Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on all of your local gov news on Bull City Wrap: - If you notice a slight change in the taste and smell of your tap water over the next month and a half, don’t worry. That’s exactly what should be happening. We’ll show you why. - 1,500 new trees! That’s how many have been planted in the Old Five Points, Lyon Park, and Stratford Lakes neighborhoods as well as other parts of Durham since November. Find out why. - We’re proud to show off our 3 new Charge...
Mar 05, 2022•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on local gov news on Bull City Wrap! - If you’re age 55 or better, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for the upcoming Senior Spring Fling event. Find out all about what this event is and how you can get in on the fun. - Discover Durham is continuing to be an important partner in supporting local businesses and Durham’s economy as well as enhancing the overall quality of life of our residents. Hear how @durhamnc is doing that during these challengi...
Feb 27, 2022•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on local gov news on Bull City Wrap! - It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time to start thinking about #summercamp. If you need to find an exciting, safe, and quality environment for your kiddos this summer, look no further than @dprplaymore. Get all of the camp registration details. - If you know a K-8th grader, they’re invited to take part in this year’s water conservation poster contest. Find out more about this year’s theme of Slow the Flow, S...
Feb 20, 2022•5 min
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Feb 12, 2022•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on #localgov news on Bull City Wrap: - Land that we own in the lower Ellerbe Creek area could become a dedicated nature preserve. We’ll share all the details about the proposed Ellerbe Creek Waterbird Colony Dedicated Nature Preserve. - Our new Community Safety Department is preparing to launch four major crisis response pilot programs this year. Find out what they are and how they’ll work. - The regional transportation planning organization wants you...
Feb 06, 2022•5 min
Jan 30, 2022•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on local gov news on Bull City Wrap. - More progress is being made on facilities that will strengthen our future water supply. Find out what’s being done and some of the steps that are being taken to get us there. - The pay structure for our sworn police officers and firefighters will now more closely align with the current market. We’ll share what this unusual mid-year City Council move will mean for those putting their lives on the line for us every...
Jan 23, 2022•5 min
Miss an episode of #BullCityToday, catch up on #localgov news on #BullCityWrap: - The Durham Beltline Trail – or what is now known as the Durham Rail Trail – is a significant step closer to becoming reality – thanks to a $9 million RAISE grant from @usdot_highways. Find out all the details. - More low-income renters in Durham will soon be helped through the #ForeverHomeDurham Eviction Diversion Program. We’ll show you how. - A new year means a fresh start to setting goals and resolutions, and Du...
Jan 15, 2022•6 min
Jan 02, 2022•5 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news on #BullCityWrap! - Our new police chief Patrice Andrews has officially been sworn in! We’ll share all about just some of the highlights from her swearing-in ceremony. - Work to implement the recommendations included in our Built2Last Roadmap is underway. We’ll show you what the first steps are and who will be taking them. - If you’re an artist with experience in creating public art that fosters a sense of place,...
Dec 19, 2021•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on Bull City Wrap: - It’s a historic time for Durham now that our new mayor – the first Black woman to hold the position – has been sworn into office. We’ll take you to the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Elaine O’Neal and the new and returning City Council members. - Help is on the way for low-income residents who are struggling to pay rent and utilities. Find out when the new Emergency Rental Assistance and Housing Stability Program is expected to la...
Dec 10, 2021•4 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on Bull City Wrap! - We now have a webpage on our website dedicated entirely to our #LanguageAccessPlan and how we’re working to fully communicate with those who are limited English proficient or who don't speak English. Learn more about how to use these services. - If you’re looking for a way to help spread some holiday cheer this year, you may want to consider lending a hand to help with the @DPRplaymore upcoming holiday events. We’ll show you how y...
Dec 05, 2021•5 min
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Nov 27, 2021•5 min
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Nov 21, 2021•5 min
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Nov 15, 2021•5 min
Miss any of our recent Bull City Today episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news on Bull City Wrap! - Expanded outdoor seating will continue at restaurants, bars, and private clubs throughout Durham. Find out how the permanent version of this program will work - A new Carbon Neutrality and Renewable Energy Action Plan will be guiding us in creating a healthier environment and better quality of life for Durham’s residents. We’ll have some of the highlights of how the plan will achieve its goa...
