🌱Habitat For Humanity Building A Community + Hops Festival Coming Up

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes...

• House fire displaces family!
• Habitat for Humanity is building a community.
• NC Hops Festival coming up.

But first, today's weather:

Hazy sunshine. High: 81 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories in Raleigh today:

1. A house fire Thursday afternoon has displaced a family in the 5100 block of Windmere Chase Drive. No people were hurt in the fire, but at press time, only two of the four family cats were accounted for. The fire is under investigation. (CBS17.com)
2. In an effort to combat the lack of affordable housing options in the area, Habitat for Humanity is building a new 105 home community in southeast Raleigh off Old Poole Road. It will consist of 60 single-family homes and 45 townhomes. According to CBS17.com, "Hundreds of helpers come to the site each week to lend a hand, including volunteers, churches, businesses and organizations. It also includes future Habitat homeowners who are earning their required 200 sweat equity hours."(CBS17.com)
3. Mark your calendars for the NC Hops Festival, which will take place on Saturday June 24, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. The event will include live music, local vendors to shop, and food trucks. Beverage sampling includes NC beer, cider, and seltzers.
   Entry tickets will allow patrons to sip and shop away. A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold. Hope to see you there! (all events)

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Today in Raleigh:

Friday, June 9

• LONGVIEW Graduation in the Gym - Phillips High (2:00 PM)
• Beer Garden Comedy Showcase (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Downtown Raleigh: "Another new business has opened in Downtown Raleigh! Please give a warm welcome to Mustang House: Taste of Himalaya specializes in authentic Nepalese & Indian cuisine offering a robust menu." (Downtown Raleigh via Instagram)
• CAM Raleigh: "Mark your calendars! Join us this Saturday, June 10th for an enlightening Artist Talk featuring Isabel Lu, where they'll delve into the inspiring world behind their art and beyond. This event is free to the public." (CAM Raleigh via Instagram)
• Downtown Raleigh: "These Downtown Raleigh businesses are selling charitable treats that give back to the @lgbtcenterofraleigh for Pride Month. Satisfy your tastebuds and feel good knowing that your purchase supports LGBTQ+ community members & local businesses." (Downtown Raleigh via Instagram)
• City of Raleigh - Government: "Let's be safe out there on the roads, Raleigh. If you see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights flashing, please slow down and pull off to the right where it's safe to do so. " (City of Raleigh - Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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