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Summer Campers Visit City Hall
"It was a pleasure to spend time with the remarkable young people from Love, Hope & Healing Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving underserved communities. During our conversation, I had the opportunity to share some of the life lessons that have guided me throughout my career — lessons about perseverance, integrity, hard work, and the importance of never letting your circumstances define your future.
I hope our discussion encouraged them to dream big, believe in themselves, and recognize that they have the ability to make a positive impact in their communities. Their thoughtful questions, curiosity, and ambition were inspiring, and I have no doubt they have bright futures ahead.
Investing in our youth is one of the greatest investments we can make, and I am grateful for organizations like Love, Hope & Healing that are helping empower the next generation of leaders." — Mayor Keith A. James
West Palm Beach Fire Department Graduation
"It was a privilege to help celebrate the graduation of 15 new West Palm Beach Fire Department recruits. This recognition is the culmination of months of intense training, sacrifice, and hard work. Earning their badges is a significant achievement and marks the beginning of their responsibility to this community.
Whether they are responding to a fire, a medical emergency, a natural disaster, or simply helping someone through a difficult day, our community is counting on our new recruits, and I am confident they will meet that responsibility with skill, integrity, and pride.
We are proud to welcome these new members to the West Palm Beach Fire Department. Thank you for choosing a life of service." — Mayor Keith A. James
Happy Independence Day, West Palm Beach!
West Palm Beach City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed July 3-4, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. The Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, and the Mandel Public Library will reopen at 1 p.m. that day. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026.
From all of us at the City of West Palm Beach, have a safe and happy Independence Day!
4th on Flagler: ONE EPIC 4TH!
This year we are celebrating 250 years of freedom — and we invite you to join us at South Florida’s largest FREE outdoor Independence Day event! Come celebrate One Epic 4th on Flagler this Saturday, from 5 – 10 p.m.
Get ready for live entertainment across three stages, a patriotic flag unfurling ceremony, a kids’ interactive zone, and a wide variety of food and refreshments!
New this year, the celebration will feature the Florida Crystals high energy laser show synchronized with an 18-minute fireworks display over the Intracoastal Waterway.
Can’t join us in person? Watch the celebration from home during WPBF 25 Presents 4th on Flagler: Celebrating America250, airing 9–9:30 p.m. on WPBF 25.
For more details, visit wpb.org/4th — and view the parking rates!
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Add some culture to your steamy summer without breaking your budget during free Saturdays for Palm Beach County residents at the Norton Museum of Art. Here's how it works, and what you'll find when you get there.
Watch the full "Norton Museum of Art" video now!
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Community Highlights & Happenings
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Evergreen Cemetery Conversation
Join the City of West Palm Beach for our second Evergreen Cemetery Conversation as we build on what we learned together during our first meeting. Receive updates on the project, learn about ongoing preservation efforts, and share additional memories, stories, and ideas that can help guide the future of this historic site.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Gaines Park Community Center (1501 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401)
Whether you attended our first conversation or are joining us for the first time, we welcome your participation as we continue working together to preserve Evergreen Cemetery for future generations.
For more information, please contact Chloe Seifer, E.I., Project Engineer at (561) 494-1098 or cseifer@wpb.org.
Home Improvement Program
Saving energy, water, and money made easy! The Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with Grassy Waters Preserve, is hosting a Home Improvement Program open to all.
Come and learn conservation tips and receive free resources (high-efficient shower heads, LED light bulbs, weather stripping, shower timer, adjustable toilet flapper, and more) to help you start saving at home. The duration of the workshop is approximately 1.5 hours. Space is limited. Registration required.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center (8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33412)
Register now or learn more about the Home Improvement Program at wpb.org/saveenergy.
Summer Savings Giveaway | July 18, 2026
Get ready to save BIG this summer!
The City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability is hosting a Summer Savings Giveaway to help you save water, save energy, save money, and reduce waste. Register now to take home up to four native trees, one 55-gallon rain barrel, and plastic-free kits. Some restrictions apply.
Registration Forms:
Rain Barrel Registration Form
Native Trees Registration Form
Plastic-free kit — no registration required. Items open to all event attendees while supplies last.
Sign up and learn more about the Summer Savings Giveaway at wpb.org/green!
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Next City Commission Meeting
The next scheduled City Commission meeting is Monday, July 6, 2026, 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 with Friends & Family in WPB!
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Upcoming City Events
There will be no Clematis by Night on Thursday, July 2 while we’re gearing up for the biggest FREE Independence Day celebration in South Florida — see you Saturday, July 4 on the WPB Waterfront!
Learn more about City Events!
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Grassy Waters Preserve | 8264 Northlake Blvd.
Explore expansive wetlands featuring native wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and more. Hiking, paddling, and programming available with a reservation! Please call the Nature Center at (561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP.View the calendar. Purchase Grassy Waters' Children's book "Sam the Snail Kite and the Secret of the Everglades".
Next date: Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 2 p.m.
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Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach | 411 Clematis St.
Enjoy four floors of books, programs, exciting tech, and more! There's something for everyone. Sign up for the library's newsletter! | View the calendar.
Join the Summer Reading Challenge at the Mandel Public Library | June 1 – July 31 for All Ages!
This summer, the library invites readers of all ages to "Plant A Seed, Read." Nourish your mind, cultivate your imagination, and watch ideas bloom every time you pick up a book.
See your curiosity sprout as you explore everything the library offers, including an exciting lineup of programs for every age.
Register now for the library’s all-ages Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up at mandelpubliclibrary.beanstack.com or by downloading the Beanstack app.
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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! Subscribe to the newsletter; and explore the calendar.
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Connect with the City!
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