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- If you haven’t submitted your input on the new recommended Durham County Transit Plan, there’s still time. The plan is being created to improve local and regional bus systems and to fund new initiatives like GoDurham Connect.
- Durham organizations that help unsheltered residents are invited to apply for more than $2 million in federal funds to support their efforts. Find what the funding can be used for and how to apply.
- State grant funds are available to support local organizations that provide critical services to people who are experiencing homelessness. The funds may used for services such as street outreach, emergency shelter operations, and rapid re-housing.
- Have you ever wanted to ride with a group of fellow cycling enthusiasts on the American Tobacco Trail at night? If so, the upcoming Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on September 10 will give you your chance. We have all the details on this free event.
- @DPD is in the process of implementing the ShotSpotter pilot program, and it wants to make sure that you’re in the know about everything that’s going on. Find out how it’s doing.

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- The City Council’s regular business meeting schedule has been set. According to the City Code, Council must hold two regular meetings and two work sessions each month. Find out when those will be in the coming year plus how you can watch and participate.
- Construction for the Chapel Hill Road Transit Corridor Improvement Project is about to get underway. We show you how this project will provide safer sidewalk connections to all @GoDurhamTransit bus stops, improved bus stop amenities & safer street crossings.
- A new partnership with @nchousingbuilds & the N.C. Home Builders Association will allow us to help train low-income residents for jobs in the construction industry as well as provide assistance for our affordable housing efforts. We show you how.
- If you’re looking for a fun way to enjoy the end of summer with your best four-legged friend, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for @dprplaymore’s annual Pooch Plunge. Find out all about this exciting event.

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- Are you looking for a safe, fun, and educational afterschool environment for your child? @DPR afterschool program may be just what you’re searching for. Find out more about the 2022-2023 program.
- @GoDurham’s updated stroller policy is making it easier for families to travel throughout the city. Riders with young children can now have them stay in their strollers from boarding to exiting the bus. We share all the details.
- If you haven’t had a chance to offer your input on the future Durham Rail Trail, there’s still plenty of ways that you can do that. Find out all about two important upcoming meetings as well as other ways that you can comment on the projection.
- Redevelopment plans for 505 West Chapel Hill Street will once again go back to the drawing board. Find out why.
- Durham One Call is testing its new TextMyGov messaging service and we need your help. We show you what the service is and how you can try it out yourself and offer feedback.

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- The most recent reports conducted by our Audit Services team are now available on our website. Find out why these are so important and the different ways that you can view them.
- Here’s a bit of bee trivia for you. Did you know that there are more than 3,600 species of native bees in this country and that #Durham is a @BeeCityUSA? Find out all about this important @DurhamBeautiful program.
- Our annual Water Quality Report is out, and it confirms that our @DurhamWater team is continuing to deliver clean & safe drinking water to our residents. We share some of what’s included in the report.
- If you work in downtown #Durham, you may be able to take part in the @movesafedurham Bull E-Bike Pilot program 🚲. The @BullEBike project is launching this summer in an effort to help residents who have issues with reliable transportation. Find out more.
- If your organization is interested in hosting an arts or cultural festival or event in #Durham over the next year and a half, we want to hear from you. The deadline is fast-approaching for events seeking our support. Get more details.

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- The 192-unit Fairhaven Walk affordable housing project will become a reality thanks to gap financing we're providing through affordable housing bond funds. Find out what the project is and how it’s being supported by #ForeverHomeDurham.
- Funding from our #ForeverHomeDurham program will help support the development of Sandy Ridge Station, another affordable housing project on Old Oxford Road. Find out more.
- We now have an approved FY22-23 budget that contains a little more than a half-cent property tax rate increase to help support the restoration of merit-based employee compensation as well as public safety and shared prosperity initiatives. Find out more.
- Our Community Safety Department’s #HEART pilots are now connecting residents experiencing non-violent behavioral health crises to the right community-based care and services. We explain how.
- Our staff will soon be better equipped to help create higher quality jobs in Durham for historically underserved communities through our participation in the Results for America Good Jobs & Equity Project. Learn more.

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- July 4th is just around the corner and so is @dprplaymore’s annual celebration with the @DurhamBulls. Find out how you can get in on all of the fun. 🎆
- #Durham poet @DJ_Rogers is now our inaugural Poet Laureate. Find out how he will champion the art of poetry and spoken word in our city.
- Assistance is on the way for @dhacomm residents who applied for the Rent Relief Program back in the winter, but didn’t receive funding. Find out why our @LegalAidNC-administered Emergency Rental Assistance program is still needed.
- Applications are now being accepted for @movesafedurham’s new Monthly Parking Discounted Voucher Program for low-income individuals who work in @DowntownDurham. We share the details on who qualifies for the new program and how to apply.
- We now know what our Community Safety Department’s Crisis Response Teams will look like when they start responding to non-violent calls for service this summer. Find out why Durham County Emergency Medical Services EMTs will play such an important role in our pilot program.

- Do you want to have a say in what improvements are included in our Lyon Park renovations? If so, Durham Parks and Recreation wants to hear from you in a new survey. We share the details .
- GoTriangle is offering a detailed look at how taxpayer money was spent in support of the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit project. Get a breakdown of the expenses.
- 109 justice-involved individuals are now getting financial support through our Guaranteed Income Pilot program. We have an update on how this important StepUp Durham program is working.
- Two new pieces of public art that celebrate Durham’s African American business community can now be seen in the Black Wall Street Gardens. Get a glimpse of how they’re helping to honor the history of African American entrepreneurship and success.

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- If you’re a frequent user of Durham’s trails, you’ll want to be aware that repair work is being done at various locations throughout the city, and portions will be closed until the work is complete. Find out which sections are currently being impacted.
- Registration is open for any neighborhoods, businesses and community groups wanting to take part in this year’s National Night Out observance. We’ll share some creative ways that your neighborhood can participate.
- Our Water Management Department is celebrating the opening of its new space. It will provide a new 21st century home for nearly all Water Management divisions and staff and provide an upgraded experience for residents paying their bills in person. Find out how.
- We now know which local organizations and projects may be receiving the first round of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Find out some of the types of projects that may be funded as well as next steps in the process.
- The Police Department’s First Quarter Crime Report is offering mixed news for Part 1 violent and property crimes. We’ll share that plus the latest staffing update.

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