Happy Monday, Raleigh! City offices will be closed December 24-26 for the Christmas holiday. If you have Thursday or Friday curbside trash/recycle/yard waste service, it will be delayed by one day. Have a wonderful holiday! |

We are pleased to announce that Shikha Gupta has been named the City’s Director of Solid Waste Services! raleighnc.gov/landfill-and...

Each year, thousands visit Pullen Park to enjoy Holiday Express. Savannah Hubbard spends all year planning and coordinating this. She and her team ensure there is something for everyone. She loves her job, especially during this magical time of year! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU1J...

Each year, we receive money from the federal government to use for affordable housing initiatives. We want your input on how to use it! Please take this short survey. publicinput.com/f48244

You’ve got gifts to unwrap! Where does that paper go? Try the SCRUNCH TEST. If you scrunch wrapping paper into a ball and it stays together, it can be recycled! If not, trash it. More tips! raleighnc.gov/landfill-and...

Raleigh has one of the strongest housing safety codes in North Carolina, regulating nearly 800 conditions to keep renters safe. Need to report an issue? Call 919-996-2444 or visit Ask Raleigh at ask.raleighnc.gov/ask. Learn more: raleighnc.gov/housing/serv...

Things you have in common with our acorn: you’ll both look sharp on NYE! Crews are taking it to artist David Benson’s studio for its annual polishing.

Happy Monday, Raleigh! There's no place quite like Raleigh for the holidays! Maybe skating on the ice at Red Hat Amphitheater is your thing. Or how about seeing lighted art displays downtown? There's so much to do! raleighnc.gov/holidays

An 84-acre park in northeast Raleigh for recreational activities in natural settings. Sounds great! That’s the future Neuse River Park! Come review plans and provide feedback on a detailed layout for the park. Dec. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Abbotts Creek Community Center. raleighnc.gov/parks-and-re...

Frying some good food this holiday season? We’re here to make cleanup easy with free curbside grease pickup through January 9! Call 919-996-3245 to schedule a pickup. Most importantly, keep that grease out of the drain!

On Thursday, the NC State Capitol and Governor Josh Stein will host their annual tree-lighting ceremony. From 5-6:45 p.m., public safety officials will close Morgan Street (Salisbury to Wilmington) and the 100 block of Fayetteville Street. Please keep this in mind for your evening commute!

The City’s garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection may be delayed due to winter weather. Please leave carts at the curb until serviced. For an up-to-date list of adjustments we’re making to City services or programs, please stay tuned to this page. raleighnc.gov/news/winter-...

There’s some wintry weather in our area! For an up-to-date list of adjustments we’re making to City services or programs, please stay tuned to this page. raleighnc.gov/news/winter-... (Photo is from 2022.)

Happy Monday, Raleigh! Looking for a job where you can make a difference? Our 911 Center is hiring! And from Dec. 11-14, we’re transforming Moore Square into a magical Winterfaire! Hope you can check it out.

An 84-acre park in northeast Raleigh for recreational activities in natural settings. Sounds great, right? That’s the future Neuse River Park! Come review and provide feedback on a detailed layout for the park. 🔵 Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 6-8 p.m. 🔵 Abbotts Creek Community Center. 9950 Durant Road.

We're turning recycled plant material into prettier streetscapes! We expect to use about 10,000 yards of mulch each year to refresh landscapes in neighborhoods across the city. raleighnc.gov/transportati...

Join the Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center and make a real difference in your community! raleighnc.gov/emergency-co...

Great work by the Raleigh Fire Department last night! Crews were able to put out the Raleigh Convention Center fire in under an hour. No one was hurt. The exact cause is still under investigation. Crews will be on scene today to assess the damage and determine the exact cause. 📷 Mike Legeros

From Dec. 11-14, Moore Square will transform into a festive destination inspired by the charm of traditional holiday markets! You’ll find live performances, holiday crafts, games, a beer garden, food trucks, and more! It all begins Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. raleighnc.gov/parks-and-re...

Happy Monday, Raleigh! Want to get involved with your city? Consider joining a board or commission! And our Parks Department is ready for next year: winter and spring program registration begins Tuesday!

Each year, we receive money from the federal government to be used for affordable housing initiatives. We want your input on how to use it! Please take this short survey. publicinput.com/f48244

Frying some good food this holiday season? We’re here to make cleanup easy with free curbside grease pickup through January 9! Call 919-996-3245 to schedule a pickup. Most importantly, keep that grease out of the drain!

Happy Monday, Raleigh! It’s getting cold out, and open play sports are a great way to have fun indoors! And here’s how Thanksgiving will affect City services.

It’s that time of year to make some delicious food! But please do it safely. If you’re not careful when frying, it can get dangerous right quick!

