In case you missed the Black Farmers’ Market event this past weekend in Durham, don’t worry. You’ll have another chance to attend the event later this month in Raleigh. “Black farmers have been decreasing at an alarming rate, have been losing a lot of land. Outside of the fact that they’re losing their land, there’s […]
Welcome to Durham County Library’s 2020 Summer of Learning! Join us this summer for activities, prizes, and of course reading. Anyone is welcome to participate – we have programs available for kids (ages 0-11), teens (ages 12-17), and adults (ages 18+). In this year’s program, you can earn points by reading (1 minute read = […]
Durham City Council has authorized the establishment of the Durham Small Business Recovery Fund program for small businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund consists of private money for grants and public funds for loans and is currently $2 million, with $1 million each from the City and from Duke University. The fund […]
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The Durham Public Schools Summer Meal Program kicked off on Monday, June 8th and will extend until July 31st. Kids who are 18 and younger are eligible for the Durham Public Schools will have FREE summer meals for kids aged 0-18 years. Meals will be available for pick-up according to the site schedule […]
There is a Black Farmers Market event being held in Durham next weekend. “Join us ‪next Sunday, June 14th‬ as we kick off the first Black Farmers’ Market of the season! Our team has worked tirelessly to make sure we are creating a safe space for both our vendors and our attendees […]
There have been multiple updates on summer camps due to COVID-19. Here’s the latest. Raleigh Camps Following the guidance of state and local leadership and taking into consideration the health and safety of our participants and staff, the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department has made the decision to cancel summer camp […]
DPS has announced the details of their summer feeding program, which will replace Durham FEAST in providing week day meals for children under 18 years of age at school pick-up sites. More than 2,300 donors, supporters, and partners—restaurants, volunteers, and school leaders—provided more than 375,000 meals to children and families at the height of the […]
The Reverend Jay Augustine of St. Joseph’s AME in Durham said while some may miss the traditional service and physical fellowship inside the church, he wants to keep people safe. He wrote an open letter addressing the situation: “I write this open letter, as a religious leader and former law professor, sharing my sincere concern […]
If you were looking forward to hitting a salon or dining out in Durham, you’re going to have to wait a bit longer. The City of Durham plans to reopen more slowly than other parts of our state. Salons, barbershops, restaurants and pools won’t start opening until June 1st. According to ABC11, cities and towns […]
After careful consideration, review of information from trade associations specifically the National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA), and guidance from federal, state, and local health officials, we will not open Durham’s outdoor swimming pools for the 2020 summer season. The safety of our participants and staff is our number one priority. In addition, we are […]
If you’ve been looking to do some volunteer work during the pandemic, this is the perfect opportunity in Durham. The COVID-19 crisis has worsened food access to people already struggling to be fed and added new people to the population in need. Durham County Government and community partners have an opportunity to work together to […]
