Monroe Living: Our City at Work

In Episode 10 of Monroe Living: Our City at Work , we're getting on our bikes! May is Bike Month, and the City of Monroe is marking the occasion with a full slate of community activities designed to get residents engaged with the future of biking in Monroe. City Planners Bryson Hester and Megan Brightharp sit down with Assistant City Manager Lisa Hollowell to talk about what Bike Month looks l...

In Episode 9 of Monroe Living: Our City at Work , we go inside one of Monroe's most beloved landmarks. The Dowd Center Theatre has been a fixture of historic downtown Monroe since 1940, and today it's home to live concerts, films, art galleries, and performers from across the country. Assistant City Manager Lisa Hollowell sits down with Theatre Operations Supervisor Tim Pappas, who brings...

In Episode 8 of Monroe Living: Our City at Work , we spotlight the Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center maintenance crew and the hands-on restoration of the center’s sauna. When the sauna began showing its age, the team did not outsource the work. Instead, they stepped up and completed a full overhaul themselves. Hear from Facility Maintenance Division Supervisor Gerald Millis, along with maintenanc...

In the third episode of our Winchester Revitalization series, Assistant City Manager Lisa Hollowell sits down with Assistant City Manager Jeff Wells and Director of Economic Development Teresa Campo to discuss what is coming next for the Winchester community. The conversation explores upcoming projects, the intent behind key investments, and how infrastructure, economic development, and long-term...

In this second episode of our Winchester Revitalization series, Mayor Robert Burns reflects on the importance of preserving Winchester’s legacy, empowering local voices, and building a future that honors those who came before.

In this first installment of a multi-part series, City Manager Mark Watson and Mayor Pro Tem Surluta Anthony share the vision behind the  Winchester Revitalization Project,  a long-term plan to restore one of Monroe’s most historic neighborhoods through strategic development, infrastructure improvements, and renewed community partnerships. The discussion traces Winchester’s past and its enduring s...

Fall is coming! Here’s how Monroe’s leaf pickup works, where the leaves go, and why it matters.

In this episode of Monroe Living: Our City at Work , we’re talking all things trash, recycling, and bulk pickup. Solid Waste Coordinator Laurie Broome joins Assistant City Manager Lisa Hollowell to explain how Monroe’s solid waste services work, what you can and can’t leave at the curb, and how her team keeps more than 13,000 households and 400 businesses on schedule every week.

In this episode of Monroe Living: Our City at Work, we're diving into all things Parks & Rec! From youth sports and community centers to the historic Dowd Theater, golf simulators, and the Warbirds Over Monroe airshow—there’s something fun for everyone in Monroe.

In the very first episode of Monroe Living: Our City at Work , we’re heading to the Monroe Science Center to check out the brand-new exhibit, Motion Mania ! From spinning wheels to rolling ramps, this hands-on experience is designed to teach kids the forces behind everyday movement—and it's a whole lot of fun. We sit down with Science Center Supervisor Lauren Fike to talk about what Motion Mania b...

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