Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Preparing for hurricane season means deciding if you should ride out the storm in your home or evacuate to safer shelter. How do you decide? Assistant Fire Chief Brent Bloomfield goes over the checklist and details the pros and cons of each. Visit the City's Hurricane Readiness Guide for more information.
6 days ago
6 days ago
Flying branches and storm drains clogged by loose vegetation are a real danger during a tropical storm. That's why the City of West Palm Beach wants residents to take part in Vegetation Amnesty Days, where there's no additional charge to get rid of extra landscape trimmings. Learn more about the program, and more importantly learn how to properly trim your trees and bushes to keep them strong during a storm. With Calvin Williams, Sanitation Superintendent and Greg Mihalko, ISA Certified Arborist.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Helping The Homeless: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
The emotionally charged effort to help those who are homeless is the subject of many half-truths, myths, and misconceptions. In this, the third of a three-part series on homelessness, we talk to Social Services Supervisor Allie Severino about the top five misconceptions she hears every day on the streets of West Palm Beach.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Helping The Homeless: What Can We Do? Pt. 2 of 3
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
The problems and challenges faced by those who are homeless are complex. In this, the second part of our series on homelessness, we will look at what can be done to truly help, give effective relief to those on the street, and consider actions residents can take to truly help those in need. With Allie Severino, Social Services Supervisor for the City of West Palm Beach.
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Helping The Homeless: Understanding The Challenges Pt 1 of 3
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Trying to help those who are homeless is a challenge for every community in America. West Palm Beach is no exception. In this, the first of a three-part podcast series, we explore the challenges communities face and learn about our city’s effort to truly help those who don’t have a home. With Allie Severino, Social Services Supervisor for the City of West Palm Beach.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
The Battle Against Greenhouse Gas And What You Can Do To Help
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
While the effects of Greenhouse Gas emissions is a global concern, the solution starts in our cities, our towns, our homes. Learn how the City of West Palm Beach is actively working to control the production of greenhouse gasses and educating residents on ways to minimize the impact. With Lara Shlyapina, Sustainability Program Coordinator for the City of West Palm Beach.
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Aside from sun, sand and water, West Palm Beach is most closely connected to the thousands of trees that dot every park, lot, and homesite. Trees are so important they're even part of the city's name! The City is working hard to protect our trees and to plant thousands more in the coming years. Learn what City programs are available to educate residents and how you can get free trees to plant at your WPB home! With Nicole Pollio, Sustainability Program Coordinator.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
TOP 5 TIPS for enjoying the WPB GreenMarket
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
There's a lot more to the West Palm Beach GreenMarket than you think! Here's 5 pro tips on what to see, what to do and how to get there, directly from the event organizers! The WPB GreenMarket has been voted the best greenmarket in the country for 3 consecutive years. Now, YOU can help make this year the big number 4! With Mary Pinak and Angela Poco.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Code Enforcement: Improving The Quality Of Life For All
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Code Enforcement Officers have a tough job that requires patience, determination and most of all, a desire to help neighborhoods stay beautiful, safe and strong. Learn more about this little understood job in our city and how their number one job is to improve the quality of life for all residents. With Code Enforcement Officer Valerie Luster.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
How Oily Kitchen Cooking Can Clog Your Home's Sewage System
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Rinsing off a frying pan or sending greasy food down the disposal contributes to a growing problem for cities like West Palm Beach: household and neighborhood sewage pipes are being clogged with cooking fats, oils and grease. These clogs can back up your drain system and cause big headaches for the city systems. How can you keep cooking oils and grease from clogging our drains? With Charles Phoenix, Brian Sealey and Brandon Ingraham.