Moore Square
Downtown Raleigh public park and gathering space
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A lot quieter: Moore Square entrance blockage proves effective
Loitering and crime have gone down near the Moore Square Bus Station a week after crews shut down the Wilmington Street entrance, according to the city of Raleigh. Businesses near the entrance on Wilmington Street said they have noticed a change over the past week.
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New security fencing to go up near Moore Square bus station in effort to reduce loitering
Crews began installing new fencing on Tuesday to block a pedestrian walkway near the station in the name of safety. Raleigh officials said they hope the measure will help address loitering around the station.
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Dozens facing over 130 felony charges in summer operation at Raleigh's Moore Square
35 people are facing more than 130 felony charges in what the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) called a joint operation with Raleigh police in Moore Square.
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Offer withdrawn: Raleigh says Colorado company no longer interested in buying parking deck
The City of Raleigh on Thursday said an offer to buy the Wilmington Street Station parking deck has been withdrawn.
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Raleigh police arrest woman after knife assault at Moore Square Bus Station
The WRAL Breaking News Tracker was on the scene when a woman was spotted being taken away in handcuffs.
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Woman found stabbed near Moore Square bus station in Raleigh
A woman is recovering after being stabbed early Thursday morning near Moore Square in Raleigh.
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Affordable housing plans in Raleigh's Moore Square put on hold due to developer conflicts, city says
In May of 2025, city staff said during a council meeting that a proposed 160-unit affordable project from developer Harmony Housing was set for construction in early 2026.
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2025 Raleigh Tree Lighting kicks off the holiday season
This year marks the 17th annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Market. This year's tree lighting was at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh.
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Hundreds in downtown Raleigh for event remembering Charlie Kirk
Demonstrators gathered in downtown Raleigh on Monday evening just days after political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah.
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Raleigh community rallies in the days after Charlie Kirk shooting incident in Utah
Demonstrators gathered in downtown Raleigh on Monday evening just days after political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah.
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Sky 5 flies over demonstration in Raleigh's Moore Square as people gather to mourn Charlie Kirk
People gathered Monday evening in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square to mourn the late political activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed last week at an event in Utah. This video does not have sound.
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Families enjoy Juneteenth celebrations in Raleigh
Marbles Kids Museum and Moore Square hosted a Juneteenth celebration with art displays, games and family-friendly activities on Thursday afternoon.
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People gather in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square to protest President Trump's immigration policies
Protesters gathered Wednesday night at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh, voicing opposition to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies. The demonstration is part of a growing wave of protests sweeping the nation, fueled locally by recent legislative actions.
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Sky 5 flies over immigration protest in downtown Raleigh
Protesters are gathering Wednesday night at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh, voicing opposition to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies. This video does not have sound.
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Hundreds march in downtown Raleigh against Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies
Protesters marched in downtown Raleigh and gathered in Moore Square, voicing opposition to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies. The demonstration is part of a growing wave of protests sweeping the nation, fueled locally by recent legislative actions.
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High-rise out, but hotel, other housing still in plans for Moore Square area development
Plans to redevelop city-owned sites just east and south of Moore Square in downtown Raleigh took a step forward Tuesday.
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Future of Raleigh's Moore Square includes plan for hotel, affordable housing
While a planned residential tower has been shelved due to financial constraints, a 160-unit affordable housing initiative remains on track with construction to begin early next year.
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Protesters march in downtown Raleigh in opposition to Donald Trump's inauguration
About 200 people gathered Monday afternoon at Moore Square in opposition to President Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Sky 5 flies over downtown Raleigh protest amid Donald Trump's inauguration
About 200 people gathered Monday afternoon at Moore Square in opposition of President Donald Trump's inauguration. This video does not have sound.
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Hundreds protest Donald Trump's inauguration in downtown Raleigh
About 200 people gathered Monday afternoon at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh.
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Triangle Syrian community celebrates overthrow of Assad regime
The Syrian community filled Moore Square in Raleigh on Sunday, celebrating the historic overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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Moore Square affordable housing development moving forward
The project is adding 160 more affordable housing units for as low as $568 per month to Moore Square, an area often in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
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Revitalizing Moore Square: 160 affordable housing units planned
The project is adding 160 more affordable housing units for as low as $568 per month to Moore Square, an area often in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
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Downtown Raleigh stabbings spark concerns about safety and reputation
Two stabbings over the weekend in downtown Raleigh have raised concerns about safety in the area, particularly around Moore Square.
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Moore Square crime down 50% year-to-year in downtown Raleigh, police say
Police on Friday delivered an update on their efforts to reduce crime in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh.
