Bull City Wrap

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 Par...

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 fee...

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 e...

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...

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...

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 o...

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....

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...

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 opportunit...

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 Stre...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - Are you a local artist interested in participating in public art projects? If so, our Public Art Committee wants to hear from you on how it can better provide public art training and resources for our local artist community. Find out how to give that input. - As we continue to work to create c...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. Calling all Durham high school students! As a way to help you appreciate all of the ways that we use and need water, you’re invited to participate in the Value of Water Campaign’s Day Without Water video contest. Cash prizes are involved! Find out more. Local efforts to create more affordable ho...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - Joint efforts between us and the county to reduce and prevent violent crime in Durham will continue over the next year. We’ll share what those initiatives are and why we so strongly support them. - A portion of the Downtown Trail near the Durham Bulls Athletic Park will be closed for the next...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. If you want to help create a cleaner community, be sure and mark your calendar now for Durham’s annual Big Sweep litter cleanup. The month-long campaign will begin on Saturday, October 1. Find out how you, your family, and friends can participate. A significant street improvement project will so...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - A new pilot program we’re launching in coordination with @DukeU, @DukeHealth, @DukeSurgery, and other partners will help to support and learn from those most impacted by gun violence. Find out more about the Prescriptions for Repair program. - The #Durham City Council is considering redistrict...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. • At least two local nonprofit developers will be getting funding from us in order to support their operations. This funding is needed to help keep current projects under construction and on schedule despite pandemic-related challenges. Find out more. • The Durham Community Safety Department is...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - We now know the dates of the community forums for @TheDurhamPolice’s new ShotSpotter pilot program. Find out when they’re happening near you. - There are exciting updates to share on three new @dprplaymore trails that are currently in the works throughout the city. We share the next steps on t...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap - Five local companies will soon be putting their big ideas to work and to the test for us and the County. Find out how they’ll be doing that through this year’s Innovate Durham program. - Our tree planting program has reached an important milestone. Launched in 2018, the goal is to plant an aver...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap - We now know the results of our most recent Pavement Condition Study as well as what the options are for managing our city streets over the next five years. Find out more. - Our #Durham City-County Planning team is providing a way for you to give feedback on growth management cases earlier in th...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - If you haven’t submitted your input on the new recommended Durham County Transit Plan, there’s still time. The plan is being created to improve local and regional bus systems and to fund new initiatives like GoDurham Connect. - Durham organizations that help unsheltered residents are invited t...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - The City Council’s regular business meeting schedule has been set. According to the City Code, Council must hold two regular meetings and two work sessions each month. Find out when those will be in the coming year plus how you can watch and participate. - Construction for the Chapel Hill Road...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - Are you looking for a safe, fun, and educational afterschool environment for your child? @DPR afterschool program may be just what you’re searching for. Find out more about the 2022-2023 program. - @GoDurham’s updated stroller policy is making it easier for families to travel throughout the ci...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - The most recent reports conducted by our Audit Services team are now available on our website. Find out why these are so important and the different ways that you can view them. - Here’s a bit of bee trivia for you. Did you know that there are more than 3,600 species of native bees in this cou...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - The 192-unit Fairhaven Walk affordable housing project will become a reality thanks to gap financing we're providing through affordable housing bond funds. Find out what the project is and how it’s being supported by #ForeverHomeDurham. - Funding from our #ForeverHomeDurham program will help s...

Miss any of our recent #BullCityToday episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with #BullCityWrap. - July 4th is just around the corner and so is @dprplaymore’s annual celebration with the @DurhamBulls. Find out how you can get in on all of the fun. 🎆 - #Durham poet @DJ_Rogers is now our inaugural Poet Laureate. Find out how he will champion the art of poetry and spoken word in our city. - A...