Bull City Wrap

We’ll take you to three @dprplaymore basketball courts at Durham’s Hillside Park that now have a new look and feel thanks to @sarahh_lainee and former @DukeU & @NBA basketball standout @realgranthill33’s Tamia & Grant Hill Foundation, @filausa and @durhamparksfoun. - Find out how our Community Development team is supporting Families Moving Forward to help Durham families experiencing homelessness....

- Are there any improvements you’d like to see made to #Durham’s #localgov website? If so, we want to hear from you! Find out how your input could help shape the next website update. - #Durham is continuing its support of activities that spur economic development through the cultural arts. We’ll show you why @Moogfest is receiving City funding. http://moogfest.com - #Durham is narrowing down the f...

- Our @DurhamNC150 anniversary celebration is well underway! We’ll take you to the official #Durham150 birthday party. - Durham’s Major the Bull is celebrating his 15th birthday in a big way! Find out how. - The design phases for two important @dprplaymore trail projects are set to get underway. We’ll show you where they are. - Durham is continuing its financial support of @fullframefest & @amerda...

Our Administration now has a road map of sorts to guide the development of the 2019-2020 #Durham #budget. Find out what it is. - Our Community Development team is taking more steps to support the redevelopment of #Durham’s public housing. We’ll show you how. - Most of #Durham’s existing public street lights are getting ready to be converted to a more energy-efficient version. Find out why @DukeEne...

- Mark your calendars now for April 13 because our #Durham150 Opening Celebration is one event you don’t want to miss! Find out how you can get in on all the fun with @DurhamNC150. - Applications are now being accepted for the @durhampolicedepartmentnc’s summer camps. We’ll share all the details on how to apply. - Find out how you could win a $100 Visa gift card just by sharing your thoughts about...

- Burton Park is now more usable, safer and more accessible – thanks to those participating in this year’s Arbor Day celebration. Find out why. - City leaders are considering new technology that would detect where gunshots are fired. We’ll show you how it works and why some say it’s needed. - Find out how the City is taking steps to make sure that pipeline and sewer repairs can be made as quickly...

- Voting for this year’s #GoldenLeafAwards is now open! Find out how you can vote for your favorite #Durham property & attend this year’s ceremony. - How did we fare in this year’s #Durham Resident Satisfaction Survey? We’ll show you which areas rated the highest & which ones rated as priorities for improvement. - You’ll want to mark your calendar now for the 2019 Earth Day Festival. Find out what...

- If you’re a business owner or manager, the Police Department is encouraging you to attend this year’s community safety workshop. We’ll show you why. http://DurhamPolice.com - If you live, work or travel along highway 54 east in Durham, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for an upcoming sidewalk community meeting. Find out why. http://DurhamNC.gov/3306 - We’ll show you how work on the Hoover R...

- The Police Department’s fourth quarter crime report is offering encouraging news about crime in Durham. Find out what it is. - Some of Durham’s historically underserved neighborhoods will soon be getting more trees. Find out why. - The Durham Sports Commission will continue to attract sporting events to the City for at least another year. We’ll show you what this important organization is doing...

-If you notice a change in the taste and smell of your @DurhamWater tap water during March – don’t be alarmed. Find out all the details about why this might happen. - Learn how one of the @DurhamPoliceNC’s newest tools will help to clear up traffic crash scenes faster in Durham. -Find out how you can give your feedback on @movesafedurham plans for the new downtown #Durham wayfinding system. - You’...

- Hear about Mayor Steve Schewel’s ambitious plans for making Durham a more equitable and welcoming City for all in the year ahead. - The City and County are working together to address a major barrier to the development of affordable housing in Durham. We’ll show you what’s being done. - Find out what the City is doing to plan for its long-range water needs. - More steps are being taken to try to...

- Are you interested in being in the know about all of Durham’s planning public meetings? We’ll show you how to find out about everything that’s going on that could impact you. - New public art created by Durham students can now be seen at the site of the South Ellerbe Stormwater Restoration Project. Find out where and how it was created. - Ten local projects serving the needs of people without ho...

-With Valentine’s day just around the corner, the City is offering a chance for Moms to get in some quality time with their younger sweethearts. -If you’re climbing the walls looking for something to do this winter – we have just the thing for you. -The web portal for the City’s Land Development Office is getting an upgrade. -The latest rounds of the Half Penny for Parks restroom renovations and t...

- Nominations are now being accepted for this year's Golden Leaf Awards. Find out how can help recognize your favorite Durham properties. - Applications are now being accepted for public art to be displayed as part of the upcoming renovations Durham Parks and Recreation's Morreene Road Park. We’ll show you how it’s expected to enhance the park for everyone. - Calling all Durham young people betwee...

- 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...

- 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 h...

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 Durh...

- 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 step...

- 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...

- 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 Eq...

- 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 Hernd...

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...

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 f...

- 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 Wa...