Residents are invited to celebrate Earth Day with DPR in a socially-distanced way including conservation tips, musical performances, food trucks, and more. The event takes place rain or shine on Saturday, April 24, at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Read on...
As COVID-19 causes ongoing financial challenges, the City is piloting two programs to provide relief for those who work or visit downtown businesses: free parking week from May 3-7 and the Downtown Employee Daytime Parking Assistance Pilot Program. Read on...
Join our Neighborhood Improvement Services Department for their monthly, virtual history series focusing on historically Black and African American neighborhoods. This month, features Merrick Moore. Read on...
Underrepresented communities most impacted by City of Durham projects will soon have more opportunities to give their input into local government decision-making thanks to new partnerships with four community organizations. Read on...
Watch or read the statement from City Manager Wanda Page regarding the resignation of Police Chief Cerelyn J. (C.J.) Davis effective June 11, 2021, to become the next police chief of Memphis, Tennessee. Read on...
On Monday, April 12, Durham's Department of Water Management will resume adding ammonia to the City’s drinking water as part of the City’s water treatment process. This is the last step of the annual temporary water disinfection changeover process. Read on...
Durham youth who want to participate in paid, work-based learning experiences this summer can now apply to participate in the 2021 Durham YouthWorks Program. Young adults ages 16-24 can apply now through April 25 for work experiences with local employers. Read on...
City of Durham Mayor Steve Schewel encourages all residents to take their pledge at mywaterpledge.com from April 1-30. The pledge is part of the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, which is an annual challenge to promote water conservation. Read on...
Host Beverly Thompson learns about the City's Affordable Housing Investment Program, including the program goals, how they’re being achieved, and how Durham’s public housing fits into the scope of the program’s funding. Read on...
Durham City Council has named Interim City Manager Wanda Page to the permanent position, effective immediately. Page spent the past six months serving as interim city manager and has worked for the City of Durham in a variety of senior roles since 1987. Read on...
The City's Strategic Plan sets out a common vision, a set of goals, and specific strategies to grow our community based on priorities that residents and businesses deem important.
ENGAGEDurham is a new initiative to ensure all Durham voices are involved in City and County projects. Find out how you can give input on our community's new comprehensive plan, transit plan, trail projects, and more.
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