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Have you ever wondered about the structure, positions, and roles are for Greensboro City government? Wondered how the city plans, manages resources, and runs a city with over three hundred thousand residents? Two of Greensboro's city managers sit down with Talk City to discuss their roles in the city manager's office. Nasha McCray and Nathaniel "Trey" Davis share details of how they came to their roles today. And Trey Davis expounds on his time as Assistant City Manager, and his recent promotion to City Manager for the Gate City.
Talk City en Español se sienta con Capitán Dedios con el Departamento de Bomberos en Greensboro para la semana de prevención contra incendios.
Talk City with Dr. Rosalind Dale and Dr. Oliver Thomas as they discuss the fourth annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 16, during NC A&T State University's 98th Homecoming. The event is organized by the Division of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development and the Office of Engagement and Outreach. It will take place at A&T University Farm 3020 McConnell Road, Greensboro. The summit is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners, regional and state community members, government officials who are involved in fiscal policy, and all members of the Aggie family.
Topics include an update the city's Comprehensive Plan. You don't have to live in 22401 to participate. fredericksburgva.gov/forward. We also talk about data centers, the new firehouse and the new visitor's center.
Estás listo para una emergencia? En este episodio, Eddi Cabrera Blanco del Condado de Guilford nos brinda información esencial para estar listos en caso de una emergencia relacionada con el clima: cómo hacer un plan de comunicación familiar, cómo recibir alertas en tu área. Recursos mencionados en este episodio: GEANI readyguilford.com, https://www.facebook.com/ReadyGuilford, READY ready.gov/es/haga-un-plan, Emergencias de NC https://www.facebook.com/NCEmergency, descarga la aplicación FEMA https://www.fema.gov/es/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products.
Talk City En Español – Acceso al Idioma En este episodio, nuestra invitada Jodie Stanley, experta en el tema de acceso al idioma nos presenta porqué es importante brindar este servicio a las personas con dominio limitado del inglés y discutimos qué recursos están disponibles para los residentes que necesitan comunicarse con agencias en el idioma que dominan más.
Don't miss the fun to be had at National Dance Day coming soon at Le Bauer Park. Kevin Gray, Interim Executive Director, and Steph Coolbaugh, Community Engagement Coordinator sit down with Talk City Greensboro to discuss this fun filled event taking place on September 21st. National Dance Day and Night in Lebauer Park Saturday, September 21st. Go to www.greensborodowntownparks.org for the full lineup of dance and fun.
Officers Harris, Byrd, and Lindsay from the Greensboro Police Department stop by Talk City Greensboro and answer questions sent in by area high school students. Plus, we'll learn more about the upcoming Women's Symposium on September 17th and the "Be the Change" Open House Informational Hiring Event.
“Llamadas de Emergencia” Aldo Yepez Medina del departamento de bomberos de Greensboro nos brinda información muy importante del cómo y cuándo llamar al servicio de emergencias 911 disponible para todos los residentes.
“Noches Latinas” Maria González de Casa Azul comparte de las exitosas actividades de baile “Noches Latinas” en colaboración con Greensboro Downtown Parks.
Back Again! The North Carolina Folk Festival is upon us. Talk City Greensboro is excited to have the festival's Executive Director, Jodee Ruppel, return to Talk City and give us the latest updates, new attractions, and surprise guest line ups about this great event hosted in the Gate City.
Talk City Greensboro spends time with the City of Greensboro's Office of Community Safety (OCS). Division Manager and Behavioral Health Team Supervisor Latisha McNeil and Erin Williams talk about how our citizens formerly incarcerated navigate re-entering society, the challenges faced, plus how OCS helps to meet their needs.
Representative Kathy Manning joins Talk City Greensboro to discuss how she came to call Greensboro home. We also sit down with the representative to ask about how she serves and highlights the 6th district in Washington D.C., and the many contributions the Gate City has benefited from since Representative Manning's term began.
