CityLife

The City is working to make sure that Durham’s growing Hispanic and Latino populations are heard and involved in the decisions that impact them and the lives of all residents. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with the City’s Bilingual Human Relations Specialist Lenin Martinez-Gallo and Chair of the Mayor’s Hispanic/Latino Committee Anabel Roasa to find out what’s be...

The City is working to increase economic opportunities for residents who have been involved with the Justice System. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Bloomberg Philanthropies Innovation Team Project Manager Ryan Smith and the I-team’s Outreach Coordinator Chuck Manning, Sr. to talk about two of the specific ways they’re accomplishing this lofty goal. About City...

The majority of Durham’s City Council members are new, full of energy and ideas. You’re probably familiar with their names, but we want you to really get to know them. That’s why Host Beverly B. Thompson is sitting down with Council members DeDreana Freeman and Vernetta Alston in the second of a two-part series on CityLife that introduces you to our newest City Council members. About CityLife City...

Now that the majority of Durham’s City Council members are serving their first six months in office, we wanted to make sure that you have a chance to really get to know them. That’s why in the next two new CityLife episodes, Host Beverly B. Thompson will be sitting down with all of the new members starting with Javiera Caballero and Mark-Anthony Middleton. Find out how they’re hoping to make Durha...

While most people would agree that downtown Durham’s revitalization is a good thing, it also requires focused attention to make sure that all of the growth happens in a very deliberate and measured way. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Nicole Thompson, president and CEO of Downtown Durham Inc. to find out how she and her organization are taking the lead on stee...

Women who are fighting discrimination against women. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with James Davis Jr., Human Relations Manager for the Neighborhood Improvement Services Department, and Dana Mangum, Executive Director for the NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, to find out why this is such an important issue in Durham that it’s the focus of the 16th annual W...

For the first time in 16 years, a new mayor is leading the way in Durham. Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Mayor Steve Schewel to talk about his vision for the city and why it seems like he’s been preparing for this job for most of his life. About CityLife CityLife, a monthly talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Netw...

Beverly B. Thompson talks with Ben Kittleson, Sr. Analyst with the City of Durham's Budget & Mgmt. Services Dept., and Mahdi Inaya, CEO of Dropark, to learn more about how the City of Durham partners with local tech startups through its Innovate Durham program.

Mayor Bill Bell is stepping aside after having been at #Durham’s helm for 16 years. In our new CityLife, he shares reflections on his time in office, answers your questions, and looks ahead to what’s next.

In this City Life episode, Beverly B. Thompson sits down with the General Services Department and the City-County Sustainability Office to talk about what exactly a sustainable quality of life means, what we’re doing to achieve that goal, and how residents can get involved.

In this City Life episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Durham Arts Council Executive Director, Sherry DeVries, and City of Durham Office of Economic & Workforce Development Senior Economic Development Coordinator, Brian Smith, to talk about the value of public art, why the Durham City Council is supporting it, and why it matters to the Bull City’s economy.

In this episode of City Life, Beverly B. Thompson sits down with our Water Management and Finance Departments to talk about your new options to pay your water bill. In the second half of CityLife, Durham Parks and Recreation shares the ways they have made it easier for youth and teens to play more this summer.