Bull City Wrap

Watch our new Bull City Wrap now at https://youtu.be/Fp0o3gEKXTo : - Our proposed budget for the coming year is reflecting the impact of COVID-19. - We have a new partner for servicing our Affordable Housing Loan Portfolio. - Work on a much-needed sidewalk project on East Club Boulevard is continuing. - Our Waste Disposal and Recycling Center is now open with some changes due to COVID-19

- We’ll soon have revised guidelines for developing next year’s budget. - Ten properties making a significant contribution to Durham’s appearance are being recognized as Golden Leaf Award winners. - Local student-artists are being honored for their work to bring attention to water conservation efforts as part of Drinking Water Week.

- New unsheltered coordinating agency to address some of the most pressing issues related to homelessness in Durham. - New YODurham text line to help connect young people to services available to them. - New “Seen in Quarantine” social media challenge for youth to submit ideas for a digital hangout event they want to host for other young people.

Watch our new Bull City Wrap to learn more about the temporary delay in the appointment process for filling the Ward 3 vacancy; a recap of the Durham Police Department’s Fourth Quarter Crime Report; details on the recently approved funding to help the Durham Housing Authority’s McDougald Terrace; and an update on the soon-to-start construction of Durham Parks and Recreation's new Hoover Road Athle...

Watch our new Bull City Wrap to learn more about the temporary changes to the Durham Fire Department's emergency call responses due to COVID-19, our new small business resource website, and how the Durham Police Department's Recruiting Unit is still accepting applications.

Watch our new Bull City Wrap to learn more about the Ward 3 City Council vacancy application process, how to watch virtual City Council meetings and work sessions, and how the Durham Police Department is supporting autism awareness.

In this episode, learn more about suspended or changed City services due to COVID-19, and get more details on the recently combined and amended Stay-at-Home Order by the City and Durham County Government.

· In light of growing concerns regarding COVID-19, we’re taking proactive steps to reduce large gatherings of people to help minimize the potential spread of this virus. · Our Durham Police Department is accepting nominations from the community for two of its service awards. Find out when nominations are due to recognize above-and-beyond service. · Calling all Durham youth between the ages of 14 a...

· The Durham Expunction and Restoration (DEAR) Program is taking the next step toward becoming a permanent legal service offered to residents. · The Durham Fire Department is continuing its work to make sure that the proper procedures are in place to help save as many lives as possible. · The Durham Parks Foundation is celebrating five years of supporting a wide range of outdoor living opportuniti...

· We now know what Mayor Steve Schewel’s priorities for Durham will be in the coming year. We have the highlights from his annual State of the City Address. · If you’re interested in becoming a firefighter, the Durham Fire Department wants to hear from you. Find out why the time to act is now. · Anyone wanting to help shape next year’s budget is invited to participate in the first-ever Durham Budg...

· The results of Durham’s 2019 Resident Satisfaction Survey are out. We’ll show you what most residents think about life in the Bull City. http://durhamnc.gov/199 · The Durham Fire Department’s partnerships with the Town of Chapel Hill and Town of Cary Fire Departments are helping to keep as many people safe as possible. http://durhamnc.gov/620 · Find out how the General Services Department is con...

Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: · If you travel along East Main Street, you’ll want to check out the details on an upcoming re-striping project and submit your thoughts online. · Our Fire Department can now help protect more low-income residents from carbon monoxide poisoning thanks to a recent donation from Kidde. · Spring cleaning has come early for the McDougald...

Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: • Our eviction diversion pilot program was so successful, our Community Development team is more than doubling the budget to Legal Aid of N.C. for the second year of the program. • Find out how our Transportation Department’s Shared Active Transportation Program, which regulates e-scooters and dockless bikes, is being changed to addre...

· If you’re interested in serving on one of Durham’s many boards, committees and commissions, the City Clerk’s Office wants to hear from you. Find out which boards have openings and upcoming application deadlines. https://durhamnc.gov/238 · Meet Jina Propst, the new director of our General Services Department. Find out how she’ll be continuing in the position in which she was already serving. http...

· As Valentine’s Day approaches, Durham Parks and Recreation is providing opportunities for kids to help spread the love to sick children in our community. · Are you looking for a way to add some adventure to your winter? If so, Durham Parks and Recreation’s High Ropes Discovery Day is for you! · Low-income elderly and disabled residents throughout the city will soon be able to get in and out of t...

• If you’re an artist with experience in creating public art, the City and its affordable housing partners want to hear from you. We’ll share information on Durham’s latest public art project. • New recommendations are being considered for how to handle the paving of unpaved roads in the city. • Durham City and County employees are joining the rest of the nation in remembering the life and legacy...

· Our Solid Waste Management team is making it more convenient than ever for you to get rid of your live Christmas tree this month. · If you and your neighbors want to make your community a better place to live, our Neighborhood Improvement Services team wants to help! We’ll show you how you can possibly get financial support for your project. · The Durham Performing Arts Center’s DPAC for All Pro...

• Residents in Ward 1 will soon start to see part of their Participatory Budgeting funding put to use in their community. • There’s progress to report on exploring the possibility of a Durham Public Schools Central Kitchen. • Our Fleet Management Department will use funding from a federal settlement to reduce some of its vehicle emissions. • Our General Services Department and its partners are wor...

· Work is set to begin to improve the New Hope Creek and Little Creek Watersheds. Find out why the project is needed and how it may affect you. · We’re laying the groundwork for the development of our updated Durham County Transit Plan by looking at the current state of our GoDurham system. · If you’re interested in helping shape Durham’s future growth, our Engage Durham team now has an online sur...

• Our Community Development Department is taking a creative approach to some of the ways it’s supporting more affordable housing in Durham. We’ll show you one of the ways it’s doing that with The Scrap Exchange. • The Durham Housing Authority’s plans for new affordable apartments for seniors are moving forward. Find out how a financing commitment from our Community Development Department is helpin...

- A significant bus stop improvement project is helping to transform the public transit experience in Durham. - How does Durham’s drinking water stack up against the rest of the state? We just happen to be the best – for two years in a row! - The Durham Fire Department’s Rescue One truck is now back in service – 19 years after the company was decommissioned. We’ll share why the company now has a c...

- The Durham Police Department’s Third Quarter Crime Report is showing that crime is up. http://durhampolice.com - Our Community Development Department is working to make sure that the affordable housing component of the Whitted School project is able to continue to operate. http://verandawhittedschool.com - Our Transportation Department is moving ahead with the development of a new transit plan....

Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - Durham’s W.D. Hill Recreation Center and Hillside Park is among the contenders for Best Park as part of WRAL’s Voters’ Choice Awards. We’ll show you how to make sure it gets the recognition it deserves. - If you’re age 55 or better, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for the 48th Annual Senior Holiday Party. Find out how you can...

Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - The new Carver Street Extension is now open for traffic. Find out why it was needed and what other improvements were made in that area. - Durham is getting some outside help with the evaluation phase of its new Participatory Budgeting program. We’ll share what the status of the program. - Durham and the City of Raleigh are moving fo...