by Peyton Masilun | Oct 28, 2025 | Buzz, November 2025
The RPDF and city officials join forces to up DTR safety.
Downtown Raleigh’s parking decks are getting a next-level safety upgrade. The Raleigh Police Department Foundation recently funded Connect Raleigh, a citywide system linking public and private cameras to the Real Time Crime Center. Now, the initiative is expanding with new cameras across DTR parking decks—one smart move to make Raleigh’s streets, sidewalks and parking areas safer through faster response times, broader visibility and smarter policing.
“Installing security cameras in our city’s parking decks would significantly enhance public safety and support law enforcement efforts across Raleigh,” remarks RPD Lieutenant David Davis. “By linking these cameras to our Real Time Crime Center, detectives and responding officers would have the ability to monitor situations as they unfold, providing crucial, real-time intelligence.”
Launched in 2022, the RPD Foundation funds what the city budget cannot—from new technologies to officer wellness initiatives to community engagement. “We’re here to help do whatever we can to make Raleigh a safer city,” says Foundation founder and board chair Brenda Gibson. “We heard from other police foundations that this camera system was a game changer for safety.”
The cameras are part of a multistage rollout that pairs the Foundation’s investment in technology with the city’s ongoing infrastructure upgrades. The first installations at Moore Square and Charter Square garages are set to go live by late December or early January. “In total, it will be in the hundreds,” says Assistant City Manager Michael Moore. “Police can’t be everywhere all at once, and this is really going to be a force multiplier.”
Once up and running, the integrated system will allow RPD to tap into a wider network of footage from both city and community cameras—a move that could make Downtown feel more connected and secure for residents and visitors alike. Smarter tech. Safer streets. Stronger city.
by Raleigh Magazine | Apr 4, 2024 | April 2024, Do
Through 4/5
Dreamville Festival Week
Dream on, Raleigh! Come enjoy this free-for-all fest with a schedule packed full of events for the whole fam—think standup comedy, adult game night, yoga and a block party—all put on by a roster of Dreamville artists. Plus, stock up on exclusive merch and staples that’ll make your dreams come true. dreamvillefest.com
4/4
Canes vs. Bruins
Let’s see the Bruins get ruined. pncarena.com
4/4
Buzzed: The History of Making Mead
Clear your schedule i-mead-iately. Learn the ins-and-outs of the ancient practice of making mead and its modern revival’s effect on NC beekeeping—taught by mead scientist Nico Hogrefe and beekeeper Samantha Winship. Bee there or be square! ncmuseumofhistory.org
4/4
Hot Shots
Can you handle the heat? Watch comedians attempt to keep their cool as they stomach spicy food and keep the sillies going. Ready, set, sweat! goodnightscomedy.com
4/4
The Sandlot
“You’re killin’ me, Smalls.” Hit your evening outta the park with a classic film of a bunch of boys who love baseball. A home run, if you ask us! raleighlittletheatre.org
4/4–6
Ken Flores
Well, look what the wind blew in! Laugh along with the unfiltered humor of this Chicago-based standup comic who keeps his sets laid-back yet off-the-wall. And that’s on balance! goodnightscomedy.com
4/4, weekly
Thursdays in the Hollow
Stay hip in the Hollow via weekly pop-up tunes through the end of June as you stroll to dinner, yoga—or wherever the evening takes you. @smokyhollowraleigh
4/5
Connect Raleigh
It’s electric! Make your way to Moore Square for local music, engaging art and a lineup of performances via this City Beats and Visual Vibes installment. Can you kick it? raleighnc.gov
4/5
Level the Playing Field
Swing over to Drive Shack for feel-good golf, food and loads of networking ops via this inaugural charity golf tourney. Fore! eventbrite.com
4/5
Makers Alley Grand Opening
Shop till ya drop via a slew of exclusive items from eight recently opened local businesses while sipping a bev and jamming to Adam Pitts. After all, all are welcome in the alley! @visitnhid
4/6
Amelia’s Flowers Grand Opening
