- Find out what recommendations City and County leaders are now considering regarding the future of the Confederate Statue toppled outside the Old Courthouse. - Preliminary work on Phase Two of the Willard Street Apartments is moving forward. Learn what steps have been taken and what’s next for the affordable rental housing development. - Find out how the City is joining the rest of the nation in honoring the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior. - More new affordable housing is on th...
Jan 21, 2019•4 min
- If you’re looking for an easy and free way to recycle electronic waste, shred confidential documents or get rid of a live Christmas tree, you’ll want to mark your calendar now. Find out why. - The City is continuing its support of efforts to help qualified low-income residents facing eviction. - Find out what additional improvements are being made at Durham’s Maplewood and Underwood affordable housing apartments. - Find out how at least 500 single adults in need of emergency housing assistance...
Jan 14, 2019•4 min
Its the Bull City Wrap for 2018! - The year-long celebration of Durham’s 150th anniversary is underway. Find out how you can keep on top of all the Durham 150 happenings. The six startups that participated in this year’s Innovate Durham program are now ready to put their innovative ideas to work for you. Find out who they are and what they do. - Find out what’s included in the latest Downtown Durham Parking Study recommendations. - The City Council is now considering recommendations made as part...
Dec 24, 2018•4 min
- Three recent graduates of the Building Futures Program are now ready to improve their lives and the lives of those around them. Find out how. - Durham firefighters will continue to get all of the critical, potentially life-saving medical training they need. Find out how. - Some major improvements are on the way for a portion of Fayetteville Road. Find out what they are. - The City is taking steps to make much-needed repairs to Durham’s stormwater drainage infrastructure systems. Find out what ...
Dec 17, 2018•4 min
- A #bicycle and #pedestrian project along Highway 751 and University Drive is receiving additional federal and state funding. Find out why it’s needed. https://bit.ly/2KZiuha - Some significant improvements are in store for @movesafedurham’s off-street & on-street downtown #Durham parking programs. Find out what they are. https://bit.ly/2UlUKrX - Find out which area will be impacted first by the @DurhamWater @AmericanTobaccoDistrict water main replacement project. https://bit.ly/2rqwmIy - W...
Dec 10, 2018•4 min
- The first phase toward redeveloping the former police headquarters site on West Chapel Hill Street is now underway. Find out what’s involved. - Find out how the new draft Equitable Community Engagement Blueprint is helping to make sure that all of the City’s initiatives, including the Durham Belt Line Trail, incorporate feedback from as many residents as possible. - Find out how the new draft Equitable Community Engagement Blueprint is helping to make sure that all of the City’s initiatives, i...
Dec 03, 2018•4 min
- The Police Department’s Third Quarter Crime Report is offering a more encouraging picture of what’s happening with crime in Durham. - The new Hoover Road Athletic Park is a step closer to becoming a reality. - Find out how the City’s efforts to help clean up some of the contaminated properties within Durham will be able to continue. - More improvements are on the way for south Durham’s C-M Herndon Park. -Find out all the details about a couple of Durham’s most popular holiday events....
Nov 26, 2018•4 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - Durham’s new Safe Place initiative is another way the @DurhamPoliceNC is providing for the public safety needs of all residents. Find out what it is & how it works. https://durhamnc.gov/3770/DPD-Safe-Place - #Durham has earned national recognition & $1 million from @BloombergDotOrg for its commitment to finding innovative solutions to challenging problems. Find out what this latest accolade is all about. http://www.durhamm...
Nov 19, 2018•4 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - A new interactive #publicart installation @DCPDurham is now in place along the @DurhamArts SmART Corridor in downtown #Durham. Find out why you’ll want to check it out. https://bit.ly/2QBhHF2 - The @DurhamBeltLine Rail Corridor now belongs to #Durham thanks to our recent purchase from the @ConservationFnd. Find out what’s in store for this property. http://durhambeltline.com - The planning & design of @downtowndurham’s new Way...
Nov 12, 2018•4 min
- Looking for a free ride to the polls in #Durham on #ElectionDay2018? Let @GoDurhamTransit take you there! Find out more. - If you’re interested in how the City is improving bicycle travel along neighborhood streets, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for two upcoming events. Find out how you can get involved. - Visitors to downtown will appreciate some recent improvements made to the Black Wall Street Gardens. Find out what they are. - The development of the rules and processes that will gu...
