Homicides, rapes, and all types of major property crimes remain the focus of the Durham Police Department. Find out what the Police Department’s Third Quarter Crime Report shows.
Wheels Upfit Project
The former Wheels Roller Skating Rink is one step closer to becoming operational again. The facility is in the process of being updated and renovated to bring it back up to life safety code and accessibility standards. We share all of the latest developments.
Community Conversations
Work is underway to find out more about residents priorities for next year’s budget. Community engagement events in January and February will focus on involving people of color, youth, and other marginalized groups.
Social District Division
We’re pleased to announce that we have a new division overseeing our special event permitting process. The goal of the Citywide Special Events and Social District Division is to lead, manage, and grow special events in Durham.
NIS Mini-Grants
Seven groups representing communities throughout Durham will receive mini-grants for projects addressing a variety of needs. Find out what the mini-grants program is and what the areas of focus are for this latest round of projects.
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