Raleigh voters to decide on $203 million in bonds Nov. 3
Two separate Raleigh ballot questions would authorize $101.5 million each for housing and transportation. The city estimates no added property-tax increase under its current financing plan.
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Procession carries fallen Durham firefighter to Burlington
A procession for Andrew Brokes traveled from Raleigh to Burlington on Oct. 12. Services are scheduled for Oct. 16 and 17.
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Raleigh Housing Authority advances taller redevelopment at Heritage Park
Raleigh’s Heritage Park rezoning clears a path for taller, denser redevelopment of the vacant former public-housing site, including a planned 51-unit senior phase and at least 122 affordable homes over time.
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Raleigh Advances Nash Square Planning, but Design and Cost Remain Open
A Sept. 8 Raleigh City Council review moved Nash Square’s public-realm plan forward, while the final design, construction budget and schedule remain undecided.
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Raleigh police audit lists 416 active Flock users, leaving access questions
A Raleigh police audit dated August 5 listed 416 active Flock users, while only about half logged in during the review period. Former-employee accounts and unclear access levels remain accountability questions.
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Raleigh Police Summer Action Plan Gets Midyear Checkpoint as Safety Questions Continue
Raleigh’s second-quarter crime data shows declines in several serious offenses but increases in nonfatal shootings, vehicle thefts and traffic fatalities as the city’s summer public-safety plan continues.
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Raleigh Moves Toward Youth Curfew After Council’s First Step
Raleigh City Council has begun the process of considering a youth curfew. Further discussion was expected after the council’s mid-August recess.
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Raleigh Sets Aug. 18 Hearing on Annexations and Rezoning Cases
Raleigh City Council will hear annexation, rezoning, comprehensive-plan and school-lot zoning matters Aug. 18 at City Hall.
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Raleigh Keeps Stage 1 Water Restrictions in Place as Drought Continues
Raleigh’s Stage 1 water restrictions remain in effect after a July 9 update, affecting water use as the city manages continuing drought conditions and growth.
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Raleigh’s new parking rates are now in effect: What changed downtown
Raleigh’s downtown parking rates changed Aug. 1. Here’s what commuters, workers, visitors and businesses need to know about the new prices and remaining free-parking rules.
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Raleigh to Lift Water Restrictions Monday After Falls Lake Rebounds
Raleigh will end Stage 1 water restrictions Monday, Aug. 3, after Falls Lake reached 84% full, while officials continue urging efficient water use.
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Raleigh moves toward youth curfew after large weekend gatherings and gun incidents
Raleigh City Council took a first step July 7 toward a youth curfew after police and partner agencies responded to weekend incidents involving juveniles and guns amid large gatherings at Brier Creek and Glenwood South.
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Raleigh schedules Aug. 18 hearings on two annexation petitions
Raleigh City Council will hold public hearings Aug. 18 on petitions involving properties on Mitchell Mill Road and Barrington Drive.
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Raleigh Council Plans Aug. 18 Discussion on Proposed Youth Curfew
Raleigh City Council directed staff to draft a curfew ordinance for people 17 and younger after holiday-weekend incidents involving large juvenile crowds. The proposal was scheduled for further discussion Aug. 18.
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Raleigh parking-rate changes take effect Aug. 1
The City of Raleigh’s parking-rate changes began Aug. 1, 2026, under its downtown parking-management program. The available city news listing does not identify the rates or facilities affected.
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Raleigh schedules Aug. 12 meeting ahead of New Bern Avenue BRT construction solicitation
Raleigh will hold a virtual pre-advertisement meeting Aug. 12 for the New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit project, an upcoming procurement step for the 5.1-mile corridor.
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Raleigh City Council receives construction update with December 2026 completion target
Raleigh city staff updated the City Council on several major construction projects July 1, including at least one project targeted for substantial completion in December 2026.
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Raleigh leaders prepare youth-curfew proposal after July violence
Raleigh officials began developing a possible curfew for people 17 and younger after holiday-weekend gatherings that involved fights and shootings. A first ordinance draft was expected in August.
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Raleigh Council starts drafting process for youth-curfew ordinance after July 4 violence
Raleigh City Council has directed city attorneys to draft a youth-curfew ordinance following late-night violence reported in two neighborhoods during the July 4 weekend.
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North Carolina releases statewide AI roadmap with 17 strategic goals
North Carolina’s AI Leadership Council has released a statewide roadmap setting 17 goals for resident protections, workforce preparation and economic development, with phased milestones beginning in September 2026.
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Raleigh can move to tougher water restrictions sooner as drought continues
Raleigh remains under Stage 1 water rules, but a July 7 ordinance gives the city manager more flexibility to impose tougher limits if conditions worsen.
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Raleigh Youth Curfew Is Still Only a Draft. What Happens Aug. 18?
Raleigh is drafting a possible youth curfew after July 4 violence, but no permanent rule is in effect before the City Council’s Aug. 18 discussion.