Bull City Wrap

City of Durham NC•durhamnc.gov

Bull City Wrap, a news program dedicated to informing residents about what’s going on inside Durham's City Hall. Hosted by Amy Blalock, this short informational program will give you all the City Hall news in just minutes every Monday.

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Episodes

June 11 - 18, 2018 (ep. 73)

Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: -Find out how you can weigh in on the Durham Belt Line Trail Master Plan on #Durham. -Construction on the Avondale Drive sidewalk project is underway. Find out what improvements will be made #Durham. -The City is taking more action to continue its support of affordable housing activities in #Durham. -Work on a study to coordinate plans for transportation projects in Downtown will get started soon #Durham. -Repairing the City’s manho...

Jun 11, 2018•4 min

June 4 - 11, 2018 (ep. 72)

- Find out how you’ll soon be able to have a direct say in how a portion of the City’s budget is spent on projects in your #Durham community. - #Durham’s Third Quarter Financial Report is out. Find out what it shows. - Find out who the @DurhamPoliceNC is honoring through this years’ service awards. - Does your community want to take part in this year’s @DurhamPoliceNC National Night Out events? Find out how it.

Jun 04, 2018•3 min

May 28 - June 4, 2018 (ep. 71)

- Find out what’s included in the City’s proposed budget for next year . -Another significant utility replacement project is moving forward. Find out which busy corridor will be impacted. -Anyone doing unauthorized work in a public right of way will now have to pay a pretty steep price. - If you live, work or travel along Raynor Street, the City wants to hear from you. - Find out why the Solid Waste Management annex will be undergoing a much-needed renovation.

May 28, 2018•4 min

May 21 - 28, 2018 (ep. 70)

- The reservoir at the @DurhamWater Williams Water Treatment Plant has now been refilled. Find out what work has been going on there. - The @dprplaymore Rock the Park concert & movie series is just around the corner. Find out all the details. - Find out how to nominate someone in your community for #Durham’s Neighbor Spotlight.

May 21, 2018•2 min

May 14 - 21, 2018 (ep. 69)

-There’s encouraging news to report from the Police Department’s First Quarter Crime Report. Find out what it is. - Find out how eight intersections throughout the City are being made safer for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists. - A new maintenance cycle is getting underway for the City’s drinking water storage tanks. Find out why it’s needed. - Find out how the City is continuing its support of the Jackson Pettigrew Street development near Durham Station. - The Durham Youth Commission is ma...

May 14, 2018•3 min

May 7 - 14, 2018 (ep. 68)

- Several street repaving projects are about to get underway in #Durham near the new @DurhamPoliceNC headquarters. - Walking on the sidewalks along two #Durham streets is about to get safer and more pleasant. - You’ll want to mark your calendars now for the @DurhamPoliceNC’s Annual Service Awards. - Find out why the #Durham Fire Dept. will soon be celebrating the accomplishments of 17 new firefighters ready to being their #publicservice . - Find out what you have to look forward to at the @dprpl...

May 14, 2018•3 min

April 30 - May 7, 2018 (ep. 67)

- Find out why Durham businesses interested in hiring a local artist for public art should apply for a new City grant. - Durham’s fleet is being recognized once again for being among the best in the industry. - Four City parks will soon be the home for new public art displays. Find out how and the deadline for when artists should apply. - Find out how you can enjoy a day in the park full of games, contests, and demonstrations with your furry friend.

May 03, 2018•2 min

April 23 - 30, 2018 (ep. 66)

- Durham’s Downtown Master Plan has been updated. Find out what changes have been made and why. - Find out why our Public Art Program wants to hear from all local artists interested in having their work displayed in Black Wall Street Gardens. - Our Transportation Department is working to make a section of South Roxboro Street safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. - The GoDurham On-Board Passenger Survey results are out. Find out how the service ranked. - Our Public Art Program is accepti...

May 03, 2018•3 min

April 17 - 23, 2018 (ep. 65)

•The 2017 Fourth Quarter Crime Report shows there’s mixed news regarding crime in Durham. •Durham is honoring this year’s winners of the Human Relations Advocacy Awards. •The City wants to hear from all young people who want to have a voice in their local government. •Find out how you can learn more about what the Durham Police Department is doing to keep residents safe. •Mark your calendars now for Durham’s Earth Day Festival. Find out when it is and what’s on tap for the celebration....

Apr 17, 2018•3 min

April 10 - 16, 2018 (ep. 64)

- Find out what this year’s budget development guidelines from the Durham City Council prioritize for the community. - Find out why stormwater control measures that are now moving forward throughout Durham are so important. - Your vote is needed for the next ‘Meet Me at the Park’ project. - The City is continuing its commitment to support affordable housing efforts. Plans for the Jackson/Pettigrew Street Development may be changing.

Apr 13, 2018•3 min

April 2 - 9, 2018 (ep. 63)

Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: -It looks like a large majority of Durham’s residents truly enjoy living here. Find out how we know on. -If you have a love for art and want to help others appreciate it as well, the City wants to hear from you. Find out why. -The City is now offering professional development scholarships for cultural arts organizations. Find out who can apply. -Find out how the City can help your neighborhood become a healthier place to live. Subsc...

Apr 03, 2018•3 min

March 26 - April 2, 2018 (ep. 62)

•The City remains committed to working with small and minority-owned businesses as much as possible. •The Police Department is celebrating women’s excellence and achievement in law enforcement. •Find out how the City is paving the way for bicyclists and pedestrians on Carpenter-Fletcher Road. •Find out why the City is continuing its financial support of two important cultural art programs. •There are more developments to report with two public art projects in downtown.

Mar 26, 2018•4 min

March 19 - 26, 2018 (ep. 61)

•Planning for two sidewalk & bicycle projects in Durham is underway. Find out where they are & how you can give your input. •Find out how you can learn more about protecting our waterways through Durham Creek Week. •Two of the Downtown Durham SmART Vision Plan art projects are moving forward. •The City now has a Sustainability Roadmap for Durham. Find out where it will lead us. •Things are looking a little brighter in the Chapel Hill Street Parking Garage in downtown Durham. Find out why...

Mar 26, 2018•3 min

March 12 - 19, 2018 (ep. 60)

•Find out how you can weigh in on recommendations to improve the GoDurham Transit System. •Plans to extend Woodcroft Parkway near Jordan High School are moving forward. •Two significant waterline replacement projects are getting underway in the central part of Durham. •Find out who will serve on the Mayor’s newly established Council for Women. •Find out why the upcoming Youth Empowerment Summit is a must-attend event for young people between the ages of 8-11.

Mar 26, 2018•4 min

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