Board of Commissioners Work Session – May 05, 2026
The agenda for Board of Commissioners Work Session dated Tuesday, 05 May 2026 has been published. Access it here: https://wake-forest.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=1255
Taylor Street Park Playground Reopening Pushed to Early Summer
Buried concrete footers from past structures have delayed renovations to Wake Forest’s Taylor Street Park Playground, which is now expected to reopen in early summer 2026.
Youth Girls NFL Flag Football Registration Opens in Wake Forest May 1
Wake Forest PRCR opens registration for Youth Girls NFL Flag Football on May 1, 2026 for ages 11-18. Volunteer coaches needed.
“May Month of Fitness” begins Monday at Joyner Park
WAKE FOREST, NC – Beginning Monday, May 4, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free outdoor fitness series four nights a week throughout
Traffic Alert – Star Road
WAKE FOREST, NC – Beginning Wednesday, April 29, and continuing through Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, St. John Properties will reduce to one lane with intermittent
Traffic Alert: Lane Closure on Wait Avenue/NC 98 – April 28–May 1
WAKE FOREST, NC – Beginning Tuesday, April 28, and continuing through Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, Fred Smith Company — a contractor working at the future site
Traffic Alert: Cardinal Drive Closure April 27 – May 1
WAKE FOREST, NC – Weather permitting, beginning Monday, April 27, at 7 a.m. and continuing through Friday, May 1, the Town of Wake Forest will close a portion of the
Wake Forest Commissioners Seal $18M Fire Station Loan, Close $725K Charter School Lawsuit — Both Without Debate
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners approved an $18 million fire station loan at 3.35% interest and settled a $725,000 charter school lawsuit — all without debate — at its April 21, 2026 meeting. Coverage from Wake Forest Matters.
New Home Communities & Neighborhoods in Wake Forest, NC (2026 Guide)
Wake Forest is one of the fastest-growing towns in North Carolina, with thousands of new homes approved, under construction, or in the pipeline. Here’s a look at where new home communities are being built, which homebuilders are active, and what it means for existing residents.
Raleigh Water Schedules Lane Closure Thursday on Wingate Street
WAKE FOREST, NC – Raleigh Water will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of Wingate Street between South Avenue and North Avenue Thursday, April 23, from
Tickets on sale for Small is All Productions’ “Circle and Square”
WAKE FOREST, NC – Small is All Productions will present two performances of “Circle and Square” on Saturday, June 6, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
Wake Forest Police & Fire Departments to host Public Safety Day Friday
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) are partnering to host “Public Safety Day” on Friday, April 24, from 2-7 p.m.
Beatlesque to Open Six Sundays in Spring Sunday at Joyner Park
WAKE FOREST, NC – You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year’s Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest,
Stamp Out Hunger food drive to help local families May 9
WAKE FOREST, NC – The US Postal Service and National Association of Letter Carriers will lead America’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive throughout Wake Forest on Saturday, May 9, with
WFPD to Host Drug Take Back Event Saturday at Wegmans
WAKE FOREST, NC — The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) hosts a drug take back Wake Forest event this Saturday, April 25. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2