Downtown Raleigh Coverage

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

The best outdoor dining spots in Raleigh

Check out these restaurants with the best outdoor dining in Raleigh!

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL mutliplatform producer

'Big Dream' forum: Future of downtown Raleigh in talks on Wednesday

People who live and work in downtown Raleigh will share their thoughts about the future of downtown.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter

Ideas for future of downtown Raleigh to be discussed at 'Big Dream' forum Wednesday night

On Wednesday, business leaders and the Raleigh community will share their "Big Dreams" for the future of downtown. The forum is an opportunity to collect ideas, big and small, and figure out what could work to re-energize downtown.

Scott Crawford's new restaurant will be open for Easter

Award-winning chef Scott Crawford will open his fourth restaurant this weekend.

Pilates studio, diner & bar coming to downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow District

JETSET Pilates, Tucker Street Diner and a new neighborhood bar by the team behind Madre will be the latest establishments to join the expanding roster of businesses in the Glenwood South area, Kane Realty Corporation announced Tuesday.

WRAL staff

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day parade marches on

Music, dancing, bagpipes and lots of green are expected at the St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Raleigh with one difference this year - there will be no motorized vehicles.

Nakya Carter, 2024 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m.

The city of Raleigh will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with its annual parade Saturday at 10 a.m. WRAL News Anchor Jeff Hogan is this year's parade grand marshal.

Firetruck crashes on the way to downtown Raleigh fire

A firetruck crashed Monday night while en route to a small fire in downtown Raleigh.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

Improving maps, improved sidewalks makes Raleigh a more walkable city

Walkability has become more important recently as commuting, on foot, has increased in popularity. The most recent American Community Survey from the Census shows 2 percent of Raleigh residents primarily walk to work, up from 1.5 percent a decade earlier.

26 arrested in downtown Raleigh after die-in to demand ceasefire in Gaza

Close to 100 members of the Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP Triangle) staged a "die-in" protest Thursday in downtown Raleigh.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Concern growing over armed security guards at Raleigh bus station

Calls are growing to disarm security at the downtown Raleigh bus station after a private armed security team recently started patrolling the transit center.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Woman injured, reported shooting blocks Salisbury Street in downtown Raleigh

A large police presence was blocking a major road in downtown Raleigh on Friday morning.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

New vision for Fayetteville Street to be presented to Raleigh City Council Tuesday

On Tuesday, Raleigh city leaders will take a closer look at plans to revitalize part of Fayetteville Street downtown. This is part of an effort to create a more vibrant atmosphere down on Fayetteville Street.

Homes hit by bullets in downtown Raleigh, 2 people in custody after police chase

A police chase ended with two people being arrested after homes in downtown Raleigh were hit by bullets Thursday night.

Man arrested after high-speed police chase; homes hit by bullets in downtown Raleigh

A police chase ended with two people being arrested after homes in downtown Raleigh were hit by bullets Thursday night.

WRAL staff

Fayetteville Street makeover: Raleigh planners to present '10 big ideas'

The Downtown Raleigh Alliance will present what they call their "10 big ideas" to the city council Tuesday.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Residents voice safety concenrs about Martin Street in downtown Raleigh

Residents of downtown Raleigh met with members of the Raleigh Police Department to voice their concerns about the violence on Martin Street.

'I'm concerned about safety': Downtown Raleigh residents meet with police over crime 'hotspots' on Martin Street

Residents on Martin Street met with three Raleigh police officers and Mayor Pro Tem Corey Branch at the Roberts Park Community Center. Over three dozen residents came to the meeting to air their concerns.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

14-year-old arrested, charged with murder in downtown Raleigh shooting

A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection of a shooting Feb. 5 in Raleigh.

WRAL staff

Fines increase in Raleigh for noise ordinance violations

The city of Raleigh is cracking down on noise pollution with doubled fines for both residents and businesses.

Downtown Raleigh neighbors sound alarm on constant train horns; city looking into 'quiet zone'

Raleigh is taking a look at silencing train horns. A growing number of downtown Raleigh neighbors are calling on the city to silence train horns as they pass through.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Some in Raleigh hope for silence from train noise

Raleigh leaders are considering silencing train horns so those who live downtown can rest a little easier.

Take a look around: Umbrella Dry Bar

Take a look around Raleigh's first non-alcoholic bar!

Raleigh Police Chief meets with business owners to curb crime on Glenwood South

Raleigh Chief of Police Estella Patterson met with the Glenwood South Business Alliance to discuss the crime statistic in the final quarter of 2023 and highlight some of the steps both police have taken to curb crime, and what businesses can do to help