Inside West Palm Beach

A wonderful seasonal tradition for West Palm Beach returns! "Holiday in Paradise" fills December with music, fun and activities for the whole family!  Special guest on the podcast is Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot, 700 ton holiday sand tree! Stand by for a full rundown of what’s on tap this year, including some new guests for 2024! With Mary Pinak Marketing and Community Events Manager for the Ci...

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting held Monday, November 25, 2024.

Modern technology has lead to fantastic modern conveniences, like having access to bank accounts, utility services and even your health records.  The problem is that there are a lot of bad actors who would like to access your information and use it against you. In today’s episode, we’ll explore just how real the problem of Cybercrime is, how the bad guys try to get your information and what YOU ca...

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting, held Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Considered a stand out among city libraries in the United States, West Palm Beach's Mandell Public Library works to be a community hub for conversation and creativity.  The podcast goes on location to tour the library, learn about it's operating philosophy and give a sneak peak at what many residents consider the jewel of West Palm Beach, Florida.  With Library Director Lisa Hathaway.

West Palm Beach has gone through an amazing transformation over the past 50 years, and today on the podcast we talk to a man who was here and saw it all! Greg Mihalko started working for the City of West Palm Beach in 1974 and has watched the town and residents change and grow. As Greg retires, we take a moment to look back over a his half-century long career and hear his message all about what th...

Here is a summary of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting held Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Here is a summary of the approvals and decisions made during the City Commission Meeting held Monday, September 30, 2024

In September and October we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when we look back at the rich culture and history that forms our Hispanic Communities. West Palm Beach has a very diverse and dynamic Hispanic community, and the City works hard to recognize its leaders and help guide it to even greater prosperity. We’ll talk about it today on the City Center Podcast from West Palm Beac...

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 

A listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting, held Monday, August 19, 2024 at City Hall, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Learn about a City department that may not be well-known, but has the reputation of solving problems ranging from road safety to expanding public mobility. Meet the Engineering Services Department, working to safer and more comfortable city for all West Palm Beach residents!  With Kevin Volbrecht, Director of Engineering Services. 

Here is a summary of approvals and decisions made by the West Palm Beach City Commission when they met Monday, July 22nd, 2024.  Host is Gerry Marcelo.

When it comes to having fun outdoors, West Palm Beach is known for events like 4th on Flagler, Holiday in Paradise and of course, the award-winning GreenMarket. Today, we’re going to talk about another award-winning outdoor event with live music, fun and a very special sense of community you might not know about. Join us for a fascinating look at "Clematis By Night" on the City Center Podcast from...

Here is a summary of approvals and decisions made during the City Commission Meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Without water there's no West Palm Beach. Where does it come from, how is it made pure, and how will we keep water plentiful as our City continues to grow? With Victor Carosi, Director of Public Utilities for West Palm Beach. 

Here is a summary of the approvals and decisions made during the June 24, 2024 City Commission Meeting held in Commission Chambers, City Hall, West Palm Beach.

Summer is here and it’s just about time for South Florida’s largest FREE outdoor Independence Day celebration. We’re talking about 4th on Flagler, where fun, food and fireworks all happen on the West Palm Beach waterfront. We’ll talk about what’s in store and you can get the most out of this year’s celebration. With Mary Pinak, Marketing and Community Events Manager.

Here is a summary of the approvals and decisions made during the June 10, 2024 City Commission Meeting held in Commission Chambers, City Hall, West Palm Beach.

Preparing for hurricane season means deciding if you should ride out the storm in your home or evacuate to safer shelter. How do you decide?  Assistant Fire Chief Brent Bloomfield goes over the checklist and details the pros and cons of each. Visit the City's Hurricane Readiness Guide for more information.

Flying branches and storm drains clogged by loose vegetation are a real danger during a tropical storm. That's why the City of West Palm Beach wants residents to take part in Vegetation Amnesty Days, where there's no additional charge to get rid of extra landscape trimmings. Learn more about the program, and more importantly learn how to properly trim your trees and bushes to keep them strong duri...

The emotionally charged effort to help those who are homeless is the subject of many half-truths, myths, and misconceptions. In this, the third of a three-part series on homelessness, we talk to Social Services Supervisor Allie Severino about the top five misconceptions she hears every day on the streets of West Palm Beach.

The problems and challenges faced by those who are homeless are complex. In this, the second part of our series on homelessness, we will look at what can be done to truly help, give effective relief to those on the street, and consider actions residents can take to truly help those in need.  With Allie Severino, Social Services Supervisor for the City of West Palm Beach.

Trying to help those who are homeless is a challenge for every community in America. West Palm Beach is no exception. In this, the first of a three-part podcast series, we explore the challenges communities face and learn about our city’s effort to truly help those who don’t have a home.  With Allie Severino, Social Services Supervisor for the City of West Palm Beach.

While the effects of Greenhouse Gas emissions is a global concern, the solution starts in our cities, our towns, our homes. Learn how the City of West Palm Beach is actively working to control the production of greenhouse gasses and educating residents on ways to minimize the impact. With Lara Shlyapina, Sustainability Program Coordinator for the City of West Palm Beach.