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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>CityLife</title><link>http://DurhamNC.gov</link><description><![CDATA[City Life is a monthly show/podcast where Beverly B. Thompson sits down with guests to talk about making Durham, North Carolina, a great place to live, work, and play.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/2699450/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>News</category><copyright>Copyright City of Durham NC</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg</url><title>CityLife</title><link>http://DurhamNC.gov</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:02:02 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>City of Durham NC</itunes:name><itunes:email>communications@durhamnc.gov</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>City Life is a monthly show/podcast where Beverly B. Thompson sits down with guests to talk about making Durham, North Carolina, a great place to live, work, and play.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[City Life is a monthly show/podcast where Beverly B. Thompson sits down with guests to talk about making Durham, North Carolina, a great place to live, work, and play.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="News"/><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Durham’s Equal Business Opportunity Program (June 2025)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/durham-s-equal-business-opportunity-program-june-2025--66340049</link><description><![CDATA[<b> Durham’s Equal Business Opportunity Program</b><br />Here, at the City of Durham, we are committed to equity in how we do business. One of the ways that we achieve that is through our Equal Business Opportunity Program. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with our Underutilized Business Compliance Manager Timothy Jackson III and business owner Dawayne Crite about what the program is and how it’s helping to break down barriers and build a more inclusive local economy.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66340049</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66340049/durham_s_equal_teaser_1_business_opportunity_program.mp3" length="47998826" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> Durham’s Equal Business Opportunity Program
Here, at the City of Durham, we are committed to equity in how we do business. One of the ways that we achieve that is through our Equal Business Opportunity Program. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b> Durham’s Equal Business Opportunity Program</b><br />Here, at the City of Durham, we are committed to equity in how we do business. One of the ways that we achieve that is through our Equal Business Opportunity Program. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with our Underutilized Business Compliance Manager Timothy Jackson III and business owner Dawayne Crite about what the program is and how it’s helping to break down barriers and build a more inclusive local economy.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1485</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Downtown Durham’s Friendly Streets (May 2025)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/downtown-durham-s-friendly-streets-may-2025--65667811</link><description><![CDATA[Downtown Durham just got a little friendlier! In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with Downtown Durham Inc.’s Kenny Valenzuela about the organization’s refreshed Ambassador Program and how the team is bringing more smiles, energy, and support to our downtown streets. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65667811</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:30:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65667811/cl_pod_may_2025_v1.mp3" length="30847322" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Downtown Durham just got a little friendlier! In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with Downtown Durham Inc.’s Kenny Valenzuela about the organization’s refreshed Ambassador Program and how the team is bringing more smiles, energy,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Downtown Durham just got a little friendlier! In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with Downtown Durham Inc.’s Kenny Valenzuela about the organization’s refreshed Ambassador Program and how the team is bringing more smiles, energy, and support to our downtown streets. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1241</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amabassador,downtown,downtowndurhaminc,durham</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wheels Durham Roller Skating Rink Re-Opens (April 2025)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wheels-durham-roller-skating-rink-re-opens-april-2025--65139119</link><description><![CDATA[After an extensive and long-awaited multi-year renovation project, the Wheels Durham Roller Skating Rink is now open. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Parks and Recreation Director Wade Walcutt and Stuart Yeatts with United Skates of America about how this beloved community landmark is once again serving up fun and memories in a way that is now more inclusive and accessible for all. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65139119</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65139119/cl_pod_wheels_april_2025_v1.mp3" length="29383551" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After an extensive and long-awaited multi-year renovation project, the Wheels Durham Roller Skating Rink is now open. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Parks and Recreation Director Wade Walcutt and Stuart Yeatts with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After an extensive and long-awaited multi-year renovation project, the Wheels Durham Roller Skating Rink is now open. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Parks and Recreation Director Wade Walcutt and Stuart Yeatts with United Skates of America about how this beloved community landmark is once again serving up fun and memories in a way that is now more inclusive and accessible for all. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1178</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>durham,rollerrink,rollerskating,skates,skating,wheels</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Understanding 2025 Tax Reappraisal (May 2025)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-2025-tax-reappraisal-may-2025--65160786</link><description><![CDATA[If you’re a homeowner in Durham, you recently received notice that the tax value of your home has been reappraised.  In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Tax Administrator Keyar Doyle about why that happened and what it may mean to Durham property owners. <br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65160786</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:28:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65160786/citylife_understanding_2025_tax_reappraisal_v2.mp3" length="40484814" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you’re a homeowner in Durham, you recently received notice that the tax value of your home has been reappraised.  In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Tax Administrator Keyar Doyle about why that happened and what it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you’re a homeowner in Durham, you recently received notice that the tax value of your home has been reappraised.  In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Tax Administrator Keyar Doyle about why that happened and what it may mean to Durham property owners. <br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1664</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meet New City Manager Bo Ferguson (March 2025)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-new-city-manager-bo-ferguson-march-2025--64591197</link><description><![CDATA[The right leader to guide Durham’s future. That’s how new Durham City Manager Bo Ferguson has been described by our city’s elected officials. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with him about his vision for city operations and what challenges he expects to face. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64591197</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:33:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64591197/cl_pod_march_2025_v1.mp3" length="57946991" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The right leader to guide Durham’s future. That’s how new Durham City Manager Bo Ferguson has been described by our city’s elected officials. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with him about his vision for city operations and what...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The right leader to guide Durham’s future. That’s how new Durham City Manager Bo Ferguson has been described by our city’s elected officials. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with him about his vision for city operations and what challenges he expects to face. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2377</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bo,city,cityofdurham,durham,ferguson,manager,nc</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Waste Reduction Initiatives in Durham (Feb 2025)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/waste-reduction-initiatives-in-durham-feb-2025--63791026</link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered whether tossing that soda can in the blue bin actually helps to save energy? Or how your banana peels could be the secret to reducing pollution? If so, this CityLife episode is for you. Host Beverly Thompson talks with Casey Harris-Pratt and Muriel Williman about how these simple acts aren’t just saving our landfills, they’re helping to keep our city clean and green. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63791026</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:30:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63791026/waste_reduction_initiatives_in_durham_feb_2025.mp3" length="64720944" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Have you ever wondered whether tossing that soda can in the blue bin actually helps to save energy? Or how your banana peels could be the secret to reducing pollution? If so, this CityLife episode is for you. Host Beverly Thompson talks with Casey...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered whether tossing that soda can in the blue bin actually helps to save energy? Or how your banana peels could be the secret to reducing pollution? If so, this CityLife episode is for you. Host Beverly Thompson talks with Casey Harris-Pratt and Muriel Williman about how these simple acts aren’t just saving our landfills, they’re helping to keep our city clean and green. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2005</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting Practices (Dec 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/police-and-fire-diverse-workforce-recruiting-practices-dec-2024--63016354</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting Practices</b><br />Hiring and maintaining a well-qualified workforce that mirrors the rich diversity of Durham is a priority for the City as a whole, but especially for the Police and Fire Departments. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Fire Chief David Swain, Fire Driver Tim McKoy and Sergeant Roger Lafferty with the Police Department about recruitment efforts and what they are doing to continue to attract a diverse and highly-qualified pool of future public servants.  <br /> <br /><b>About CityLife</b><br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63016354</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63016354/cl_pod_dec_2024.mp3" length="36961365" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting Practices
Hiring and maintaining a well-qualified workforce that mirrors the rich diversity of Durham is a priority for the City as a whole, but especially for the Police and Fire Departments. In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting Practices</b><br />Hiring and maintaining a well-qualified workforce that mirrors the rich diversity of Durham is a priority for the City as a whole, but especially for the Police and Fire Departments. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Fire Chief David Swain, Fire Driver Tim McKoy and Sergeant Roger Lafferty with the Police Department about recruitment efforts and what they are doing to continue to attract a diverse and highly-qualified pool of future public servants.  <br /> <br /><b>About CityLife</b><br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1495</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>department,durham,fire,firefighter,jobs,officer,opportunities,police,recruiting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Next Chapter For Wanda Page (Nov 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-next-chapter-for-wanda-page-nov-2024--62505322</link><description><![CDATA[<b>This Episode</b><br />Celebrating more than three decades of public service to the City of Durham. In July, City Manager Wanda Page announced her retirement effective January 1, 2025. In our new City Life interview, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City Manager Page to reflect on her 36-year career serving the Bull City, and to ask her questions submitted by City of Durham employees on what they’d like her to answer before she retires from leading our organization.<br /> <br /><b>About City Life</b><br /><a href="https://durhamnc.gov/1153/Original-Video-Programs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">City Life</a>, a talk show that features information on current City of Durham issues and upcoming events, is available on <a href="https://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> and on <a href="https://youtube.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>. City Life is also available as an audio podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/city-life/id1292312090" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/city-life" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spreaker</a>. To subscribe or unsubscribe from our distribution list, visit our <a href="https://durhamnc.gov/list.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62505322</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62505322/cl_nov_2024_v2_pod.mp3" length="68352914" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This Episode
Celebrating more than three decades of public service to the City of Durham. In July, City Manager Wanda Page announced her retirement effective January 1, 2025. In our new City Life interview, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>This Episode</b><br />Celebrating more than three decades of public service to the City of Durham. In July, City Manager Wanda Page announced her retirement effective January 1, 2025. In our new City Life interview, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City Manager Page to reflect on her 36-year career serving the Bull City, and to ask her questions submitted by City of Durham employees on what they’d like her to answer before she retires from leading our organization.<br /> <br /><b>About City Life</b><br /><a href="https://durhamnc.gov/1153/Original-Video-Programs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">City Life</a>, a talk show that features information on current City of Durham issues and upcoming events, is available on <a href="https://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> and on <a href="https://youtube.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>. City Life is also available as an audio podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/city-life/id1292312090" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/city-life" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spreaker</a>. To subscribe or unsubscribe from our distribution list, visit our <a href="https://durhamnc.gov/list.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2848</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>citymanager,durham,nc,wandapage</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Connecting Durham 2024 Bond Referendum (October 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-connecting-durham-2024-bond-referendum-october-2024--62117204</link><description><![CDATA[Smoother streets, more sidewalks, and better parks. That’s what many of you have said you wanted and that’s what all Durham residents will have the chance to vote on in November. <br />The Connecting Durham 2024 Bond Referendum will decide if we can borrow up to $200 million to fund street, sidewalk, and park improvements. So, why are these bonds needed and how would their approval affect you? That’s what we’re going to be digging into so that you’ll understand the choice ahead of you at the ballot box.<br /><b><i></i></b><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62117204</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 10:30:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62117204/citylife_connecting_durham_2024_bond_referendum_october_2024.mp3" length="64144881" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Smoother streets, more sidewalks, and better parks. That’s what many of you have said you wanted and that’s what all Durham residents will have the chance to vote on in November. 