Nov 05, 2018•3 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - We want to hear from you about what we should do with our surplus building in East #Durham. Find out how you can have your opinion heard. http://DurhamCommunityEngagement.org - Our @durhamcityfire has a new chief. Find out who it is. https://bit.ly/2z2NO9b - A #Durham native & business owner will soon have his artwork on display on our new Downtown Mixed-Use Parking Garage. Find out who it is. https://bit.ly/2SiPOTO - There’s ...
Oct 29, 2018•3 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - More low-income rental housing units in #Durham are being renovated to bring them up to acceptable standards. Find out what type of improvements will be made. https://bit.ly/2PelfzI - .@DurhamWater is taking steps to keep residents safe by demolishing some decommissioned wastewater treatment facilities. Find out why this is needed. https://bit.ly/2J8QvdZ - A new ordinance is now in place that allows @movesafedurham to better regul...
Oct 22, 2018•4 min
- The new Durham Fire and E-M-S Station 17 is officially open to serve the east Durham community. Find out why the facility was needed. http://Durhamnc.gov/759 - If you’re looking for a way to get out and help your community during the month of October, don’t miss out on Durham’s Big Sweep Litter Cleanup. Find out how to get involved. http://Durhambigsweep.org - The big day is almost here for the Durham Police Department’s new headquarters complex. Find out all the details about the upcoming gra...
Oct 15, 2018•3 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - Progress on the Durham Miracle Athletic Park is continuing to move forward. Find out what this project is and who it will affect. http://www.themiracleleague.net/ - The construction of a new roundabout at a busy Durham intersection will have an impact on nearby utilities. Find out what that will mean for the City. https://bit.ly/2Nn1CAL - Two City departments will be getting new vehicles to help them continue to provide necessary ...
Oct 08, 2018•4 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - Some local roads will soon be safer for bicyclists. Find out how and which ones. http://DurhamNC.gov/3606 - Find out why the City is asking teens to imagine a day without water and how it could win them some valuable prizes. http://DurhamNC.gov/3746 - Find out how the City may be homing in on possible ways to reduce downtown traffic congestion. http://www.durhammayorschallenge.com - The @movesafedurham new Sign & Signal Shop i...
Oct 01, 2018•4 min
- We now know more about what will be happening next with the Willard Street Apartments Project. Find out more https://bit.ly/2QIMGQl - Find out how the Durham Police Department and its regional law enforcement partners are working to reduce drug trafficking in the Triangle. http://Dea.gov/hidta - Find out what #Durham is doing to help make improvements to existing affordable rental housing units. http://Durhamhabitat.org - The Jordan Lake Regional Water Supply Partnership, which includes @Durha...
Sep 24, 2018•4 min
- A project to make significant improvements at Rock Quarry Park is moving forward. Find out what improvements will be made. https://bit.ly/2QmimL0 - The City’s Unpaved Roads Study will soon be updated. Find out how. https://bit.ly/2CPyJgs - Find out what’s on tap for Durham’s Minority Enterprise Development Week and how you can get involved. http://durhammedweek2018.eventbrite.com - The athletic courts at Morreene Road park will soon be renovated. Find out why the project is needed. https://bit...
Sep 17, 2018•4 min
- Find out why the GoDurham fleet of buses will soon be getting two new replacement vehicles. https://bit.ly/2Qej9xI - A transportation study of the NC 98 Corridor is now available for public review. Find out how you can get a look at it. http://www.nc98corridor.com/ - The City is continuing its work to expand housing choices to offer more options for more people. Find out what’s being done. https://bit.ly/2wZNpnd - Find out how a new grant will help fund the City’s work to increase economic opp...
Sep 10, 2018•4 min
- There’s exciting news for the Jackson Street #affordablehousing project in downtown #Durham. Find out more. https://bit.ly/2wnvFCm - Seven startup companies are getting a chance to test their ideas with @CityofDurhamNC & @DurhamCounty. Find out how. http://DurhamNC.gov/3165 - Eight @DurhamPoliceNC K9s will soon be wearing extra protection when they’re on the job thanks to @Spikesk9fund. Find out more. https://www.SpikesK9Fund.org/ - Find out how you can see the largest public art photograp...