Talk City Greensboro sits down with Dr. Olu Jegede from Cone Health as we discuss CATCH 5 in 5 (Collaborative Action Towards Community Health) a program designed to close the life expectancy gap by 5 years in 5 years for East Greensboro and other areas. We'll also talk about the upcoming "Building a Better You: Health & Wellness Community Event" on Saturday, June 29, 2024. This event takes place from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Corbett Sports Center at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C.
The Talk City Greensboro crew has a discussion with John Serrano of the McGirt-Horton Library as they embark on the continuation of the "Summer Speaker Series. The series will begin at 3pm on Wednesday, June 12th with Charlotte Librarian Danielle Prichett who's well known in Greensboro for her work and has conducted widespread studies in the field Genealogy. Danielle will speak on the NC Bastardy Bonds: historical documents revealing paternity and societal attitudes towards unwed mothers and their children.
Talk City Greensboro opens the microphones with representatives of the Triad Black Farmers Market. Dr. Caldwell, Ms. Lolitta Watkins and Nyla Muhammad speak from personal experiences, historical data, and explain the need for fresh produce in area communities dealing with food scarcity.
Talk City Greensboro sits down with newly appointed Carolina Cobras Head coach Brandon Negron. Coach Negron gives valuable insights of the National Arena League and the forward expansion of the Carolina Cobras program within the city of Greensboro.
Talk City Greensboro spends time with Megan LaFaivre with Ready for School Ready for Life. Ready for School Ready for Life has been on a mission in Guilford County to construct an innovative, system of care for our young children and their families. Listen and learn how they make this happen.
In the first hour St. Louis 14th ward Alderman discusses his rationale for sponsoring an eminent domain bill and his concerns a turning the city workhouse into a homeless shelter as suggested by Mayor Tishaura Jones. In the Second hour Attorney Elbert Walton Founder of the North County Unity PAC and former City Marshal Ben Phillips discuss the race for the Democratic nomination for the 1st Congressional District with Tangazo host Hank Thompson
A discussion with the chairs of Charlotte City Council's committees that help govern the Queen City, including transportation, jobs and economic development, and housing and safety. We hear about the priorities each committee has set, why they've set those goals and where they are in achieving them.
As an ever-growing city attracting new people every day, the City of Greensboro faces the challenges of helping our un-sheltered people make it through. Talk City Greensboro invites Tiffany Dumas and community partner, Joy Easterling to talk about their efforts to help families experiencing homelessness.
Are you hungry? Want to know about some of the most deductible eateries in Greensboro? Listen to this episode of Talk City Greensboro. Talk City Greensboro is joined by Erik Sommers, Community Manager for Yelp of the Triad. Learn about many of their upcoming events, ideas, treats, plus many of your favorite dining spots.
Ever heard the terms "Nanoscience or Nanoengineering"? Find out more, plus how middle and high school female students can take part in a great experience designed for girls and parents to learn from women in STEM at all ages. During this episode of Talk City Greensboro, we are joined by longtime educator Laura Tew with the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering.
Talk City invites the Guilford County Register of Deeds, Jeff Thigpen for a sit-down conversation. Jeff discusses what the Register of Deeds does plus many added value initiatives taken on by the Deeds Office. From Marriage Licenses to the Good Grief Podcast, you'll enjoy an enlightening conversation.
Talk City holds a discussion with Liz Lennon of the Greensboro Human Rights Department and Adhoc Committee Chair on African American Disparities (ACAAD), Crystal Black. Learn about what ACAAD does in our community, plus an upcoming mixer "Taste the African Diaspora" to be held on February 22nd from 5p - 7p.
There are changes coming to what we all know as the City's Loose Leaf Program this year. Naturally with change comes questions about how the new process will work. Our guest today is Griffin Hatchell who is the Division Manager of Solid Waste Collections with the City's Solid Waste and Recycling Department. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/18474/36?backlist=%2F
Rosemary and Rodney sit down with singer and songwriter, Mr. Sam. Mr. Sam aka Sam Hensley comes to the rescue! Sam Hensley discusses why he writes kid's music and the benefits it brings to our youth. Mr. Sam writes kids music that parents won't hate, and you can catch his act every month at Greensboro's Scuppernong Books.
