Cleanup Efforts + Book Groups For Kids

Get excited for Mondays again!

The weather is getting hotter, but that just opens us up to all the summer fun that comes with it. From getting back to the swimming pool to some yoga in the park, everyone is gearing up for a fun summer season.

Today's Weather
Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89° low: 65°

Here are the top 5 stories in Raleigh today

1. Raleigh and Durham Police Departments are on the hunt for new Chiefs of police. Both offices were held by black women and whoever takes on the role will have big shoes to fill in regards to the social unrest that has been highlighted in recent years. (The Herald Sun)
2. Volunteers spent their Saturday cleaning up litter along Avent Ferry Road. Currently North Carolina is on track to break all-time records for amount of litter collected for the 2021 year. One city counselor urges people to think before they toss and deposit trash properly. (abc11)
3. As we regain a bit of normalcy and are entering into summer, parents are wondering about the safety of public swimming pools. 3 time Olympic gold medalist eases parents fears. (cbs17)
4. A Texas-based food truck chain is planning to come to Raleigh this summer. Abu Omar Halal will be a Mediterranean food truck operating at 709 W. Peace St, beginning on June 5. (Bizjournals)
5. Quail Ridge Books will be hosting various summer reading groups for kids. There are several sessions and they are filling up quickly. Book club admission will cost $20 and $10 for each additional child. (WRAL)

Today in Raleigh

• Yoga in the Park: Patrice Graham of Colors of Yoga Raleigh will be leading a yoga session at Dorthea Dix Park. Participation is limited to 48 people so tickets are required. (6p)
• Girls Night Out The Show: Head over to Flex Nightclub and Bar with some of your girlfriends to enjoy "The best girls night ever." (8p)
• Mondays are for the Dogs: Crank Arm brewery will be hosting a social dog walk to enjoy a beer with your buddies.

Raleigh Patch Notebook

• Multiple vehicle related accidents occurred this weekend in Raleigh and its surrounding cities. Remember to stay safe and use every tool that you have to communicate with other drivers when needed. (Ricci Law Firm)
• Wake County is reminding its citizens to reach out if they have been struggling to make monthly housing costs or utility payments. Details here.

Remember our community when you hit the roads. Drive safely and keep our streets clean and beautiful going into this new week. If I missed out on anything or there's any happening in Raleigh you want to celebrate, send me an email to raleigh@patch.com to let me know!

Stay curious,
CJ Fullford