The Feb. 24 Planning Commission hearing on the Land Development Code rewrite is canceled. Legal challenges and conflicting state laws are forcing a pause. Planning staff will still be available at 5:30 p.m. for an informal Q&A. More info: durhamnc.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/4073

Resident Satisfaction Survey results are in! We're excited residents reported improvements in many areas while continuing to highly rate our customer service. Read the latest City Connect to get the latest news & events around Durham! 🔎Read: https://cvcpl.us/u91rWm6 📨Subscribe: durhamnc.gov/5121

The Feb. 24 Planning Commission hearing on the Land Development Code rewrite is canceled. Legal challenges and conflicting state laws are forcing a pause. Planning staff will still be available at 5:30 p.m. for an informal Q&A. More info: durhamnc.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/4073

Our budget development process for the coming year is already underway. Find out what’s ahead in the budget timeline and when you’ll have a chance to share feedback on Bull City Today.

Bull City has spoken! You helped us decide how to invest $2.4 million through PB Durham — and we just announced the winning projects 🎉 From park upgrades and public art to downtown amenities and digital access — these projects were approved by City Council and will begin rolling out this spring!

Join us for the latest in our Community Learning series as we continue shaping Durham's Violence Reduction Plan. We're partnering with Durham County and bringing in national experts driving real results. 📅 Tuesday, Feb 24 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. 💻 Virtual 🔗 Register: durhamnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=10535

GoDurham ACCESS is getting five new replacement vehicles to help keep service reliable for riders. Learn how nearly $600,000 in federal funding will support residents with disabilities or mobility challenges on Bull City Today.

Deadline Saturday: Durham YouthWorks Summer 2026 program! Durham YouthWorks is a paid summer program for Durham youth ages 14–21 to build real-world job skills, explore career pathways, and gain hands-on experience. Apply by 11:59 PM on Feb. 21 Learn more and apply: durhamnc.gov/youthworks

You’re invited to join us and County employees as we honor the life and legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. This annual observance features a keynote address from NCCU Chancellor Dr Karrie G Dixon, along with remarks from local leaders and special music. Get all the details on Bull City Today.

Our Office of Survivor Care provides compassionate, confidential, and free support to those impacted by gun violence. Guided by survivors’ needs, this dedicated team offers healing-centered care, connections to therapy and community supports, and help navigating resources. ➡️ durhamnc.gov/5459

Applications are now open for Durham YouthWorks, a paid summer enrichment program for local youth ages 14-21. Learn how young people can earn money, gain job experience, and build workplace skills on Bull City Today. DurhamWorks.org

BREAKING: Crash at NC-54 & New Millennium Way in RTP has knocked out the traffic signal. Treat this intersection as an all-way stop until the Sign and Signal Shop Team can install a temporary signal.

You may not be an Olympian, but you can be a Bull City Champ this Spring! Register now for the Senior Games and SilverArts with Durham Parks & Rec. If you’re not a senior, you can still watch the Games April 20 – May 7 at local venues. https://www.dprplaymore.org/328/Durham-Senior-Games

💌This Valentine’s Day, we want to show love to our incredible City employees for the outstanding customer service they provide. No wonder 83% of residents love calling Durham home, according to our 2025 Resident Satisfaction Survey results. See the full survey report: https://bit.ly/4ksoMXo

The results of our 2025 Resident Satisfaction Survey are in! 📢 City Manager Bo Ferguson breaks down *your* top priorities from the recent survey and how they’ll guide Durham’s upcoming budget. Watch the video for some of the highlights, then check out the full results at https://bit.ly/4ksoMXo

A major stormwater restoration project near downtown is receiving an $800,000 grant from the state. Find out how the South Ellerbe Stormwater Restoration Project will improve local waterways and reduce project costs on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/1616

The Durham City Council FY26-27 budget retreats are set for Friday, February 13 and Friday, February 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch the livestream for both retreats on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/cityofdurhamnc

Our 2026 Pavement Preservation Program is moving forward, thanks to the nearly $5.7 million in bond funding approved by voters in 2024. Learn where street preservation work will take place and how it helps maintain roads across the city on Bull City Today.

