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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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    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 128 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from City Life

    Durham's Equal Business Opportunity Program (June 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 24:45


     Durham's Equal Business Opportunity ProgramHere, at the City of Durham, we are committed to equity in how we do business. One of the ways that we achieve that is through our Equal Business Opportunity Program. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with our Underutilized Business Compliance Manager Timothy Jackson III and business owner Dawayne Crite about what the program is and how it's helping to break down barriers and build a more inclusive local economy.

    Downtown Durham's Friendly Streets (May 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 20:41


    Downtown Durham just got a little friendlier! In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with Downtown Durham Inc.'s Kenny Valenzuela about the organization's refreshed Ambassador Program and how the team is bringing more smiles, energy, and support to our downtown streets.   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. 

    Wheels Durham Roller Skating Rink Re-Opens (April 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 19:38


    After an extensive and long-awaited multi-year renovation project, the Wheels Durham Roller Skating Rink is now open. In this CityLife episode, Host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Parks and Recreation Director Wade Walcutt and Stuart Yeatts with United Skates of America about how this beloved community landmark is once again serving up fun and memories in a way that is now more inclusive and accessible 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. 

    Understanding 2025 Tax Reappraisal (May 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 27:44


    If you're a homeowner in Durham, you recently received notice that the tax value of your home has been reappraised.  In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Durham Tax Administrator Keyar Doyle about why that happened and what it may mean to Durham property owners. 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.  

    Meet New City Manager Bo Ferguson (March 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 39:37


    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 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. 

    Waste Reduction Initiatives in Durham (Feb 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 33:25


    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 clean and green. 

    Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting Practices (Dec 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 24:55


    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 the Police Department about recruitment efforts and what they are doing to continue to attract a diverse and highly-qualified pool of future public servants.   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 Next Chapter For Wanda Page (Nov 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 47:28


    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 on what they'd like her to answer before she retires from leading our organization. About City LifeCity Life, a talk show that features information on current City of Durham issues and upcoming events, is available on Durham Television Network and on YouTube. City Life is also available as an audio podcast on iTunes and Spreaker. To subscribe or unsubscribe from our distribution list, visit our website.

    CityLife: Connecting Durham 2024 Bond Referendum (October 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 33:00


    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 affect you? That's what we're going to be digging into so that you'll understand the choice ahead of you at the ballot box.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. 

    CityLife: Drinking Water Safety (September 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 19:06


    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 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. 

    CityLife: Celebrating 100 Years of DPR (August 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 19:58


    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. 

    CityLife: The Story Behind Stormwater Quality in Durham (July 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 33:41


    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 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. 

    CityLife: Understanding the Down Payment Assistance Program (June 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 22:01


    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 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. 

    CityLife: Vision Zero Explained (May 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 30:09


    Vision Zero ExplainedA commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Durham is the goal of Vision Zero both globally and here in Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with initiative Coordinator Lauren Grove about why we believe this lofty goal is possible and what we're doing to make it happen.  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. 

    CityLife:  Meet Durham's New City Council Members (April 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 25:21


    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.  

    CityLife: Update on Durham Parks' Soil Safety (March 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 20:29


    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.

    CityLife: Meet New Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams (Feb 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 32:21


    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.

    CityLife: The City Attorney's Office Explained (Dec 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 42:35


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    CityLife: Durham Participatory Budgeting Update (Nov 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 27:48


    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.

    City Life: Durham's ARPA Funding Update (Sept 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 31:42


    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.

    CityLife: Pedestrian and Bike Planning in Durham (Aug 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 42:51


    Role of Planning in Shaping Durham's Future (July 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 29:30


    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.

    Career Possibilities with the City of Durham (June 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 37:14


    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.

    CityLife: Summer Programs for Youth and Teens (May 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 17:03


    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.

    CityLife: Inside the Durham Fire Department (April 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 23:24


    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.

    CityLife: 2023 Pavement Program (March 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 21:59


    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

    Durham's New Social District (Feb 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 20:22


    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 Operations (January 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 28:07


    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 Barriers (December 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 19:09


    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.

    Inside the Durham Emergency Communications Center (October 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 30:16


    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.

    Inside the Work of the Community Safety Department (August 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 27:01


    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.

    Supporting Justice Involved Residence In Durham (July 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 18:39


    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.

    Community Arts in Durham (June 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 27:32


    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.

    Downtown is Coming Back (May 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 18:52


    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.

    Meet Mayor Elaine O'Neal (April 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 33:05


    While having a woman of color as mayor is a first for Durham, blazing trails is nothing new for Elaine O'Neal. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor O'Neal about how she's tearing down barriers and building a legacy of leadership around complex and difficult issues. 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.

    Equitable Engagement for All Durham Residents (March 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 29:20


    Equitable engagement for all Durham residents is one of the primary goals for the Community Engagement Division of the Neighborhood Improvement Services Department. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Neighborhood Improvement Services Equitable Community Engagement Strategist Laura Biediger and Angel Iset Dozier, President of Be Connected Durham about their work to achieve that goal. 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.