Nov 07, 2021•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on Bull City Wrap. - TheDurhamPolice has a new Chief. - Efforts to find another buyer and developer for the former Police Headquarters property at 505 W. Chapel Hill Street. - If you regularly travel along Newman or Walker Streets, be prepared for construction impacts over the next few months. - Cool cop cars, bags of candy, and the chance to show off your Halloween costume if you have one. - Halloween wouldn’t be the same in Durham without the annual...
Oct 23, 2021•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on Bull City Wrap! - A number of improvements are being made to the @GoDurham ACCESS paratransit service in response to feedback from customers. - The new #DurhamPoetLaureate program is set to get underway this spring. We’ll share what the program is all about as well as its timeline for getting started. - More support and services will soon be available to immigrants and refugees in Durham. Find out all about the new City-County Immigrant/Refugee Aff...
Oct 17, 2021•5 min
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Oct 10, 2021•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on Bull City Wrap. - Calling all artists with experience in environmental design and functional & sculptural artwork. Find out about a new @DurhamStormH2O public art opportunity. - Our annual @DurhamWater Sewer Report is offering encouraging news. We’ll share what it is and why it’s so good for the long-term health of our sewer lines. - Find out about the draft land use recommendations for the Southeast Durham Focus Area of our new #EngageDurham C...
Oct 03, 2021•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on Bull City Wrap: -Update on the Durham Emergency Communications 911. -Your input on how to spend American Recovery Plan Act funds. -Plans for improvements in some of the currently underutilized areas of Lyon Park are moving forward. -Find out how Durham business owners will soon get a chance to learn how to connect with more opportunities during the upcoming Minority Enterprise Development Week. -A significant stormwater infrastructure repair projec...
Sep 25, 2021•5 min
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Sep 19, 2021•4 min
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Sep 12, 2021•5 min
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Sep 05, 2021•4 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on Bull City Wrap: - The Labor Day Holiday is coming up on Monday, September 6. Find out how our operations and services will be affected. - A number of low-income, longtime homeowners in our city have experienced an increase in property taxes because of the neighborhood revitalization that occurred from 2013 to 2016. We'll show you what we're doing to try to help them. - If you’re looking for a way to end the summer with a splash, be sure to mark you...
Aug 29, 2021•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on Bull City Wrap: - The issue of how to bridge the digital divide is front and center in our community these days. Find out how the development of a Digital Equity Plan will help to address it. - Our Office on Youth is continuing its work to serve and engage with our city’s young people. We’ll show you just some of the ways it’s been doing that over the past year. - Construction for the Emergency Watershed Protection Stream Bank Stabilization project...
Aug 21, 2021•5 min
Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - The new Racial Equity Commission now has by-laws to guide the way it works. Find out more about those important guidelines. - One of the ways that we’re helping to address the needs of youth and businesses is through supporting the establishment of talent development pipelines in Durham’s key industries. Find out how we’re doing that. - New water and sewer service or repairs often mean that more repairs are needed for the surround...
Aug 15, 2021•4 min
- As life is getting back to a new normal, we’re happy to announce that City Hall is fully reopening to the public. - If you belong to an organization that’s interested in hosting a special event or festival, we want to hear from you. - Help is on the way if you live in one of Durham’s affordable housing communities for seniors and are having trouble getting to the store to buy groceries. - Our new Community Safety Director is already hard at work. - Anyone considering a career in public service...
Aug 08, 2021•4 min
➡ Pavement Condition Survey is underway to inventory and assess all City-owned street conditions. ➡ 2020 Water Quality Report shows 100% compliance with all federal drinking water standards and zero water quality violations. ➡ City Council will be getting back to a new normal starting with their July 22 Work Session.
Jul 16, 2021•4 min
National Night Out is back, and we want as many different neighborhoods as possible to participate this year in a safe and memorable way. July is all about fun here in the Bull City, and Durham Parks and Recreation has you covered with plenty of ideas for both staying home and getting out-and-about in a safe and healthy way. We now know what the recommended route for the Triangle Bikeway is, and the study team wants to know what you think about it.
Jul 08, 2021•4 min
