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🌱 Patch AM: How are Raleigh teachers really feeling about those new state raises?
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Good morning Raleigh! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How are Raleigh teachers really feeling about those new state raises?
- How will Raleigh's new three-part housing plan affect your rent?
Also on today's calendar: Level Up Live and 5 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Trina H.!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 89, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Here's what some NC teachers think about new state pay raises. Is it enough? (newsobserver.com) — Raleigh teachers are weighing new state pay raises against rising costs while relying on the Tools4Schools store for free classroom supplies. Educators from several Raleigh and Wake County schools describe how the 8% average raise and local supplements still leave many buying hundreds of dollars in materials out of pocket, even as some say the new pay finally covers basic living expenses. 
• Raleigh leaders outline three-pronged plan to tackle affordable housing shortfall (wral.com) — Raleigh officials are rolling out a three-part strategy to expand affordable housing, boost overall supply, and reduce homelessness as demand surges across the city. At a packed Affordable Housing Convention downtown, leaders detailed how more subsidized units, broader development, and homelessness prevention efforts must work together to stabilize rents and keep pace with Raleigh's rapid population growth.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Raleigh
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- Level Up Live →
Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr, Durham
5:30 pm - Karaoke Under the Stars →
The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP, 5410 NC-55, Durham
8:00 pm - Sufi Roots and Rhythm: Diali Cissokho Trio →
Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr, Durham
6:00 pm - Beer Garden Concert Series: Your Mama's New Boyfriend →
The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP, 5410 NC-55, Durham
6:00 pm - Shuffle: Pink Pharaoh ft. Mavis SWAN Poole →
3151 Elion Dr
11:30 am - Pints for Hope →
The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP, 5410 NC-55, Durham
5:00 pm - Ian McMahan Live Music →
The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP, 5410 NC-55, Durham
6:00 pm - First Friday with Little Raleigh Radio Featuring the Veldt →
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh
6:00 pm
Friday August 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coworking Mondays at PAK
Garner Chamber of Commerce 1002 Vandora Springs Rd. Garner, NC 27529 - Regular Bus Routes
Wake Early College of Health and Science 2901 Holston Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610 - Discovering NC Ag - Tobacco at the Research Station(s)
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market 1201 Agriculture St, Raleigh, NC 27603 - LAUNCH: Cornell, Emory, Pomona, Rice & WashU
Raleigh Charter High School Ravenscroft School, 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
6:30 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi all!
I was reading this morning about so called charities, and the actual amount of your dollar that actually goes to "administration", including million… (Nextdoor North Ridge) - Hi everyone I'm writing this with the absolute saddened heart I have to rehome all three of my kitties due to unforeseen circumstances and my heart is breaking so badly.
All they have ever known is me and their cat parent and mom I raised two of them I'm just looking for anybody that can foster them or adopt them… (Nextdoor Lakemont)
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🗞 Nearby News
Knightdale
- Parts of Central North Carolina under flood watch through Saturday morning: NWS (cbs17.com)
Garner
- 'We deserve to be kids.' NC schools are improving safety, but do students think it's working? (wral.com)
- WakeMed-Atrium deal 'deserves close scrutiny,' governor's office says ahead of possible merger vote (wral.com)
- O'Connell, Werdann, Binsfield and Zigliara join Foxfield (nerej.com)
Cary
- 50th Lazy Daze festival draws hundreds of artists, thousands of visitors to Downtown Cary (abc11.com)
- Durham, Cary among 10 best real estate markets in the nation, study finds (cbs17.com)
Ok Raleigh! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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