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City of Durham to Observe Memorial Day

Most City offices, including City Hall and non-emergency operations, will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Residents are asked to note changes to City programs and services including garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection.

Durham’s Proposed Budget Funds Employee Compensation, Public Safety & Shared Prosperity Initiatives

Proposed Property Tax Rate Increase of 0.6 Cent? 

City Manager Wanda Page?presented her proposed FY2022-2023 budget at the May 16 City Council meeting, which contains a property tax rate increase?to help support the&...

Durham Offers New Vanpooling Subsidy to Provide Commuters with More Sustainable Mobility Options

Partnership Between City of Durham, Durham County, and Commute with Enterprise Welcomes Corning Life Sciences as First Employer to Take Advantage of New Program

Durham commuters interested in saving up to 75% on their commuting costs versus driving their o...

City Council Appoints Dr. Monique Holsey-Hyman to Fill At-Large Vacancy

The Council voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Monique Holsey-Hyman, an assistant professor at North Carolina Central University with 25 years of experience in mental healthcare, administration, and social work. She will be sworn in the week of May 9.

Watch City Life: Downtown Durham Is Coming Back

Now on Durham Television Network & YouTube; Audio Podcast on iTunes & Stitcher

While the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t in any of our rearview mirrors just yet, thanks to the perseverance and creativity of our businesses, downtown is coming back...

Durham Replacing Stormwater Infrastructure Along West Club Boulevard

Construction and Periodic Lane Closures Begin May 4

On May 4, the City of Durham Public Works Department will begin a construction project to replace a section of stormwater pipe on West Club Boulevard between Acadia Street and Farthing Street.

Vehicular tr...

Durham to Replace Carpenter Fletcher Road Culvert Starting April 25

Roadway Section Closed on April 25 to Traffic Until Construction Completed

On April 25, the City of Durham Public Works Department will begin an emergency construction project to replace a compromised stormwater culvert within the Carpenter Fletcher Road r...

Durham Small Business Opportunity Loan Fund Now Providing Low-Interest Loans

New Eligible Uses of Funds and Streamlined Application Process to Make It Easier for Small Businesses to Apply and Qualify for Assistance

Durham small businesses in need of financial help as they continue to adapt to the economy’s new normal can now apply ...

New City of Durham Down Payment Assistance Program Accepting Applications March 28

Up to $20,000 Available for Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance

Durham residents who are in the market to buy their first home will soon be able to apply for up to $20,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance from a new City of Durham program....