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Morning Raleigh! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How busy is Raleigh police with crime, tech and curfew debates?
  • How 25 new affordable rentals could reshape Southeast Raleigh's housing options.
  • Why a Raleigh detective was fired after a late-night Wake Forest incident

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Friday: Beautiful with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Raleigh police (wral.com) — Raleigh residents are seeing a busy stretch for local police, from exploring autonomous patrol vehicles and tightening oversight of license-plate reader access to investigating shootings, robberies, car break-ins and a deadly train strike. The department is also central to debates over a possible youth curfew and regional hiring needs, while several high-profile criminal cases and thefts are unfolding across city neighborhoods and nearby communities.
   

2. Raleigh nonprofit turns nine lots into 25 affordable rental homes (cbs17.com) — Southeast Raleigh Promise is transforming nine city-owned lots into 25 affordable rental homes, with rents ranging from about $600 to $2,000 and long-term affordability guaranteed for 75 years. Backed by more than $3 million in city financing and a ground lease, the project showcases Raleigh's zoning changes and density policies, with three homes already finished and leasing now open to qualifying households.
   

3. 'Intoxicated' Raleigh police detective charged with assault after altercations at Wake Forest restaurant (wnct.com) — A Raleigh Police Department detective has been fired and charged after Wake Forest police say he was intoxicated, disruptive, and assaulted several people, including a restaurant manager and an EMT, early Tuesday. The off-duty officer, who lives in Raleigh, is being held on a secured bond as Raleigh's police chief emphasizes high conduct standards and promises an internal affairs review.
   

4. SWANA's RCon® 2026 Brings Together More Than 1,500 Industry Professionals in St. Louis, MO (wasteadvantagemag.com) — Raleigh is set to host SWANA's RCon 2028 from October 3–6, bringing a major national gathering of waste and resource management professionals to the city. The 2026 conference in St. Louis drew over 1,500 attendees and highlighted workforce development, sustainability, and innovation, with organizers already building anticipation for Raleigh's turn as a premier industry destination.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Can someone around old stage/ten ten help me get my car back into my driveway?
    It stalled out in my neighborhood but it's one a slight hill and I don't have a truck to pull it the rest of the way. It's right down the street. (Nextdoor Green Spring Valley)
  • This little bugger is why we can't have nice things!
    But he's precious and I wouldn't trade him for the world. Always wound up to GO!! (Nextdoor Blaney Franks)
  • Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Raleigh. Apply here.
  • Denny's posted a job opening for Dishwasher/Service Assistant - Franchise in Raleigh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Raleigh here.

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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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