Sep 03, 2018•4 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - There’s encouraging news from @DurhamPoliceNC about crime in #Durham. Find out what it is. http://DurhamPolice.com - #Durham’s new Youth GoPass program from @GoTriangle & @GoDurhamTransit lets youth ages 18 years old & younger ride for free. Find out how. http://youthgopass.com - Find out what people think about @movesafedurham’s Dockless Bike Share Program after nearly a year & what changes may be in store for #Durham...
Aug 27, 2018•4 min
- Our Finance Department is being recognized once again by @GFOA for its accountability & reporting to #Durham residents. https://DurhamNC.gov/464 - Find out why our @DurhamPoliceNC is celebrating the accomplishments of 19 new officers. http://DurhamPolice.com - Looking for a new way to help take care of your #Durham neighborhood? Find out why you should consider adopting an @DurhamStormH2O storm drain that you can chose thanks to @codefordurham. http://adoptadrain.codefordurham.com - The fi...
Aug 20, 2018•3 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - The @dhacomm’s Downtown Neighborhood Planning project in #Durham is moving forward. Find out how. http://www.durhamhousingauthority.org/development/ddnp/ - Some streets in central #Durham will become marked neighborhood bike routes by @movesafedurham over the next couple of years. Find out more. https://bit.ly/2nrGcrq - .@movesafedurham’s @DurhamBeltLine is a big step closer to reality. Find out how. https://durhambeltline.com/ - ...
Aug 13, 2018•4 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - The City is working to make sure that downtown parking strategies keep up with growing demand. Find out how. http://parkdurham.org - Find out how the City’s work to comply with the state-mandated Falls Lake Rules is moving forward. https://bit.ly/2KlJsxB - The Williams Water Treatment Plant is back online after a 10-month break. Find out why the plant went offline. http://DurhamNC.gov/946 - The City is expanding its fight against ...
Aug 06, 2018•3 min
Jul 30, 2018•4 min
-Find out how you can have your voice heard about expanding housing options for more people in Durham on #BullCityToday. -A culvert replacement project on University Drive will also include relocating City water and sewer lines. -Learn more about the City’s innovative approach to increasing economic opportunities for justice involved residents on #DurhamNC. -You and your family are encouraged to participate in this year’s National Night Out. Find out how on #DurhamNC. -Mark your calendars now fo...
Jul 23, 2018•4 min
- A much-needed sidewalk project will help to improve pedestrian safety along two busy roadways. - Find out why a new Pavement Condition Survey of Durham’s streets is needed. - The City’s work to ensure the safety of Durham’s bridges will soon include repairs to six of them. - Find out some of the sites involved in a major stormwater drainage repair project. - The City is trying to get people to find an alternative way to get to downtown other than their cars.
Jul 16, 2018•4 min
- Durham now has just one fire department serving both south and east Durham. Find out what that means for you. - The future of the current police headquarters building is taking shape. Find out what will be included. - A significant sanitary sewer line cleaning and inspection project is moving forward. Find out why it’s needed. - Find out how the City is supporting adults and youth who need help preparing for the workforce and in finding a job. - The playground surfacing at East Durham Park wil...
Jul 09, 2018•4 min
-Durham now has an approximately $511 million budget in place for the coming year. -Durham will soon have a task force focused on addressing issues of racial equity. -Find out the plans for a significant sidewalk construction project on Guess Road over the next few years on #Durham. -Find out what the City’s doing to make sure the sewer system along the Eno River Corridor functions as it should #Durham. -A major wastewater treatment project will soon get underway.
Jul 02, 2018•4 min
- If you have an interest in the future of the 15-501 corridor, your input is needed #Durham. - Find out how the City is working to gather public input on future bike and pedestrian facilities along Hallandale Road #Durham. - Find out how you and your family can make a splash and cool off in Durham this summer #Durham. - Public art is on its way to more of Durham’s neighborhood parks and street intersections #Durham. - Find out how you can play a more active role in your neighborhood and the Dur...
Jun 25, 2018•4 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - It was another successful year for the Downtown Durham Business Improvement District. - Find out how Downtown Durham Inc. will continue to be such an important force for downtown in the coming year. - Find out why the City’s fiber optic network partnership with Duke University is needed. - All local startup business owners are invited to apply to be part of the next Innovate #Durham cohort. - An important sewer lining program is m...
Jun 18, 2018•4 min
