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Tickets still available for Saturday’s “Dive-In Movie” at Holding Park Aquatic Center
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Dive-In Movie” Saturday, Aug. 24, at Holding Park Aquatic Center, 133 W. Owen Ave. Kung Fu Panda 4 will be the...
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Tickets for Renaissance Centre’s 2024-25 Main Stage Performances go on sale to the public August 28, Patrons & Friends can purchase tickets this week
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., is about to begin selling tickets for its 2024-25 Main Stage Performance Series. Scheduled performances will include: Big Bubble Bonanza -...
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Still time to register for Saturday’s “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host an online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" on Saturday, Aug. 24. Presented...
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Police investigating shooting along East Wait Avenue
***UPDATE - At approximately 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Issac Mason, age 18, of Long Island New York was arrested in Stony Brook, NY, in connection with the August 17 shooting death of Tyler Ray...
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Do you recognize this person? Police requesting public’s assistance identifying armed robber
***UPDATE – The juvenile shown in the attached surveillance images has been identified and apprehended without incident. The information below was distributed Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 1:27 p.m. Wake...
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2024 Labor Day Holiday Schedule
The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Curbside trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will also be suspended...
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Wake Forest to launch microtransit pilot program October 1
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Town of Wake Forest will introduce a town-wide microtransit pilot program called “Go Wake Forest.” Microtransit is a ridesharing transit service that operates similarly...
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Crash closes northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1
***UPDATE - All lanes along Capital Boulevard/US 1 have reopened. One person was transported to a local hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The information below was...
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NCDOT to host S-Line Mobility Hub Design Workshops August 26–29
The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) intends to construct a new mobility hub (aka Amtrak station) at the site of the old freight rail depot in historic Downtown Wake Forest. This mobility hub...
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Celebrate Tropical Storm Debby’s departure with Sleeping Booty Band during tonight’s Friday Night on White
The Wake Forest community is invited to celebrate the departure of Tropical Storm Debby during tonight’s Friday Night on White. Sleeping Booty Band will headline the free outdoor concert scheduled...
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You’re invited to Wake Forest PRCR Master Plan Update Public Comment during Planning Board Special “Called” Meeting September 4
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is in the process of updating its five-year Master Plan. Community input is the cornerstone of that process, also known as Play...
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Age & Dementia Education Series continues Saturday with "De-Prescribe & Thrive: Empowering Caregivers"
The Northern Wake Senior Center and the Wake Forest Senior Information Networking Group (SING) are partnering to host a series of free classes, workshops, and other events to raise awareness about...
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