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🌱 How could SmartRide NE change for Knightdale riders by 2027?

And check out Remodelers Home Tour on the Knightdale Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How could SmartRide NE change for Knightdale riders by 2027?

Also on today's calendar: Remodelers Home Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 66.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wendell seeks private operator for SmartRide NE as annual co... (wakeweekly.com) — Knightdale riders who use the free SmartRide NE microtransit service could see changes ahead as Wendell and its partners seek a private operator to control rising costs. The regional service, which Knightdale shares with Wendell, Zebulon and Wake County, may be restructured by 2027, with options on the table for weekend hours, more vehicles, or shorter wait times within the existing budget.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am requesting for recommendations on remodeling our restrooms, including replacing toilets.
    Must be dependable, reliable and affordable. Thanks (Nextdoor Planters Walk)
  • Can someone please tell this old woman how to post a picture?
    My black & white cat (Tuxedo) is missing. This is the 2nd night he has not come home. He is an outside cat but comes in the garage & stays at night… (Nextdoor Green Pines)
  • Valet Living posted a job opening for Part-time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist - Night in Knightdale. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Knightdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Knightdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wendell

Raleigh

  • Raleigh Wide Open festival returns downtown this week. What to know if you go (newsobserver.com)
  • Glenwood South complaints are more than 'pearl clutching,' Raleigh neighbors say (newsobserver.com)
  • How Stellar Is Becoming Five Points' Neighborhood Living Room (midtownmag.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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