We are once again beginning the process of finding a development partner for 505 West Chapel Hill Street. Find out what the first phase is in this two-phase process. In an innovative step toward helping to create shared economic prosperity for all Durham residents, we are moving closer to launching a Business Registry and Legacy Program. Find out how the program will work. We will soon be working with a new company to process and market our recyclable materials. We share how this will help maxim...
Jun 10, 2023•5 min
A number of new projects to protect cyclists and pedestrians are underway or will soon be underway throughout the city. It’s officially summer and that means it’s time to take advantage of our outdoor pools and spraygrounds. Find out everything that @DPRPlayMore has to offer to help your family stay cool when the temperatures heat up. The Police Department’s First Quarter Crime Report is offering mixed news. The report shows that Part 1 violent crime during the first quarter was down while Part ...
Jun 03, 2023•6 min
The Triangle Apartment Association is making recommendations about how to make multifamily housing in Durham more affordable. Find out what those are. The planned annexation of the 751 South development into the City will move ahead as scheduled with some significant changes to the original plans. Find out what those are. A significant street maintenance repair project will soon get underway that will impact approximately 850 locations across Durham. We explain why the project is needed. A signi...
May 26, 2023•5 min
The City Council is now considering a $610M proposed budget for the coming year. Find out some of what is and what isn’t included in the proposed spending plan. Thanks to an innovative partnership, we will move halfway to our goal to power 100 percent of our operations with renewable energy by 2026. Find out how Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage program works and how we will all soon benefit from it. Construction on the Lakewood Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project is underway. We share ...
May 20, 2023•6 min
If you live near or simply love @DPRPlayMore Merrick-Moore Park, here’s an event for you! Come celebrate the re-opening of the park’s playground as well as the completion of its new sensory garden on May 11! Get all of the details. It’s National Drinking Water Week and your chance to learn more about where your water comes from. The week is being celebrated May 7-13 and is an annual celebration recognizing the vital role water plays in the everyday life of our community. Learn more. This year’s ...
May 13, 2023•5 min
Anyone interested in becoming a Durham Police Officer is invited to attend one of our upcoming hiring events. The next events will be held both on May 4 and May 18 from 6-7pm at Durham Police Headquarters. Our Water Shortage Response Plan has been extended for another five years. That means that we’re ready at all times to take proactive and coordinated steps to ensure a more reliable water supply during short-term water shortages. The Cornwallis Road railroad crossing near Miami Boulevard will ...
May 06, 2023•5 min
Calling all local businesses and nonprofits in need of high-quality help for the summer. This year’s Durham YouthWorks Program needs your participation. Find out what the program is and how you can get help while also making a difference in your community. If you’re interested in learning more about and giving feedback on our most recent Stormwater Management Plan, you now have a chance to do that. We share what the plan is, why it’s so important, and how you can have a say in it. Work is contin...
Apr 29, 2023•5 min
If you live in Durham, Mayor Elaine O’Neal is encouraging you to take a pledge to save water and potentially earn prizes as part of this year’s National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Sections of four of Durham’s busiest streets are being made safer for cyclists. We share how federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funds will be used to add more protection for buffered bike lanes. A significant sidewalk improvement project will be getting underway this summer at locations throughou...
Apr 22, 2023•5 min
If you’re looking for a chance to play and have fun while you work, a position with our Parks and Recreation Department may be a good fit for you. We share all the details about the upcoming @DPRPlayMore job fair. The Durham Fire Department is welcoming 26 new firefighters to its ranks. The graduation ceremony for Fire Academy 35 was held on April 7. Find out what kind of training they received as well as how you could become a Durham Firefighter. The Durham Police Athletic League – or DPAL – is...
Apr 16, 2023•4 min
Our city lakes are open for the season! Little River Lake and Lake Michie are open from 6:30am to 6pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays through November 6. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend the day with your dog, our Canine Field Day is just the event for you. It will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 10am until 2pm at Rock Quarry Park. Our city’s administration now knows what guidelines to follow as it develops the proposed budget for 2023-2024. The Durham Arts Council will be...
Apr 08, 2023•5 min
The results from our annual resident satisfaction survey are in. Find out which city services ranked the highest and which ones residents said should be prioritized over the next couple of years. The Communities in Partnership organization will be using $1 million in ARPA funds to support predominantly minority, low-wealth local families who have been or continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We share how the organization will do that. If you live, work, or offer services in Durham, o...
Apr 01, 2023•5 min
The City Council, the Durham Regional Association of REALTORS, and City staff are committing to a more coordinated approach to overcoming barriers to affordable housing in Durham. Plans for the former Wheels site, Long Meadow Park and East End Park are reflecting the needs of the community and demonstrating what equitable engagement, park investment and innovative vision can look like. Drivers traveling through the intersection of Renaissance Parkway and Leonardo Drive will soon have to get used...
Mar 25, 2023•5 min
If you want to make a difference in your community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career, there may be a position here at the City with your name on it. Find out more about our openings as well as the job fair that’s coming up on March 20. The intersection of Hillandale and Horton Roads will soon be safer for everyone traveling through the area – thanks to a new traffic signal with pedestrian crossings. We share why these changes are needed. Ideas and grant proposals are now being acc...
Mar 17, 2023•5 min
The 2022 Fourth Quarter Crime Report is offering some encouraging news. The report shows that both Part 1 violent and property crime were down during 2022 compared to 2021. Find out how those numbers break down. Work is about to begin on the 2023 Sidewalk Repairs Program. The program will remove and replace over 11,000 linear feet of existing damaged sidewalk in different locations throughout the City. We share more about what exactly is included in the program. If you live in the Maryland Avenu...
