WakeMed’s new 82,000-square-foot Wake Forest Medical Park brings top-tier healthcare services closer to home, including primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and more. Located near Grove 98, the $56 million facility strengthens local healthcare access while creating hundreds of jobs and driving economic growth.
The 77th Annual Wake Forest Community Christmas Dinner celebrated the season and honored outstanding community members. Highlights included awards for Citizen of the Year, Organization of the Year, and the Peggy Allen Lifetime Achievement Award. With festive meals, carols, and inspiring stories, the event showcased the spirit of connection and generosity that defines Wake Forest.
MassageLuXe has opened its newest franchise in Wake Forest's revitalized 535 Warehouse, offering luxury wellness services at accessible membership pricing. With treatments ranging from Swedish massages to facials, the spa combines high-end ambiance with convenience. The Ratliffs, local residents and first-time business owners, chose Wake Forest for its vibrant growth and strong community support.
Pickles and Play, a premier pickleball and social recreation brand founded in Wake Forest, is expanding its presence across North Carolina. With new locations, partnerships like EPIC Physical Therapy, and a vision of accessible, community-centered recreation, the brand aims to make pickleball a vibrant, inclusive part of the Triangle area.
Downtown Wake Forest will host the 4th annual Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kickoff on Saturday, November 16, offering community performances, food trucks, winter games, and the Carolina Hurricanes' Storm Tour. As the official start of the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Donation Drive, this festive event encourages residents to give back through local initiatives aimed at supporting those in need within the Wake Forest community.