The Connecting Durham 2024 Bond Referendum will decide if we can borrow...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Smoother streets, more sidewalks, and better parks. That’s what many of you have said you wanted and that’s what all Durham residents will have the chance to vote on in November. <br />The Connecting Durham 2024 Bond Referendum will decide if we can borrow up to $200 million to fund street, sidewalk, and park improvements. So, why are these bonds needed and how would their approval affect you? That’s what we’re going to be digging into so that you’ll understand the choice ahead of you at the ballot box.<br /><b><i></i></b><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1980</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Drinking Water Safety (September 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-drinking-water-safety-september-2024--61213910</link><description><![CDATA[How safe your drinking water is when it comes out of your faucet is something we take very seriously. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Harmon Henderson and Syd Miller with our Department of Water Management about the very important topic of lead and copper in drinking water and new regulations that require constant attention. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61213910</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:10:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61213910/cl_sept_2024_v2_pod.mp3" length="28734028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How safe your drinking water is when it comes out of your faucet is something we take very seriously. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Harmon Henderson and Syd Miller with our Department of Water Management about the very...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How safe your drinking water is when it comes out of your faucet is something we take very seriously. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Harmon Henderson and Syd Miller with our Department of Water Management about the very important topic of lead and copper in drinking water and new regulations that require constant attention. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1146</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>drinking,drinkingwater,durham,lead,northcarolina,safety,water</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Celebrating 100 Years of DPR (August 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-celebrating-100-years-of-dpr-august-2024--60815501</link><description><![CDATA[Celebrating 100 Years of DPR<br />Durham Parks and Recreation is celebrating 100 years! In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with DPR’s Mary Unterreiner and Kyesha Jennings about what the department has going on these days, what we have to look forward to, and why an emphasis on Playing More is so important for us all. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60815501</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:30:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60815501/citylife_celebrating_100_years_of_dpr_august_2024.mp3" length="38856535" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Celebrating 100 Years of DPR
Durham Parks and Recreation is celebrating 100 years! In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with DPR’s Mary Unterreiner and Kyesha Jennings about what the department has going on these days, what we have to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrating 100 Years of DPR<br />Durham Parks and Recreation is celebrating 100 years! In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with DPR’s Mary Unterreiner and Kyesha Jennings about what the department has going on these days, what we have to look forward to, and why an emphasis on Playing More is so important for us all. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1198</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife:  The Story Behind Stormwater Quality in Durham (July 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-the-story-behind-stormwater-quality-in-durham-july-2024--60533077</link><description><![CDATA[Where does rainwater that doesn’t soak into the ground go? And why wouldn’t it soak into the ground in the first place? In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Michelle Woolfolk and Anna Smith from the Stormwater Quality Division about why stormwater quality in Durham affects us all and what you can do to help protect our streams and creeks.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60533077</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:05:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60533077/citylife_stormwater_quality_pod.mp3" length="32312787" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Where does rainwater that doesn’t soak into the ground go? And why wouldn’t it soak into the ground in the first place? In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Michelle Woolfolk and Anna Smith from the Stormwater Quality Division...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Where does rainwater that doesn’t soak into the ground go? And why wouldn’t it soak into the ground in the first place? In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Michelle Woolfolk and Anna Smith from the Stormwater Quality Division about why stormwater quality in Durham affects us all and what you can do to help protect our streams and creeks.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2020</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife:  Understanding the Down Payment Assistance Program (June 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-understanding-the-down-payment-assistance-program-june-2024--60241496</link><description><![CDATA[Helping to make the dream of home ownership a reality for Durham residents. That’s the goal of the Durham Down Payment Assistance Program. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Community Development Manager for Neighborhood Stabilization Dr . Michael Pullum about what the program is and who it’s helping. <br /><br />About <i>CityLife</i><br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i>CityLife</i></a><i>,</i> a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. <i>City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. </i>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60241496</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 21:25:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60241496/cl_june_2024_down_payment_assistance_program_v5_podcast.mp3" length="21625555" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Helping to make the dream of home ownership a reality for Durham residents. That’s the goal of the Durham Down Payment Assistance Program. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Community Development Manager for Neighborhood...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helping to make the dream of home ownership a reality for Durham residents. That’s the goal of the Durham Down Payment Assistance Program. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Community Development Manager for Neighborhood Stabilization Dr . Michael Pullum about what the program is and who it’s helping. <br /><br />About <i>CityLife</i><br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i>CityLife</i></a><i>,</i> a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. <i>City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. </i>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1321</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Vision Zero Explained (May 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-vision-zero-explained-may-2024--59734722</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Vision Zero Explained</b><br />A commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Durham is the goal of Vision Zero both globally and here in Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with initiative Coordinator Lauren Grove about why we believe this lofty goal is possible and what we’re doing to make it happen. <br /> <br /><b>About CityLife</b><br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59734722</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:58:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59734722/cl_may_2024_v2_pod.mp3" length="44170046" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Vision Zero Explained
A commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Durham is the goal of Vision Zero both globally and here in Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with initiative Coordinator Lauren Grove about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Vision Zero Explained</b><br />A commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Durham is the goal of Vision Zero both globally and here in Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with initiative Coordinator Lauren Grove about why we believe this lofty goal is possible and what we’re doing to make it happen. <br /> <br /><b>About CityLife</b><br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1809</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife:  Meet Durham’s New City Council Members (April 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-meet-durham-s-new-city-council-members-april-2024--59238911</link><description><![CDATA[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 vibrant community for all. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br /> <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59238911</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:02:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59238911/city_life_april_2024_podcast.mp3" length="24623476" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 vibrant community for all. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. <br /> <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1521</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Update on Durham Parks’ Soil Safety (March 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-update-on-durham-parks-soil-safety-march-2024--58879510</link><description><![CDATA[Update on Durham Parks’ Soil Safety<br />As 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.<br />In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Parks and Recreation Director Wade Walcutt and Durham County Department of Public Health Medical Director Dr. Jeffrey Jenks to get the latest updates on the situation. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58879510</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:14:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58879510/city_life_march_2024.mp3" length="39772768" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Update on Durham Parks’ Soil Safety
As 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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Update on Durham Parks’ Soil Safety<br />As 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.<br />In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Parks and Recreation Director Wade Walcutt and Durham County Department of Public Health Medical Director Dr. Jeffrey Jenks to get the latest updates on the situation. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1229</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Meet New Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams (Feb 2024)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-meet-new-durham-mayor-leonardo-williams-feb-2024--58505846</link><description><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58505846</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58505846/cl_feb_2024_v2_pod.mp3" length="47173904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1941</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>city,cityofdurham,durham,leonardo,mayor,williams</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: The City Attorney's Office Explained (Dec 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-the-city-attorney-s-office-explained-dec-2023--57819330</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57819330</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:55:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57819330/cl_dec_2023_city_attorney_s_office_podcast.mp3" length="40880595" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:duration>2555</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Durham Participatory Budgeting Update (Nov 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-durham-participatory-budgeting-update-nov-2023--57372106</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Durham Participatory Budgeting Update</b><br />Public 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 innovative program, about how it gives residents the chance to have direct input on how their tax dollars are being spent. <br /><b> </b><br /><b>About CityLife</b><br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57372106</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57372106/cl_nov_2023_pod_v2.mp3" length="41054089" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Durham Participatory Budgeting Update
Public 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Durham Participatory Budgeting Update</b><br />Public 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 innovative program, about how it gives residents the chance to have direct input on how their tax dollars are being spent. <br /><b> </b><br /><b>About CityLife</b><br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1668</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>art,budgeting,durham,parks,participatory,public,schools</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>City Life: Durham’s ARPA Funding Update (Sept 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-life-durham-s-arpa-funding-update-sept-2023--56640750</link><description><![CDATA[Durham’s ARPA Funding Update<br />American 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 tackle the critical issues we face every day.<br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56640750</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:30:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56640750/city_life_durham_s_arpa_funding_update.mp3" length="61333016" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Durham’s ARPA Funding Update
