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The Town of Wake Forest is temporarily closing portions of North White Street from East Spring Street to Lee Avenue today (Monday, June 12) until 3 p.m. The temporary closures are necessary to allow tree crews to safely prune trees and other vegetation to ensure adequate clearance for motorists...Read more

06/12/2023

The Wake Forest Police Department will host a Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for Special Olympics of NC this Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St.

Families and children of all ages will be granted an all-access pass to police cars, fire trucks, a helicopter,...Read more

06/12/2023

The Northeast Community Coalition is partnering with the Town of Wake Forest to host Wake Forest’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration Friday-Saturday, June 16-17.

Free and open to the public, the two-day event will officially get underway with a “Community Gathering” this Friday, June 16, from...Read more

06/12/2023

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host the second in a series of Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park this Saturday, June 17, at 8:30 p.m. The featured film will be “Encanto.”

In addition, the following food and dessert trucks will be onsite...Read more

06/12/2023

The Wake Forest Police and Fire Departments are partnering to host a “Public Safety Camp” Monday-Wednesday, June 26-28, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.

Geared for ages 13-15, the three-day camp will include sessions on basic first aid, CPR, fire extinguisher usage, and...Read more

06/09/2023

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., opened in 2013 by encouraging visitors to “Imagine the Possibilities.” Now, 10 years later, the Renaissance Centre (RC) is “Realizing the Possibilities” as northern Wake County’s premier cultural and performing arts venue.

Between...Read more

06/07/2023

The Town of Wake Forest will close a portion of North Taylor Street between East Perry Avenue and Foxbridge Court Friday, June 9, from 8 a.m.-noon.

The temporary closure is necessary to allow tree crews to safely prune street trees to ensure adequate street, sidewalk, and driveway...Read more

06/07/2023

The Town of Wake Forest is inviting residents who live in Wake Forest and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to apply for two vacancies on the Planning Board. One seat must be filled by a Wake Forest resident, while the other is reserved for someone who lives in the ETJ.

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06/07/2023

Raleigh Water crews are responding to a water leak in the intersection of North Wingate Street and West Chestnut Avenue.

For the safety of work crews, the portion of North Wingate from West Oak Avenue to West Chestnut is closed. A signed detour is in place directing motorists around the...Read more

06/07/2023

The Town of Wake Forest is initiating a study to identify potential upgrades for Miller Park, 401 Elm Ave. The initiative will also propose greenway improvements and address water quality and erosion issues involving two streams within the two-acre park.

A wooded oasis in the heart of...Read more

06/07/2023

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