We lit the tree at Moore Square, and now weeks of festive family fun are underway! There’s no place like Raleigh for the holidays!

Meet Lemuel (Lem) Hubbard, a fire prevention coordinator in the Raleigh Fire Department! He shares fire safety tips and teaches people to have a plan in place if a fire does occur. Thanks for the work you do, Lem! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sb6...

Last call for spring 2026 Digital Connectors! Get your teen involved in this great program!

Throwback to these Raleigh Police Department officers on horseback during a Christmas parade in the 1990s! To receive messages about the 2025 Raleigh Christmas Parade, text RALPARADE to 888777. Messages may include any unforeseen delays or cancellation to the parade and inclement weather alerts.

City Council voted Tuesday to extend the 2-hour free parking program through June 30, 2026. If you’re coming downtown, you can use this parking perk at 5 City-owned decks! 🚗 314 Blount Street 🚗 117 S. Wilmington St. 🚗 233 S. Wilmington St. 🚗 429 S. Wilmington St. 🚗 201 W. Morgan St.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) help us understand the world around us. On Wednesday, we celebrate GIS Day with a free event at the City of Raleigh Museum! Stop by from 8:30-12 for hands-on learning stations, live technology demos, and more! raleighnc.gov/apps-maps-an...

Happy Monday, Raleigh! Did you know you can volunteer at Holiday Express? And there’s no place like Raleigh for the holidays! We kick things off with the Moore Square tree lighting Friday night!

From ice skating and holiday markets to light shows and classic performances, you’ll want to be in Raleigh for the Holidays! Explore all the city has to offer during the most wonderful time of the year! raleighnc.gov/holidays

Our amazing Digital Connectors program provides technology and leadership training for Raleigh youth in 9th-12th grade. Apply before Nov. 21! raleighnc.gov/community/se...

The new water bill payment portal was so popular, y’all slowed it down! Please keep trying to register, and remember that for the transition, late fees are waived and we won’t cut off your service.

Today is the day: we've upgraded the utility billing portal! This will make payments faster and more secure. The new portal is now available, and current online users will need to make a new account. Use autopay? You will have to re-enroll. raleighnc.gov/water-and-se...

Thank you, Veterans.

Happy Monday, Raleigh! We’re planning the next budget, and we want your input! Please take a short survey. And here’s how City services will be affected by Veterans Day.

Big day! Crews topped out Raleigh City Hall, placing the final structural beam at the highest point. Work is about halfway done! Once completed, we will have city offices in one convenient location to better serve you, Raleigh!

We were pleased to award $3,200,000 to support the Grosvenor Gardens affordable housing project, which includes 58 affordable units, 10 of which are for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thank you to our partners who helped make this possible! raleighnc.gov/housing/news...

Ever thought about a new job, but wanted to know more before you went through the application process? Check out our 1-hour virtual information session today at noon! ➡️ raleighnc.gov/careers-jobs...

City Council approved $2.2 million in Affordable Housing Bond funds to support a new affordable housing community called Forward Together, led by local nonprofit organization Healing Transitions. raleighnc.gov/housing/news...

We’re upgrading the utility billing portal! From Nov. 7-11, you won’t be able to make a utility payment online or in person. No late fees will be charged. On Nov. 12, the new portal will be available, and current online users will need to make a new account. raleighnc.gov/water-and-se...

Happy Monday, Raleigh! We’re making a quicker connection between Raleigh and Garner, and you can learn about it tonight! Also, leaf collection starts next week!

SUNDAY: roads across downtown and the Hillsborough Street area will be heavily impacted by the City of Oaks Marathon race routes. Please keep these temporary detours and closures in mind. cityofoaksmarathon.com/detours-road... Good luck to the participants!

The Thomas Dambo Trolls at Dix Park: catch them before they catch YOU!* *They’re quite charming and not at all scary. Happy Halloween, Raleigh! @dixpark.bsky.social

Leaves are falling! What are your options for that leaf pile this fall and winter? Bag it, rake it, or leave it! Remember that loose leaf collection ends AFTER this season and weekly yard waste pickup begins fall 2026. raleighnc.gov/landfill-and...

Want to do business with your city, but not sure how to get started? We’re hosting a virtual session Nov. 4 so you can learn about our contracting processes, procurement requirements, and available opportunities for business owners. Check it out! raleighnc.gov/doing-busine...

Happy Monday, Raleigh! Make a plan to check out the trolls at Dix Park. They are amazing! And if you’re looking for a new job, check out our job fair on Wednesday! @dixpark.bsky.social

One week from today at @dixpark.bsky.social!

While working on the next budget, we want to know your priorities! Will you please take this short survey? engage.raleighnc.gov/h55268