American 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Durham’s ARPA Funding Update<br />American 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 tackle the critical issues we face every day.<br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Pedestrian and Bike Planning in Durham (Aug 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-pedestrian-and-bike-planning-in-durham-aug-2023--56336342</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56336342</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:30:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56336342/cl_aug_2023_v3_final_ped_bike_planning_podcast.mp3" length="82273658" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:duration>2571</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Role of Planning in Shaping Durham’s Future (July 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-role-of-planning-in-shaping-durham-s-future-july-2023--55509805</link><description><![CDATA[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 who call it home. Joining to talk about how planning is helping to shape Durham’s future is Sara Young, Director of the City-County Planning Department and Austin Amandolia, he is the Chair of the Planning Commission<br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55509805</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:54:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55509805/role_of_planning_in_shaping_durham_s_future_july_2023.mp3" length="56919446" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 who call it home. Joining to talk about how planning is helping to shape Durham’s future is Sara Young, Director of the City-County Planning Department and Austin Amandolia, he is the Chair of the Planning Commission<br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1770</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Career Possibilities with the City of Durham (June 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-career-possibilities-with-the-city-of-durham-june-2023--54044453</link><description><![CDATA[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 the City of Durham and why one of them might be a good fit for you. <br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54044453</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 18:06:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54044453/cl_june_2023_pod.mp3" length="54579349" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 the City of Durham and why one of them might be a good fit for you. <br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2234</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careers,employment,jobs,opportunities</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Summer Programs for Youth and Teens (May 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-summer-programs-for-youth-and-teens-may-2023--53677913</link><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Recreation Jason Jones about how DPR summer camps give parents peace of mind and help our young people make memories that will last a lifetime. <br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53677913</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53677913/citylife_summer_programs_for_youth_and_teens_may_2023.mp3" length="33039896" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 &amp; Recreation Jason Jones about how DPR summer camps give parents peace of mind and help our young people make memories that will last a lifetime. <br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1023</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Inside the Durham Fire Department (April 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-inside-the-durham-fire-department-april-2023--53328966</link><description><![CDATA[It’s an exciting time for the Durham Fire Department! As it’s celebrating its 150th anniversary, the department’s annual recruitment campaign is underway, and the new Fire and EMS Station Number 18 is almost ready to be put into service. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Fire Driver Matt Marsee and firefighter Angelo Rogers about everything that’s going on with the fire department and how it’s celebrating its past while building for the future. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53328966</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53328966/cl_april_2023_pod.mp3" length="35923942" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s an exciting time for the Durham Fire Department! As it’s celebrating its 150th anniversary, the department’s annual recruitment campaign is underway, and the new Fire and EMS Station Number 18 is almost ready to be put into service. In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s an exciting time for the Durham Fire Department! As it’s celebrating its 150th anniversary, the department’s annual recruitment campaign is underway, and the new Fire and EMS Station Number 18 is almost ready to be put into service. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Fire Driver Matt Marsee and firefighter Angelo Rogers about everything that’s going on with the fire department and how it’s celebrating its past while building for the future. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1404</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cityofdurham,durham,firedepartment,hiring,jobs,northcarolina</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: 2023 Pavement Program (March 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-2023-pavement-program-march-2023--52895390</link><description><![CDATA[The condition of our streets consistently ranks among the top three concerns for Durham residents when it comes to City-provided services. In our new City Life episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with Assistant Director Tasha Johnson and Contract Management Supervisor Clint Blackburn in our Public Works Department Engineering Services Division. They discuss what to expect from the 2023 Pavement Program that’s about to get underway, how it’s determined which city streets will be addressed each year, and how you can learn more at an upcoming March 7 public meeting. <br /><br />About City Life<a href="https://durhamnc.gov/1153/Original-Video-Programs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">City Life</a>, a talk show that features information on current City of Durham issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="https://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television</a> <a href="https://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Network</a> (Spectrum channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&amp;T U-verse channel 99) and on <a href="https://youtube.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>. City Life is also available as an audio podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/city-life/id1292312090" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/city-life" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a>, and <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/city-life" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spreaker</a>. For more information, follow @CityofDurhamNC on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52895390</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:47:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52895390/citylife_2023_pavement_program_smaller.mp3" length="42185046" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The condition of our streets consistently ranks among the top three concerns for Durham residents when it comes to City-provided services. In our new City Life episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with Assistant Director Tasha Johnson and Contract...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The condition of our streets consistently ranks among the top three concerns for Durham residents when it comes to City-provided services. In our new City Life episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with Assistant Director Tasha Johnson and Contract Management Supervisor Clint Blackburn in our Public Works Department Engineering Services Division. They discuss what to expect from the 2023 Pavement Program that’s about to get underway, how it’s determined which city streets will be addressed each year, and how you can learn more at an upcoming March 7 public meeting. <br /><br />About City Life<a href="https://durhamnc.gov/1153/Original-Video-Programs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">City Life</a>, a talk show that features information on current City of Durham issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="https://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television</a> <a href="https://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Network</a> (Spectrum channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&amp;T U-verse channel 99) and on <a href="https://youtube.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>. City Life is also available as an audio podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/city-life/id1292312090" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/city-life" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a>, and <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/city-life" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spreaker</a>. For more information, follow @CityofDurhamNC on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1319</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Durham’s New Social District (Feb 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-durham-s-new-social-district-feb-2023--52543314</link><description><![CDATA[A bustling downtown full of people enjoying themselves, shopping at local businesses, and doing their part to support the local economy in an extremely fun way. In our new #CityLife, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with President and CEO Nicole Thompson with @DowntownDurham and Sean Umstead with @kingfisherdurm about how downtown’s new social district is well on its way to achieving that vision. <br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52543314</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52543314/cl_feb_2023_pod.mp3" length="30623734" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A bustling downtown full of people enjoying themselves, shopping at local businesses, and doing their part to support the local economy in an extremely fun way. In our new #CityLife, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with President and CEO Nicole...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A bustling downtown full of people enjoying themselves, shopping at local businesses, and doing their part to support the local economy in an extremely fun way. In our new #CityLife, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with President and CEO Nicole Thompson with @DowntownDurham and Sean Umstead with @kingfisherdurm about how downtown’s new social district is well on its way to achieving that vision. <br /><br />About CityLife<br /><a href="http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CityLife</a>, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on <a href="http://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Durham Television Network</a> (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, and follow on <a href="http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nextdoor</a>. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1222</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>downtown,durham,northcarolina,socialdistrict</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sustainability in City Operations (January 2023)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sustainability-in-city-operations-january-2023--52290406</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Sustainability in City Operations</b><br />Environmental stewardship isn’t just an important concept for us here at the City of Durham, it is a guiding principle for much of what we do as we plan and build our physical and environmental assets. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Summer Alston and Amy Armbruster about the City of Durham’s sustainability efforts as Durham does its part to protect and save our environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52290406</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52290406/sustainability_in_city_operations_january_2023.mp3" length="54235868" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sustainability in City Operations
Environmental stewardship isn’t just an important concept for us here at the City of Durham, it is a guiding principle for much of what we do as we plan and build our physical and environmental assets. In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Sustainability in City Operations</b><br />Environmental stewardship isn’t just an important concept for us here at the City of Durham, it is a guiding principle for much of what we do as we plan and build our physical and environmental assets. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Summer Alston and Amy Armbruster about the City of Durham’s sustainability efforts as Durham does its part to protect and save our environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1687</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>citylife,environment,environmental,sustainability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bridging Communication Barriers (December 2022)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridging-communication-barriers-december-2022--52039272</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Bridging Communication Barriers</b><br />Doing everything that we can to bridge communication barriers is an important goal here at the City of Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with our Language Access Plan Coordinator Mishel Gómez Céspedes and President and CEO of El Centro Hispano Pilar Rocha-Goldberg about how we’re working to achieve this goal and why it’s so important.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52039272</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:32:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52039272/bridging_communication_barriers_dec_2022.mp3" length="27862492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bridging Communication Barriers
