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Multiple Events Throughout April Are Free and Open to the Public
Traffic Will Reduce to One Lane in Each Direction from Ninth Street to Duke’s East Campus; Motorists Urged to Use Caution
Survey Results to be Used to Address Fair Housing Concerns
New Episode Begins Airing Friday, March 23 on DTV8 and “On Demand” on Monday, March 26 on the City’s DTV8 Website
Durham Residents Are Asked to Take Note of Changes in Multiple City Services
Residents Urged Use Caution When Traveling Through the Construction Zone
New Grants Fund Housing for Homeless Households
Delivers Report Funded by IBM Smarter Cities Challenge Grant
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Ribbon Cutting Ceremony March 21; Attendees Invited to test Drive
Portion of Drink Specials to Support Keep Durham Beautiful
27th Consecutive Award Recognizes High Standards in Financial Reporting
Residents Encouraged to Provide Input to Assessment Team on April 2
Fixing Leaks Helps Conserve the City’s Water Supply
Durham Fire Department Urges Residents to Change Smoke Alarm Batteries with Time Change
Weeklong Activities to Connect Durham Residents with Local Waterways
New Episode Begins Airing Friday, March 9 on DTV8 and “On Demand” on Monday, March 12 on the City’s DTV8 Website
Hearing Gives Residents the Opportunity to Provide Input on the Final Draft of the Regional Growth Gateway Study
April 2nd Deadline to Submit Applications for Two Grant Opportunities; Public Information Session Set for March 14th
City of Durham One of Only 11 Governmental Units Awarded in the Carolinas
April 2nd Deadline to Submit Applications, Public Information Session Set for March 14th
Durham Residents More Satisfied with Major City Services; Data-Driven Methodology to Help Determine Upcoming Budget Priorities
PACs 1, 3 and 4 to Get Direct Help for Job Searching and Fair Housing Concerns
Report Provides Snapshot of City's Progress on Goals and Initiatives