Bull City Wrap

- Do you want to have a say in what improvements are included in our Lyon Park renovations? If so, Durham Parks and Recreation wants to hear from you in a new survey. We share the details . - GoTriangle is offering a detailed look at how taxpayer money was spent in support of the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit project. Get a breakdown of the expenses. - 109 justice-involved individuals are now g...

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- If you’re a frequent user of Durham’s trails, you’ll want to be aware that repair work is being done at various locations throughout the city, and portions will be closed until the work is complete. Find out which sections are currently being impacted. - Registration is open for any neighborhoods, businesses and community groups wanting to take part in this year’s National Night Out observance....

Miss any of our recent Bull City Today episodes? Catch up now on your #localgov news with Bull City Wrap. - Here’s an important notice for our solid waste customers. Curbside bulky item collections are now by request only. Find out how to schedule a free pickup. - A local nonprofit recently partnered with @DurhamBeautiful & our General Services team to encourage all of us to take part in litter pr...

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Miss a recent episode of Bull City Today, catch up on your local gov news on Bull City Wrap: - Our recently updated Durham Small Business Opportunity Loan Fund is now ready to support local businesses. We have the details about what the program is, how it works, and who is eligible to apply. - The new playground at @dprplaymore’s Valley Springs Park is open for fun! Find out what both the playgrou...

Miss a recent episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on your local gov news on Bull City Wrap: - Qualifications are now being accepted for our new Poet Laureate Pilot Program. Find out what the program is and how interested local poets can be considered for the program. - - Applications are being accepted for the 2022 Innovate Durham Program. The program offers local entrepreneurs a way to develop a...

Did you miss a recent episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on local gov news on Bull City Wrap: - Calling art lovers of all ages! There are a couple of upcoming community art opportunities that you’ll want to be aware of. Find out what they are. - The deadline to register for the @thedurhampolice Summer Camps is just around the corner. The free week-long camps for youth ages 9-13 can help you add...

Miss a recent episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on all your local gov news on Bull City Wrap: - If you’re looking for a way to celebrate all the ways that our community is going green, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for this year’s Earth Day Festival. We’ll show you how you can get in on the fun on April 24. - Our city’s administration now has a blueprint of sorts to follow while develop...

Did you miss a recent episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on your local gov news on Bull City Wrap: - More progress is being made on the development of the new Durham Transit Plan. Find out why some of the previous financial assumptions for the plan are having to be adjusted. - A significant sidewalk improvement project will soon be getting underway in and near the Bragtown community. We’ll show...

Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on local gov news on Bull City Wrap: - If you’re a young person between the ages of 14 and 24, we have a paid summer opportunity that you may be interested in. Find out what it is and how to apply. - The process for filling the At-Large City Council seat left vacant by former City Council member Charlie Reece is well underway. We’ll show you what that l...

Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on local gov news on Bull City Wrap: - Arbor Day is coming early for residents in the Hayti neighborhood in the form of 60 new trees. We’ll have all the details on when and where these trees will be planted. - Are you interested in learning more about how our Police Department works? If so, you’ll want to sign up for the next virtual Community Police Ac...

Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on local gov news on Bull City Wrap: - Keep Durham Beautiful, DPR and numerous volunteers are working hard to create more biodiverse and bird-friendly spaces throughout the city. - The Fourth Quarter Crime Report is shedding some light on the number and types of shootings in Durham last year as well as other types of crimes. - Keep Durham Beautiful's Bu...

Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on your local gov news on Bull City Wrap: - Durham Parks & Recreation is gearing up for the summer swim season with the Spring edition of the Durham Aquatic School. The school offers free lifeguard certification and potential job opportunities to all participants who complete the course. Find out all about it. - Water pollution affects all of us, so tha...

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 we...

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 t...

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...

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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 o...

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...

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 Pr...

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 taki...