Durham Seeks Input on Downtown Bike Lane Plans

This March, the City of Durham will host a series of open house sessions where residents can weigh in on proposed bike lanes and traffic-calming measures aimed at improving connectivity … Continue reading Durham Seeks Input on Downtown Bike Lane Plans

Durham’s Annual Water Disinfection Change Starts Feb. 28

Durham residents may notice a slight change in the taste and smell of their tap water starting Friday, Feb. 28, as the City of Durham’s Department of Water Management begins … Continue reading Durham’s Annual Water Disinfection Change Starts Feb. 28

SoDu Week in Review – Feb. 15, 2025

Feeling Good About Bull City Life? The City of Durham rolled out its annual survey of residents, which found that 79% of us rate Durham as an excellent or good place … Continue reading SoDu Week in Review – Feb. 15, 2025

South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for February 2025

According to the City of Durham Police Department’s LexisNexis Community Crime Map, during the past month our South Durham neighborhoods have seen a range of criminal activities and incidents, from … Continue reading South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for February 2025

Shaping the Future of Historic Durham Athletic Park

The Durham Athletic Park (DAP), a treasured site with nearly a century of history, is at the heart of a community conversation about its future. Once the home of the … Continue reading Shaping the Future of Historic Durham Athletic Park

[SoDu How-To] Get Rid of That Live Christmas Tree

When Christmas is over, the City of Durham offers a few ways to get rid of live trees starting in January. All live trees left at free drop-off locations – … Continue reading [SoDu How-To] Get Rid of That Live Christmas Tree

Body Cameras, Jail Safety Funding on Durham Commission Agenda

Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! New body-worn and in-car cameras for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, urgent repairs at the downtown detention center, and funding for a transit … Continue reading Body Cameras, Jail Safety Funding on Durham Commission Agenda

Durham Residents Can Help Shape Pedestrian, Biking Future

Durham is calling on residents to share their ideas for improving biking, walking, and rolling in the city as part of an update to the 2025 Durham Bike+Walk Plan. This initiative … Continue reading Durham Residents Can Help Shape Pedestrian, Biking Future

Durham City Offices Closing for Thanksgiving

The City of Durham will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Most City offices, including City Hall and non-emergency facilities, will be closed during … Continue reading Durham City Offices Closing for Thanksgiving

Durham Offers Pumpkin Disposal

What to do with those whole or uncarved pumpkins now that Halloween is behind us? Starting today, the City of Durham and Keep Durham Beautiful are accepting pumpkins from 8 … Continue reading Durham Offers Pumpkin Disposal

Durham City Offices Closing on Veterans Day

Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities, will close Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Solid Waste Services The Solid Waste Management Department … Continue reading Durham City Offices Closing on Veterans Day

Durham Mayor Plans Small-Business Town Hall

Business owners can gain resources and insights to help their ventures grow at Durham Leveling Up: Scaling Your Business Through Opportunity and Collaboration, a free town hall hosted by Mayor … Continue reading Durham Mayor Plans Small-Business Town Hall