Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. May we live each day with gratitude, carrying forward their legacy through service and unity.

Most of our offices are closed to observe Memorial Day. 🚑 911 available. ♻️ Curbside garbage, recycling & yard waste delayed by 1 business day. Monday collections will happen tomorrow. 🚍 GoDurham & GoDurham ACCESS Sunday-level service today. 🔗https://www.durhamnc.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/4152

In case you missed it… During a recent Council meeting, special announcements were: National Public Works Week NCPTA Urban Transit Agency of the Year: GoDurham Environmental & Street Services Dir. Marvin Williams & Transportation Dir. Sean Egan were in Council Chambers for the recognitions.

Most of our offices are closed tomorrow to observe Memorial Day. 🚑 911 available. ♻️ Monday curbside garbage, recycling & yard waste delayed by 1 business day. 🚍 GoDurham & GoDurham ACCESS will operate Sunday-level service tomorrow. 🔗https://www.durhamnc.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/4152

These are some of the people who encourage other workers to bike in the city! May is Bike Month. This group came together on Bike to Work Day. One route went downtown to RTP. The other was Solite Park to downtown. Riding can be a way to meet & enjoy friends. https://waytogodurham.com/bikemonth/

New water and sewer rates will take effect July 1, with changes showing up on bills starting in August. Most households will see a moderate increase, depending on water use. Get a quick breakdown of what this could mean for you on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/1040

A temporary one-block closure is coming to Duke Street as work continues on the South Ellerbe Restoration Project. Find out what area will be affected, how long the closure is expected, and how traffic will be impacted on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/1616

If you're age 13-24, join us Sunday for a free event at Duke Gardens to experience fun, belonging, art, and wellness ☀️ The event, led by our Changed by Youth ambassadors, will feature free food, interactive activities, creative stations, and more. 🗓️ May 24 | 1-4pm 🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/BalanceNBloom

Durham’s proposed $766.1 million budget is now being reviewed by the City Council ahead of a final vote in June. Learn what’s included in the proposal and how you can share your feedback on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/204

Durham’s proposed $766.1 million budget is now available. It maintains our current property tax rate while continuing to invest in core services, public safety, infrastructure & community priorities. 💬 Public Hearing: June 1 at 7 p.m. 📖 Read the Full Proposal: https://bit.ly/4ds9bFD

Six resident-led projects have been selected for this year’s Love Your Block mini-grants. These efforts will bring new life to neighborhoods across Durham through community-driven improvements. Learn how to get involved on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/5352

Most of our offices are closed Monday, May 25 to observe Memorial Day. 🚑 911 available. ♻️ Monday curbside garbage, recycling & yard waste delayed by 1 business day. 🚍 GoDurham & GoDurham ACCESS will operate Sunday-level service on May 25. 🔗https://www.durhamnc.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/4152

📢 Today is the last day to place a bid online! Our Fleet Management team is gearing up for another City of Durham Fleet Auction, with more than 70 vehicles and pieces of equipment ready for new ownership! Open to the public! Place your bid online today by 6 p.m.: https://bit.ly/41ZEmkS

Join us for the dedication of the new columbarium at historic Beechwood Cemetery and a performance highlighting the lives and contributions of four of Durham’s foundational leaders. 📅 May 20, 5-7pm 📌 3300 Fayetteville Street RSVP: durhamnc.gov/5325/Beechwood-Cemetery-Living-History-Perfor

The city manager is presenting the proposed budget Monday. Additional funding approved for affordable housing projects. And Bimbé is this weekend! Read the latest City Connect to learn more, plus get the latest news & events around Durham! Read: https://cvcpl.us/uTH1nM1 Subscribe: durhamnc.gov/5121

🛻Tomorrow is on-site preview day for the City of Durham Fleet Auction! Open to the public! 📅 On-site preview: Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 📍 1900 Camden Ave, Durham, NC 27704 Place your bid online now through Sunday, May 17 at 6 p.m.: https://bit.ly/4etyXKm

Do you want to see what’s being proposed for Durham’s next budget? The City Manager will present his proposed budget on May 18. Find out how to watch live and stay involved in the process on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/204

Our HEART team is hard at work helping neighbors in our community who are the most in need. Since the program's inception in 2022, HEART has responded over 42,000 times, reducing crime reports while increasing response times.

The Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival is back this weekend with a full day of music, culture, and community at Rock Quarry Park. From live performances to local art and great food, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Get the details on Bull City Today. DPRPlayMore.org/281

Free mulch, anyone? 🌱 Stop by 2011 Fay Street on May 16, May 30, June 13, or June 27 from 8 am – 12 pm (or while supplies last!) to pick up free wood chips created from routine Urban Forestry work. Come early, bring your containers, and give your garden a boost! More info ➡️ durhamnc.gov/799

A new $4.5 million funding plan approved by the City Council will support developing and preserving affordable housing units impacting hundreds of families across Durham. This is another part of our effort to address the affordable housing challenge facing Durham. Read more - https://bit.ly/4tnJ8nv

Safer crossings are coming to Durham with new pedestrian signal upgrades at intersections across the city. These improvements will make it easier for everyone to know when it’s time to cross. Learn more on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/1002

Wow! So many want to know more about backyard composting. Dozens of people came to our Spring workshop and we offered a Spanish interpreter. “The class was engaged and we had a good time,” Sr. Assistant Solid Waste Manager Muriel Williman said. https://www.durhamnc.gov/935/Composting

Starting this month – Fall 2026: Crews will close Duke St between W. Trinity Ave. & Monmouth Ave. Look for digital message boards & follow detour signs. We’re building a stream and wetland complex near downtown. https://www.durhamnc.gov/1616/South-Ellerbe-Restoration-Project

Durham is putting opioid settlement funding to work through programs focused on treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. Learn how these investments are supporting residents and saving lives. Get the details on Bull City Today. ncopioidsettlement.org

Join us for the dedication of the new columbarium at historic Beechwood Cemetery and a performance highlighting the lives and contributions of four of Durham’s foundational leaders. 📅 May 20, 5-7pm 📌 3300 Fayetteville Street RSVP: durhamnc.gov/5325/Beechwood-Cemetery-Living-History-Perfor

Glad we could join Old Farm neighbors as they came together for a joyful Spring Fling—marking the first community-wide gathering here since Storm Chantal! From food and games to connecting with City, County, and community partners, the day was all about sharing resources & supporting one another.

Do you have an idea to bring your community together? Durham’s Community Engagement Mini-Grants offer up to $10,000 to help turn that idea into action. Learn how to apply before the May 10 deadline on Bull City Today.

Applications are LIVE for Community Engagement Mini-Grants! Durham residents, groups & organizations can apply for $2,000–$10,000 to support community-led projects like workshops, neighborhood events, art projects, skill-building initiatives, and community improvements. Apply: bit.ly/CEMG26

Need mulch for your yard or garden? Durham residents can pick up free wood chips at the City’s mulch yard on select dates this spring and summer. Learn when to go and what to expect on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/799

Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 3–9. With storm season starting June 1, now’s the time to update your emergency plan and supply kit. Make a plan. Build a kit. Stay informed. Get preparedness tips: https://www.readync.gov/plan-and-prepare/hurricane-guide

A large investment will bring more jobs and opportunity to our community. Plus see our 2026 Love Your Block grant recipients! Read the latest City Connect to learn more, plus get the latest news & events around Durham! 🔎Read: https://cvcpl.us/zFbfT6d 📨Subscribe: durhamnc.gov/5121

⚠️May 2 travel alert: Garmin Marathon Series is bringing thousands of runners to Durham. Expect rolling road and trail closures along four routes. Allow extra time, use alternate routes and expect delays. 🔗 https://www.garmin.com/en-US/garmin-marathon-series/durham/race-information/course

