City Center Podcasts
City Center Podcasts highlight many of the great things in and about our City. Listen to some "behind the scenes" insights and learn from some of the department directors that provide you with essential services every day or help you discover all that is West Palm Beach.
Listen in as host Gerry Marcelo interviews City personnel to unlock you some of the most fascinating aspects of the City where people come to "Live, Work and Play" along the scenic Lake Worth Lagoon.
Metrics and Milestones:
A Conversation with Mayor Keith A. James
The past six years has been a tumultuous time for the City of West Palm Beach. From the dark days of the pandemic to overwhelming optimism about the future, West Palm has prospered like no other. Today, we talk with Mayor Keith James about how the City got here, how 2025 is shaping up, and what he sees is in store for this “city on the move.”
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Vegetation Amnesty Days, April 28 to May 9, 2025
Get prepared and stay safe this hurricane season! The City of West Palm Beach wants all residents to take part in Vegetation Amnesty Days, where homeowners are encouraged to trim trees and bushes BEFORE storms threaten. Learn the basics of home hurricane preparation with Leon Pinder, Director of Public Works for the City of West Palm Beach.
Fan Fest 2025 at the Mandel Public Library
If you're a fan of fantasy, science fiction or comic art, the Mandel Fanfest is for you! Find out what's in store and how you can hob-nob with artists, writers and other superfans. With FanFest organizer Erik Marquez.
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Lost History Uncovered: Exploring WPB’s Forgotten Past
Every city has its secrets. West Palm Beach has lots of little-known facts and stories dating back to its establishment in 1894. Today, we’ll talk to a local historian and writer about the West Palm Beach you never new existed. That’s next on the City Center Podcast from West Palm Beach.
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Memorials to the Past:
How History Lives On in WPB's Woodlawn Cemetery
A fast-growing city might forget its history. But there is a place where West Palm Beach's fascinating past lives on, where gravestones tell the story of the old days in West Palm Beach. We talk with local writer and historian Ginger Pedersen about Woodlawn Cemetery and how you can visit the place where stories of the City's colorful past are retold.
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Watch what happens when viewing public art becomes a fun game for the young and old! The Collection Connection is a new program to encourage residents of all ages to explore what "Artlife West Palm Beach" has to offer and the role the Mandell Public Library plays in making this new program a success. Learn how you and your family can have fun with "The Collection Connection!"
Holiday in Paradise 2024
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 City of West Palm Beach!
Fighting Cybercrime:
A challenge for the City and for You
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 can do to keep your information safe. Listen in with the City's Chief Information Officer Paul Jones.
Did you miss one of our fascinating and informative podcasts hosted by Gerry Marcelo? If so, you can still find our entire series right here on the City Center Podcast website hosted by PodBean.