Looking for the most up-to-date information from the City of Raleigh? Follow your local government via Twitter!
Twitter is a free service that allows you to “follow” people or subjects via short, frequent updates. The City of Raleigh now offers Twitter users the opportunity to stay informed about the latest news and breaking events. To join in, visit www.twitter.com and get started with a few simple steps. Once you have an active account, you can elect to “follow” any of the City’s twitter accounts.
Currently, the City maintains the following accounts:
RaleighGov - This feed features links to any news releases and alerts issued by the City of Raleigh;
HillsboroughSt - This feed features frequent updates to the Hillsborough Street Roundabout projects;
RaleighParks – This feed features any news and information related to the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department;
CORTraffic – This feed features scheduled road closings due to construction or road races in the City of Raleigh; and,
RW911 – This feed features traffic accidents reported to the Emergency Communications Center.
RaleighGoGreen – This feed features updates on all environmentally-friendly initiatives by the City and also includes handy tips for all residents.
RaleighRides – This feed features updates and tips about the CAT bus system and the R-Line.
To follow any of these, simply choose “Find People” from your Twitter home page and type in the account name you are interested in and then click “follow.” It’s that easy.
Prepared by:
David Blount
Public Affairs Specialist
Public Affairs Department
For More Information Contact:
David Blount
Public Affairs Specialist
Public Affairs Department
222 West Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-996-3004
