CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

In celebration of the City of West Palm Beach’s 125th Anniversary and in honor of February’s Black History Month, departments throughout the City have planned various events to commemorate African American culture throughout the City’s history while looking ahead to a promising future.

01/31/2020 4:49 PM

FDOT TO INSTALL GUARDRAIL, ADDED SAFETY MEASURES TO PROTECT VILLAGE BLVD. MOTORISTS

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has agreed to install a guardrail west of I-95 between Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and 45th Street to help prevent vehicles that may leave the interstate from continuing onto Village Blvd.

01/24/2020 1:13 PM

ROAD & DOCK CLOSURES UPDATE: WEEK OF JANUARY 26, 2020

Road and dock closures around the City of West Palm Beach for the week of January 26.

01/24/2020 11:44 AM

City of West Palm Beach Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

01/23/2020 11:30 AM

Grassy Waters Preserve’s South Side Nature Center Boardwalk to Receive Improvements

Beginning today, Grassy Waters Preserve of West Palm Beach will be making improvements to portions of the South Side Nature Center boardwalk. The time estimated to complete this project is 3 months.

01/23/2020 8:56 AM

WPB Mayor Keith A. James Delivers 2020 State of the City

Mayor: “The State of our City is Sound, and the Future of our City is as Bright as the Sun that Shines Upon It”

01/21/2020 5:21 PM

CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH SEEKS INPUT FOR THIRD AND FINAL PHASE OF CLEMATIS STREETSCAPE

With Phases I and II complete, the City of West Palm Beach turns its attention to Phase III – the 400 and 500 blocks

01/21/2020 4:16 PM

ROAD & DOCK CLOSURES UPDATE: WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 2020

A listing of road and dock closures in the City of West Palm beach for the week of January 19, 2020.

01/21/2020 1:41 PM

Mayor Keith A. James Announces “300 in 3” Vision for Workforce/Affordable Housing Units

In line with Mayor’s vision of working to create a ‘Community of Opportunity for All,’ new initiative aims to create 300 workforce/affordable housing units in the City in three years.

01/21/2020 1:36 PM

WPB Announces 2020 Schedule for Neighborhood Meetings with the Mayor

The City of West Palm Beach announces the dates for 2020 Neighborhood Meetings with Mayor Keith A. James.

01/17/2020 8:33 AM

Hitting A Home Run for West Palm Beach: Project EverGreen and STMA Pitch in to Renovate the Ball Field at Howard Park

The field needed a renovation to keep it a vibrant part of the community. Because the field receives heavy usage, the multi-use outfield needed enhancements to enable it to become a safe, sustainable playing surface.

01/16/2020 11:01 AM

City of West Palm Beach hosts third annual “Hurry to Currie” for residents and guests to enjoy Sunday on the Waterfront and a special Farmer’s Market at Currie Park

For the third year consecutively, the City of West Palm Beach encourages residents and visitors to “Hurry to Currie” to enjoy the City’s monthly Sunday on the Waterfront in January, February and March.

01/15/2020 3:52 PM

City of West Palm Beach Mental Health ‘Street Team’ Activated

The City of West Palm Beach recently implemented on-street mental health resources as one of several tactics to address the issue of homelessness in the City. In December, Commissioners approved Resolution No. 393-19, which called for two service agreements for on-street mental health services.

01/14/2020 8:08 AM

West Palm Beach Homicide Rate Declined 29% in 2019

Mayor and West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) Chief Frank Adderley announce a 29% year over year decline in the City’s 2019 homicide rate.

01/10/2020

West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James Appointed to National Steering Committee for Mayors Innovation Project

While continuing to enhance the quality of life for West Palm Beach residents, Mayor Keith A. James will also help lead the Mayors Innovation Project (MIP), a national learning network for mayors and their senior staff.

01/09/2020

WPB Mayor James Announces Cost-Savings, Realignment of Administration Organizational Structure

As a step toward tightening the City’s budget, West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James announces a further realignment of City Administration staff.

01/08/2020 2:07 PM

Road and Docks Closures Update: Week of December 15, 2019

12/13/2019 2:37 PM