Creative Greensboro has launched a Poet Laureate Pilot Program. Greensboro City Council has appointed local spoken word performance poet, activist, lecturer, teacher, and author Josephus Thompson III as the City's inaugural poet laureate, and he's with us today on Talk City Greensboro.
North Carolina's first memorial dedicated to women of the holocaust stands in Greensboro's LeBauer Park – unveiled about nine months ago. The story behind it is decades old and too important not to share over and over. She Wouldn't Take Off Her Boots is the name of the monument and the documentary that tells its story, and it comes to PBS this weekend. Jenny Kaiser is the filmmaker, and our guest on this episode. https://womenoftheshoahjp.org/
We're all music lovers I think….but there's something about LIVE music that is just right. The performers, the venue, the energy exchange between the audience and the artists….there's just nothing quite like it. Our guest today is Rebecca Willie, she is the Executive Director of Music for a Great Space and our guest on this episode. https://musicforagreatspace.org/
Talk City Greensboro sits down with the Director of Creative Greensboro, Jocquelyn Boon. Learn about what Creative Greensboro has done and what's on the horizon. Creative Greensboro is the City's home for creative programming, art features, music, drama, and more.
A conversation with Mr. Jarvis Bynum representing the Greensboro, NC Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization.
The fourth and final cornerstone of the downtown greenway is complete and is ready for a grand reveal. The Freedom Cornerstone is at the intersection of Gate City Boulevard and Murrow Boulevard, and if you drive by at night, you will want to look up. Dabney Sanders is project manager for the downtown Greensboro and Chelsea Phipps is Greenway and Gardens Program Coordinator. https://downtowngreenway.org/
Community Theatre Greensboro's 28th annual production of the Wizard of Oz returns this fall, and this year you can be a part of the magic in a new way. Roz Fulton is executive director of CTG and our guest on this episode. https://ctgso.org/
Cue the music, roll the sot, where's my live shot? Josh, does that sound familiar? We both spent a lot of time in newsrooms, and those are the words you would frequently hear from the director aa the start of a newscast. Maybe you know a young person who has interest in the biz – Glenwood Recreation Center has a program for you. It's called Breaking News at the Rec. Gail Scott is Assistant Supervisor of the Center and we could call her news director of the program : ) https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/101412/7388
Greensboro's first and only women's professional basketball team head headed to the playoffs and you are going to want to be there for the action. The Greensboro Kaos are in action Saturday, September 9th at Western Guilford High School. Never heard of the team? There's no better time to get aquainted. Shatrina Smalls is the founder, owner and head coach and Danielle White and Analza “Tweet” Jordan are athletes on the court. https://www.greensborokaos.com/
Is math a strong suit for Maino, cause he wants to be a welder. Christie Barlament joins the show to talk about what's happening on the City Deck Landing! It gets crazy, check out Maino and The Mayor on Facebook. Guest: Christie Barlament
It's an understatement to say that Cancer has probably touch all our lives in some way. A friend, neighbor, co-worker, family member…or…you yourself. There are new people on the front lines every day. One of the greatest strengths we have is each other, and our guest today is here to tell us about what she is doing to share that strength with women who are fighting and surviving. Nichole French is the Founder and CEO of RePursepose Inc. https://repursepose.org/
Most of know the feeling of walking to the car and seeing a small piece of paper pinned under the wiper blades and flapping in the wind – yep, it's a parking ticket. After you stomp your feet and heavily sigh a few times, consider this – you can pay that fine in school supplies. Hanna Cockburn is director for the city's transportation department and Louise Courts is development director for Guilford Education Alliance. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/18410/36 https://guilfordeducationalliance.org/
Back To School is BACK! That's right, we're all heading out with lists in hand to get school supplies for another exciting year of school. Those supplies can add up quick, and every parent appreciates a little help when it comes to making sure their kids have everything they need. In that spirit, today we want to tell you about a fantastic event coming up August 12th centered around backpacks and youth health screenings to get our kids ready for another year. Sharline Rena Comer, who is a project manager with the People and Culture Department here at the City of Greensboro is here to give us the scoop. https://caribbeancrusadeforchrist.com/
