Miss any of our Bull City Today episodes? Catch up on your local government news with Bull City Wrap or listen to our podcast. · One of the ways that we’re proud to continue our commitment to expanding arts and cultural programming in the Bull City is through our support of the Durham Symphony for the coming year. Find out more about the symphony and its next performance. · Our new Strategic Plan dashboard is now ready to be explored. We share how the new dashboard allows you to quickly see what...
Feb 12, 2024•5 min
Miss any of our Bull City Today episodes? Catch up on your local government news with Bull City Wrap or listen to our podcast. · More publicly accessible electric vehicle chargers will be coming to Durham over the next several years. They’re the result of a nearly $4.9 million federal grant that we’ve been awarded to install as many as 20 high-speed charging stations. · Step back into the glamour of the roaring ‘20s with our Ties and Tiaras Dance. Think grownups in double-breasted pinstripe suit...
Feb 12, 2024•5 min
Annual MLK Observance Bull City Today #1401 You’re invited to attend the annual Durham City-County MLK, Jr. Observance program. The celebration will take place on Thursday, January 25 at 11:30am at First Presbyterian Church in downtown. Unpaved Roads Bull City Today #1402 Numerous sections of currently unpaved roads throughout Durham will be improved over the next year. We share why the project is needed. Sidewalk Repairs Bull City Today #1403 Over 18,000 linear feet of existing damaged sidewalk...
Jan 26, 2024•5 min
Miss any of our Bull City Today episodes? Catch up on your local government news with Bull City Wrap or listen to our podcast. · As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive local business environment, our Equal Business Opportunity Program is playing a vital role in guiding our work with small, minority-and women-owned businesses. Get an update on its recent work. · A traffic signal will soon be installed at a busy intersection that was the site of a fatal crash. We share wher...
Jan 22, 2024•4 min
Miss any of our Bull City Today episodes? Catch up on your local government news with Bull City Wrap or listen to our podcast. - Our Bull E-Bike Pilot Program is receiving statewide recognition for its efforts to improve the transportation experience in Durham by loaning out pedal-assist electric bikes. Find out all about the most recent award as well as the future of the program itself. - We don’t want to rush through the holidays, but did you know that it’s time to start thinking about spring ...
Jan 22, 2024•5 min
Be Connected Durham Exciting news! Be Connected Durham and Beyond will be using $350,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to uplift marginalized residents and foster community resilience. We share how the nonprofit will be doing that. Joint Affordable Housing More affordable housing projects are in the works for Durham – thanks to American Rescue Plan Act funds. We and Durham County are each dedicating an additional $3.5 million in ARPA funds to support the development of new affordable housing...
Dec 23, 2023•6 min
Crime Report Homicides, rapes, and all types of major property crimes remain the focus of the Durham Police Department. Find out what the Police Department’s Third Quarter Crime Report shows. Wheels Upfit Project The former Wheels Roller Skating Rink is one step closer to becoming operational again. The facility is in the process of being updated and renovated to bring it back up to life safety code and accessibility standards. We share all of the latest developments. Community Conversations Wor...
Dec 08, 2023•5 min
Miss any of our Bull City Today episodes ? Catch up on your local government news with Bull City Wrap or listen to our podcast . · Frequent flooding along three Durham streets will be addressed using funds awarded by the Golden LEAF Foundation . Find out how and which areas will be affected. · We now know who will be designing and installing public art at the Former Wheels Skating Center . Regional artist Dare Coulter has been selected for the project, which will be installed outside the center’...
Dec 02, 2023•5 min
Miss any of our Bull City Today episodes? Catch up on your local government news with Bull City Wrap or listen to our podcast. · The new Durham Planning Dashboard is now live and ready to be used by residents, businesses, and the development community. Find out what it is, why it’s important, and how you can use it. · The Durham City Council is expressing its support for a document that will help provide guidance for the future protection of Falls Lake and the waters and natural areas that feed ...
Nov 27, 2023•5 min
Miss any of our Bull City Today episodes? Catch up on your local government news with Bull City Wrap or listen to our podcast. · If you’re an aspiring or new entrepreneur, you’ll want to mark your calendar now. Our Office of Economic and Workforce Development is hosting the Bull City Business Summit on November 16 and 17 at the Durham County Main Library. · Our 2023 Innovate Durham program is now accepting applications. The program is a partnership between us and Durham County that allows entrep...