Hey, bud! Welcome a flower shop as it plants roots in North Hills Innovation District with a grand opening soiree feat. giveaways, macarons and arrangement demos. You grow, girl. ameliasflowertruck.com
4/6
Dessert Wars
Sweet! The largest dessert fest in the nation is sprinkling over to Raleigh feat. 50+ sweet vendors battling for a spot in the National Championship. May the best sweet shop win. ncstatefair.org
4/6
Dose Yoga Grand Opening
Stretch a warm welcome to Dose Yoga’s recently debuted North Hills locale with free yoga and meditation classes, a cold plunge challenge and smoothie tastings galore. Namaste, indeed! doseyogaraleigh.com
4/6
Golden West Gala
Don’t miss this once-in-a-year opera-tunity. Go for the gold at Angus Barn to support the NC Opera over dinner, music, dancing, and silent and live bidding. ncopera.net
4/6
Midtown Throwdown Tennis Tournament
Looking to serve up a family friendly evening? Witness parent and student tennis matchups to raise money for the Sanderson High School Foundation. Eat, drink, win prizes and cheer on! What’s not to love? shsfoundation.org
4/6
Game Day Street Party
Help shut down the street—and Purdue!—with food trucks, beer and giant screens on game day. WPN, this one’s for you! mitchstavernraleigh.com
4/6
NC Master Chorale
Grab your popcorn and head to the theatre for choral music covering classic films (think: Star Wars, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings). Sing on! therialto.com
4/6
Pickleball Pro-Am
Leave it to the pros. Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour, two former Canes players and a UNC basketball icon battle it out with some of the greatest in the country’s fastest-growing sport. … We’ll see if they get themselves in a pickle. ppatour.com
4/6
Spring Game 🏈
Counting down the days till football season? Spend your Saturday in the stands supporting the Wolfpack as they gear up to kick off their 2024 season. Touchdown! gopack.com
4/6
Tacos ’N Taps
Hey, taco belles! ~Nacho~ average event, come hungry for all-you-can-taste Mexican eats, margs and beer—NTM dancing, contests and a scad of surprises. boothamphitheatre.com
4/6–7
Dreamville Festival
Dreams do come true at J. Cole’s annual outdoor music fest lauding a lineup of curated acts amid Dix Park’s sprawling outdoor surrounds. Bring on the fest frenzy… and dream on! dreamvillefest.com
4/6–7
The Great Raleigh Yard Sale
In need of a spring cleaning? Let The Raleigh Market help you out…rent a space and bring your stuff. Leave the shoppers up to them. Your junk is another one’s treasure. theraleighmarket.com
4/7
Bull City Food & Beer Experience
Bull out in Bull City! Over 30 local restaurants and breweries will fill DPAC for samplings (pstt, get a sneak peak of goodness from Jaguar Bolera ahead of its May opening!)—paired with live music from the Harris Onstage Experience and fundraising efforts for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. bullcityexperience.com
4/7
NC Pint Day
Brew up a good time by grabbing a pint or two (or five) from a wide selection of participating local breweries and taprooms during NC Craft Brewers Guild’s inaugural Pint Day—and be sure to take home a limited-edition pint glass illustrated by Christen Lucas. Definitely not a pour decision! ncbeer.squarespace.com
4/7
Tina Friml
Living with a disability is a joke. No, actually. Take in the animated optimism of a spunky + smart sillywoman who addresses her cerebral palsy with a bit of snark. goodnightscomedy.com
4/10
Connect + Create
Now blooming: This Floral Watercolor Stickers workshop walking all-level artists through painting floral arrangements—and turning them into stickers. Let’s stick it! dixpark.org
4/10
Downtown Big Dream Forum
Give your two cents on the future of DTR via this community-driven idea sesh that’ll hopefully help garner a bright future for Raleigh. Dream big, Raleighites. downtownraleigh.org
4/10
Malbec & Empanadas
Can we get an empanad-yeah?! Sample wine and have a good time via this educational and, most importantly, sip-sational class. Cheers! vitishouse.com
4/10
The Sadies
Add a serving of rock, a dash of country and a splash of Western influences and you get this Canadian band set to bring the house down. pourhouseraleigh.com
