Firebox Theatre Company recently wrapped up its thought-provoking summer production of one-act plays, "Poof!" and "The Dumb Waiter," which sparked an introspection among the audience with profound existential questions and the consequences of our choices. The shows drew in audiences from the area, enhancing the cultural landscape of the historic downtown.

Wake Forest's remarkable growth and sought-after status as a small-town community are accompanied by the adoption of a Housing Affordability Plan. The plan aims to address rapid growth challenges by expanding homeownership and creating affordable rental housing, ensuring a balanced approach to sustain the community and provide a welcoming living environment.

In 2022, a record number of new residents arrived in Wake County, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. They may have found their way to any number of Greater Raleigh neighborhoods and suburbs -- including Wake Forest, but common to all of them is the need for housing.