

Raleigh and nearby towns are hosting free Juneteenth festivals packed with live music, food trucks, and family activities this weekend.

• Raleigh at...

• Wood-fired oven delivers the signature crispy exterior and chewy center locals crave
• Multi-day cold proofing builds complex flavor and texture...

Three men were hospitalized after a fight turned violent Friday morning in east Raleigh, with Raleigh police responding at 8:14 a.m.

Thursday's forecast near 100°F brings potentially hazardous heat risk to Raleigh.

• Officials urge limiting strenuous outdoor work during peak...

Council streamlined traffic calming by eliminating neighborhood ballots for speed limits, line-of-sight fixes, and multi-way stops. Decisions now go...