🌼 Durham is about to bloom! During the Bulb Blitz, we distributed 24,961 donated flower bulbs to 100 community groups to plant in public-facing spaces. In this annual giveaway, we provide daffodil, tulip, and lily bulbs — bringing color, pride, and beauty to neighborhoods all over Durham.

Major street repairs and repaving are coming in 2026, funded by the bond voters approved in 2024. Find out how the work will help extend the life of Durham’s streets on Bull City Today. DurhamnC.gov/5432

Part of Liberty St. will close next week! Plan to take a detour around fiber optic repairs Feb 9 – 12. Liberty St. will close from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day for the project. The road will be open outside of those hours. Look for detour signs. Homes & businesses will be accessible.

A big thank you to our staff, partners, and residents after recent winter storms. Important budget meetings are coming up; you can get involved. Read the latest City Connect to learn more, plus get the latest news & events around Durham! 🔎Read: https://cvcpl.us/qf457d6 📨Subscribe: durhamnc.gov/5121

A new draft of the revised Falls Lake Nutrient Strategy guidelines is now available and could update policies that have been in place since 2011. Find out what could change for development, wastewater treatment, and watershed protection on Bull City Today.

Now Open: Durham YouthWorks Summer 2026 Applications! Durham YouthWorks is a paid summer program for Durham youth ages 14–21 to build real-world job skills, explore career pathways, and gain hands-on experience. Apply by 11:59 PM on Saturday, Feb. 21 Learn more and apply: durhamnc.gov/youthworks

Durham is continuing work to make reliable internet access more affordable and accessible for more residents. Learn how MiFi distribution, free and low-cost Wi-Fi, and digital skills training are helping close the digital divide on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/5266

The Bull City Open Pickleball Tournament is back with men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles competition. Registration is open, and every match played helps support Durham’s parks and recreation programs. Get the details and how to sign up on Bull City Today. DurhamParksFoundation.org/bull-city-open

This Black History Month, let's come together to honor the Black changemakers who shaped our city and our nation. Join us for the 21st annual joint City-County Dr. King Observance as we honor his life, leadership, and enduring vision for justice.

Winter isn't over yet! Durham Fire Department Chief Robert Zoldos told WPTF more fires occur when we see snow. Listen to this interview with steps you can take around the house to prevent a fire and avoid injury. https://rss.com/podcasts/wptf-morning-show/2513707/ ❄️

We're watching forecasts. We expect more salt to be delivered soon. 90% of primary & secondary roads were treated & are clear. Solid Waste collections resume tomorrow. We’ll clear the way for trucks on scheduled collection routes. We'll be ready to respond to mid-week weather event.

Coming off the winter weather, all City facilities will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow, including City Hall. Reminder that curbside collections remain delayed by one day this week and yard waste is suspended until next week.

Shout-out to our Landscape Services crew for putting together this video recapping some of the incredible work our teams did this weekend to clear streets and keep folks across the Bull City safe. They're still out clearing neighborhood roads and bridges today. Stay up-to-date ➡️ durhamnc.gov/4888

Kudos to our Community Safety and HEART teams, and all our partners throughout the City, for providing shelter and keeping our unhoused neighbors safe and warm. If you or someone you know needs shelter or resources, call Entry Point at 984-287-8313 or visit DurhamNC.gov/WinterShelter

📢 All City of Durham Facilities Closed Monday, Feb. 2 ✅ City Council Meeting: 7 p.m. (virtual only) 💻 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/cityofdurhamnc 🚛 Solid Waste curbside collections: delayed 1 day ℹ️ More updates: https://www.durhamnc.gov/4888

⚠️ Many roads are icy this morning. If you can stay home, please do. If you must drive: ➡️ Ease off the gas if you slide ➡️ Tap brakes — don’t slam ➡️ Downshift before icy spots ➡️ Steer into the skid ➡️ Leave extra space ➡️ 4WD ≠ safe on ice ⚠️ Stay alert & drive slow — black ice is hard to see!