Nov 27, 2023•5 min
Nov 27, 2023•4 min
Holiday Parade Applications Registration is now open for any group, organization, or company wanting to participate in this year’s holiday parade. The annual event will be held starting at 10am on Saturday, December 9 in downtown Durham. Find out how your group can get in on all the fun. Employee Compensation Study Our City of Durham classification and compensation study will soon get underway. We share how it will help make sure that we’re providing equitable and competitive compensation to att...
Oct 28, 2023•3 min
Durham Big Sweep If you want to help clean up your community and make it look the best that it can, you’re invited to participate in this year’s @KeepDurhamBeautiful Big Sweep events. Ellerbe Creek Rookery Progress is being made toward dedicating a significant swath of land in northeast Durham as a State Natural Heritage Program Dedicated Nature Preserve. We share what this project is and why it’s so important. Intersection Improvements Safety improvements are being planned for the busy NC 98 (H...
Oct 21, 2023•4 min
Tree Grant 4,000 new trees will be planted along Durham’s streets over the next few years, thanks to a $5.3 million federal Urban and Community Forestry Grant. Find out why this project is so important and which areas will be affected. Cultural Roadmap Survey If you have ideas about what you want to see happen for arts and culture in Durham, we want to hear from you. We share how you can give your input on the creation of a new five-year cultural plan for our community. Bike Lane Project Reducti...
Oct 14, 2023•3 min
Play More Guide Cover Art Help @DPRPlayMore celebrate 100 years! All youth photographers, graphic designers, cartoonists, and painters who are ages 5-18 years old are invited to participate in our Play More Guide Cover Art Contest. Find out how to enter. PB Voting Begins Voting for the latest round of participatory budgeting grant funding is now open. We share how you can give your direct input on how to spend a portion of our city’s budget. Credit Ratings We have some exciting news about our cr...
Oct 07, 2023•5 min
Durham MED Week Calling all minority business owners, you’re invited to participate in this year’s Minority Enterprise Development – or MED – Week events. The Oct. 5-6 events include a business fair, educational sessions, and a business luncheon. Find out more! Legacy Business Program The new Durham Legacy Business Connect program is now open for our city’s longtime business owners, focusing on minority and women-owned businesses. Find out who the program will serve and how to get involved. Bark...
Sep 30, 2023•3 min
Wheels Roller Skating Art Calling all artists in North carolina! You now have a chance to leave your mark as part of the renovation of the Wheels Roller Skating Rink. A Day Without Water If you’re a Durham student age 13-18, you can learn more about where your water comes from and where it goes while having the chance to win cash prizes. It’s all part of this year’s Imagine a Day Without Water video contest. Durham-Chapel Hill Annexation The City Council will consider a request to change the ann...
Sep 23, 2023•5 min
ARPA Update Progress is being made toward allocating and spending all of the American Rescue Plan Act – or ARPA - funds that Durham has received. Get an update on how the money is being used. Police Satisfaction Survey The most recent Police Satisfaction Survey is offering insight into how @DurhamPolice can continue to improve its relationship with residents in Durham. We share some of what we’ve learned. Drinking Water Grant We are broadening our efforts to make sure that there aren’t any lead ...
Sep 16, 2023•5 min
Welcoming Week 2023 We’re proud to say that we will once again be joining the rest of the country in celebrating Welcoming Week from September 8-17. Find out what this week is and how you can get involved. Merrick-Moore Community A portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds will be going to support the Merrick-Moore community. We share how the money will help to provide home repairs, energy upgrades, flood prevention, and better air quality! DEAR Program Our Durham Expunction and Restoration (DEA...
Sep 09, 2023•5 min
Homeowner Relief Program Low-income homeowners in need of help paying their taxes will continue to get the financial support they need from us and Durham County. Find out all about the Low-Income Homeowner’s Relief Program. Community Partner Development Participants in the Community Partner Development Course Certificate Program are now ready to start creating change throughout Durham. Find out how the course helps to prepare participants to lead engagement for change in their communities. Museu...