Durham is currently in a drought, and it’s more important than ever to follow the City’s outdoor watering schedule. Make sure you know your assigned days and how to help conserve water. Get the details on Bull City Today. DurhamSavesWater.org

⚠️May 2 travel alert: Garmin Marathon Series is bringing thousands of runners to Durham. Expect rolling road and trail closures along four routes. Allow extra time, use alternate routes and expect delays. 🔗 https://www.garmin.com/en-US/garmin-marathon-series/durham/race-information/course

Our new Mulch Yard will be CLOSED this weekend. However, you can still pick-up free mulch on one of our other dates: May 16, May 30, June 13, June 27 Stop by 2011 Fay Street from 8am – noon to pick up free wood chips created from routine Urban Forestry work. More details ➡️ durhamnc.gov/799

📢Our Fleet Management team is gearing up for another City of Durham Fleet Auction, with more than 70 vehicles and pieces of equipment ready for new ownership! 📅 On-site preview: Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bid online now through Sunday, May 17 at 6 p.m.: https://bit.ly/41ZEmkS

Looking for a good deal? Durham’s online fleet auction is coming up, with vehicles and equipment available to the public. Find out how to preview items and place your bids on Bull City Today. bid.westerauction.com

Applications are open for our new ADU Pilot Program! This is just one piece of the puzzle toward our goal of increasing affordable housing options across Durham. Homeowners can read more about the program eligibility and reach out to get started! Program details: https://bit.ly/4cASKpR

Congrats to the winners of our 2026 Love Your Block mini-grants! Thanks to the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, 6 revitalization projects will receive funding in the Lakewood, West End & Lyon Park neighborhoods. Learn more & volunteer: https://bit.ly/4uaXQiz

Applications are LIVE for Community Engagement Mini-Grants! Durham residents, groups & organizations can apply for $2,000–$10,000 to support community-led projects like workshops, neighborhood events, art projects, skill-building initiatives, and community improvements. Apply: bit.ly/CEMG26

⚠️May 2 travel alert: Garmin Marathon Series will bring thousands of runners to Durham. Expect rolling road and trail closures along four routes. Allow extra time, use alternate routes and expect delays. 🔗 https://www.garmin.com/en-US/garmin-marathon-series/durham/race-information/course/

Durham’s federal ARPA funding has now been fully committed to projects across the city. Find out what that means, where the funding is going, and what comes next as projects move toward completion on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/4529

YOU voted and now, a new Public Restroom is going to be constructed in downtown Durham! Through Participatory Budgeting, you helped decide how $2.4 million will be spent, and this $350,000 investment will provide a dignified, reliable option for residents, visitors, and our unhoused neighbors.

Have you ever wondered how Durham decides which streets get repaired first? A new pavement study is helping guide those decisions and shape a data-driven approach to maintaining our roads. Learn how it works on Bull City Today. DurhamNC.gov/979

🚨 Big news: AbbVie has selected Durham for a new $1.4 billion manufacturing campus—the largest private investment in our city’s history. This 185-acre campus will bring 734 new jobs and support more than 2,000 construction jobs. Read more ➡️ durhamnc.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/4128

🌎 Big wins for a greener Durham! We’re celebrating Earth Day with a record-breaking tree planting season 🌱 and the launch of a new free mulch yard for residents. These efforts are all about sustainability, equity, and community impact. Learn more 👉 durhamnc.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/4120

Durham is searching for our next chief of police, and we want to hear from you. Take our community survey by April 24 and tell us what qualities and priorities matter most to you. Share your input: https://bit.ly/4mznWJH

Durham homeowners now have a new way to help create affordable housing while earning rental income. Learn how the City’s new affordable ADU pilot program works and who’s eligible on Bull City Today. ForeverHomeDurham.com

We might use chainsaws for storm or natural disaster responses. Here’s a look at the Environmental & Street Services annual chainsaw safety training with an international tool partner. Our team participated in classroom training + live practice at a rock yard.