Kudos to our hard-working Environmental & Street Services crews for clearing so many city streets today! Remember that while major arterials/primary roads look good, many secondary/residential streets remain icy. Please stay home if you can, and exercise extreme caution if you must venture out.

📢 All City of Durham Facilities Closed Monday, Feb. 2 ✅ City Council Meeting: 7 p.m. (virtual only) 💻 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/cityofdurhamnc 🚛 Solid Waste curbside collections: delayed 1 day ℹ️ More updates: https://www.durhamnc.gov/4888

Our crews are out working hard to clear roads throughout the City. Primary and bridge routes are being cleared to bare pavement and secondary roads are being worked on now. Many residential streets are still covered with snow and ice and will be worked on tomorrow.

Stay safe in winter by clearing snow from walkways and sidewalks around your home, while checking on your elderly neighbors to ensure they have heat and supplies. Avoid shoveling snow into the street, and park your vehicles in driveways, not on the street if possible.

Some streets are topped with snow + ice. Streets with less than 2 inches of snow can’t be plowed because that'll damage pavement. Crews are focused on primary routes, bridges, major intersections & hills. Tomorrow, they’ll begin to treat secondary streets & clear for solid waste collections.

Morning check in: Temperatures in the teens! Snowplow goal #1: Clear primary & bridge routes. Firefighters heard cold exposure calls & responded to several vehicle crashes overnight. They report about 4 inches of snow on E. Morgan St. Stay inside if you don’t have to be out.

❄️Snowy Roads Tonight – Drive Safely❄️ Our crews are working overnight to clear main roads, bridges, and steep hills. Keep your distance from plow trucks and use extreme caution if you must travel. Huge thanks to our team for keeping roads as safe as possible!

❄️The snow finally arrived in Durham! GoDurham buses will begin service Sunday at 10 a.m. on special snow routes, and be prepared for possible delays. Check for updates and resources here: https://www.durhamnc.gov/4888

We have expanded operations for White Flag shelters this weekend due to the inclement weather and extreme cold. If you or someone you know needs shelter, call Entry Point at 984-287-8313 If you want to pitch in and help your neighbors ➡️ https://linktr.ee/durhamcommunitysafety

❄️Check out these tips to keep yourself, your family, and your home safe while staying warm. If your power goes out, stay warm by closing blinds and doors, blocking drafts, and wearing layers. Use candles, heaters, and generators with caution. Once you’re safe, check on neighbors who may need help.

With extended cold temperatures, some ponds and lakes may develop a thin layer of ice. Please remind children to stay off the ice—it may look beautiful, but it cannot support the weight of people or pets and can be deadly. More tips and updates ➡️ durhamnc.gov/4888

With more snow in our forecast for this weekend, learn how to stay safe before, during & after winter storms. The safest thing to do starting TONIGHT is to stay home and off the roads. Staying off the roads helps keep first responders and other workers safe. ❄️ ready.gov/winter-ready

Make sure you are stocked up on food and water for several days as the roads may be in rough shape for a while given the cold temperatures. Pull out the disaster kit one more time and check it over. Visit https://www.readync.gov/winterstorm2026 for more info.

New Service Alerts During the storm, downtown visitors should park in city garages. Gates are raised & there is no cost. Avoid parking on the street. Parks & Rec facilities will close beginning at 6 p.m. through at least Saturday. https://www.durhamnc.gov/4888/Severe-Weather-Updates-Resources

While widespread power outages are unlikely with this snow event, we should still be prepared. Have a plan for how you will stay warm if you lose power. 👜 Create a safety kit 🧣 Gather warm blankets, sleeping bags, clothes 📱 Fully charge phones, laptops, power banks More tips 👉 durhamnc.gov/4888

Ready for more winter weather! The Environmental & Streets Services South grounds are busy. 11,000 gallons of brine to be sprayed 800 tons of salt to spread 1,000 tons of salt/sand mix for slick areas 25 tandem trucks with plows & V-Box spreaders We plan to plow about 1,300 miles of lanes