Épisodes

  • Durham’s Equal Business Opportunity Program (June 2025)

    Durham’s Equal Business Opportunity Program (June 2025)
    May 30 2025
    Durham’s Equal Business Opportunity Program
    Here, 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.
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    25 min
  • Downtown Durham’s Friendly Streets (May 2025)

    Downtown Durham’s Friendly Streets (May 2025)
    Apr 30 2025
    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 CityLife
    CityLife, 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.
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    21 min
  • Wheels Durham Roller Skating Rink Re-Opens (April 2025)

    Wheels Durham Roller Skating Rink Re-Opens (April 2025)
    Apr 5 2025
    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 CityLife
    CityLife, 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.
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    20 min
  • Understanding 2025 Tax Reappraisal (May 2025)

    Understanding 2025 Tax Reappraisal (May 2025)
    Mar 27 2025
    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 CityLife
    CityLife, 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.
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    28 min
  • Meet New City Manager Bo Ferguson (March 2025)

    Meet New City Manager Bo Ferguson (March 2025)
    Feb 26 2025
    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 CityLife
    CityLife, 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.
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    40 min
  • Waste Reduction Initiatives in Durham (Feb 2025)

    Waste Reduction Initiatives in Durham (Feb 2025)
    Jan 29 2025
    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.
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    33 min
  • Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting Practices (Dec 2024)

    Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting Practices (Dec 2024)
    Nov 28 2024
    Police and Fire Diverse Workforce Recruiting Practices
    Hiring 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 CityLife
    CityLife, 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.
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    25 min
  • The Next Chapter For Wanda Page (Nov 2024)

    The Next Chapter For Wanda Page (Nov 2024)
    Oct 29 2024
    This Episode
    Celebrating 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 Life
    City 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.
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    47 min