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 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. About CityLife http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on http://durhamnc.gov/1104/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 http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC, and follow on http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC, http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/, and https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

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 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. About CityLife http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on http://durhamnc.gov/1104/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 http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC, and follow on http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC, http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/, and https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

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 About CityLife http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on http://durhamnc.gov/1104/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 http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC, and follow on http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC, http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/, and https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

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. About CityLife http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on http://durhamnc.gov/1104/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 http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC, and follow on http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC, http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/, and https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

As parents, we want our kids to enjoy their time out of school in the summer in a fun and safe way, and maybe even slip in something educational too. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Director for the Recreation Division of Durham Parks & Recreation Jason Jones about how DPR summer camps give parents peace of mind and help our young people make memories that will last a lifetime. About CityLife http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on http://durhamnc.gov/1104/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 http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC, and follow on http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC, http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/, and https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

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. About CityLife http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on http://durhamnc.gov/1104/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 http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC, and follow on http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC, http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/, and https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

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. About City Lifehttps://durhamnc.gov/1153/Original-Video-Programs, a talk show that features information on current City of Durham issues and upcoming events, airs daily on https://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network https://durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network (Spectrum channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99) and on https://youtube.com/CityofDurhamNC. City Life is also available as an audio podcast on https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/city-life/id1292312090, https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/city-life, and https://www.spreaker.com/show/city-life. For more information, follow @CityofDurhamNC on https://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC, https://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC, https://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/, and https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb

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. About CityLife http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1120/CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on http://durhamnc.gov/1104/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 http://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC, and follow on http://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC, http://www.instagram.com/cityofdurhamnc/, and https://nextdoor.com/agency/city-of-durham/?i=ccllxcjccsybhwtngfcb. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.