Inside West Palm Beach

Grassy Waters Preserve: Our Precious Portal on the Past

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.

Staying Ahead Of The Traffic: WPB's Mobility Future

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 Mobility Administrator Jessica Keller.

Preserving Who We Are: Why Our History Is Our Culture

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. 

Everything You Wanted To Know About Flood Insurance But Were Afraid To Ask

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 Norberg, President of Arden Insurance.

Save Water AND Money: The City of WPB Shows You How!

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 for the Community: The Norton Museum of Art

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.

West Palm Wonderland: Explore Holiday Spectaculars!

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.

Photos and Memories: WPB History in Film

 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.

Making The Most Of Mandel: Exploring WPB's Mandel Public Library

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.

Home Is Where The History Is - Historic Preservation in WPB

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 Beach is working to remember the past. with Jordan Hodges and Anthony Mendez