Mar 11, 2023•5 min
@DurhamChildren’sInitiative will be using American Rescue Plan Act funds to support its work to help our city’s youth overcome barriers to living wage employment. Find out what the ConnectED to Career Pipeline program is and how it will work. Great news! The #PineyWoodParkPickleball project is moving forward to repair existing tennis courts, restripe for 12 new pickleball courts, & install new fencing & nets! Find out more about this fun but important project. If you’re a fan of the form...
Mar 04, 2023•5 min
The City-County Planning Department wants to hear from you regarding proposed changes to environmental standards for new developments. Find out what they are and why they’re needed. Thanks to the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, we and our regional transportation partners will be developing a Vision Zero Action Plan to help create safer streets for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Find out more. At least $10 million of our remaining $22.5 million in American Rescue Plan...
Feb 25, 2023•5 min
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how plants are used in the creation of adult beverages, we’ve got the perfect event for you – as long as you’re 21 or older. Find out how you can join #DPRPlayMore and #DurhamDistillery for an upcoming Botany Bar Crawl. The new rooftop solar array at our General Services Building is already helping us deliver on our Carbon Neutrality and Renewable Energy Action Plan goals. We show you how. Entries for the 2023 annual Water Conservation Poster Contest are now being ...
Feb 18, 2023•4 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. Construction will soon get underway on a much-needed water line replacement project. The project will replace a water main segment that was washed away during Hurricane Florence in September of 2018. Find out all about this important project. Our Solid Waste Management Department is making some significant improvements to its fleet of collection vehicles. We share what those are and how they’r...
Feb 11, 2023•5 min
If you’re interested in impacting how we grow and use land as a community, now is your chance. Find out how you can offer input on the new draft Comprehensive Plan. Justice-involved residents in need of affordable housing will soon be getting more support. We share how American Rescue Plan Act funds will be used to help residents who are just being released or who are under supervision by the justice system. We will be continuing our support of the many work-based learning services provided by M...
Feb 03, 2023•5 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. Eight bike Fixit stations throughout the city and a buffered bicycle lane on Willard Street are among some of the latest bike infrastructure amenities to be added for cyclists by @MoveSafeDurham. Get all of the details. If you want to learn more about how our Police Department works, applications are now being accepted for the Community Police Academy. Find out how you can take part. Anyone in...
Jan 28, 2023•5 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. Two important sustainable transportation projects here in Durham will now receive a combined $4.3 million in federal funding thanks to the Appropriations Omnibus Bill recently signed by President Biden. Did you know that 2023 is the year of the trail in North Carolina? In celebration, Durham Parks and Recreation is encouraging all residents to get outside and take advantage of the over 30 mile...
Jan 21, 2023•5 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. We’re proud to announce yet more recognition of our sustainability accomplishments. We and the county have jointly achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – or LEED – Gold certification. Find out what the designation mean. We will soon begin reimbursing the construction permit fees for homes built by the housing and development community at no cost for veterans who become 100 pe...
Jan 14, 2023•5 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. Residents in the Lakewood Avenue area now know more about the Third Fork Creek Stream Stabilization Project. They recently got to learn more about how the health of the creek will be improved and how nearby sidewalks will be better protected. Find out more. A new landlord engagement program is expected to help provide more housing for people who have experienced homelessness. We share how it w...
Jan 07, 2023•5 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. The Durham Station rehabilitation project is officially underway. The project will involve improvements to the bus island, additional public restrooms, integrated seating, a new customer service and security kiosk, and additional bus bays. Find out more. Durham is being recognized as one of the best Digital Cities in the country. We recently placed third in the 250,000 to 499,999 population ca...
Dec 17, 2022•5 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. -Plans are moving forward for the construction of a new Fire Station 19. Find out how it will be built in an efficient and cost-effective way while including systems to promote carbon neutrality and enhanced sustainability. -We, the County, and our community partners will continue to provide non-congregate emergency shelter, support services, and rapid rehousing for those experiencing homeless...
Dec 10, 2022•5 min•Ep. 292
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - Our latest Innovate Durham cohort is marking the end of its pilot period and the beginning of the next phase of development for the members’ businesses, products and services. We share how they did that through this year’s Innovate Durham Day. - Minority entrepreneurs and the Hayti community overall will benefit from a kitchen renovation project at the W.G. Pearson Center. Find out what the ...
Dec 03, 2022•5 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - We now know what the new boundaries will be for our city’s wards. Find out where they are and why they were needed. - Our latest Innovate Durham cohort is marking the end of its pilot period and the beginning of the next phase of development for the members’ businesses, products and services. We share how they did that through this year’s Innovate Durham Day. - Minority entrepreneurs and the...
Nov 19, 2022•5 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - If you’re age 55 or better, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for Durham’s annual Senior Holiday Party. The event will take place from 5:30-8:30 pm on December 9 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. Find out how you can get in on all of the fun. - The Durham Fire Department is finally getting a chance to celebrate its own. During its recent Awards and Promotional Ceremony, the department reco...
Nov 12, 2022•4 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Veterans Day that involves the whole family, we’ve got just the event for you. A Hands On History event will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 2 p.m. at Leigh Farm Park. - The City Council is continuing its work to expand affordable housing opportunities in Durham. Find out what’s being done now to lay the groundwork for future efforts. - An update ...
Nov 06, 2022•5 min
Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - Are you part of a group or organization that wants to help celebrate #Durham during the holidays? If so, mark your calendar for Sat., Dec. 17 to participate in @dprplaymore’s Holiday Parade. We have the details on how you can apply to be part of the fun. - The @DurhamStormH2O State of Our Streams Report is out and offers a glimpse at the health of our creeks and rivers. Find out why #Durham ...
Oct 29, 2022•5 min