Doing everything that we can to bridge communication barriers is an important goal here at the City of Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with our Language Access Plan Coordinator Mishel Gómez...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Bridging Communication Barriers</b><br />Doing everything that we can to bridge communication barriers is an important goal here at the City of Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with our Language Access Plan Coordinator Mishel Gómez Céspedes and President and CEO of El Centro Hispano Pilar Rocha-Goldberg about how we’re working to achieve this goal and why it’s so important.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1149</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cityofdurham,durham,durhamnc,elcentrohispano,language,spanish</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Inside the Durham Emergency Communications Center (October 2022)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-durham-emergency-communications-center-october-2022--51391468</link><description><![CDATA[The work of Durham’s Emergency Communications Center, better known as 9-1-1, is critical. How quickly a call is answered, the information they provide, as well as the information the caller provides, can mean the difference between life and death. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Randy Beeman, Emergency Communications Center Director, and Assistant Director Tangela Walker, to talk about the work of the center and what its staff is doing every day to ensure that Durham is a safe and secure community. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51391468</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:39:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51391468/cl_oct_2022_pod.mp3" length="45283017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The work of Durham’s Emergency Communications Center, better known as 9-1-1, is critical. How quickly a call is answered, the information they provide, as well as the information the caller provides, can mean the difference between life and death. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The work of Durham’s Emergency Communications Center, better known as 9-1-1, is critical. How quickly a call is answered, the information they provide, as well as the information the caller provides, can mean the difference between life and death. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Randy Beeman, Emergency Communications Center Director, and Assistant Director Tangela Walker, to talk about the work of the center and what its staff is doing every day to ensure that Durham is a safe and secure community. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1816</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>911,911center,calltaker,durham,durhamnc</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Inside the Work of the Community Safety Department (August 2022)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-work-of-the-community-safety-department-august-2022--50708240</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Durham is now offering new responses to serious, possibly life-threatening mental health problems in ways that may not involve law enforcement. In our new City Life episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with Director Ryan Smith and Clinical Manager Abena Bediako with our Community Safety Department about efforts to make sure our residents are getting the right help they need, when they need it. <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50708240</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50708240/cl_aug_2022_episode.mp3" length="39843544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The City of Durham is now offering new responses to serious, possibly life-threatening mental health problems in ways that may not involve law enforcement. In our new City Life episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with Director Ryan Smith and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The City of Durham is now offering new responses to serious, possibly life-threatening mental health problems in ways that may not involve law enforcement. In our new City Life episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with Director Ryan Smith and Clinical Manager Abena Bediako with our Community Safety Department about efforts to make sure our residents are getting the right help they need, when they need it. <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1621</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,communitysafety,safety</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Supporting Justice Involved Residence In Durham (July 2022)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/supporting-justice-involved-residence-in-durham-july-2022--50283670</link><description><![CDATA[For those who have been involved with the justice system and are now working to get their life back on track, getting a job and finding decent housing can be a challenge. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Courtney McCollum, Justice Involved Initiatives Manager for the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Syretta Hill, Executive Director of StepUp Durham about how we, as a city, are committed to providing opportunities for a second chance. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50283670</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50283670/cl_july_2022_pod.mp3" length="28325034" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For those who have been involved with the justice system and are now working to get their life back on track, getting a job and finding decent housing can be a challenge. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Courtney McCollum,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For those who have been involved with the justice system and are now working to get their life back on track, getting a job and finding decent housing can be a challenge. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Courtney McCollum, Justice Involved Initiatives Manager for the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Syretta Hill, Executive Director of StepUp Durham about how we, as a city, are committed to providing opportunities for a second chance. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1119</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Community Arts in Durham (June 2022)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-arts-in-durham-june-2022--50013977</link><description><![CDATA[To make sure that all residents get the chance to attend the great performances that two of Durham’s renowned arts venues have to offer, they both are offering special arts programming for those who might not otherwise have the chance to attend. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Megan Rindoks, Community Engagement Manager for DPAC, and Noel James, Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Carolina Theatre about this programming and how residents can take advantage of it. <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50013977</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 18:08:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50013977/cl_june_2022_pod.mp3" length="41012459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>To make sure that all residents get the chance to attend the great performances that two of Durham’s renowned arts venues have to offer, they both are offering special arts programming for those who might not otherwise have the chance to attend. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[To make sure that all residents get the chance to attend the great performances that two of Durham’s renowned arts venues have to offer, they both are offering special arts programming for those who might not otherwise have the chance to attend. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Megan Rindoks, Community Engagement Manager for DPAC, and Noel James, Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Carolina Theatre about this programming and how residents can take advantage of it. <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99)  and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1652</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,carloniatheatre,community,dpac,programs</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Downtown is Coming Back (May 2022)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/downtown-is-coming-back-may-2022--49549527</link><description><![CDATA[While the pandemic isn’t in any of our rearview mirrors just yet, thanks to the perseverance and creativity of our businesses, downtown is coming back. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Downtown Durham Incorporated President and CEO Nicole Thompson about how downtown is recovering from the challenges of the past two years.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49549527</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49549527/cl_may_2022_pod.mp3" length="27946155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While the pandemic isn’t in any of our rearview mirrors just yet, thanks to the perseverance and creativity of our businesses, downtown is coming back. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Downtown Durham Incorporated President...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While the pandemic isn’t in any of our rearview mirrors just yet, thanks to the perseverance and creativity of our businesses, downtown is coming back. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Downtown Durham Incorporated President and CEO Nicole Thompson about how downtown is recovering from the challenges of the past two years.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1132</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>downtown,durham,entertainment,outdoor</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meet Mayor Elaine O’Neal (April 2022)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-mayor-elaine-o-neal-april-2022--49191145</link><description><![CDATA[While having a woman of color as mayor is a first for Durham, blazing trails is nothing new for Elaine O’Neal. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor O’Neal about how she’s tearing down barriers and building a legacy of leadership around complex and difficult issues. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49191145</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49191145/cl_april_2022_pod.mp3" length="48882761" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While having a woman of color as mayor is a first for Durham, blazing trails is nothing new for Elaine O’Neal. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor O’Neal about how she’s tearing down barriers and building a legacy of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While having a woman of color as mayor is a first for Durham, blazing trails is nothing new for Elaine O’Neal. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor O’Neal about how she’s tearing down barriers and building a legacy of leadership around complex and difficult issues. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1985</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>durham,mayor,nc,o"neal</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Equitable Engagement for All Durham Residents (March 2022)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/equitable-engagement-for-all-durham-residents-march-2022--48765603</link><description><![CDATA[Equitable engagement for all Durham residents is one of the primary goals for the Community Engagement Division of the Neighborhood Improvement Services Department. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Neighborhood Improvement Services Equitable Community Engagement Strategist Laura Biediger and Angel Iset Dozier, President of Be Connected Durham about their work to achieve that goal. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48765603</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48765603/cl_march_2022_pod.mp3" length="42386824" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Equitable engagement for all Durham residents is one of the primary goals for the Community Engagement Division of the Neighborhood Improvement Services Department. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Neighborhood Improvement...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Equitable engagement for all Durham residents is one of the primary goals for the Community Engagement Division of the Neighborhood Improvement Services Department. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Neighborhood Improvement Services Equitable Community Engagement Strategist Laura Biediger and Angel Iset Dozier, President of Be Connected Durham about their work to achieve that goal. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1760</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>durham,engagement,equitable,residents</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meet Durham’s New Police Chief (Feb 2022)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-durham-s-new-police-chief-feb-2022--48442214</link><description><![CDATA[New Police Chief Patrice Andrews started her career here 26 years ago, and now, she’s back in one of the weightiest positions in our organization. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Chief Andrews to find out more about who she is and what lies ahead for her in her new role. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48442214</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2022 04:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48442214/cl_feb_2022_pod.mp3" length="26756907" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>New Police Chief Patrice Andrews started her career here 26 years ago, and now, she’s back in one of the weightiest positions in our organization. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Chief Andrews to find out more about who she...