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Hello Raleigh! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Nash Square feel different on your next downtown walk?
  • What to know before heading to Hopscotch in downtown Raleigh
  • Raleigh firm hiring Sr. DevOps Engineer with fully remote option

Also on today's calendar: Save Smart, Live Well: Grocery Budgeting for Normal People and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cindi J.!

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 71.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Raleigh wants to redesign Nash Square. Here's what it could look like (newsobserver.com) — Downtown Raleigh's Nash Square is in line for a major redesign that would open up corners, widen walkways, and better connect to the new city hall now under construction. City planners want more trees, seating, and pedestrian space while preserving the park's historic oak and willow canopy. Officials are also weighing changes around the Fallen Firefighters Memorial, with final plans expected next year.
   

2. Annual Hopscotch Music Festival continues in downtown Raleigh for 16th year (cbs17.com) — Downtown Raleigh is buzzing this weekend as the Hopscotch Music Festival returns for its 16th year, with performances running through Saturday across venues from Moore Square to City Plaza and Lincoln Theatre. Organizers expect thousands, local vendors say the crowds boost business, and attendees are encouraged to bring empty reusable water bottles and check bag-size rules while keeping an eye out for anything suspicious to report to police.
   

3. Sr. DevOps Engineer - Tekniforce - Hybrid in Raleigh, NC, US (dice.com) — Raleigh professionals in tech may be interested in a newly posted full-time Sr. DevOps Engineer role with a client based in Raleigh. The position focuses on managing cloud environments in Azure and AWS, heavy automation, and database performance, and can be worked fully remote from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada, though no visa sponsorship is available.
   

4. Raleigh elementary school custodian was NYC firefighter on Sept 11 (cbs17.com) — A former New York City firefighter who responded on September 11 now lives in Raleigh and works as head custodian and crossing guard at Wakefield Elementary, focusing on small daily acts of care. He honors fallen first responders by leading the Triangle's Tunnel to Towers 5K, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, which supports a foundation aiding first responders and veterans. His message to neighbors centers on kindness, unity, and looking out for one another.
   

5. Person hit by train near Powell Drive in Raleigh, police say; Road closed, causing traffic (cbs17.com) — A person was struck by a train near Powell Drive and Beryl Road in Raleigh Friday night, prompting a full closure of Powell Drive and significant traffic backups. The crash happened close to the State Fairgrounds and Carter-Finley Stadium, complicating post-game traffic for NC State fans. An Amtrak train bound for Raleigh Union Station was also halted as officials investigated.
   

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    This little nugget came into our rescue when he had to leave the shelter in Cumberland County since there are no open kennels. Bailey is 5 mos old,… (Nextdoor MacTavish)
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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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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