Inside West Palm Beach

After a long, hard Summer, people are ready to enjoy a fun, comfortable Fall and Winter here in South Florida. There's no better way to enjoy the weather than a day out at the West Palm Beach Greenmarket.  The Greenmarket has become THE place to bring the dog, bring the family and sample food and produce from a long list of top-flight vendors. Today, we'll talk about what's different for 2027 and...

People agree an important measure of a city's maturity is it's focus on Public Safety. After all, looking after the well being of residents is at the core of any community. Today, we're looking at West Palm Beach's Fire Department with Chief Diana Matty. We'll learn what makes this team of professionals so strong and learn some surprising facts about them along the way.

Art can be a glue that brings a community together. Today, we're going to meet an artist whose striking work and unusual technique create images that give thoughtful perspective and create discourse throughout the community. You'll meet artist Harold Claudio, an artist whose stunning portraits have people talking.

What makes a community like ours truly healthy? What factors shape the physical health of our residents and is there more to being healthy than just the number of doctors and hospitals nearby? We'll talk to Quantum Foundation , a group that actively fights to improve the factors that impact health in our community, and learn how their efforts may eventually open the door to a better, healthier lif...

If you've lived in South Florida long enough, you've heard about a major film or TV show that was produced locally. These productions can involve many people and bring significant money to the local economy. How do these movie makers find their way to West Palm Beach, and who makes sure the balance between movie magic and local life is undisturbed? With Palm Beach County Film Commission's Michelle...

A fast-growing city like West Palm Beach faces many challenges. It's not easy to keep up with the demands of a diverse and expanding population. City government must be ready to change with short notice, and department leaders must be on their toes to keep their respective teams up to date. Today, we'll talk with a leader that knows all about dealing with change, and how his department is position...

Everyone agrees that our City is at the center of a development boom that few other communities will ever experience. But what is less obvious is just how much planning and pre-planning goes into every project. How does a project go from conception to completion in West Palm Beach? Find out who makes sure a new building fits into our community, and how can residents become part of the planning pro...

Some say the character of city can be framed by the art they choose to display. West Palm is no exception, with a good deal of beautiful, world-class art sprinkled throughout the community. How does the art get there? How is it selected? And what art have you not yet discovered?

This year's July 4th celebration in West Palm Beach promises to be bigger and better than any that came before! Learn what is going to make this year so special and get tips to make the most of a spectacular holiday event. With Angela Poco.

West Palm Beach has great tropical beauty. That's the reason why many of us call this home. But beauty is very fragile. Careless hands can cover the landscape with trash and refuse ... and someone has to pick it up. Today we're going to learn about a local team that works to keep West Palm Beach Beautiful. And YOU can be a part.

South Floridians know the drill: Hurricane season is around the corner and it's time to prepare. Some folks take it to heart while some don't. But there's no ignoring the fact: being prepared makes dealing with a storm easier and less stressful. It also improves the chances you'll get through will minimal impact to your home and family. Today, we're going to talk about what you really need to be r...

We're all fans for something, whether it is our favorite book, movie or TB show. Today, we'll be talking about a West Palm event that celebrates FANS of just about anything. If you're any sort of fan, you're going to be a fan for Fanfest 2026!

Clematis Street has been the center of West Palm's social and economic life for over a hundred years. Today, Take a walk back in time to view actual snapshots of life on Clematis, from it's earliest days to what it has become today. With Kalani Rasouli.

How is West Palm Beach marketed to the world? Who attracts the thousands of visitors who come to the city every year and who develops the successful strategies that have made Palm Beach County a world-class destination for fun and relaxation?  Meet the team who keep the visitors coming, in spite of an ever-changing global landscape.   With Milton Segarra President and CEO of Discover The Palm Beac...

Did you know trimming your landscape now can lessen your risk of storm damage during hurricane season? The City wants you to prep your home's landscaping during Vegetation Amnesty Days! We'll show you how residents can take advantage of this free haul-away program, going on now through May 8, 2026! With Calvin Williams.

Not every City has it's own portal to the past. It is a place where nature has been undisturbed and the landscape looks just like it did hundreds, perhaps thousands of years ago. Grassy Waters Preserve is such a portal, and we're going to learn all it has to offer visitors AND the vital role it plays for the health of West Palm Beach! With guest Mary Crider.

There's no denying that West Palm Beach is a city on the move. But with every new development comes concerns about traffic and congestion. How does a city on the move keep moving when getting around becomes a real challenge? West Palm Beach is hard at work developing Transportation and Mobility plans that will hopefully keep things moving for decades to come. We'll discuss with City Parking and Mo...

West Palm Beach has grown and changed so much that part of the community is in danger of disappearing. Today, we'll talk to someone keenly aware of our City's past, and how preserving it is key to our community's future.  With Dr. Alisha Winn. 

So you're a homeowner or thinking about buying a home in West Palm Beach. You sign up for homeowner's insurance, then pony up for windstorm insurance. You think you're all covered, but you're not. Insurance against flood is important for EVERYONE in Florida, not just along the coast.   We'll talk to an expert about how you can protect yourself from a very common Florida calamity. With Robert Norbe...

Save water and put money in the bank! Water seems to be everywhere in South Florida, but forward-thinking communities know that our future is tied to being smart with our water today. Learn what the City is doing to help residents conserve water now, and how new programs will make you water-wise and put money in your wallet! With Elaine Christian, Sustainability Supervisor.

Art inspires thought and passion. In West Palm Beach, art is also a glue that helps to bind our community together. The Norton Museum of Art is at the center of our community and it works to bring people from all walks of life together to appreciate creativity on a world-class level. With Ghislain d'Humieres, Director and CEO of the Norton Museum of Art.

The Holiday Season is a time for tradition. In West Palm Beach, the tradition is to come downtown and enjoy the sights and sounds of the waterfront glittering with holiday magic! On the City Center Podcast we talk about what's in store during West Palm Wonderland! With Angela Poco, Community Events Manager.

 Take a photo and you've created a happy memory. And when that photo has been around 50, 75, maybe a hundred years that memory becomes something else altogether. Today, we'll look at three photos that will unlock a part of West Palm Beach's history, a window to when our town was a tropical frontier, surprisingly different than today. Join us for a trip through time on the CityCenter Podcast.

The Mandel Public Library is a hub for our community, and Fall means the arrival of more events and programs than ever before. Take a tour of all the wonderful things the Library has to offer and what the coming months have in store!  With Christena Carollo.

The cultural identity of a city can often be traced back to its historic architecture. An old neighborhood preserves a community’s soul, a snapshot of when life was a little slower – and little things were a bit more meaningful. Today, we’ll meet the people who run the City’s Historic Preservation Program. We’ll see how homes become considered historic, and how a city on the move like West Palm Be...