Bull City Wrap

Bull City Wrap

Bull City Wrap, a news program dedicated to informing residents about what’s going on inside Durham's City Hall. Hosted by Amy Blalock, this short informational program will give you all the City Hall news in just minutes every Monday.

Episodes

February 12, 2024 4 mins
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· One of the ways that we’re proud to continue our commitment to expanding arts and cultural programming in the Bull City is through our support of the Durham Symphony for the coming year. Find out more about the symphony and its next performance.
· Our new Strategic Plan dashboard is now ready to be explore...
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· More publicly accessible electric vehicle chargers will be coming to Durham over the next several years. They’re the result of a nearly $4.9 million federal grant that we’ve been awarded to install as many as 20 high-speed charging stations.
· Step back into the glamour of the roaring ‘20s with our Ties...
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Annual MLK Observance
Bull City Today #1401
You’re invited to attend the annual Durham City-County MLK, Jr. Observance program. The celebration will take place on Thursday, January 25 at 11:30am at First Presbyterian Church in downtown.

Unpaved Roads
Bull City Today #1402
Numerous sections of currently unpaved roads throughout Durham will be improved over the next year. We share why the project is needed.

Sidewalk Repairs
Bull City Tod...
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· As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive local business environment, our Equal Business Opportunity Program is playing a vital role in guiding our work with small, minority-and women-owned businesses. Get an update on its recent work.
· A traffic signal will soon be installed at a busy...
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- Our Bull E-Bike Pilot Program is receiving statewide recognition for its efforts to improve the transportation experience in Durham by loaning out pedal-assist electric bikes. Find out all about the most recent award as well as the future of the program itself.
- We don’t want to rush through the holidays...
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Be Connected Durham
Exciting news! Be Connected Durham and Beyond will be using $350,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to uplift marginalized residents and foster community resilience. We share how the nonprofit will be doing that.

Joint Affordable Housing
More affordable housing projects are in the works for Durham – thanks to American Rescue Plan Act funds. We and Durham County are each dedicating an additional $3.5 million in ...
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Crime Report
Homicides, rapes, and all types of major property crimes remain the focus of the Durham Police Department. Find out what the Police Department’s Third Quarter Crime Report shows.

Wheels Upfit Project
The former Wheels Roller Skating Rink is one step closer to becoming operational again. The facility is in the process of being updated and renovated to bring it back up to life safety code and accessibility standards. We sh...
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· Frequent flooding along three Durham streets will be addressed using funds awarded by the Golden LEAF Foundation. Find out how and which areas will be affected.
· We now know who will be designing and installing public art at the Former Wheels Skating Center. Regional artist Dare Coulter has been ...
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November 27, 2023 4 mins
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· The new Durham Planning Dashboard is now live and ready to be used by residents, businesses, and the development community. Find out what it is, why it’s important, and how you can use it. · The Durham City Council is expressing its support for a document that will help provide guidance for the fu...
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November 27, 2023 4 mins
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· If you’re an aspiring or new entrepreneur, you’ll want to mark your calendar now. Our Office of Economic and Workforce Development is hosting the Bull City Business Summit on November 16 and 17 at the Durham County Main Library.
· Our 2023 Innovate Durham program is now accepting applications. The program ...
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Holiday Parade Applications
Registration is now open for any group, organization, or company wanting to participate in this year’s holiday parade. The annual event will be held starting at 10am on Saturday, December 9 in downtown Durham. Find out how your group can get in on all the fun.

Employee Compensation Study
Our City of Durham classification and compensation study will soon get underway. We share how it will help make sure that...
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Durham Big Sweep
If you want to help clean up your community and make it look the best that it can, you’re invited to participate in this year’s @KeepDurhamBeautiful Big Sweep events.

Ellerbe Creek Rookery
Progress is being made toward dedicating a significant swath of land in northeast Durham as a State Natural Heritage Program Dedicated Nature Preserve. We share what this project is and why it’s so important.

Intersection Improve...
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Tree Grant
4,000 new trees will be planted along Durham’s streets over the next few years, thanks to a $5.3 million federal Urban and Community Forestry Grant. Find out why this project is so important and which areas will be affected.

Cultural Roadmap Survey
If you have ideas about what you want to see happen for arts and culture in Durham, we want to hear from you. We share how you can give your input on the creation of a new five-y...
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Play More Guide Cover Art
Help @DPRPlayMore celebrate 100 years! All youth photographers, graphic designers, cartoonists, and painters who are ages 5-18 years old are invited to participate in our Play More Guide Cover Art Contest. Find out how to enter.

PB Voting Begins
Voting for the latest round of participatory budgeting grant funding is now open. We share how you can give your direct input on how to spend a portion of our city’s...
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Durham MED Week
Calling all minority business owners, you’re invited to participate in this year’s Minority Enterprise Development – or MED – Week events. The Oct. 5-6 events include a business fair, educational sessions, and a business luncheon. Find out more!

Legacy Business Program
The new Durham Legacy Business Connect program is now open for our city’s longtime business owners, focusing on minority and women-owned businesses. Fin...
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Wheels Roller Skating Art
Calling all artists in North carolina! You now have a chance to leave your mark as part of the renovation of the Wheels Roller Skating Rink.

A Day Without Water
If you’re a Durham student age 13-18, you can learn more about where your water comes from and where it goes while having the chance to win cash prizes. It’s all part of this year’s Imagine a Day Without Water video contest.

Durham-Chapel Hill Annexa...
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ARPA Update
Progress is being made toward allocating and spending all of the American Rescue Plan Act – or ARPA - funds that Durham has received. Get an update on how the money is being used.

Police Satisfaction Survey
The most recent Police Satisfaction Survey is offering insight into how @DurhamPolice can continue to improve its relationship with residents in Durham. We share some of what we’ve learned.

Drinking Water Grant
We are bro...
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Welcoming Week 2023
We’re proud to say that we will once again be joining the rest of the country in celebrating Welcoming Week from September 8-17. Find out what this week is and how you can get involved.

Merrick-Moore Community
A portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds will be going to support the Merrick-Moore community. We share how the money will help to provide home repairs, energy upgrades, flood prevention, and better air qu...
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Homeowner Relief Program
Low-income homeowners in need of help paying their taxes will continue to get the financial support they need from us and Durham County. Find out all about the Low-Income Homeowner’s Relief Program.

Community Partner Development
Participants in the Community Partner Development Course Certificate Program are now ready to start creating change throughout Durham. Find out how the course helps to prepare particip...
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