Inside West Palm Beach

Without water there's no West Palm Beach. Where does it come from, how is it made pure, and how will we keep water plentiful as our City continues to grow? With Victor Carosi, Director of Public Utilities for West Palm Beach. 

Here is a summary of the approvals and decisions made during the June 24, 2024 City Commission Meeting held in Commission Chambers, City Hall, West Palm Beach.

Summer is here and it’s just about time for South Florida’s largest FREE outdoor Independence Day celebration. We’re talking about 4^th on Flagler, where fun, food and fireworks all happen on the West Palm Beach waterfront. We’ll talk about what’s in store and you can get the most out of this year’s celebration. With Mary Pinak, Marketing and Community Events Manager.

Here is a summary of the approvals and decisions made during the June 10, 2024 City Commission Meeting held in Commission Chambers, City Hall, West Palm Beach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.