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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 18h

We’re planting 8,500+ new trees across Durham over the next 3 years!

They’ll bring shade, cleaner air & healthier neighborhoods while helping us reach 55% canopy coverage by 2040.

Get the details on Bull City Today. 🌳

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 22h

🎥 You're invited to the premiere of Our Community Stories: Building Belonging — a powerful short film celebrating the voices of immigrants and refugees in Durham!

📍 Film Screening & Discussion
Tuesday, Oct 14 at 6:30pm
Durham Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St.)
🎤 Includes a Q&A with storytellers!

Promotional poster for the 'Our Community Stories' short film premiere on Wednesday, October 8 at 1pm, Durham Center for Senior Life. Followed by a screening and discussion on Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 pm at Durham Main Library. Features a photo of four smiling adults enjoying an event. Includes details of locations, dates, and times, as well as a mention of food, heritage shows, and music. Sponsored by Community Partnerships and Engagement Department of City of Durham.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 1d

We're redesigning Roxboro & Mangum streets to make them safer and easier to use.

Share your feedback at our open house!

Tues., Oct. 21

5:30 - 7 p.m.

311 Dowd Street Center

Take GoDurham (fare-free!):
https://godurhamtransit.org/trip-planner/

Project updates:
https://www.durhamnc.gov/5405

Photo of Roxboro-Mangum Street corridor in a blue shade atop a blue rectangle graphic. Buildings and road visible in photo. Graphic describes Roxboro-Mangum Corridor Design Open House, Tuesday October 21, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at 311 Dowd Street Center.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 1d

Help us shape a multi-use paved path on Horton Road.

Open House: Tues, Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m.

Whippoorwill Park (1632 Rowemont Dr.)

Plan your trip:
https://godurhamtransit.org/trip-planner/

Horton Rd Multi-Use Path:
https://www.durhamnc.gov/5300/Horton-Rd-Multi-Use-Path

Photo of intersection of Horton Road and Stadium Drive showing traffic lights, trees, road and grass. In the foreground is a yellow rectangle graphic with green border. The text on the graphic describes October 28 open house for Horton Road Path Design, event is 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Whippoorwill Park,1632 Rowemont Drive.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 2d

Durham Parks & Rec is gearing up for a season of festive events!

We’re looking for volunteers to help make these celebrations a success.

If you or someone you know, especially teens ages 16+, want to give back, sign up on iVolunteer today https://dprvolunteers.ivolunteer.com/
🎃 🐕 ❄️ ☃️

Orange, white and black volunteer with DPR graphic combined with a photo of a person, wearing a staff shirt, painting a child's face. Halloween decoration and art supplies on a dark table beside the people. Some orange circles surround the text. White rectangles behind some text.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 3d

Our 37th annual HallowEno is Saturday, October 18 from 3:30–6:30 p.m. at West Point on the Eno!

Free fun for kids 12 & under with campfire stories, games, crafts, treats & more. Costumes encouraged! 🧛🧙👻

Learn more on Bull City Today. 🎃

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 3d

Durham is writing a new Unified Development Ordinance — the comprehensive set of rules that guide how our community grows, from zoning & subdivisions to environmental protections, infrastructure & street design.

Share your feedback on the latest draft: engagedurham.com/211/Upcoming-Engagement

Promotional poster for New UDO Module 3 Engagement Sessions by Planning & Development. Features stylized graphic of residential area with street designs, trees, and houses, emphasizing environmental protections, street designs, and rules for new subdivisions.

Invitation to attend New UDO Module 3 Engagement meetings. Dates are November 13 at 6 PM at the Durham County Admin II Building, 201 E Main Street Room 126, and November 18 at 6 PM via Zoom. Includes RSVP and Register options with website link EngageDurham.com/211.

City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 4d

Amtrak passenger trains pass through RTP every day, but they don’t stop.

That’s why we’ve asked NCDOT to study if adding a passenger rail station makes sense. It could ease traffic & boost connections across the region.

Get more details on Bull City Today.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 4d

We asked for opinions on Duke St. & Gregson St./Vickers Ave.

More than 100 people came to our September Open House.

Some people want to see reduced speeds.

If you haven’t already, take the traffic & safety survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/75LDDQR

Wide shot of people at various tables around the floor at Walltown Recreation Center. Light reflections on the floor. Walls and ceiling are light colored. Lines for sports cover the gym floor.

Person in green shirt looks down and stands in front of a white board, on an easel with blue, pink, purple and yellow sticky notes on it. Transportation staff member to left of easel and another person, who is not fully visible beside the staff member. Photo is inside Walltown Recreation Center. Lines for sports on the gym floor.

Person in dark blue shirt with a white name tag and glasses looks at another person in a dark outfit with a dark purse. They are in front of a white board on an easel inside Walltown Recreation Center. Background wall is white with a neutral color door. Lines for sports on the gym floor.

