CityLife

CityLife: Meet Durham’s New City Council MembersDurham’s newest City Council members all have professional backgrounds in some of the most pressing areas facing our city. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Council Members Carl Rist and Nate Baker about how they’re bringing their expertise to the table as they work to help make Durham a thriving and vib

Update on Durham Parks’ Soil SafetyAs a city that prides itself on the safety, health, and well-being of our communities, we are working to address elevated levels of lead found in the soil at five of our city-owned parks.In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Parks and Recreation Director Wade Walcutt and Durham County Department of Public Health Medic

Whether you call him “Leo” or Leonardo, our new mayor is no stranger to Durham. Leonardo Williams has worn and continues to wear many hats in this city, all of which have helped lay the foundation for his new role. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor Williams about how he hopes to lead what he calls Durham’s next transformation. About CityLifeCity

Durham Participatory Budgeting UpdatePublic art on bus shelters, technology in schools, park improvements, and new lighting and security cameras for public housing. These are just a few of the projects made possible so far with funding from Participatory Budgeting in Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Andrew Holland and Carmen Ortiz, who manage that

Durham’s ARPA Funding UpdateAmerican Rescue Plan Act funds are being put to work right here in our community. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Deputy City Manager Bertha Johnson as well as Community Empowerment Fund Executive Director Donna Carrington about how we, along with our local partners, are using these funds to create lasting change and to tackl

Are you curious about how our city continues to grow and develop while preserving its unique character? If so, look no further! We’re diving into the role of the Durham City-County Planning Department and the Planning Commission. These two entities work tirelessly to guide the growth and development of our city, ensuring that it remains a vibrant and thriving community for all wh

Have you ever wished for a career where you can make a good, competitive salary and at the same time make a difference in your community? In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Human Resources Manager for Talent Management and Acquisition James O’Donnell and Public Works Department Assistant Director Phillip Powell about the many diverse jobs available with th

As parents, we want our kids to enjoy their time out of school in the summer in a fun and safe way, and maybe even slip in something educational too. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Director for the Recreation Division of Durham Parks & Recreation Jason Jones about how DPR summer camps give parents peace of mind and help our young people mak