Sep 01, 2023•5 min
DPR After School If you have a school-age child in need of a safe and fun place to go after school, we have the solution you’re looking for. Registration is open for Durham Parks and Recreation’s after-school programs. Down Payment Assistance Our Down Payment Assistance Program is ready to help make homeownership a reality for more families in Durham. Find out how the program will work and who is eligible to participate. Watershed Improvement Plan The Stormwater Division of our Public Works Depa...
Aug 26, 2023•5 min
Calling all dog moms and dads. Mark your calendar now to get in on the last couple of Bark Time events that @DPRPlayMore will be hosting for the summer. These free events will be held on August 19 and August 26. Here’s something you may not have known about – it’s National Backflow Prevention Day. Find out what Backflow Preventers are and how they play a crucial role in supplying clean and safe water all over the world. Are you interested in going solar at home or work? If so, Solarize the Trian...
Aug 19, 2023•5 min
Durham Neighborhood College The Durham Neighborhood College is back! After three years of being on hold because of the pandemic, the interactive classes for anyone wanting to play a more active role in our community will be held this fall. Find out how to apply. Durham Bike Facilities Thanks to federal funding, bicyclists on several of our city’s streets will be able to travel more safely. Bike facilities, including buffered bike lanes, will be installed on W. Club Blvd.; Chapel Hill St.; and Fo...
Aug 12, 2023•5 min
Gun violence survivors and their families are invited to participate in private listening sessions so that we, as a community, can help them heal. Learn more about the sessions that are being held by Prescriptions for Repair. Proposals are now being accepted for festivals and special events to receive funding from our Cultural and Public Art Program for the coming year. Find out who can apply and what the criteria for selection will be. The 2024 Durham Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open S...
Aug 05, 2023•4 min
Short Range Transportation Plan There’s still time to give your input on our region’s short range transportation plan. Find out what the plan is and how you can make sure your voice is heard on upcoming regional projects. Back-to-School Event We and our local partners want to make sure that the children in Durham’s Latino community head back to school as well-prepared as possible. We share how an upcoming event on July 30 will help to do that. New Budget Director The interim director of our Budg...
Jul 29, 2023•4 min
Bull City Today #1276-1280 teasers Bull City Today #1276 Five of our city parks are undergoing thorough soil testing throughout the summer. Find out which parks are involved, why the testing is needed, and whether you should expect any closures this summer. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a morning with your kids this summer, don’t miss out on @DPRPlayMore Fun Caravan. Get all the details about how this free mobile recreation program is visiting Durham’s local parks. Our 2022 Water Qual...
Jul 21, 2023•6 min
Stormwater Fee If you’re wondering about a new monthly charge on your water and sewer bill, that’s your stormwater utility fee. Starting this month, the fee changed from annual to monthly billing for most accounts. We’ll explain why the change was needed. Rock Quarry Dog Park Our city’s canine friends now have a brand new dog park where they can play. The grand opening of the Rock Quarry Dog Park was held on June 29 at 500 West Murray Avenue. Find out how you and your dog can enjoy this new spac...
Jul 15, 2023•5 min
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July with your friends and neighbors, be sure to head over to the Durham Bulls Ballpark. Durham youth interested in pursuing entrepreneurial and economic opportunities will soon be getting some help in achieving their goals. We share how the new For Youth, By Youth program will be using ARPA funds to support our city’s young people. Plans are underway for a new affordable housing community that will use ARPA funds for gap funding. Sankof...
Jul 03, 2023•5 min
Unleash your inner Shakira with @DPRPlayMore beginner-friendly Belly Dancing class! Gain strength, flexibility, and confidence while you shimmy your way to a happier, healthier you. Find out more. We now have a $610 million budget in place to guide our spending over the next fiscal year. Get the scoop on city employee pay raises and how we’re expanding the HEART program. We and Durham County will be providing Housing for New Hope with funding to help with the creation of a new supportive housing...
Jun 24, 2023•6 min
Are you a business owner or a local nonprofit leader and need to hire help for the summer? If so, our Durham YouthWorks Recruitment Fair may be the answer you’re looking for. We’re proud to announce that The League of American Bicyclists has designated Durham as a Bicycle Friendly Community. The State of Our Streams report is now available for you to see on our website. It shows that we received a score of 71 out of 100 on the Water Quality Index, which means we basically got a “C.” Find out som...
Jun 17, 2023•6 min
