City Of WPB To Announce Updates On Mayor's Task Force on Racial & Ethnic Equality

The task force was established last July.

West Palm Beach Insider Newsletter: April 17, 2021

COVID-19 updates, illegal dumping, library fine forgiveness and more.

Hog Hammock Trail At North Side Of Grassy Waters Preserve Closed For Boardwalk Improvements

All sections of the trail on the west side and the Promontory Trail will remain open.

State Awards City Of West Palm Beach $16.7 Million For More Resilient Infrastructure

The city is one of only 15 municipalities in the State of Florida to receive part of a nearly $150 million tranche.

West Palm Beach Mayor Comments On Guilty Verdicts For Derek Chauvin

"While justice has been served, it does not bring back George Floyd," said Keith James.

The Mandel Public Library Introduces ‘Ask Us' Virtual Chat Tool

Librarians are now available to chat live about eBooks, research and more.

City Of West Palm Beach Updates Ordinance For Citywide Sidewalk Café Seating

The ordinance was designed to ensure that the public space is equitable for both passersby and restaurant or business patrons alike.

City Of West Palm Beach To Host Free Tree Giveaway On April 24

Residents and business owners are encouraged to apply to receive native trees.

ICYMI: Registration Open For City Of West Palm Beach Counselor-In-Training Summer Program

The program is designed to help high school students unlock their leadership potential and develop a variety of skills for future success.

City Of WPB Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center Awarded $5,000 USA Swimming Foundation Grant

The funds will support the city’s continued efforts to provide free or reduced-cost swim lessons.

WPB Online, Pay-By-Phone Utility Payments To Be Temporarily Unavailable Saturday

Maintenance will be performed on the system that day.

City Of West Palm Beach Grants Historic Designation To H.G. Roosters

The establishment has served as a safe gathering place for the local LGBTQ+ community for more than 60 years.

City Of West Palm Beach Monthly Homeless Assistance Update For March

Two additional outreach specialists have been hired.

City Of West Palm Beach Welcomes Henry Mercy To Homeless Engagement Team

Henry is fluent in both English and Haitian Creole, which will be key to outreach to the non-English-speaking Haitian community.

West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James Comments On Passing Of U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings

"We are beyond grateful for his many years of public service to our community."

Swearing-In Ceremony Held For Newly Elected And Re-Elected West Palm Beach City Commissioners

A video of the ceremony is available on YouTube.

Federal Tax Refunds In Palm Beach County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Palm Beach County neighbors.

City Of West Palm Beach To Open Mass Vaccination Site On April 1

The city intends to administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to 1,000 people every week through July.

Dianne Bernstein Named Chair of West Palm Beach Library Foundation Board Of Directors

The foundation has also added five new board members.

Rebecca DeLaRosa Named City Of West Palm Beach Chief Of Staff

She also will serve as the city's economic development director.

City Of West Palm Beach To Hold Swearing-In Ceremony For Elected Officials On April 1

The event will be broadcast live on TV as well as livestreamed on YouTube.

Residents Invited To Vote For The West Palm Beach GreenMarket In National Competition

A USA Today poll will determine the 10 best farmers markets in the country.

City Of West Palm Beach Recent Policy Actions

This week the city commission approved the installation of a large scale sculpture titled "Sun Salutations" at Sunset Park.

West Palm Beach Residents Invited To Pledge To Conserve Water

Residents can win $3,000 toward their home utility payments, water saving fixtures, and hundreds of other prizes.

City Of West Palm Beach Welcomes New Member Of On-Street Homeless Engagement Team

Alexandria “Allie” Severino has been hired as the homeless outreach specialist.

The Historic Northwest In West Palm Beach Seeking Further Enhancements

The Tamarind Streetscape project, which is estimated to cost $22 million, is expected to be complete in 2024.​

CARES Act Food Cards Must Be Activated By March 31

Palm Beach County staff will continue to reach out to those who have not yet activated their cards.

West Palm Beach Road & Dock Closures Update For The Week Of March 21

Several streets and docks will be closed for the Palm Beach Boat Show.

In PSAs, West Palm Beach Mayor Encourages Residents To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Two of the three PSAs were produced for Hispanic/Latino and African American or Black audience.

City Of West Palm Beach Approves Historic Designation For Three Locations

Northwood Hills, the Yeckes Family Chapel and the William Ohlhaber House join nearly 50 other sites on the local register.

City Of West Palm Beach Official Municipal Election Results Announced

City Commissioners Shalonda Warren and Joe Peduzzi will be sworn in on April 1.

City Of West Palm Beach Website Upgraded

New features will make information more accessible.

Online Portal Reopens For Emergency Rental Assistance For West Palm Beach Residents

Utility assistance is also available for qualifying renters.

City Of West Palm Beach Monthly Homeless Assistance Update

In February the city and its partners helped 22 individuals with referrals and access to mental health and substance abuse resources.

New Guidance System To Improve City Of West Palm Beach Parking Experience

Officials celebrate improvements to city garages with ceremonial ribbon cutting.

More Florida Populations Now Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine

Individuals determined by a physician to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 may be vaccinated, according to Gov. DeSantis' executive order.

West Palm Beach-IAFF Impasse Resolution Hearing Scheduled For March 3-4 Postponed

The Special Magistrate granted the parties’ joint motion for a 60-day continuance.

City Of West Palm Beach Monthly Homeless Assistance Update

Nearly 90 individuals were offered services within city parks, neighborhoods, or other locations in January.

City Of WPB Donates $3,149 In MLK Day Parking Revenues To Martin Luther King Caregivers Program

The annual donation has been a tradition since 2006.

West Palm Beach Mayor Proclaims March 1 As Coronavirus Victims & Survivors Memorial Day

As of this week, more than 500,000 Americans, including more than 2,300 individuals in Palm Beach County, have died from the virus.