City of Durham
Recent News About City of Durham
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New Bull City Wrap Begins November 6
Miss any of our daily Bull City Today episodes?
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Watch New City Life: Durham Participatory Budgeting Update
Public art on bus shelters, technology in schools, park improvements, and new lighting and security cameras for public housing.
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City of Durham Announces Service Changes for Veterans Day
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency City facilities and operations, will close to the public on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day.
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Durham’s HEART Program Expands Services Citywide, 12 hours a Day Starting October 23
Following last year’s successful launch of the City of Durham’s HEART Program, which offers alternatives to sending law enforcement to help people experiencing mental health crises or other quality-of-life concerns, the program is now expanding its service area and hours.
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Innovate Durham Seeks Entrepreneurs for 2023 Program
Local Government to Become a Laboratory for Startups & Entrepreneurs; Applications Accepted October 18—November 19.
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Durham’s Big Sweep Litter Cleanup Events Set for October
Volunteers Invited to Durham’s Largest Litter Prevention Event; Cleanups Happening Throughout October
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New Bull City Wrap Begins October 2
Miss any of our daily Bull City Today episodes?
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Durham Residents Invited to Share Ideas for Community Arts & Culture
Online Surveys in English and Spanish Now Available; Responses to Inform New Joint Cultural Plan
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2024 Durham Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Systems Plan
DPR is excited to be working on the new Durham Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Systems Plan!
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New Registry and Legacy Program Now Open for Durham Businesses
Registry and Resources Available for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Operating for 15 Years or More
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Durham and Keep Durham Beautiful Awarded Federal Grant to Plant Trees in Disadvantaged Areas
In the near future, 4,000 new trees will line the streets of Durham thanks to a multimillion dollar federal grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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September 2023 City Employee Compensation and Solid Waste Collections Update
The City of Durham’s top priority during the solid waste collectors’ protest, which started on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, was to ensure that solid waste collections, specifically garbage, continued for the more than 88,000 households in our city.
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September 2023 Collection Update
There are some delays in Solid Waste collection in September.
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City of Durham Celebrates Welcoming Week September 8-17
Durham residents of all backgrounds are invited to join the City of Durham in celebrating Welcoming Week 2023 from September 8 through 17.
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Proposed Capital Facilities Fees for FY 2023-24
Adequate water and sewer capacity is a critical success factor for Durham's economic health and well-being, and City staff plan carefully for infrastructure investments to support both current and future customers.
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Durham Awarded Federal Grant to Plan New East Durham Mobility Hub
Future Village Transit Center to create a new mobility hub near The Village Shopping Center.
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Watch New CityLife: Pedestrian and Bike Planning in Durham
In Durham, we recognize that our city’s streets, sidewalks, and trails are more than just a way of getting from one place to another.
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New Bull City Wrap Begins July 24
Miss any of our daily Bull City Today episodes?
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Durham Neighborhood College Returns in 2023
The City of Durham and Durham County governments announce the return of their longtime resident academy program, Durham Neighborhood College, after being on hold for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Durham shooting witness: ‘Luckily, God spared me’
A recent drive-by shooting in Durham injured two people, and one man left thankful as a bullet just missed him.