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Dix Park @dixpark.bsky.social · 10h

Our magical family of Thomas Dambo Trolls can't wait to meet you!🧌Until they're ready to reveal themselves, if you spot them in the park make sure to stay behind the posted signs so the magic can unfold safely! ✨

The Dix Park Trolls will be ready to greet you by the end of the month!

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 14h

Tonight is the final budget listening session! Hope to see you at State of Beer from 6-7:30 p.m.

Prefer to share your thoughts via a short survey? We’ve got that option right here! engage.raleighnc.gov/h55268

Dozens of people listen to a budget presentation at a brewery

City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 1d

We cut the ribbon on our new Bioenergy Recovery Project today! We are taking something that used to be waste and turning it into clean energy that will fuel our city for years to come!

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 2d

Busy day at City Hall! Council has a work session (4 p.m.), a public hearing (6 p.m.), and a public comment session (7 p.m.) today.

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 3d

Ride to the State Fair with GoRaleigh! raleighnc.gov/transportati...

Ride with GoRaleigh to the State Fair!

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 3d

Curtain Call from Beyond. raleighnc.gov/arts/news/di...

Discover Legends, Lore, and Theatre Secrets at Raleigh's Performing Arts Center

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Monday, #Raleigh! Want to take a spooky look behind the curtain at the Martin Marietta Center? Check out Curtain Call from Beyond! And looking for a cheap way to get to the NC State Fair? GoRaleigh has you covered.

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 7d

This Sunday (Oct. 12), part of eastbound Glenwood Avenue will be temporarily closed from 8:45-10:45 a.m. for the 37th Annual Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope. Detours will be in place for drivers. If you are driving this route during these hours, please use caution and follow posted detours.

A map showing Glenwood Avenue between the Angus Barn and Umstead State Park.

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 7d

Read the details: raleighnc.gov/community/ne...

Sign up to speak before 3 p.m. on Oct. 10: raleighnc.gov/public-heari...

Draft Amplified Sound Limits Presented to Council

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 7d

City staff and a consultant presented proposed amplified sound limits to Council on Oct. 7. The proposal includes categories of decibel limits and differentiates between different types of amplified sound. Council will hold a public hearing on the draft ordinance on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.

Draft Amplified Sound Limits Presented to Council

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 7d

Does your nonprofit or faith-based organization help residents with low-to-moderate incomes? Apply for our Community Enhancement Grant! Learn more at virtual info sessions on Oct. 14 or Oct. 21! raleighnc.gov/grants-fundi...

A mural in downtown Raleigh that reads "do good"

City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 7d

At last, it's the good type of Hurricane(s) season! Good luck this season, Carolina Hurricanes!

🎨 Gabriel Eng-Goetz
📍 Cabarrus & Gale St

A mural of a hockey player on a parking deck in downtown Raleigh

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 8d

Big ideas for Raleigh! That’s what we want to support with our Impact Partner Grant. Awardees receive $20,000 in grant funding! Apply now! raleighnc.gov/grants-fundi... | #Raleigh

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 8d

Batteries are everywhere these days! And what to do when you’re done with them? Please do NOT put them in your trash or recycle carts. Instead, please take them to a recycling center or a hazardous waste facility. Find suggestions on the #Raleigh Reuse app!

City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 8d

We celebrate and support Raleigh’s small business community! On Oct. 15 (one week from today!), we’re hosting a Small, Emerging, and Under-resourced Business Summit. Learn from local entrepreneurs, network, and more! raleighnc.gov/doing-busine... | #Raleigh

Two women have a friendly conversation at a conference

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you, Mark! :)

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 9d

Raleigh Parks achieved the prestigious distinction of CAPRA accreditation with a PERFECT score! This is the highest honor an organization can receive, and it demonstrates meeting rigorous standards of operations, planning, community involvement, & service delivery. raleighnc.gov/parks-and-re...

The front of Halifax park on a sunny day.

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 9d

It's the first Tuesday of the month! That means City Council meets at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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Navy blue graphic with text that reads "City Council Live Stream"

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 10d

While working on the next budget (Fiscal Year 2027), we want to know your priorities! Will you please take this short survey? engage.raleighnc.gov/h55268 | #Raleigh

FY27 Community Budget Priorities Survey - PublicInput

Your opinion matters! Share your thoughts on how funds should be prioritized for the upcoming fiscal year budget cycle (2027). Your input helps the City align resources with community priorities. The ...

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 10d

Raleigh Police Department hiring event. raleighnc.gov/police/news/...

Join the Raleigh Police Department at Our Hiring Event

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 10d

Fire Prevention Week details. raleighnc.gov/fire/news/yo...

You Can Prevent Lithium-Ion Battery Fires!

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 10d

Happy Monday, Raleigh! It’s Fire Prevention week, and the Raleigh Fire Department will be out in the community. Thinking about a career with the Raleigh Police Department? They have a hiring event on Saturday! #Raleigh

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 13d

Mark your calendar for a spooky night at Dix Park!

Dix Park @dixpark.bsky.social · 13d

🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular night hosted by Dix Park and North Carolina Museum of Art 🎃 Enjoy a double feature on the big screen: Frankenweenie followed by Halloween (2018).

🍿 Movies on the Lawn 🍿
📅 October 31
⌚ 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
📍Flowers Field

Learn more at dixpark.org/events

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 14d

Just in case you're a night owl and this is part of your drive between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., please follow detours and signage, and drive safely while this work is going on.

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City of Raleigh Government @raleighgov.bsky.social · 14d

This Friday night (Oct. 3-4) and next Friday night (Oct. 10-11), we'll be temporarily closing some lanes overnight on Wade Avenue to install this awesome new pedestrian and bike bridge! raleighnc.gov/transportati...

A red bridge on the median of Wade Avenue

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