Town News
Raleigh Water crews are responding to a water main break along the 400 block of South White Street.
For the safety of work crews, South White Street from Elm Avenue to East Holding Avenue is closed. A signed detour is in place directing motorists around the work area. Delays are expected...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department’s annual Turkey Drive got underway in September, but donations are coming in very slowly. Area residents can support this worthy cause by submitting online donations at http://bit.ly/WFPDTurkeyDrive .
Cash and...Read more
Wake Forest is a recipient of the 2024 NC Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Marvin Collins Award in the category of “Comprehensive Plan” for its “Town of Wake Forest Community Plan.” The category recognizes plans that advance the science and the art of planning.
Several...Read more
In December 2023, the Town of Wake Forest retained Benesch to conduct a Multimodal Transportation Impact Fee Study.
Municipalities assess impact fees on property developers to pay for infrastructure improvements that must be built due to new property development. New development brings...Read more
The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of developing a conceptual site plan for a new park in the Northeast Community anchored by the Ailey Young House, 400 N. White St. Community input will be the cornerstone of the effort to produce a concept plan that respects the unique history of the...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting new and/or clean, gently used coats and jackets through October 26 as part of its annual “Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive.” Coats of all shapes and sizes are welcome and may be dropped off at one of the...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is partnering with Wegmans for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2024 Fall Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wegmans, 11051 Ligon Mill Road. Weather permitting, the drop-off area will be situated just outside the...Read more
Help us ring in the holiday season and launch our annual holiday donation drive during the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off on Saturday,...Read more
The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Yard waste and loose leaf collection will also be suspended on November 11, but trash, recycling, and bulk waste collection will not be interrupted. Go Wake...Read more
Only a few tickets are still available for the “Legacy of Jazz” on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre (WFRC), 405 S. Brooks St.
The Legacy of Jazz features Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Clint Holmes and powerhouse vocalist Niki Haris. Show producer...Read more