CityLife

The right leader to guide Durham’s future. That’s how new Durham City Manager Bo Ferguson has been described by our city’s elected officials. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with him about his vision for city operations and what challenges he expects to face. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcomi

Have you ever wondered whether tossing that soda can in the blue bin actually helps to save energy? Or how your banana peels could be the secret to reducing pollution? If so, this CityLife episode is for you. Host Beverly Thompson talks with Casey Harris-Pratt and Muriel Williman about how these simple acts aren’t just saving our landfills, they’re helping to keep our city clea

Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting PracticesHiring and maintaining a well-qualified workforce that mirrors the rich diversity of Durham is a priority for the City as a whole, but especially for the Police and Fire Departments. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Fire Chief David Swain, Fire Driver Tim McKoy and Sergeant Roger Lafferty with

This EpisodeCelebrating more than three decades of public service to the City of Durham. In July, City Manager Wanda Page announced her retirement effective January 1, 2025. In our new City Life interview, Host Beverly B. Thompson sits down with City Manager Page to reflect on her 36-year career serving the Bull City, and to ask her questions submitted by City of Durham employees o

Smoother streets, more sidewalks, and better parks. That’s what many of you have said you wanted and that’s what all Durham residents will have the chance to vote on in November. The Connecting Durham 2024 Bond Referendum will decide if we can borrow up to $200 million to fund street, sidewalk, and park improvements. So, why are these bonds needed and how would their approval a

How safe your drinking water is when it comes out of your faucet is something we take very seriously. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Harmon Henderson and Syd Miller with our Department of Water Management about the very important topic of lead and copper in drinking water and new regulations that require constant attention. About CityLifeCityLife, a tal

Celebrating 100 Years of DPRDurham Parks and Recreation is celebrating 100 years! In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with DPR’s Mary Unterreiner and Kyesha Jennings about what the department has going on these days, what we have to look forward to, and why an emphasis on Playing More is so important for us all.

Where does rainwater that doesn’t soak into the ground go? And why wouldn’t it soak into the ground in the first place? In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Michelle Woolfolk and Anna Smith from the Stormwater Quality Division about why stormwater quality in Durham affects us all and what you can do to help protect our streams and creeks. About CityLifeCit

Helping to make the dream of home ownership a reality for Durham residents. That’s the goal of the Durham Down Payment Assistance Program. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Community Development Manager for Neighborhood Stabilization Dr . Michael Pullum about what the program is and who it’s helping. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features inf