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Good morning Raleigh! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could self-driving patrol cars change policing in downtown Raleigh?
  • Free Trunk or Treat brings Halloween fun to Kidd Road this month
  • Illegal gambling sweepstakes parlor shut down after major Raleigh investigation

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Raleigh police are considering self-driving patrol cars. Here's how RPD could use them. (newsobserver.com) — Raleigh police are exploring a proposal to use self-driving patrol cars downtown, which would stream real-time video to officers and potentially supplement limited staffing. Chief Rico Boyce recently briefed City Council on the idea, citing Miami-Dade's pilot program, while emphasizing the vehicles would not replace officers but could expand visibility on streets and greenways.
   

2. Trunk or Treat at SAFEchild on Oct. 24 (triangleonthecheap.com) — Families in Raleigh can take kids to a free Trunk or Treat at SAFEchild on Kidd Road on Saturday, October 24, from 1 to 3 p.m., featuring candy, books, costumes, and pumpkins. Organizers recommend double-checking event details directly with SAFEchild before heading out.
   

3. 5 charged, $180,000 seized in illegal gambling investigation at Raleigh sweepstakes parlor (wral.com) — Raleigh police and state Alcohol Law Enforcement shut down the Golden 5 Sweepstakes Parlor on Calvary Drive after a long-running investigation into illegal gambling, drugs, and weapons violations. Officers seized more than $180,000, illegal firearms, and gambling equipment, and five people now face felony charges, which police say has already made the surrounding area safer.
   

4. Banjos, bands and big crowds fill the city for Raleigh's Wide Open Music Festival (abc11.com) — Raleigh's Wide Open Music Festival is in full swing this weekend, with performances shifting to Fayetteville Street and thousands of visitors expected. Featuring 40 bands across multiple stages, the three-day event highlights bluegrass and other genres while celebrating North Carolina's musical roots and drawing both locals and out-of-state visitors to NC State's Centennial Campus and downtown.
   

5. Veeva Vault Technical Consultant (cognizant.com) — A tech services firm is hiring a Veeva Vault Technical Consultant for a hybrid role that requires three days a week in Raleigh, with applications open until October 30, 2026. The position offers a salary range of $83,000 to $145,000 plus benefits and focuses on designing and supporting Veeva Vault solutions.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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