Raleigh’s social district began in August. As of today that includes "The Bullpen" in downtown Durham. In September 2021, North Carolina lawmakers passed a law allowing cities and towns to ...

And if people have been drinking in The Bullpen before that, then we can't tattoo you." Galliher, however, is still excited about the city's new program to bring more vibrancy to downtown Durham.

We’re here to answer your questions about the district, nicknamed the Bullpen, that was unanimously approved by the Durham City Council last month. Business owners rallied by Downtown Durham ...

Downtown Durham Inc., which hopes to run the social district, began working with city staff in March and hired a marketing firm that came up with The Bullpen name. It’s an homage to the city’s ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The City of Durham has launched its social district called "The Bullpen." It spreads from ... more business and foot traffic in downtown areas. People will get a specific ...

Credit: Photo courtesy of Downtown Durham Inc. If you catch yourself in ... so you’ll have to chug those Bullpen social district cups before hopping on. In January, DDI and its Downtown ...

Instead, downtown Durham has Durham’s not really a big ... is ideal for a pre- or postgame brew—or just a night out to hit the Bullpen’s game room. Clouds started in Raleigh, with a ...

Durham Central Park at 501 Foster St., is the only recreational open space downtown. A concept plan ... it’s been part of the Bullpen, a social district where people may drink outdoors.

"Social districts" are a growing trend in North Carolina cities. As of today that includes downtown Durham. These designated areas allow you to carry alcoholic drinks in public.