For decades Greensboro Youth Council has offered local teens a space for connection and service. Jasia Stevenson is the GYC Coordinator; Parker Manuel is Chair, and Salma Hassanein is GYC Vice Chair, and they are all our guests on this episode of Talk City. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/teens/greensboro-youth-council
The NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation, a charitable foundation, invites you to join us for a golf tournament. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Housing Foundation's 100 Homes for 100 Counties initiative. Reception: Sunday, September 17, 2023, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Pinehurst Resort (Outlook Ballroom and Veranda Room) 80 Carolina Vista Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374 Golf Tournament: Monday, September 18, 2023 Longleaf Golf & Family Club 10 N. Knoll Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387 ncrealtorshf.org/golf
Summer is the official season for ice cream! And what is better than ice cream? Free Ice Cream! Erik Sommers is community manager for Yelp of the Triad and master of the free yum is our guest on this episode. https://www.instagram.com/yelpnctriad/?hl=en
City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about growth, transportation, preserving the Renwick Building, and his future--he's running for re-election.
Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. For this episode, sponsored by www.howardssolicitors.co.uk Ian is joined by former star of 1980s sitcom Nick Conway, who played Billy Boswell in Bread, but is also a big City fan. They're also joined by Geoff Durbin, for City commercial manager and Andy & Harlan from the Forever Blue squad. They look back on the games in Munich & at Wembley, wonder why the semifinal wasn't in the North and they look ahead to the Arsenal game If you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
Dan Murphy is joined by Tyrone Marshall to discuss the World Cup so far, how Manchester City's England players affect the team and analyse Phil Foden's game against Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the latest episode of the Chocolate News Podcast. We bring you news that discusses issues affecting the Black community. On today's show we will be discussing the newest Prime Minister of the U.K., the St. Louis School shooting, and what Cincinnati City Council is doing to help people of color to get city contracts and how the money is spent.Joining us today is Cincinnati City Councilman Scotty Johnson and Cincinnati City Councilwoman Victoria Parks. This week's episode is hosted by Andria Carter (Digital Correspondent, The Cincinnati Herald).This episode is sponsored by the Council on Aging. Originally recorded on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022.Make sure to check out the stories we talked about today on our website at www.TheCincinnatiHerald.com. You can also follow us on social media. We're on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We also have our own YouTube channel. Just search for The Herald TV.
Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. For this episode, sponsored by www.howardssolicitors.co.uk Ian is joined by Les "Chappy" Chapman plus Harlan and Stephen to discuss all things City including a few stories from Les's time as City kitman, in particular with Mario Balotelli! If you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
Long awaited, heavily suggested, the Betches are doing Mortal Instruments, City of Bones!!!! The Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book/movie/tv show for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/booksnbetches/support
About the Guests Adam Halpin Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen, Glory Days. Off-Broadway: Daddy Long Legs, Rent, Dogfight. National Tours: Come From Away, Kinky Boots, Rent. Select Regional: Chess at The Kennedy Center, The Last 5 Years at Long Wharf, The Music Man at The Muny. Megan McGinnis recently toured with the North American company of Come From Away. Prior to that, she completed the Off-Broadway run of Daddy Long Legs, originating the role of Jerusha Abbott, both nationally and internationally (Ovation Award, Jeff Nomination, London What's On Stage Nomination). Broadway: Side Show (Revival, Standby Daisy/Violet), Les Miserables (Revival, Eponine), Little Women (Beth), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Thoroughly Modern Millie, Diary of Anne Frank, Parade. Links https://theatreraleigh.com/ (Theatre Raleigh) http://meganmcginnis.net/ (Megan McGinnis Website) Connect with Us Facebook @beltlinetbroadway Twitter @beltlinetobway Instagram @beltlinetobroadway