Bull City Wrap

Miss an episode of Bull City Today, watch Bull City Wrap: • Our Water Management Department is continuing its commitment to making sure that Durham’s dams are working as efficiently and effectively as possible. • Find out how our Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team will soon be getting some much-needed equipment to help make sure that it’s as prepared as possible to save lives when needed. •...

• The City-owned Durham Performing Arts Center is marking another record-setting year. Find out why and how our community is benefitting. • We’ll all soon get a chance to get up close and personal with the moon. Find out how you can get in on this incredible experience. • Progress is continuing to be made on the South Ellerbe Restoration Project. We’ll show you what’s been done and what’s coming u...

- Durham has a new way of leveling the playing field when it comes to the development of affordable housing. http://selfhelp.org/dahlf - If you’re looking for a way to help make your community a better place, we have just the events to help you do that during Durham Big Sweep. http://durhambigsweep.org - Durham firefighters are used to being in the business of saving lives, but recently, they’ve a...

- The Police Department is celebrating the accomplishments of the graduates of its most recent Basic Law Enforcement Training academy. Find out what they had to do to earn this milestone. http://DurhamPolice.com - The process to pay in @movesafedurham’s downtown #Durham parking garages is getting easier. We’ll show you how. http://parkdurham.org - If you want a better understanding of how planning...

• Do you truly know which items you should and shouldn’t be recycling? If the answer is “no,” we’ll fill you in on why we’re supporting a statewide campaign to reduce recycling contamination. • More federal funding is being added to the Cornwallis Road sidewalk and bike lane project. We’ll share why it’s needed. http://durhamnc.gov/832 • Electric buses will be part of the GoDurham fleet in the not...

- The U.S. Geological Survey will continue to be responsible for the operation of our rainfall and streamflow monitoring network. Find out why the network is needed. - A significant sidewalk repair project will be getting underway throughout Durham. We’ll show you what will be included in the work. - It’s nearly time for the 2020 Census, and Durham 150 is helping us to reach our participation goal...

- A new cohort of startups are getting a chance to put their ideas to work for city, county & Durham public schools. Find out more about Innovate Durham. - The Second Quarter Crime Report is showing that crime has been up in #Durham over the past six months. We’ll break down all the numbers. - Durham now has a new policy to govern advertising allowed on the exterior or interior of Go Durham buses...

- September 3 is the date for you to address the City Council in person about proposals that would allow for additional housing options in Durham. Find out how you can have your voice heard. - Hillside Park’s redesigned basketball courts are being recognized for their new look. We’ll share why. - Durham Police Chief C.J. Davis is now the 42nd National President of the National Organization of Blac...

Miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap: - Now that plans for the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit have been discontinued, the Durham County Transit Plan is being updated. We’ll share what that process will include. - A dead-end portion of a city street may be closed to make way for a redevelopment project. Find out which street is involved and what Durham would get out of t...

- A section of Arnette Avenue is now temporarily closed to through traffic for a stormwater system repair project. - The City’s efforts to comply with the Jordan Lake Nutrient Management Strategy are continuing. We’ll show you how the New Hope Creek and Little Creek watersheds will be affected. - There are new developments with several bicycle and pedestrian projects throughout the city. - Find ou...

Did you miss an episode of Bull City Today, catch up on Bull City Wrap. • Our Durham I-Team and Neighborhood Improvement Services Department will soon be putting two grants from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity to work for residents. • Our Transportation Department is continuing its partnership with Duke University’s Center for Advanced Hindsight as part of its work to reduce single-occu...

The newly renovated Morrene Road Park now has a new look and some new features. Find out all about it. http://durhamnc.gov/3076 - Three new pieces of public art can now be seen at the Durham Police Headquarters and Emergency Communications Center. We’ll take you to the unveiling celebration. - Durham Fire and EMS Station 17 is now converting sunlight to electricity. We’ll show you how. http://durh...

•Construction of downtown Durham’s first newly-built 100% affordable housing community is officially underway. •In honor of Park and Recreation Month, Durham Parks and Recreation is getting its game on in July! We’ll show you how you can too. •The Durham Police Explorer’s Program is continuing to offer exposure to possible careers in law enforcement plus much more for our city’s young people. •Do...

- The City wants to hear from you about how it can be more accessible to people with disabilities. Find out how you can offer your input. - Some of the City’s young people now know a little more about what it takes to be a Durham firefighter. We’ll give you a glimpse of this year’s Junior Fire Marshal Program. - If your group or organization is holding a festival or special event next year, there’...

- Alternate design concepts for eight corridors in and around downtown are now ready for your review and feedback. Find out where they are and how to offer your input. - The Durham Convention Center has officially been rededicated. We’ll take you to the reception and give you some background on why it was needed in the first place. - Find out how you can play a more active role in your neighborhoo...

- The Durham Continuum of Care is partnering with Volunteers of America Carolinas on a new pilot program as part of continuing efforts to reduce homelessness. - A federal grant will be helping to reduce lead-based paint hazards from Durham homes. - New public art from Artists Stephen Hayes and David Wilson will soon be installed in Black Wall Street Gardens in downtown Durham. - Find out how you c...

- The Durham Police Department has honored those who have gone above & beyond for public safety. We have more about their service award winners. - Our @durhamcityfire Safety in Our City program is well underway! Find out how the program is helping to save lives in #Durham. - Find out how @DurhamWater is working for you in their annual water quality report. - The Mayor’s Council for Women has just...

- Durham now has a $477.8-million dollar budget in place for the coming year. Find out some of the highlights of what it includes. - Are you interested in having a say in how Durham grows and develops in the future? Find out how you can and how you can make sure others can as well. - Getting around in Durham by electric scooter is now an option. We’ll show you how. - The City has a new transitiona...

- The @movesafedurham Morgan-Rigsbee Parking Garage will soon be humming with activity for those looking for two more places to eat in downtown #Durham. Find out the details. - A program to guide the implementation of @dprplaymore’s #Durham Trails and Greenway Plan is now being developed. We’ll explain why it’s needed. - If you’ve been wondering how the condition of the pavement in your #Durham ne...

- Clothing Drive for Youth http://durhamnc.gov/598 - Durham Housing Authority - Temporary Lane Reduction http://durhamnc.gov/3860 - Encampment Response Policy - Parking Fee Schedule http://parkdurham.org

Durham’s proposed $476 million budget for the coming fiscal year addresses equity issues throughout the community. We have more details on the recommended property tax rate & what it means for you. http://DurhamNC.gov/199 - Construction on the Willard Street Apartments in downtown #Durham is moving closer to becoming a reality. Find out the latest development on this @DHICInc & @SelfHelpCU #afford...

•Durham’s urban tier is changing dramatically. Find out what that could mean for future housing policies and programs. •We’ll show you the important work that’s going on behind the scenes to support the Downtown Durham Business Improvement District. •The Community Development Department and its partners are taking significant steps to support the creation and preservation of more affordable housin...

- The Durham Police Department First Quarter Crime Report is showing that crime is up in Durham. Find out more about the presentation to the City Council. - Durham is joining an National League of Cities program to lessen the negative impact municipal fines and fees have on residents. Find out why. - Students serving on the 2018-2019 Durham Youth Commission are getting a chance to learn how to be...