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[New Police Chief Patrice Andrews started her career here 26 years ago, and now, she’s back in one of the weightiest positions in our organization. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Chief Andrews to find out more about who she is and what lies ahead for her in her new role. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1665</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chief,durham,nc,police</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Farewell to Mayor Steve Schewel (Jan 2022)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/farewell-to-mayor-steve-schewel-jan-2022--47940382</link><description><![CDATA[After decades spent in service to the Durham community, former Mayor Steve Schewel is stepping back. Despite that though, his positive impacts are sure to be felt for generations to come. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor Schewel about his time in office and in service to our city.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47940382</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 05:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47940382/cl_jan_2022_pod.mp3" length="39608100" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After decades spent in service to the Durham community, former Mayor Steve Schewel is stepping back. Despite that though, his positive impacts are sure to be felt for generations to come. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After decades spent in service to the Durham community, former Mayor Steve Schewel is stepping back. Despite that though, his positive impacts are sure to be felt for generations to come. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor Schewel about his time in office and in service to our city.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1613</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>farewell,mayor,schewel,steve</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Recreation Facilities Renovation Update (Dec 2021)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/recreation-facilities-renovation-update-dec-2021--47774689</link><description><![CDATA[It’s a busy time for our Parks and Recreation Department. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Wade Walcutt, Director of Durham Parks and Recreation about the many recreation renovations and projects that are going on throughout Durham and why they’re so important for us all. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47774689</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:37:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47774689/cl_dec_2021_pod.mp3" length="24469557" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s a busy time for our Parks and Recreation Department. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Wade Walcutt, Director of Durham Parks and Recreation about the many recreation renovations and projects that are going on throughout...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s a busy time for our Parks and Recreation Department. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Wade Walcutt, Director of Durham Parks and Recreation about the many recreation renovations and projects that are going on throughout Durham and why they’re so important for us all. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>991</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>durham,facilities,nc,recreation,renovation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Forever Home, Durham Update (Nov 2021)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/forever-home-durham-update-nov-2021--47151220</link><description><![CDATA[The Forever Home, Durham program has been busy over the past six months funding new affordable housing developments and renovations as well as providing support services for those facing eviction or homelessness. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Reginald Johnson, Director of the Community Development Department and Anthony Scott, Chief Executive Officer of the Durham Housing Authority. Both of our guests will be updating us on the exciting work that’s been going on surrounding affordable housing in Durham.<br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47151220</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47151220/cl_nov_2021_pod.mp3" length="34960888" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Forever Home, Durham program has been busy over the past six months funding new affordable housing developments and renovations as well as providing support services for those facing eviction or homelessness. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Forever Home, Durham program has been busy over the past six months funding new affordable housing developments and renovations as well as providing support services for those facing eviction or homelessness. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Reginald Johnson, Director of the Community Development Department and Anthony Scott, Chief Executive Officer of the Durham Housing Authority. Both of our guests will be updating us on the exciting work that’s been going on surrounding affordable housing in Durham.<br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1454</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affordable,housing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CityLife: Participatory Budgeting Cycle 2 Results (Oct. 2021)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/citylife-participatory-budgeting-cycle-2-results-oct-2021--46712118</link><description><![CDATA[It’s time to start turning the winning projects for the second cycle of our Participatory Budgeting process from proposals into reality. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Interim Assistant Budget Director Andrew Holland and Dr. Harvey Hinton, the Executive Director of a local nonprofit organization called CAARE. His organization is one of this cycle’s grant recipients. Both of our guests will be talking about what participatory budgeting is, how it’s making an impact in our community, and why this second cycle is working differently than the first.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46712118</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46712118/cl_oct_2021_pb_durham.mp3" length="44710059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s time to start turning the winning projects for the second cycle of our Participatory Budgeting process from proposals into reality. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Interim Assistant Budget Director Andrew Holland and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s time to start turning the winning projects for the second cycle of our Participatory Budgeting process from proposals into reality. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Interim Assistant Budget Director Andrew Holland and Dr. Harvey Hinton, the Executive Director of a local nonprofit organization called CAARE. His organization is one of this cycle’s grant recipients. Both of our guests will be talking about what participatory budgeting is, how it’s making an impact in our community, and why this second cycle is working differently than the first.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1398</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>budgeting,bull,city,durham,life,nc,participatory,pb</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pavement Condition Survey Underway (Sept 2021)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pavement-condition-survey-underway-sept-2021--46132812</link><description><![CDATA[If there’s one thing almost all drivers agree on, it’s that we want to drive on smooth, pot-hole free roads. That’s exactly what the City wants to happen too, but maintaining and repairing Durham’s streets has to be done in a way that is based on research and real data. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Project Manager for this year’s Pavement Condition Index Survey Bayan Alzubi, who is with our Public Works Department and Scot Gordon, President of Roadway Asset Services, about why the survey is so important and how the results will benefit you. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46132812</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2021 04:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46132812/cl_sept_2021_pod.mp3" length="23418139" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If there’s one thing almost all drivers agree on, it’s that we want to drive on smooth, pot-hole free roads. That’s exactly what the City wants to happen too, but maintaining and repairing Durham’s streets has to be done in a way that is based on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If there’s one thing almost all drivers agree on, it’s that we want to drive on smooth, pot-hole free roads. That’s exactly what the City wants to happen too, but maintaining and repairing Durham’s streets has to be done in a way that is based on research and real data. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Project Manager for this year’s Pavement Condition Index Survey Bayan Alzubi, who is with our Public Works Department and Scot Gordon, President of Roadway Asset Services, about why the survey is so important and how the results will benefit you. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>969</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>repairs,roads,survey</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Durham’s New Comprehensive Plan (Aug 2021)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/durham-s-new-comprehensive-plan-aug-2021--45787181</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45787181</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45787181/cl_aug_2021_pod.mp3" length="23479521" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:duration>978</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comprehensive,equity,plan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Durham Police Chief Search  (July 2021)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/durham-police-chief-search-july-2021--45482494</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45482494</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:50:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45482494/cl_july_2021_pod.mp3" length="27474154" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1145</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chief,durhamnc,police,search</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meet Durham City Manager Wanda Page (June 2021)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-durham-city-manager-wanda-page-june-2021--44934212</link><description><![CDATA[Meet Durham City Manager Wanda Page<br />Wanda Page has long been a well-respected presence within Durham’s City government. Now, she is our city’s new City Manager. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with her about her new position as well as how she hopes to lead the city in addressing many of the challenges it’s currently facing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44934212</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44934212/cl_june_2021_pod.mp3" length="46284256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Meet Durham City Manager Wanda Page
Wanda Page has long been a well-respected presence within Durham’s City government. Now, she is our city’s new City Manager. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with her about her new position as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meet Durham City Manager Wanda Page<br />Wanda Page has long been a well-respected presence within Durham’s City government. Now, she is our city’s new City Manager. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with her about her new position as well as how she hopes to lead the city in addressing many of the challenges it’s currently facing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1930</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beverly,bull,carolina,city,durham,durhamnc,manager,nc,new,north,page,thompson,wanda</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>GoDurham Better Bus Project (5.1.21)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/godurham-better-bus-project-5-1-21--44407162</link><description><![CDATA[The coming year is going to be an exciting one for public transportation in Durham as the GoDurham Better Bus Project lays the foundation for a greatly improved rider experience. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Transportation Department Director Sean Egan and Jackie Turner with J. Turner Consulting about what the project is and why public input will be playing such an important role in how it takes shape. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44407162</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44407162/cl_may_2021_pod.mp3" length="48075749" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The coming year is going to be an exciting one for public transportation in Durham as the GoDurham Better Bus Project lays the foundation for a greatly improved rider experience. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The coming year is going to be an exciting one for public transportation in Durham as the GoDurham Better Bus Project lays the foundation for a greatly improved rider experience. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Transportation Department Director Sean Egan and Jackie Turner with J. Turner Consulting about what the project is and why public input will be playing such an important role in how it takes shape. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2004</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bull,bus,bussing,carolina,city,durham,godurham,nc,north,transit,transportation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Affordable Housing Investment Program Update (4.1.21)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/affordable-housing-investment-program-update-4-1-21--44042673</link><description><![CDATA[With the passage of the $95 million Affordable Housing Bond in November of 2019, Durham voters made a commitment to making affordable housing for all city’s residents a priority. That money is being combined with other local and federal funding for a total of $160 million to support the City’s Affordable Housing Investment Program. