City Center Podcast from West Palm Beach, Florida

A city like West Palm Beach is always changing, adding new landmarks that help redefine who we are. The city is also hard at work renewing what is already here through the efforts of the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. Today we'll look at our nationally recognized CRA, what they're all about, and how their efforts are forming the West Palm Beach of tomorrow. With Chris Roog, Executive Director of the West Palm Beach CRA.

A city as complex and diverse as West Palm Beach requires a team to get things done. While the Mayor makes the final decision, he often looks to his City Administrator to keep city government running smoothly. Today we talk to Faye Johnson, a woman who's lifelong dedication to West Palm Beach keeps the government's wheels turning every day.

West Palm Beach is on fire with new business, new growth, and breathtaking new buildings. What is it about West Palm that makes this happen? We’ll explore the process of how an inspiration can go from the drawing board to reality and learn just how complex the process really is. With Assistant City Administrator Armando Fana.

West Palm Beach prides itself as a community of opportunity for all. Part of making that goal a reality is a focus on offering programs to help local entrepreneurs find success. So if your dream is to start your own business, West Palm Beach has a team that’s ready to talk to you! With Frank Hayden.

How do parents keep their kids entertained all summer long? The answer is simple, close by and FREE! Take a look at what the Mandel Public Library in downtown West Palm Beach has to offer to keep your kids busy! With Christena Carollo.

Here is a wrap up of the approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting, held Monday, June 9, 2025.

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.”

Here are some of the decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting, held Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission meeting, held Monday, May 12, 2025.

It's not hard to protect your family and property from the impact of tropical storms and hurricanes. Here are the basics, including tips you might not have thought about! With Assistant Fire Chief Brent Bloomfield.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A run down of road and boat dock closures connected to the Palm Beach International Boat Show, happening March 19-23, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

A roundup of a few of the scheduled road and boat dock closures in West Palm Beach, including important changes to road access for the WPB GreenMarket.

A roundup of a few of the scheduled road and boat dock closures in West Palm Beach, including important changes to road access for the WPB GreenMarket.

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission meeting, held Monday, February 3, 2025.

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!"

An audio-only version of Mayor Keith A. James' address as delivered during the State of the City Breakfast, January 30th, 2025. A video version is available on The City of West Palm Beach YouTube channel.