Town News

You can make a difference in our community by applying to fill one of four vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). Candidates must reside within the Wake Forest town limits...

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host its first Diwali Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2. Free and open to everyone, the event is scheduled from noon-3 p.m. at...

Beginning Monday, Oct. 28, and continuing weekdays through Friday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, Iron Horse Contractors, a contractor working at the future Hamlet at Quail Crossing Subdivision...

During the week of October 28, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, Brinley’s Grading Service, Inc., a contractor working at the future Morris Subdivision, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way...

Raleigh Water crews are responding to a water main break along the 400 block of South White Street. For the safety of work crews, South White Street from Elm Avenue to East Holding Avenue is closed. A...

The Wake Forest Police Department’s annual Turkey Drive got underway in September, but donations are coming in very slowly. Area residents can support this worthy cause by submitting online donations...

Wake Forest is a recipient of the 2024 NC Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Marvin Collins Award in the category of “Comprehensive Plan” for its “Town of Wake Forest Community Plan.” The...

In December 2023, the Town of Wake Forest retained Benesch to conduct a Multimodal Transportation Impact Fee Study. Municipalities assess impact fees on property developers to pay for infrastructure...

The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of developing a conceptual site plan for a new park in the Northeast Community anchored by the Ailey Young House, 400 N. White St. Community input will be the...

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting new and/or clean, gently used coats and jackets through October 26 as part of its annual “Warm Your Hearts with...

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is partnering with Wegmans for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2024 Fall Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wegmans...

Help us ring in the holiday season and launch our annual holiday donation drive during the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off on Saturday, Nov. 16. Free and open to everyone, this family-friendly...