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Director of the City’s Community Development Department Reginald Johnson and Chief Executive Officer of the Durham Housing Authority Anthony Scott about what the goals of the program are, how they’re being achieved and how Durham’s public housing fits into the scope of the program’s funding.  <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44042673</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44042673/cl_april_2021_pod.mp3" length="47002818" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With the passage of the $95 million Affordable Housing Bond in November of 2019, Durham voters made a commitment to making affordable housing for all city’s residents a priority. That money is being combined with other local and federal funding for a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the passage of the $95 million Affordable Housing Bond in November of 2019, Durham voters made a commitment to making affordable housing for all city’s residents a priority. That money is being combined with other local and federal funding for a total of $160 million to support the City’s Affordable Housing Investment Program. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Director of the City’s Community Development Department Reginald Johnson and Chief Executive Officer of the Durham Housing Authority Anthony Scott about what the goals of the program are, how they’re being achieved and how Durham’s public housing fits into the scope of the program’s funding.  <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1960</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affordable,bond,durham,housing,nc</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>911 First Responder Calls for Service Study (3.1.21)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/911-first-responder-calls-for-service-study-3-1-21--43534038</link><description><![CDATA[There is a big push across the country right now to make sure that responses by law enforcement and other first responders align with the needs of the community. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Budget Director of Strategy and Performance for the City of Durham Monica Chaparro and RTI International Research Analyst Brian Aagaard to find out how Durham and other cities are working to understand and improve the responses to 911 calls for service.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43534038</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43534038/cl_ep_2_9_21_pod.mp3" length="33332399" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There is a big push across the country right now to make sure that responses by law enforcement and other first responders align with the needs of the community. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Budget Director...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is a big push across the country right now to make sure that responses by law enforcement and other first responders align with the needs of the community. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Budget Director of Strategy and Performance for the City of Durham Monica Chaparro and RTI International Research Analyst Brian Aagaard to find out how Durham and other cities are working to understand and improve the responses to 911 calls for service.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1389</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>911,bull,carolina,city,durham,ems,enforcement,fire,first,law,nc,north,police,responder,study</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>COVID-19 Update for Durham (1.1.2021)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-19-update-for-durham-1-1-2021--42405982</link><description><![CDATA[It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nearly a year since Coronavirus and COVID-19 became household words. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Katie Galbraith, Co-Chair of the Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force and President of Duke Regional Hospital and Durham County Health Director Rod Jenkins about where we are now in Durham and how we can continue to keep ourselves and others safe. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42405982</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42405982/cl_12_7_20_pod.mp3" length="32854539" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nearly a year since Coronavirus and COVID-19 became household words. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Katie Galbraith, Co-Chair of the Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nearly a year since Coronavirus and COVID-19 became household words. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Katie Galbraith, Co-Chair of the Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force and President of Duke Regional Hospital and Durham County Health Director Rod Jenkins about where we are now in Durham and how we can continue to keep ourselves and others safe. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1369</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>covid,covid19,durham,nc,northcarolina,update</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The City Manager Search Process (12.1.20)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-city-manager-search-process-12-1-20--42008089</link><description><![CDATA[Following the retirement of Tom Bonfield, Durham is in the middle of the search for a new City Manager. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor Steve Schewel about the importance of the search process and the way in which it’s being conducted. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42008089</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42008089/cl_11_10_20_pod.mp3" length="24504066" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Following the retirement of Tom Bonfield, Durham is in the middle of the search for a new City Manager. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor Steve Schewel about the importance of the search process and the way in which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following the retirement of Tom Bonfield, Durham is in the middle of the search for a new City Manager. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor Steve Schewel about the importance of the search process and the way in which it’s being conducted. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1021</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>city,manager,search</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meet Durham’s Newest City Council Member, Pierce Freelon (11.1.20)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-durham-s-newest-city-council-member-pierce-freelon-11-1-20--41650900</link><description><![CDATA[Durham’s City Council gained a new member recently. He’s Durham born and bred, and he knows this city well. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with City Councilman Pierce Freelon about what he hopes to bring to the council and to Durham in this new capacity. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41650900</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:46:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41650900/cl_10_22_20.mp3" length="62295646" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Durham’s City Council gained a new member recently. He’s Durham born and bred, and he knows this city well. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with City Councilman Pierce Freelon about what he hopes to bring to the council and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Durham’s City Council gained a new member recently. He’s Durham born and bred, and he knows this city well. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with City Councilman Pierce Freelon about what he hopes to bring to the council and to Durham in this new capacity. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2594</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beverly,city,council,freelon,member,pierce,thompson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Addressing Public Safety Issues in Durham (10.12.20)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/addressing-public-safety-issues-in-durham-10-12-20--41371691</link><description><![CDATA[To say we’re living in a very complex environment with a number of public safety issues right now would be an understatement. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Police Chief CJ Davis about what some of these important issues are and how the Durham Police Department is addressing them.<br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41371691</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:04:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41371691/cl_10_8_20_pod.mp3" length="54723329" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>To say we’re living in a very complex environment with a number of public safety issues right now would be an understatement. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Police Chief CJ Davis about what some of these important...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[To say we’re living in a very complex environment with a number of public safety issues right now would be an understatement. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Police Chief CJ Davis about what some of these important issues are and how the Durham Police Department is addressing them.<br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2279</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beverly,cerelyn,chief,community,davis,department,durham,police,thompson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Turning the Page on the Bonfield Years (9.28.20)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-the-page-on-the-bonfield-years-9-28-20--41122450</link><description><![CDATA[While Tom Bonfield’s retirement as Durham’s City Manager will mean a change for the organization’s leadership, he and City leaders are working hard to make the transition as smooth as possible. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Tom Bonfield as well as Interim City Manager Wanda Page to find out how they’re turning the Page on the Bonfield years. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Tom Bonfield as well as Interim City Manager Wanda Page to find out how they’re turning the Page on the Bonfield years. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with task force chair Elaine O’Neal and task force vice-chair Kaaren Haldeman to find out how what they found affects every single one of us.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with task force chair Elaine O’Neal and task force vice-chair Kaaren Haldeman to find out how what they found affects every single one of us.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Tim Scales, American Underground’s Director of Growth and Roz Dodd, the Senior Property Manager with the Research Triangle Foundation about office operations and what they might look like in the coming months with COVID-19 as our backdrop. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Tim Scales, American Underground’s Director of Growth and Roz Dodd, the Senior Property Manager with the Research Triangle Foundation about office operations and what they might look like in the coming months with COVID-19 as our backdrop. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Dr. Ibukun Akinboyo, an assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Duke School of Medicine and June Shillito, Director of Yates Baptist Church Child Development Center about what child care might look like in the coming months as well as the concerns and questions that many of us have. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson sits down with Mayor Steve Schewel and task force co-chair Katie Galbraith to get a big picture view of what the task force is doing and why it’s needed. <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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As the City continues to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, the Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force is advising elected leaders on how to safely re-open our community. In this new CityLife episode, host...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force<br />As the City continues to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, the Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force is advising elected leaders on how to safely re-open our community. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson sits down with Mayor Steve Schewel and task force co-chair Katie Galbraith to get a big picture view of what the task force is doing and why it’s needed. <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson sits down with co-chairs of Durham’s Complete Count Committee Kate Fellman and Reverend Solomon Missouri to find out what the Census is, why it’s so important and how you’ll be asked to participate. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>827</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mayor Steve Schewel Reflects on Beginning of Second Term (Feb 2020)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayor-steve-schewel-reflects-on-beginning-of-second-term-feb-2020--21958532</link><description><![CDATA[Durham Mayor Steve Schewel is in the beginning months of his second term in office. What does he feel was accomplished in his first term? What did he learn from the challenges the City faced during that time? And what does he see as the main issues that need to be addressed in his second term? In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson sits down with the Mayor to learn how the answers to these important questions are already having and will continue to have a profound impact on Durham’s future. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21958532</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21958532/cl_feb_2020_pod.mp3" length="36641409" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Durham Mayor Steve Schewel is in the beginning months of his second term in office. What does he feel was accomplished in his first term? What did he learn from the challenges the City faced during that time? And what does he see as the main issues...