Wake Forest Main Street: The Matriarch Takes Her Final Bow
The story of Wake Forest Main Street changes with this farewell. Tonight, inside the chambers of the Town Hall she helped build, the gavel will fall for the final time […]
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SUNDAY Reflection: Warmth, Memory, and the Cold Reality Next Door
This Sunday reflection Wake Forest community needs to hear begins simply. Surrounded by family memories and holiday warmth, it’s easy to forget the cold reality just outside our doors. Our
Community, Opinion, Parks & Recreation, Town Government
Liability vs. Legacy: The Real Reason We Lost the Parade
The Wake Forest parade cancelled liability question has stirred deep emotions across our community. I am from here. My roots in this soil are deep. My great-great-grandfather, John, who was
Community, News, Parks & Recreation, Town Government
Wake Forest Roundtable: Mayor’s Discussion at the Center for Active Aging
An illustrated visualization of the site plan for the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, detailing the building’s location, surrounding parking infrastructure, and nearby green spaces along E Holding Avenue
Community, Opinion, Parks & Recreation, Town Government
More Than “Misinformation”: Why the Mayor’s Forum Failed to Restore Trust
The Wake Forest Center for Active Aging The Wake Forest Mayor forum misinformation trust crisis is real. Walking into the newly rebranded “Wake Forest Center for Active Aging” (formerly the
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Wake Forest Center For Active Aging Open Forum
The official agenda for the December 3, 2025, Mayor’s Roundtable Open Forum. This document outlines the Town’s structured approach to addressing the community’s top concerns, focusing on the future of
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Wake Forest Conversation: Join the Community Discussion
The Wake Forest conversation about our community’s future starts here. Wake Forest is growing fast, and so are the questions about what kind of town we’re becoming. That’s why I’ve
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Launching Wake Forest Matters LLC: A New Chapter
I’m Tom Baker IV, founder and editor of Wake Forest Matters.Today I’m making something official: I’ve formed Wake Forest Matters, LLC, an independent local-news company dedicated to reporting our town’s
Community, Opinion
Wake Forest Unity: A Spirit That Binds Our Community
Wake Forest unity remains our greatest strength even in times of division. For generations, the Wake Forest Christmas Parade was the heart of the holiday season. As a child, I
Community, Immigration & Federal Policy, Opinion
What Food Aid Cuts Mean for Wake Forest Neighbors
Wake Forest food aid is under threat as federal cuts ripple through local communities. As winter approaches, federal cuts to food-assistance programs like SNAP will ripple through every North Carolina
Community, Opinion
When We Forget We Are Wake Forest Neighbors
The Wake Forest neighbors facing division threatening our neighborhoods demands honest conversation and mutual respect. (This commentary is offered in the spirit of civic reflection, not political endorsement. Its purpose
Community, Opinion
A Late-Night Reflection: An Open Call for Decency
Wake Forest civic discourse is something I think about often — especially late at night, when the noise of the day fades and what remains is love for this community.
Community, Opinion
The Old White Hood and the Camera Phone: Wake Forest Accountability
Wake Forest accountability for racism is no longer optional in the age of camera phones and social media. The Fear That Never Left Across North Carolina, some stories never made
Community, Opinion, Town Government
They Filmed Our Families: The Dark Campaign Targeting Wake Forest Pride
Wake Forest Pride faced a coordinated harassment campaign that targeted families and exposed the darker currents in our community. In the weeks leading up to Wake Forest Pride Fest on
Community
None of Us Goes Alone: Wake Forest Solidarity in Action
In Wake Forest, solidarity is not just a word — it is the foundation of everything this community can become. The letter from my dad was sitting on the bedside