As one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation for more than a decade, change is a constant in our community. WakeUP was founded to inform, educate and advocate for smart growth. That work has never been more crucial as the pressures of growth now mean fundamental changes in key …
The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Staff began the November 19 water and sewer rate work session with an update on recent significant sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) that occurred the week before due to unusually heavy rains and other contributing factors. Robert Massengill, Raleigh Public Utilities Director, noted, “We do …
Proud to be a sponsor of the NC BikeWalk Summit lots of talk about healthy communities with safe routes to schools, bike lanes, complete streets.
Board of Education Candidate Forum – Districts 5 & 8 live streaming NOW on WRAL.com TODAY! Attend tonight’s candidate forum to hear from those running for Wake School Board! We need leaders making smart decisions about Wake Public Schools. Come out to make an educated vote! P.S. Early Voting starts today!
Do you know who you’re voting for in the upcoming election? Hear directly from candidates running for Wake County Board of Commissioners. In order to handle growth in Wake, we need leaders who are thinking about sustainability.
How will we plan for the next 250,000 residents of Wake County? You can be a part of this discussion by sharing your thoughts on the priority issues that Wake County should focus on to prepare for the next generation. Wake County is kicking off the process to develop its …
Imagine a Day Without Water – October 10, 2018 This year WakeUP co-hosted Imagine a Day without Water educational event highlighting the value of water at Raleigh Union Station. The City of Raleigh’s water, Aqua and grocery store bottled water was put to the test at our Water Bar. Participants …
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