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City Life is a monthly show/podcast where Beverly B. Thompson sits down with guests to talk about making Durham, North Carolina, a great place to live, work, and play.
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CityLife: Meet Durham’s New City Council MembersDurham’s newest City Council members all have professional backgrounds in some of the most pressing areas facing our city. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Council Members Carl Rist and Nate Baker about how they’re bringing their expertise to the table as they work to help make Durham a thriving and vibrant community for all. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
Update on Durham Parks’ Soil SafetyAs a city that prides itself on the safety, health, and well-being of our communities, we are working to address elevated levels of lead found in the soil at five of our city-owned parks.In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Parks and Recreation Director Wade Walcutt and Durham County Department of Public Health Medical Director Dr. Jeffrey Jenks to get the latest updates on the situation. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
Whether you call him “Leo” or Leonardo, our new mayor is no stranger to Durham. Leonardo Williams has worn and continues to wear many hats in this city, all of which have helped lay the foundation for his new role. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor Williams about how he hopes to lead what he calls Durham’s next transformation. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
Durham Participatory Budgeting UpdatePublic art on bus shelters, technology in schools, park improvements, and new lighting and security cameras for public housing. These are just a few of the projects made possible so far with funding from Participatory Budgeting in Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Andrew Holland and Carmen Ortiz, who manage that innovative program, about how it gives residents the chance to have direct input on how their tax dollars are being spent. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
Durham’s ARPA Funding UpdateAmerican Rescue Plan Act funds are being put to work right here in our community. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Deputy City Manager Bertha Johnson as well as Community Empowerment Fund Executive Director Donna Carrington about how we, along with our local partners, are using these funds to create lasting change and to tackle the critical issues we face every day.About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
Are you curious about how our city continues to grow and develop while preserving its unique character? If so, look no further! We’re diving into the role of the Durham City-County Planning Department and the Planning Commission. These two entities work tirelessly to guide the growth and development of our city, ensuring that it remains a vibrant and thriving community for all who call it home. Joining to talk about how planning is helping to shape Durham’s future is Sara Young, Director of the City-County Planning Department and Austin Amandolia, he is the Chair of the Planning CommissionAbout CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
Have you ever wished for a career where you can make a good, competitive salary and at the same time make a difference in your community? In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Human Resources Manager for Talent Management and Acquisition James O’Donnell and Public Works Department Assistant Director Phillip Powell about the many diverse jobs available with the City of Durham and why one of them might be a good fit for you. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
As parents, we want our kids to enjoy their time out of school in the summer in a fun and safe way, and maybe even slip in something educational too. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Director for the Recreation Division of Durham Parks & Recreation Jason Jones about how DPR summer camps give parents peace of mind and help our young people make memories that will last a lifetime. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
It’s an exciting time for the Durham Fire Department! As it’s celebrating its 150th anniversary, the department’s annual recruitment campaign is underway, and the new Fire and EMS Station Number 18 is almost ready to be put into service. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Fire Driver Matt Marsee and firefighter Angelo Rogers about everything that’s going on with the fire department and how it’s celebrating its past while building for the future. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
The condition of our streets consistently ranks among the top three concerns for Durham residents when it comes to City-provided services. In our new City Life episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with Assistant Director Tasha Johnson and Contract Management Supervisor Clint Blackburn in our Public Works Department Engineering Services Division. They discuss what to expect from the 2023 Pavement Program that’s about to get underway, how it’s determined which city streets will be addressed each year, and how you can learn more at an upcoming March 7 public meeting. About City LifeCity Life, a talk show that features information on current City of Durham issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99) and on YouTube. City Life is also available as an audio podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker. For more information, follow @CityofDurhamNC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor
A bustling downtown full of people enjoying themselves, shopping at local businesses, and doing their part to support the local economy in an extremely fun way. In our new #CityLife, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with President and CEO Nicole Thompson with @DowntownDurham and Sean Umstead with @kingfisherdurm about how downtown’s new social district is well on its way to achieving that vision. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
Sustainability in City OperationsEnvironmental stewardship isn’t just an important concept for us here at the City of Durham, it is a guiding principle for much of what we do as we plan and build our physical and environmental assets. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Summer Alston and Amy Armbruster about the City of Durham’s sustainability efforts as Durham does its part to protect and save our environment.
Bridging Communication BarriersDoing everything that we can to bridge communication barriers is an important goal here at the City of Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with our Language Access Plan Coordinator Mishel Gómez Céspedes and President and CEO of El Centro Hispano Pilar Rocha-Goldberg about how we’re working to achieve this goal and why it’s so important.
The work of Durham’s Emergency Communications Center, better known as 9-1-1, is critical. How quickly a call is answered, the information they provide, as well as the information the caller provides, can mean the difference between life and death. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Randy Beeman, Emergency Communications Center Director, and Assistant Director Tangela Walker, to talk about the work of the center and what its staff is doing every day to ensure that Durham is a safe and secure community. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
The City of Durham is now offering new responses to serious, possibly life-threatening mental health problems in ways that may not involve law enforcement. In our new City Life episode, Host Beverly B. Thompson talks with Director Ryan Smith and Clinical Manager Abena Bediako with our Community Safety Department about efforts to make sure our residents are getting the right help they need, when they need it. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
For those who have been involved with the justice system and are now working to get their life back on track, getting a job and finding decent housing can be a challenge. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Courtney McCollum, Justice Involved Initiatives Manager for the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Syretta Hill, Executive Director of StepUp Durham about how we, as a city, are committed to providing opportunities for a second chance. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
To make sure that all residents get the chance to attend the great performances that two of Durham’s renowned arts venues have to offer, they both are offering special arts programming for those who might not otherwise have the chance to attend. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Megan Rindoks, Community Engagement Manager for DPAC, and Noel James, Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Carolina Theatre about this programming and how residents can take advantage of it. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8, Frontier ch. 70 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV on the free Boxcast app. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
While the pandemic isn’t in any of our rearview mirrors just yet, thanks to the perseverance and creativity of our businesses, downtown is coming back. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Downtown Durham Incorporated President and CEO Nicole Thompson about how downtown is recovering from the challenges of the past two years. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.
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