The average energy bill for a family in the United Sates is $2,000.00 per year and much of that is wasted because of air leaks and poor use of appliances. This workshop provides easy and no or low cost strategies to help individuals make their homes more energy efficient.  Before you crank up your thermostat […]

The Leesville Community Safety Task Force has partnered with the Raleigh Office of Transportation Planning and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department to host Back to School Safety Day! on Saturday, August 24 from 9:00am until noon. Join us at the Leesville School Campus (8401 Leesville Rd.) for this family fun event that will […]

The City of Raleigh Police Department invites area residents to celebrate the 30th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6. National Night Out events will be held in neighborhoods through Raleigh. The larger community gatherings will be held in the North Hills community, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 4154 Main at North Hills Street, […]

Many cities across the United States showed off their patriotism by celebrating America’s Independence. But when you think of the most patriotic city, which one comes to mind? Maybe Washington, D.C. or even New York? Well if you guessed those cities, you would be wrong. According USA TODAY, the popular app Foursquare has created a […]

Join the city of Raleigh at Optimist Community Center for our volleyball league for youth ages 8-11 years old, age as of August 31, 2013. Registration will be held July 8-19, or until filled, at Optimist Community Center. Registration fee for Raleigh residents is $50 and $62 for non-residents. All games and practices are managed […]

The Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Bennett College in collaboration with the Mopar Motivators Car Club is hosting the Second Annual “Cool Rides for Education” Open Car, Truck and Bike Show on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Fitzgerald’s Seafood in Raleigh. Gates open at 9am and the event ends at 4 PM. There are trophies awarded, […]

The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is joining the Carolina Panthers to offer The Play 60 Camp. This camp is free and non-contact and is designed to encourage children to become more physically fit. Camps will be held at the WRAL Soccer Complex in North Raleigh on Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July […]

Don’t miss out on the best bargain of the summer. On July 1, Capital Area Transit (CAT) Summer Youth Passes will be on sale for $30, down from its original price of $50. The Summer Youth Pass offers kids between the ages of 13 and 17 years the opportunity to purchase a CAT bus pass […]

Joslin Simms, a Durham mother, lost her 30-year-old son to gun violence in 2005. He left behind 4 children, one of whom was an infant at the time of his death. Eight years later, her son’s murder is considered a cold case by authorities. Simms, along with a father who lost his 6-year-old son in […]

Today, advocates for common-sense gun laws will hold a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina as part of the “No More Names: National Drive to Reduce Gun Violence” – a 25-state national bus tour over a period of 100 days aimed at urging America’s leaders to support sensible gun safety measures. The rally begins at 10am. […]

The effort to  publicize the state legislature assault on the poor the middle class and children continues with Moral Monday on Monday. This week the…

Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is looking for individuals interested in being a volunteer for our youth cheerleading, softball, and baseball programs for the upcoming fall season. Practices will start in August with games starting in September. Now is your chance to make a difference in young athletes’ lives! For details, call 919-996-6836