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Durham Mayor Steve Schewel is in the beginning months of his second term in office. What does he feel was accomplished in his first term? What did he learn from the challenges the City faced during that time? And what does he see as the main issues that need to be addressed in his second term? In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson sits down with the Mayor to learn how the answers to these important questions are already having and will continue to have a profound impact on Durham’s future. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1505</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>mayor,schewel,term</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Exploring Durham’s Sustainability Roadmap (Dec 2019)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-durham-s-sustainability-roadmap-dec-2019--20268045</link><description><![CDATA[Durham’s Sustainability Roadmap provides a snapshot of the high standards our City holds for itself when it comes to such topics as where and how you play in our parks, making housing more affordable and how to get more voices at the table when it comes to how City services should be provided. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson sits down with Jina Propst, Interim Director of the General Services Department and Paul Cameron, an Energy and Sustainability Analyst with the General Services Department to discuss what’s been accomplished with the roadmap so far and what still needs to be done.  <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. 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In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson sits down with Jina Propst, Interim Director of the General Services Department and Paul Cameron, an Energy and Sustainability Analyst with the General Services Department to discuss what’s been accomplished with the roadmap so far and what still needs to be done.  <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>714</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>30,plan,sunstainability,year</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Work Begins on Developing Durham’s New Comprehensive Plan (Nov 2019)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/work-begins-on-developing-durham-s-new-comprehensive-plan-nov-2019--19768163</link><description><![CDATA[The city is updating its Comprehensive Plan, and your input and the input of all of Durham’s residents is needed. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson sits down with Senior Planner Lisa Miller with the City-County Planning Department and Alexandra Valladares, a member of the Comprehensive Plan Outreach Team to talk about what the Comprehensive Plan is and why community involvement during the development of the plan is vital. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson sits down with Senior Planner Lisa Miller with the City-County Planning Department and Alexandra Valladares, a member of the Comprehensive Plan Outreach Team to talk about what the Comprehensive Plan is and why community involvement during the development of the plan is vital. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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In this new CityLife episode, host Amy Blalock sits down with Reginald Johnson, Director of the City’s Community Development Department and Karen Lado, Assistant Director of Strategy for the Community Development Department to talk about the issue of affordable housing in Durham and what the bond would or would not do and how it could impact you.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19232621</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19232621/cl_oct_2019_pod.mp3" length="25143222" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>City Staff Discusses Affordable Housing Bond Referendum

When you go to the polls in November, one of the items you will be voting on is a $95 million bond for affordable housing. In this new CityLife episode, host Amy Blalock sits down with Reginald...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[City Staff Discusses Affordable Housing Bond Referendum<br /><br />When you go to the polls in November, one of the items you will be voting on is a $95 million bond for affordable housing. In this new CityLife episode, host Amy Blalock sits down with Reginald Johnson, Director of the City’s Community Development Department and Karen Lado, Assistant Director of Strategy for the Community Development Department to talk about the issue of affordable housing in Durham and what the bond would or would not do and how it could impact you.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1015</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>City Leaders Discuss Durham’s Equity Efforts (Sept 2019)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-leaders-discuss-durham-s-equity-efforts-sept-2019--18857144</link><description><![CDATA[This year’s $477.8 million budget reflects the City’s commitment to addressing issues of equity and inclusion. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City Manager Tom Bonfield and newly appointed Chief Equity Officer Sharon Williams to learn more about some of the bold solutions that are being implemented that will help make Durham a great city for all.<br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18857144</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2019 07:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18857144/cl_final_sept_2019_pod.mp3" length="32908164" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This year’s $477.8 million budget reflects the City’s commitment to addressing issues of equity and inclusion. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City Manager Tom Bonfield and newly appointed Chief Equity Officer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This year’s $477.8 million budget reflects the City’s commitment to addressing issues of equity and inclusion. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City Manager Tom Bonfield and newly appointed Chief Equity Officer Sharon Williams to learn more about some of the bold solutions that are being implemented that will help make Durham a great city for all.<br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1339</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mayor’s Council for Women Completes Inaugural Year (Aug 2019)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayor-s-council-for-women-completes-inaugural-year-aug-2019--18667853</link><description><![CDATA[The Durham Mayor’s Council for Women has a lofty mission – to improve the opportunities and quality of life of women in Durham. In this new CityLifeepisode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Council Chair Nida Allam and Vice-Chair Gloria De Los Santos to hear what they accomplished in their inaugural year and to find out what they’re working on for the year ahead. <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18667853</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 06:00:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18667853/cl_aug_2019_pod.mp3" length="24765367" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Durham Mayor’s Council for Women has a lofty mission – to improve the opportunities and quality of life of women in Durham. In this new CityLifeepisode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Council Chair Nida Allam and Vice-Chair Gloria De Los...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Durham Mayor’s Council for Women has a lofty mission – to improve the opportunities and quality of life of women in Durham. In this new CityLifeepisode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Council Chair Nida Allam and Vice-Chair Gloria De Los Santos to hear what they accomplished in their inaugural year and to find out what they’re working on for the year ahead. <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>999</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>improvement,life,mission,quality,women</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Durham 150 Honors Commission Shares Its Work (July 2019)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/durham-150-honors-commission-shares-its-work-july-2019--18401246</link><description><![CDATA[29 people who’ve made a lasting impact on our City and the world around them are being honored as part of Durham’s 150th anniversary this year. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Durham 150 Honors Commission Co-Chair Joseph Blocher and Commission Member Andre Vann to talk about how the honorees were selected and what some of the suggestions are on how they will be remembered. <br />  <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18401246</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18401246/cl_july_2019_final_podcast.mp3" length="38306539" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>29 people who’ve made a lasting impact on our City and the world around them are being honored as part of Durham’s 150th anniversary this year. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Durham 150 Honors Commission Co-Chair...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[29 people who’ve made a lasting impact on our City and the world around them are being honored as part of Durham’s 150th anniversary this year. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Durham 150 Honors Commission Co-Chair Joseph Blocher and Commission Member Andre Vann to talk about how the honorees were selected and what some of the suggestions are on how they will be remembered. <br />  <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1174</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>150,bull,carolina,city,commission,durham,honorees,honors,north,sesquicentennial</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>City Response to North Duke Street Explosion (June 2019)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-response-to-north-duke-street-explosion-june-2019--18204705</link><description><![CDATA[(Production Note - We had an issue with our audio hardware during the recording of this episode. The result is that the audio quality is not up to our usual standards. We apologize and hope that you enjoy this episode in spite of the poor audio.)<br /><br />April 10 is a day Durham will always remember. It was the day that a tragic explosion caused by a gas leak destroyed a building and lives at 115 North Duke Street. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Deputy City Manager Bo Ferguson and Fire Chief Robert Zoldos to talk about the City’s response to this disaster as well as procedures and precautions that are taken to prevent these types of events from happening in the first place. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18204705</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:06:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18204705/cl_june_2019_final_pod.mp3" length="37773786" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>(Production Note - We had an issue with our audio hardware during the recording of this episode. The result is that the audio quality is not up to our usual standards. We apologize and hope that you enjoy this episode in spite of the poor audio.)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[(Production Note - We had an issue with our audio hardware during the recording of this episode. The result is that the audio quality is not up to our usual standards. We apologize and hope that you enjoy this episode in spite of the poor audio.)<br /><br />April 10 is a day Durham will always remember. It was the day that a tragic explosion caused by a gas leak destroyed a building and lives at 115 North Duke Street. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Deputy City Manager Bo Ferguson and Fire Chief Robert Zoldos to talk about the City’s response to this disaster as well as procedures and precautions that are taken to prevent these types of events from happening in the first place. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1521</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>department,duke,durham,explosion,fire,north,response,street</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Participatory Budgeting (May 2019)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/participatory-budgeting-may-2019--17779714</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17779714</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 06:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17779714/cl_may_2019_pod.mp3" length="23167564" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:duration>940</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>budget,budgeting,community,involvement,participatory,voting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Celebrating Durham's 150th Anniversary (April 2019)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-durham-s-150th-anniversary-april-2019--17467237</link><description><![CDATA[2019 is a big year for Durham - specifically the month of April because this is the month when we’ll be marking our city’s 150thanniversary. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Shelly Green, President and CEO of Discover Durham and Gineen Cargo, Durham 150 Project Manager to find out how the City is marking the milestone and how everyone can get involved. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17467237</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17467237/cl_april_2019_pod.mp3" length="25598058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>2019 is a big year for Durham - specifically the month of April because this is the month when we’ll be marking our city’s 150thanniversary. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Shelly Green, President and CEO of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[2019 is a big year for Durham - specifically the month of April because this is the month when we’ll be marking our city’s 150thanniversary. