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Insider Newsletter
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Mayor's Office
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Mayor's Jumpstart Academy
"Last week, we celebrated the launch of the sixth cohort of the Mayor’s Jumpstart Academy — a powerful program helping local entrepreneurs turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
I’m so grateful to our amazing partners — the Urban League of Palm Beach County, the City’s Office of Small Business Programs, Co.Starters, the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, and the Mandel Public Library — for making this program possible. Since the program’s inception, we’ve received $338,500 in contributions, showing how deeply this community believes in the power of entrepreneurship and the promise of our local talent.
To our alumni — your success continues to inspire us. And to our newest participants — thank you for your courage, creativity, and commitment. You remind us why this program matters.
Together, we’re building a West Palm Beach where every dream has the chance to grow."
— Mayor Keith A. James
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Norton Museum of Art Trustee Bruce Gendelman
"Earlier this week, I was proud to celebrate Bruce Gendelman, whose leadership has strengthened both the Norton Museum of Art and our City’s vibrant arts community. For 13 years as Trustee and six as Chairman, he guided the Norton through growth, even during the pandemic, and helped energize the Gallery District for artists and collectors alike.
In recognition of his extraordinary contributions, the Museum has named him a Life Trustee, its highest honor. I proudly salute Bruce Gendelman for his lasting legacy of service to West Palm Beach."
— Mayor Keith A. James
L to R: Board Chair Nicholas Coleman, Head of School Virginia Devine, and Mayor Keith A. James
TOMORROW.CITY USA | Early Bird Tickets
Tomorrow.City USA is your gateway to the future of cities — and early bird tickets are officially live! Get your discounted tickets before October 31, 2025.
Secure your spot alongside well-known visionaries, including Mayor Keith A. James, and other leaders in their fields — from AI, sports, infrastructure, energy, transportation, real estate, national security, workforce innovation, eVTOLs, govtech, regenerative planning, sustainability, and more.
Tomorrow.City USA will be held here in West Palm Beach, April 14 – 15, 2026. This event is the new American flagship brand from the world’s biggest and most influential event on urban innovation, Smart City Expo World Congress (#SCEWC) by Fira Barcelona.
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WPB-TV
 
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.
NEW City Center Podcast episode.
If you’re really into cheese, you’ll find lots to choose from at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket. Among them is the artisanal selection from one vendor, Stamper Cheese, straight from Wisconsin.
Watch the Stamper Cheese video.
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As October brings a touch of mystery to the air, we take a look back at one of West Palm Beach’s most historic and quietly haunting places — Woodlawn Cemetery. In this episode shared earlier this year, we explore how a fast-growing city remembers its roots. Local writer and historian Ginger Pederson shares stories of the remarkable individuals laid to rest there and how their legacies continue to shape the city we know today.
Tune in for a thoughtful walk through history — and a reminder that in West Palm Beach, the past is never truly gone.
Woodlawn Cemetery video.
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Community Highlights & Happenings
Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection Now on View at the Norton Museum of Art
Featuring more than 75 works from The Leiden Collection, one of the world’s foremost private collections of 17th-century Dutch art, Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time offers a rare opportunity to experience masterpieces by Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, and their contemporaries. This landmark exhibition invites us into the vibrant world of 17th-century Netherlands, where artists captured the beauty of everyday life with remarkable insight and skill.
Don't miss the largest exhibition of privately held Dutch 17th-century paintings ever organized in the United States. Exhibit is available now – March 29, 2026.
Watch WPB TV's coverage of the new exhibit.
TONIGHT: Clematis by Fright!
Clematis by Fright is back and better than ever! Join us Thursday, October 30, from 6 – 9 p.m. for a FREE night of family fun: hayrides, trick-or-treating with City Departments (get a free candy bag while supplies last), games, raffle prizes, and live ’80s hits from Rubixx, South Florida’s ultimate tribute band!
Bring your costumes and dance moves — it’s going to be totally spooktacular!
Dynamic Duo Soul Line Dancing Class at the Pleasant City Community Center!
Join us for a fun and energetic class where participants will learn easy-to-follow choreographed dance routines set to a variety of music genres. No partner or experience needed — just bring your energy and get ready to move!
Dates: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, beginning November 8
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Price: Free
Ages: 18 and over, drop/walk-in program
Location: Pleasant City Community Center, 500 22nd Street, West Palm Beach
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Boney James at the Sunset Lounge!
The wait is over! Soul in the City Jazz Experience returns with none other than four-time GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Boney James, live at the historic Sunset Lounge as part of his Slow Burn Tour!
City to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for Coleman Park Community Center and Paul G. Blackshear Gymnasium
The City of West Palm Beach invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Coleman Park Community Center and the Paul G. Blackshear Gymnasium on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at 1116 21st Street.
This $4.7 million project represents a major investment in one of the City’s most historic neighborhoods, featuring a fully renovated community center, a brand-new gymnasium, and upgraded amenities including a new playground and picnic pavilion.
Named in honor of longtime Parks and Recreation employee Paul G. Blackshear, the gymnasium celebrates his decades of service and commitment to community. Following remarks from Mayor Keith A. James, attendees can enjoy music, storytelling, and family-friendly activities hosted in partnership with RISE Coleman Park.
Photo from last year's ribbon cutting for Ice Skating at The Ben.
Skate Into the Holiday Season at The Ben!
Kick off the holidays in style on Saturday, November 1, as The Ben transforms into South Florida’s only outdoor ice skating rink! Glide under the stars, take in the waterfront views, and make magical memories with friends and family.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind winter wonderland experience — get your tickets today!
Get your tickets now for The Ben ice skating rink!
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*Click the image above to watch the meeting!
Next City Commission Meeting
The next City Commission Meeting will be held on Monday, November 10, at 5 p.m. in City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.
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Submit Service Requests with the WPB Key Portal
Submitting a service request has never been easier — access City Hall right in the palm of your hands! Sign in online or download the app. *Accessible in Español, Kreyòl Ayisyen, and Português.
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CITY NEWS | STAY INFORMED
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SPEND TIME IN WEST PALM BEACH
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Upcoming City Events
Grassy Waters Preserve | 8264 Northlake Blvd.
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach | 411 Clematis St.
Office of Sustainability | Events & More
Participate in initiatives and events that reflect the City's mission to provide a healthy, equitable, environmentally progressive, resilient, and ecologically sustainable community for all!
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Questions? Contact us at (561) 822-2222 (TTY:800-955-8771)
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