Inside West Palm Beach

Borne from the financial challenges of the Pandemic, Mayor's Jumpstart Academy in West Palm Beach is a 10-week, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all backgrounds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn dreams into reality. Learn how this extraordinary program came into being and how it can help dreams of locally-owned small businesses come true. With Charlotte Wr...

Nekisha Durrett is a mixed-media artist from Washington DC who uses her art to highlight the often-forgotten histories of people, places and things we see every day in local communities. We explore how her latest work, “Genius Loci” shines a light on an important chapter in West Palm Beach’s history. “Genius Loci” is the newest addition to the City’s public art program, Artlife WPB.

"Holiday In Paradise" is one of the City's most popular events. People love the sights and sounds of holiday celebrations along the waterfront! But there's much more going on than lights and music! Join Marketing and Community Events Manager Mary Pinak for an expert's guide of Holiday In Paradise, and hold onto your hats for a huge special guest joining us for the podcast!

Keep West Palm Beach Beautiful is an affiliate of the Keep America Beautiful program. Learn what progress they are making and what challenges lie ahead to ensure our community has a clean, green and beautiful future!  With KWPBB Coordinator Duane White. 

The Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach is considered to be one of the best public libraries in the United States. We look at that makes this place so special and what the future holds for its four floors of books, music, and technology. With Library Director Lisa Hathaway. 

The City of West Palm Beach  is a place where hard work and dedication does pay off. There is the promise of career development and professional growth for those who do their jobs well. A good example of this is Leon Pinder, who started with one of the toughest jobs in the City and is now the leader of one of the busiest departments in West Palm Beach.  We talk to Leon about his experiences and wh...

Culture can help shape the character of a community. West Palm Beach's ArtLife Public Arts program helps to bring public art that creates local pride and heightens our sense of cultural diversity. With Sybille Welter, Director of Arts, Culture and Community Building for the City of West Palm Beach, Florida.

No other City department has more to do with our growth than the Development Services Department. Handling a long list of requirements and jobs, Development Services makes sure the City's ever-changing landscape is carefully planned to meet current and future needs.  With Rick Greene, Development Services Department Director.

One of West Palm Beach's best-kept secrets, Grassy Waters Preserve is 23-square miles of untouched natural perfection. It also serves an essential role for the future of our growing city. Find out what you can learn, do and see in this time machine to Florida's undeveloped past. With Charles Wilson, GWP Environmental Education Coordinator.

The job of getting permits, submitting building plans and associated applications has just gotten a lot easier in the City of West Palm Beach! West Palm Beach is now the home of EPL, where online submissions will replace trips to City Hall and all the extra paperwork once required.  Learn more about EPL and how it will make business with the City easier than ever!

For over 28 years, the City of West Palm Beach GreenMarket has been a community landmark and the place for people to gather during the local high season. It is so popular that it has been recognized as the best farmer's market in the U.S. by USA Today 10Best Reader's Poll. Learn about the greenmarket's humble beginnings, what makes it so special, and how YOU can help it capture a third year as #1...

After 2022's devastation from Hurricane Ian, Floridians are asking what they need to do to protect themselves from a tropical storm. The City Center Podcast talks with Assistant Chief Brent Bloomfield to learn the important steps all residents need to follow to protect love ones, pets and property from the next threatening storm. 

The Public Works Department for The City of West Palm Beach, Florida is a vital, but little understood division of vital city workers. Public Works Dept. Director Josh McDermott takes you for a tour. They're looking for some people to join their team, it could be you!