People surround a white board on a dark table. Multicolor sticky notes on the board and stickers lay beside it. All are in Walltown Recreation Center Gymn.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 5d

🎥 You're invited to the premiere of Our Community Stories: Building Belonging — a powerful short film celebrating the voices of immigrants and refugees in Durham!

📍 Film Premiere
Wed. Oct 8, 1pm
Durham Center for Senior Life

📍 Film Screening & Discussion
Tues. Oct 14, 6:30pm
Durham Main Library

City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 5d

Merrick-Moore is now Durham’s first Heritage Community!

Founded in the 1940s, this neighborhood’s history & stories will be preserved for future generations.

Learn more about this milestone on Bull City Today.

City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 6d

What a wonderful evening celebrating National Night Out with so many of our fantastic residents and employees!
❤️💛💙

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 6d

Big progress is being made on our $32.6M South Ellerbe Restoration Project!

From cleaner water to flood control & new habitat, this project is transforming downtown stormwater into something healthier.

See what’s been done & what’s next on Bull City Today.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 7d

Fall in love with dance this season!

From African dance to line dancing, we have classes for everyone ages 5 to 55+.

Find out how you can move, connect, and have fun this fall on Bull City Today.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 7d

✨ Stay connected to what’s happening in Durham!

Sign up for City Connect, our bi-weekly newsletter with updates from City Manager Bo Ferguson, City news, and upcoming events.

Subscribe now: https://www.durhamnc.gov/5121

City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 8d

🎥 You're invited to the premiere of Our Community Stories: Building Belonging — a powerful short film celebrating the voices of immigrants and refugees in Durham!

📍 Film Premiere
Wed. Oct 8, 1pm
Durham Center for Senior Life

📍 Film Screening & Discussion
Tues. Oct 14, 6:30pm
Durham Main Library

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 8d

The City Council is reviewing a proposed ordinance at their Oct. 9 Work Session that would prohibit wildlife feeding on public & private property. Learn more about the proposal & share feedback as the Council considers next steps.
➡️ https://www.durhamnc.gov/AgendaCenter/City-Council-4

Orange sign with white lettering that reads 'PLEASE DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE' surrounded by green plants.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 9d

It's the best time of the year! Durham Big Sweep is underway 🧹

Come out and join friends and neighbors to help clean our parks, streams, and community. Visit keepdurhambeautiful.org/big-sweep to find a cleanup near you or register your own event!

Big Sweep 2025 - Google My Maps

Big Sweep 2025

www.google.com

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 9d

Need internet access at home?

Durham residents may qualify for a FREE MiFi hotspot. Complete the survey today to see if you're eligible!

📅 Devices will be going out starting this month and continue through next year.
🌐 Appy in English or Spanish now.

📩 Learn more and apply: durhamnc.gov/5397

Advertisement for City of Durham MiFi Hotspots service featuring a laptop displaying a QR code to apply for free internet. Text encourages to apply today with a link to Durham's website for more information.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 10d

We are making big strides on the South Ellerbe Restoration Project, which will help us restore wetlands, improve water quality, and reduce flooding.

Read the latest City Connect to learn more about the latest news & events around Durham!
🔎Read: cvcpl.us/vswrazy
📨Subscribe: durhamnc.gov/5121

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 10d

Grab your costume and friends, @dprplaymore’s Fright Night is back with more fun than ever!

Find out how you and your family can get in on all the fun on Bull City Today. 🎃👻

City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 11d

Record water treated, overflows at a 10-year low, and a reminder: wipes, paper towels, and grease don’t belong in the drain.

See how we're keeping things flowing and how you can help on Bull City Today.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 12d

New speed limit is 35 mph on Hillandale Rd. between Pinetree Ct. & Rose of Sharon Rd.

In the Hillandale Elementary School zone, it’s 25 mph during morning pick up & afternoon drop off.

Thanks to our Sign & Signal Shop for roadside reminders & to NCDOT for evaluating & supporting this change.

Speed limit warning on digital roadside sign display. Sign is beside sidewalk, grass and street with yellow lines, trees and powerlines in background.

Yellow and white school zone lines on pavement. Road is surrounded by grass, sidewalk and trees. Blue sky in background.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 12d

We’re proud to announce that our Community Safety team has earned the International City/County Management Association's 2025 Community Health & Safety Award.

This achievement highlights our strong leadership in care-based public safety, HEART crisis response, housing support, and more.

Award banner reading "ICMA Community Health & Safety Award" presented to the City of Durham for community safety, featuring images of emergency response personnel in action.

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 12d

We’re narrowing down 150 proposed bike and walk projects to the top 75, and we need your input!

Learn how you can help make walking and biking safer in Durham on Bull City Today.

🔗 https://engagedurham.com/221/Durham-BikeWalk-Plan-Update

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