    Meet Durham's New Police Chief (Feb 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 27:45


    New Police Chief Patrice Andrews started her career here 26 years ago, and now, she's back in one of the weightiest positions in our organization. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Chief Andrews to find out more about who she is and what lies ahead for her in her new role. 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.

    Farewell to Mayor Steve Schewel (Jan 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 26:53


    After decades spent in service to the Durham community, former Mayor Steve Schewel is stepping back. Despite that though, his positive impacts are sure to be felt for generations to come. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor Schewel about his time in office and in service to our city. 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. 

    Recreation Facilities Renovation Update (Dec 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 16:31


    It's a busy time for our Parks and Recreation Department. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Wade Walcutt, Director of Durham Parks and Recreation about the many recreation renovations and projects that are going on throughout Durham and why they're so important for us 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 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.

    Forever Home, Durham Update (Nov 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 24:14


    The Forever Home, Durham program has been busy over the past six months funding new affordable housing developments and renovations as well as providing support services for those facing eviction or homelessness. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Reginald Johnson, Director of the Community Development Department and Anthony Scott, Chief Executive Officer of the Durham Housing Authority. Both of our guests will be updating us on the exciting work that's been going on surrounding affordable housing in Durham.  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. 

    CityLife: Participatory Budgeting Cycle 2 Results (Oct. 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 23:18


    It's time to start turning the winning projects for the second cycle of our Participatory Budgeting process from proposals into reality. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Interim Assistant Budget Director Andrew Holland and Dr. Harvey Hinton, the Executive Director of a local nonprofit organization called CAARE. His organization is one of this cycle's grant recipients. Both of our guests will be talking about what participatory budgeting is, how it's making an impact in our community, and why this second cycle is working differently than the first.

    Pavement Condition Survey Underway (Sept 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 16:09


    If there's one thing almost all drivers agree on, it's that we want to drive on smooth, pot-hole free roads. That's exactly what the City wants to happen too, but maintaining and repairing Durham's streets has to be done in a way that is based on research and real data. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Project Manager for this year's Pavement Condition Index Survey Bayan Alzubi, who is with our Public Works Department and Scot Gordon, President of Roadway Asset Services, about why the survey is so important and how the results will benefit 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 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.

    Durham's New Comprehensive Plan (Aug 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 16:18


    Durham Police Chief Search (July 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 19:05


    Meet Durham City Manager Wanda Page (June 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 32:10


    Meet Durham City Manager Wanda PageWanda Page has long been a well-respected presence within Durham’s City government. Now, she is our city’s new City Manager. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with her about her new position as well as how she hopes to lead the city in addressing many of the challenges it’s currently facing.

    GoDurham Better Bus Project (5.1.21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 33:24


    The coming year is going to be an exciting one for public transportation in Durham as the GoDurham Better Bus Project lays the foundation for a greatly improved rider experience. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Transportation Department Director Sean Egan and Jackie Turner with J. Turner Consulting about what the project is and why public input will be playing such an important role in how it takes shape. 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.

    Affordable Housing Investment Program Update (4.1.21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 32:40


    With the passage of the $95 million Affordable Housing Bond in November of 2019, Durham voters made a commitment to making affordable housing for all city’s residents a priority. That money is being combined with other local and federal funding for a total of $160 million to support the City’s Affordable Housing Investment Program. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Director of the City’s Community Development Department Reginald Johnson and Chief Executive Officer of the Durham Housing Authority Anthony Scott about what the goals of the program are, how they’re being achieved and how Durham’s public housing fits into the scope of the program’s funding. 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.

    911 First Responder Calls for Service Study (3.1.21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 23:09


    There is a big push across the country right now to make sure that responses by law enforcement and other first responders align with the needs of the community. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Assistant Budget Director of Strategy and Performance for the City of Durham Monica Chaparro and RTI International Research Analyst Brian Aagaard to find out how Durham and other cities are working to understand and improve the responses to 911 calls for service.

    COVID-19 Update for Durham (1.1.2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 22:49


    It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nearly a year since Coronavirus and COVID-19 became household words. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Katie Galbraith, Co-Chair of the Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force and President of Duke Regional Hospital and Durham County Health Director Rod Jenkins about where we are now in Durham and how we can continue to keep ourselves and others safe. 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.

    The City Manager Search Process (12.1.20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 17:01


    Following the retirement of Tom Bonfield, Durham is in the middle of the search for a new City Manager. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Mayor Steve Schewel about the importance of the search process and the way in which it’s being conducted. 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.

    Meet Durham’s Newest City Council Member, Pierce Freelon (10.22.20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 43:14


    Durham’s City Council gained a new member recently. He’s Durham born and bred, and he knows this city well. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with City Councilman Pierce Freelon about what he hopes to bring to the council and to Durham in this new capacity. 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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