Town News
Zippia, a career resource website, recently conducted a study to determine the 10 best cities for jobs in North Carolina and Wake Forest placed ninth.
Zippia analyzed 40 of the state’s largest cities using the following criteria:
Current unemployment rate;...Read more
The Greenways Advisory Board will host a family-friendly 5K walk/run as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Check-in begins at 7 a.m., and the walk/run starts at 8 a.m.
The entry fee is $30 before May 24 and $35 through June 1....Read more
The Town of Wake Forest is stepping up its efforts to educate sanitation customers about trash and recycling collection guidelines. Over the next several weeks, the Town will utilize an array of communications methods, including social media, email and direct mail, to inform residents concerning...Read more
Wake Forest Commissioner Greg Harrington will welcome and introduce a distinguished panel of presenters at the “Seniors at Risk: 21 st Century Scam Threats, Preventions and Solutions” seminar on Wednesday, June 12. Also known as “Senior Scam Jam,” the event will take place from 8:30 a.m.-noon at...Read more
The Town of Wake Forest is seeking public comment on the draft recommendations presented during the May 16 Comprehensive Transportation Plan public information meeting at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre.
Proposals were presented on roadways and roadway sections, bicycle and pedestrian...Read more
A new Town of Wake Forest policy requires residential and commercial developers and installers in the Town’s right-of-way to submit a right-of-way encroachment application before beginning work.
The policy, which applies to all new and existing major and minor encroachments, is designed...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a free, monthly outdoor movie series from May through August at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. The first in the series of Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park will feature the film “Incredibles 2” this...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will offer a free self-defense class for women this Wednesday, May 22, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
Instructors from Krav Maga Raleigh will teach participating women a variety of...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will open Holding Park Aquatic Center (HPAC) for the 2019 season this Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
Located at 133 W. Owen Ave., the HPAC features a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool, two water slides with plunge pool...Read more