City of raleigh Coverage

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

Shaun Gallagher, WRAL reporter

Downtown Raleigh launches new above-ground waste collection system

The City of Raleigh is piloting two new high-capacity containers to collect mixed recyclables and flattened cardboard. Each TRAC bin has a 522.5-gallon capacity, the equivalent of more than five solid waste carts.

WRAL staff

City of Raleigh revamping sidewalk policy after audit finds inequities

On Tuesday, April 16, city leaders talked about where sidewalks should be built... to improve walkabiltiy in certain areas. WRAL's data journalist Ali Ingersoll has been tracking walkability for several years - and shows you the changes you could see.

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin will not seek reelection

Mary-Ann Baldwin announced she would not seek reelection in a video posted to her social media pages.

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin will not seek reelection, citing family medical issues

Mary-Ann Baldwin announced she would not seek reelection in a video posted to her social media pages. She cited personal reasons, including a diagnosis of breast cancer and the stress of caring for her husband after he had open-heart surgery.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Raleigh Mayor, NC State fans celebrate men's and women's basketball teams Monday night

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin declared April 15 "NC State University Men's and Women's Basketball Day" and fans gathered at the Memorial Bell Tower as fans and the city celebrated the Wolfpack's Final Four runs.

Here are the Raleigh streets closing for Wolfpack Final Four watch party

A special event permit indicated Hillsborough Street will be closed between Brooks Avenue and Oberlin Road for a block party between 2 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Raleigh plans to launch program this summer to pay for your e-bike in exchange for usage data

Raleigh residents are eligible to apply for a $500 voucher and those with incomes of 80% of Area Median Income or less will be eligible to apply for a $1,500 voucher.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

New Raleigh $72M fire station in the works amid city's growth, downtown development

Raleigh's Station No. 1 started serving downtown in 1952. A planned new station will have more bays to house more equipment and crews. Fire trucks will be able to pull-through to get in and out faster.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Raleigh fire station relocating from building that opened in 1952

Central Fire Station No. 1 in Raleigh is relocating from a small two-story brick building on South Dawson Street downtown.

Raleigh hopes more security cameras across city parks will prevent crime

The city of Raleigh approved a contract Tuesday afternoon to add or upgrade 86 cameras in seven parks to make them safer.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

Wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of family of Darryl Williams, who died after police shocked him

On Monday, prominent Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of Darryl Tyree Williams.

Lawsuit: Darryl Williams was stunned by police six times during fatal arrest

Darryl Williams died after he was shocked with a police Taser outside a Raleigh sweepstakes parlor this past January.

WRAL staff

City of Raleigh and developers partner to bring 18 affordable units to Idlewild community

Across from LeVelle Moton Park sits a vacant lot, but it won't be vacant for long.

Mair Famet, 2024 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow

Raleigh getting rid of red light cameras at 25 intersections

After 20 years in Raleigh, the city's traffic light cameras used to catch drivers who run red lights will be removed.

Raleigh is getting rid of all 25 red light cameras

After 20 years in Raleigh, the city's traffic light cameras used to catch drivers who run red lights will be removed.

25 red light cameras to be removed from Raleigh intersections

After 20 years in Raleigh, the city's red light cameras could be removed by mid-April.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Raleigh City Council splits 4-4 on surprise resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire

Raleigh city council members voted 4-4 on a surprise resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

New Avent Ferry Road crosswalks aim to make drivers and walkers safer along busy stretch

If you drive down Avent Ferry Road in Raleigh, you may have noticed new crosswalks that are called high-intensity activated cross walks or HAWKS.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Raleigh considering new crisis response team, to hold community info session Wednesday

The city is looking to offer alternative options to calling 911 by forming a team of first responders would be certified to help during a mental health crisis.

Krispy Kreme Challenge returns to Raleigh: 12 donuts, 5 miles, 1 hour

12 doughnuts, 5 miles, 1 hour! Raleigh's legendary Krispy Kreme Challenge returns Saturday for its 20th year.

WRAL staff

Raleigh rezoning proposal would allow denser development on hundreds of properties

Raleigh leaders are proposing new zoning for 744 properties along the city's first Bus Rapid Transit line to encourage denser development.

Raleigh residents worry planned bus line will raise property taxes, pushing out those who live along New Bern Avenue

Raleigh leaders are proposing new zoning for 744 properties along the city's first Bus Rapid Transit line to encourage denser development.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

On the Record: The race for Raleigh Mayor

Lena Tillett meets one-on-one with the three candidates vying to replace Mary-Ann Baldwin as mayor of Raleigh.

Update on efforts to decrease crime in downtown Raleigh expected today

Raleigh leaders have been working to improve safety and decrease crime in downtown Raleigh - and at a meeting on Tuesday morning, we're expected to get an update on those efforts.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter