Bull City Wrap

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- Durham Parks & Recreation is gearing up for the summer swim season with the Spring edition of the Durham Aquatic School. The school offers free lifeguard certification and potential job opportunities to all participants who complete the course. Find out all about it.
- Water pollution affects all of us, so that means that we all have a role to play in preventing it. We’ll show you some of the most common causes as well as what you can do about it.
- Anyone wanting to rent the Durham Armory for the 2023 season, should mark their calendars now. The Durham Armory Lottery is coming up soon and is required in order to be able to rent the facility. We’ll have all the details.
- Are you interested in helping to find sustainable solutions to community crime problems and quality of life issues? If so, you may want to consider becoming active in the Partners Against Crime program. We’ll show you how to get involved.
- Leading games, arts, and crafts and providing a fun, safe, and caring environment for children. If this all sounds like something that you’d enjoy, you may want to consider applying to become a camp counselor for @DPR. Learn all about this rewarding opportunity.

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- If you notice a slight change in the taste and smell of your tap water over the next month and a half, don’t worry. That’s exactly what should be happening. We’ll show you why.
- 1,500 new trees! That’s how many have been planted in the Old Five Points, Lyon Park, and Stratford Lakes neighborhoods as well as other parts of Durham since November. Find out why.
- We’re proud to show off our 3 new ChargePoint Level II electric vehicle charging stations that were recently installed at the Fire Administration facility. Find out how they’re working toward our commitment to the electrification of our fleet.
- Water leaks can run but they can’t hide. If you’re a home or business owner, that’s the message that our #WaterManagementDepartment wants you to hear during this year’s Fix a Leak Week. Find out why.
- We Love Durham! Despite the pandemic-related difficulties of the past couple of years, most residents say they have a positive perception of the quality of life in Durham. We’ll share other results from the 2021 Durham Resident Satisfaction Survey.

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- If you’re age 55 or better, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for the upcoming Senior Spring Fling event. Find out all about what this event is and how you can get in on the fun.
- Discover Durham is continuing to be an important partner in supporting local businesses and Durham’s economy as well as enhancing the overall quality of life of our residents. Hear how @durhamnc is doing that during these challenging times.
- Planning for the #Durham YouthWorks program for this summer is already well underway. We’ll share how it’s building off the successes and lessons learned from last year’s program.
- Are you looking for a rewarding career in public service? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out the positions that are currently open here at the City. Find out how you can do that.
- It’s almost time for Creek Week, but there are still plenty of opportunities available for you to participate and make an impact. We’ll show you how.

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- It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time to start thinking about #summercamp. If you need to find an exciting, safe, and quality environment for your kiddos this summer, look no further than @dprplaymore. Get all of the camp registration details.
- If you know a K-8th grader, they’re invited to take part in this year’s water conservation poster contest. Find out more about this year’s theme of Slow the Flow, Save H2O and all the need-to-know contest information.
- Are you looking for a way to learn more about Durham? If so, you’ll want to mark your calendars now for the monthly history series called Our Community Stories. We’ll show you what the series is all about.
- Registration is officially open for the 2022 Durham Senior Games and SilverArts. Find out how anyone 50 years old and better can get in on all of the fun.
- Vendor booths are now available for several upcoming @dprplaymore events. These include the Earth Day Festival, Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, and the Rock the Park Concert and Movie Series. Find out how you can be part of all of these exciting events

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- Land that we own in the lower Ellerbe Creek area could become a dedicated nature preserve. We’ll share all the details about the proposed Ellerbe Creek Waterbird Colony Dedicated Nature Preserve.
- Our new Community Safety Department is preparing to launch four major crisis response pilot programs this year. Find out what they are and how they’ll work.
- The regional transportation planning organization wants your input on some changes to the current Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Find out how you can have a say in addressing transportation needs for our area for the next 30 years.
- The newly improved Weaver Street Recreation Center is once again serving as an important gathering and recreational space for its surrounding community. We’ll take you to @dprplaymore's recent grand re-opening celebration.
- Funding from a new grant will help to improve public safety responses for people dealing with mental illness who come in contact with the criminal justice system. Find out all the details.

Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on local gov on Bull City Wrap!

Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on local gov news on Bull City Wrap.
- More progress is being made on facilities that will strengthen our future water supply. Find out what’s being done and some of the steps that are being taken to get us there.
- The pay structure for our sworn police officers and firefighters will now more closely align with the current market. We’ll share what this unusual mid-year City Council move will mean for those putting their lives on the line for us every day.
- Our work to improve water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater infrastructure in the East Durham area is moving forward. Find out how.
- This year’s repaving and pavement preservation projects are now set. We’ll show you which areas will be affected.
- Phase Two of the South Ellerbe Restoration Project will soon get underway. We’ll show you what’s involved and why the project is needed.

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- The Durham Beltline Trail – or what is now known as the Durham Rail Trail – is a significant step closer to becoming reality – thanks to a $9 million RAISE grant from @usdot_highways. Find out all the details.
- More low-income renters in Durham will soon be helped through the #ForeverHomeDurham Eviction Diversion Program. We’ll show you how.
- A new year means a fresh start to setting goals and resolutions, and Durham Parks and Recreation is here to help you reach them. Find out how.
- Planning is well underway for the third phase of redevelopment for the former Rolling Hills site, now known as the @LoftsatSouthsideapts. We’ll show you what’s in store for this @cityofdurhamnc supported project.
- Our Durham Expunction and Restoration – or #DEARProgram will continue to help residents who need to have their driver’s license restored or a criminal record expunged. Find out how this @cityofdurhamnc initiated program is helping to change lives.