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Coffee in hand, Raleigh? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Raleigh's new scooter parking rules mean for your next ride
  • Two Raleigh families displaced after separate house fires, no injuries reported
  • How long will Raleigh's water supply really last?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Sep 25-26) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What's Driving You Crazy: Raleigh implements mandatory parking zones for bike, scooters (cbs17.com) — Raleigh has launched mandatory parking corrals for shared e-scooters and e-bikes downtown and around NC State, meaning riders must end trips in marked zones shown in Lime and Spin apps. The change aims to keep sidewalks and ADA ramps clear, with escalating fines and possible suspension for repeat parking violations, and more than 70 corrals planned by year's end.
   

2. Crews respond to 2 Raleigh house fires within an hour; residents displaced from both (cbs17.com) — Two separate house fires in Raleigh Wednesday afternoon displaced residents from homes on Stacy Street near Wade Avenue and Belsay Drive near Lead Mine Road. Firefighters quickly controlled the first blaze and battled a more damaging second fire across from Station 16; no injuries were reported, but both households must now find temporary housing.
   

3. Triangle Water Faces Post-Drought Growth, Infrastructure Challenges (caro.news) — Raleigh's water utility is warning City Council that regional demand could double by 2065, forcing billion‑dollar choices about new reservoirs and long‑distance supplies. Officials say current sources should last until at least 2045, but recent drought restrictions, enforcement challenges, and new industrial users like data centers show how vulnerable Raleigh's system is as the area keeps growing.
   

4. Raleigh – Wake Chapter Member Named NCCU Alumnus Of The Year For 2026 (caro.news) — A Raleigh-Wake Alumni Chapter member has been named North Carolina Central University's 2026 Alumnus of the Year, highlighting the strong contributions of a Raleigh-based leader to scholarships and student support. Local alumni and residents can take pride in her fundraising, community outreach, and ongoing service that connect Raleigh to NCCU's historic mission in Durham.
   

5. Raleigh curfew plan + Wake school lawsuit threatened: Wednesday's top Triangle stories (heraldsun.com) — Raleigh leaders are backing a proposed citywide curfew for youth 17 and under, a move highlighted in a News & Observer roundup of major Triangle stories. While details sit in linked coverage, the brief item points residents toward deeper reporting on local politics, schools, and business developments affecting Raleigh and Wake County.
   

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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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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