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Durham Hosts Virtual Small Business Seminar for Understanding Insurance and Bonding

Small business owners and professionals with an interest in contracting with public agencies and construction companies are invited to learn about bonding and insurance requirements and best practices in public and private contracting.

Vote to Select Artist for New Crosswalk Design to Transform West Club Boulevard Pedestrian Safety

Online Voting Open Until February 1

Five local and regional artists have prepared designs for new crosswalk art that will make West Club Boulevard safer, and the community is now invited to vote for their top choice for the artist finalist.

From now until F...

Advance Your Career at the Virtual Durham Community Resource Fair

This virtual event connects job seekers with the amazing resource providers in the community and tools to help you change or advance your career. Learn more and register for this event hosted by Durham Workforce Development Board and Durham Tech.

Durham Begins Construction to Replace Odyssey Drive Culvert

Roadway Section to be Closed for Seven Months Beginning February 1

The City of Durham Public Works Department will soon begin a construction project to replace an aging stormwater culvert within the Odyssey Drive right-of-way.  

Due to this upcomin...

Durham Mayor to Award Dr. Mandy Cohen Key to the City at January 19 Council Meeting

On Tuesday, January 19 during a virtual ceremony, City of Durham Mayor Steve Schewel will acknowledge Dr. Mandy Cohen, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, for her extraordinary service to the Bull City and the state du...

Durham Parks and Recreation to Host A Virtual MLK Event

Residents are invited to join DPR to commemorate the life, work, and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The theme is "MLK: Remembering the Legacy through the Arts," and activities will include music, poetry, dancing, and community discussions.

Innovate Durham Seeks Entrepreneurs for 2021 Program

Local startups and entrepreneurs looking for a way to develop and test their products and services may now apply for the 2021 Innovate Durham program.

Innovate Durham, a partnership between the City and County of Durham that allows entrepreneurs to use loc...

City of Durham to Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The City will close Monday, January 18, meaning most non-emergency services and employees will be unavailable on those dates. Residents are asked to note changes in City services including trash, recycling, and yard waste collection.

ENGAGEDurham Seeks Feedback on Community Plan for Long-Term Growth

More than 1,000 people have shared their visions for how Durham should grow and now the City-County Planning Department is ready to present the initial results of this input through its draft community objectives.

The creation of Durham’s new Comprehensive...

City Offers Several Free Ways to Dispose of Live Christmas Trees

Beginning early January 2021, there will be a number of free ways for residents to dispose of their live Christmas trees. View details for curbside and drop off options, and how to prepare your tree for disposal.