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Shelly Green, President and CEO of Discover Durham and Gineen Cargo, Durham 150 Project Manager to find out how the City is marking the milestone and how everyone can get involved. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>762</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>celebration,durham150</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Annual Women’s Forum: Champions of Peace &amp; Nonviolence (March 2019)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/annual-women-s-forum-champions-of-peace-nonviolence-march-2019--17158937</link><description><![CDATA[March is National Women’s History Month, and this year, communities throughout the country – including here in Durham – are honoring visionary women who are champions of peace and nonviolence. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Diane Jones, Chapter Leader of Parents of Murdered Children and Human Relations Manager for the City of Durham, Phillip Jordan to find out how we all can learn from those who are leading the way in rejecting violence and embracing peace as a way to resolve conflicts. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17158937</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17158937/cl_march_2019_podcast.mp3" length="24894717" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>March is National Women’s History Month, and this year, communities throughout the country – including here in Durham – are honoring visionary women who are champions of peace and nonviolence. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[March is National Women’s History Month, and this year, communities throughout the country – including here in Durham – are honoring visionary women who are champions of peace and nonviolence. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Diane Jones, Chapter Leader of Parents of Murdered Children and Human Relations Manager for the City of Durham, Phillip Jordan to find out how we all can learn from those who are leading the way in rejecting violence and embracing peace as a way to resolve conflicts. <br /> <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>994</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>annual,forum,women's</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Transportation Solutions &amp; The Bloomberg Mayors Challenge (Jan 2019)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transportation-solutions-the-bloomberg-mayors-challenge-jan-2019--16894001</link><description><![CDATA[Uncovering innovative solutions to address some of our community’s most challenging issues is what Durham is all about. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Transportation Planner Maureen Devlin and Mariel Beasley with the Center for Advanced Hindsight at Duke Universityto find out how the City is using $1 million from theBloomberg Philanthropies U-S Mayor’s Challenge to figure out how to help best move people and not cars.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16894001</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16894001/cl_jan_2019_pod.mp3" length="25473909" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Uncovering innovative solutions to address some of our community’s most challenging issues is what Durham is all about. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Transportation Planner Maureen Devlin and Mariel Beasley with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Uncovering innovative solutions to address some of our community’s most challenging issues is what Durham is all about. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Transportation Planner Maureen Devlin and Mariel Beasley with the Center for Advanced Hindsight at Duke Universityto find out how the City is using $1 million from theBloomberg Philanthropies U-S Mayor’s Challenge to figure out how to help best move people and not cars.<br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>995</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bloomberg,challenge,mayors,philanthropies,transportation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>DPAC for All (Dec 2018)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dpac-for-all-dec-2018--16372372</link><description><![CDATA[If the cost of Broadway show tickets at the Durham Performing Arts Center has been holding you back from attending shows there, then the DPAC For All Program is for you. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. 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Thompson sits down with DPAC’s Senior Director of Marketing Rachel Traversari to find out how $20 tickets are available to all Durham residents.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>601</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>$20,all,arts,broadway,carolina,center,dpac,durham,for,north,performing,residents,series,tickets</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gangs in Durham (Nov 2018)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gangs-in-durham-nov-2018--16106091</link><description><![CDATA[Gangs in Durham. How big of a problem are they, and what’s being done about them?  In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City Manager Tom Bonfield and County Manager Wendell Davis to take an in-depth look at this important issue.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16106091</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16106091/final_cl_nov_2018.mp3" length="20681565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Gangs in Durham. How big of a problem are they, and what’s being done about them?  In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City Manager Tom Bonfield and County Manager Wendell Davis to take an in-depth look at this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gangs in Durham. How big of a problem are they, and what’s being done about them?  In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City Manager Tom Bonfield and County Manager Wendell Davis to take an in-depth look at this important issue.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1257</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bull,churches,city,community,dps,durham,durm,gangs,government,holistic,police,public,schools,sheriff</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Update from the Committee on Confederate Monuments and Memorials (Oct 2018)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/update-from-the-committee-on-confederate-monuments-and-memorials-oct-2018--15831099</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15831099</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15831099/cl_oct_2018_final_pod.mp3" length="46300437" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1851</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>committee,confederate,durham,monuments,nc</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fostering Engaged Hispanic and Latino Communities in Durham (Sep 2018)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fostering-engaged-hispanic-and-latino-communities-in-durham-sep-2018--15590463</link><description><![CDATA[The City is working to make sure that Durham’s growing Hispanic and Latino populations are heard and involved in the decisions that impact them and the lives of all residents. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with the City’s Bilingual Human Relations Specialist Lenin Martinez-Gallo and Chair of the Mayor’s Hispanic/Latino Committee Anabel Roasa to find out what’s being done to foster this involvement and to support these communities.<br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1240</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Keys to Success for Durham’s Re-entry Project (Aug 2018)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/keys-to-success-for-durham-s-re-entry-project-aug-2018--15327165</link><description><![CDATA[The City is working to increase economic opportunities for residents who have been involved with the Justice System. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. 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Thompson sits down with Bloomberg Philanthropies Innovation Team Project Manager Ryan Smith and the I-team’s Outreach Coordinator Chuck Manning, Sr. to talk about two of the specific ways they’re accomplishing this lofty goal.<br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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You’re probably familiar with their names, but we want you to really get to know them. That’s why Host Beverly B. Thompson is sitting down with Council members DeDreana Freeman and Vernetta Alston in the second of a two-part series on CityLife that introduces you to our newest City Council members.<br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1187</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>city,community,council,durham,members,nc,new</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Council Members Bring New Views Part 1 - Javiera Caballero &amp; Mark-Anthony Middleton (May 2018)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-council-members-bring-new-views-part-1-javiera-caballero-mark-anthony-middleton-may-2018--14675573</link><description><![CDATA[Now that the majority of Durham’s City Council members are serving their first six months in office, we wanted to make sure that you have a chance to really get to know them. That’s why in the next two new CityLife episodes, Host Beverly B. Thompson will be sitting down with all of the new members starting with Javiera Caballero and Mark-Anthony Middleton. Find out how <br />they’re hoping to make Durham a better place for everyone in the first of this two-part series. <br /><br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! 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Thompson will be sitting down with all of the new members starting with Javiera Caballero and Mark-Anthony Middleton. Find out how <br />they’re hoping to make Durham a better place for everyone in the first of this two-part series. <br /><br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1409</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>caballero,council,javiera,mark-anthony,members,middleton,new</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Downtown Durham Inc.  (April 2018)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/downtown-durham-inc-april-2018--14398402</link><description><![CDATA[While most people would agree that downtown Durham’s revitalization is a good thing, it also requires focused attention to make sure that all of the growth happens in a very deliberate and measured way. In this new CityLife episode, Host Beverly B. 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Thompson sits down with James Davis Jr., Human Relations Manager for the Neighborhood Improvement Services Department, and Dana Mangum, Executive Director for the NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, to find out why this is such an important issue in Durham that it’s the focus of the 16th annual Women’s Forum. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14108752</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14108752/citylife_march_2018.mp3" length="12830980" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Women who are fighting discrimination against women. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with James Davis Jr., Human Relations Manager for the Neighborhood Improvement Services Department, and Dana Mangum, Executive...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Women who are fighting discrimination against women. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with James Davis Jr., Human Relations Manager for the Neighborhood Improvement Services Department, and Dana Mangum, Executive Director for the NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, to find out why this is such an important issue in Durham that it’s the focus of the 16th annual Women’s Forum. <br /> <br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>796</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beverly,bull,city,dana,davis,discrimination,durham,forum,history,human,inequality,james,mangum,nc,relations,thompson,women's</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Getting to Know Durham Mayor Steve Schewel (Feb 2018)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-to-know-durham-mayor-steve-schewel-feb-2018--13947542</link><description><![CDATA[For the first time in 16 years, a new mayor is leading the way in Durham. Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Mayor Steve Schewel to talk about his vision for the city and why it seems like he’s been preparing for this job for most of his life. <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a monthly talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13947542</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:57:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13947542/citylife_feb_2018.mp3" length="40734924" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>City of Durham NC</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For the first time in 16 years, a new mayor is leading the way in Durham. Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Mayor Steve Schewel to talk about his vision for the city and why it seems like he’s been preparing for this job for most of his life....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the first time in 16 years, a new mayor is leading the way in Durham. Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with Mayor Steve Schewel to talk about his vision for the city and why it seems like he’s been preparing for this job for most of his life. <br /><br />About CityLife<br />CityLife, a monthly talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1249</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f543d3dbfc9d1330979cd0835fca3016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Innovate Durham Partners with Durham Tech Startups (Dec 2017)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/innovate-durham-partners-with-durham-tech-startups-dec-2017--13472938</link><description><![CDATA[Beverly B. Thompson talks with Ben Kittleson, Sr. Analyst with the City of Durham's Budget & Mgmt. 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