City Center Podcasts
City Center Podcasts highlight many of the great things in and about our City. Listen to some "behind the scenes" insights and learn from some of the department directors that provide you with essential services every day or help you discover all that is West Palm Beach.
Listen in as host Gerry Marcelo interviews City personnel to unlock you some of the most fascinating aspects of the City where people come to "Live, Work and Play" along the scenic Lake Worth Lagoon.
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.
You may also listen to an audio version of this Historic Preservation program here on our Podbean channel.
WPB GreenMarket 2025: Bigger and Better Than Ever!
Summer is fading away and West Palm Beach is ready for another wonderful winter season in the tropics! The return of the West Palm Beach Greenmarket is once again the “opening act” for the season and it is jam packed with new vendors, new features and delicious new foods! We’ll take a look at what may be the biggest and best GreenMarket ever! With Angela Poco.
You may also listen to Angela Poco on the GreenMarket podcast.
Building Tomorrow from Yesterday:
Inside West Palm's Community Redevelopment Agency
A city like West Palm Beach is always changing, adding new landmarks that help redefine who we are. The city is also hard at work renewing what is already here through the efforts of the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. Today we’ll look at our nationally recognized CRA, what they’re all about, and how their efforts are forming the West Palm Beach of tomorrow. With Chris Roog, Executive Director of the West Palm Beach CRA.
Listen to the audio version
How to Run a City: A Talk With
City Administrator Faye Johnson
A city as complex and diverse as West Palm Beach requires a team to get things done. While the Mayor makes the final decision, he often looks to his City Administrator to keep city government running smoothly. Today we talk to Faye Johnson, a woman who’s lifelong dedication to West Palm Beach keeps the government’s wheels turning every day.
This link will take you to the audio version
From Blueprints to Buildings:
A look at how developments happen
West Palm Beach is on fire with new business, new growth, and breathtaking new buildings. What is it about West Palm that makes this happen? We’ll explore the process of how an inspiration can go from the drawing board to reality and learn just how complex the process really is. With Assistant City Administrator Armando Fana.
Audio Version
A Community of Opportunity for All:
How the City is Helping Small Business Start in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach prides itself as a community of opportunity for all. Part of making that goal a reality is a focus on offering programs to help local entrepreneurs find success. So if your dream is to start your own business, West Palm Beach has a team that’s ready to talk to you! With Frank Hayden.
Audio Version
Summer Fun Secrets:
There's LOTS to do at the Mandel Public Library
How do parents keep their kids entertained all summer long? The answer is simple, close by and FREE! Take a look at what the Mandel Public Library in downtown West Palm Beach has to offer to keep your kids busy! With Christena Carollo.
Audio Version
Metrics and Milestones:
A Conversation with Mayor Keith A. James
The past six years has been a tumultuous time for the City of West Palm Beach. From the dark days of the pandemic to overwhelming optimism about the future, West Palm has prospered like no other. Today, we talk with Mayor Keith James about how the City got here, how 2025 is shaping up, and what he sees is in store for this “city on the move.”
Audio version
Did you miss one of our fascinating and informative podcasts hosted by Gerry Marcelo? If so, you can still find our entire series right here on the City Center Podcast website hosted by PodBean.