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In this episode, Host Brandii Little sits down with Isabel Coletti of the city’s Planning and Development Department to talk about how she and her team help preserve our city’s cultural heritage, including through the Historic Resources Commission, the Heritage Neighborhoods Program, and those fascinating historic markers you see around town. Apply for an Historic Marker! https://www.cityofws.org/1366/Historic-Recognition-Committee Find great research resources for a mar...

Guest Host Serena Mumford is joined by Steven Harris, and Jakira Westbrook of the Office of Economic Development, and former restaurateur and current City Council Member, Vivián Joiner (South Ward) to talk about the programs the city offers to assist business owners and entrepreneurs, and the M/WBE program to assist women and minority groups. To learn more about these programs, visit https://www.cityofws.org/347/Economic-Development Want to give us feedback or an idea for a new ...

Join guest host Serena Mumford and guests Cheryle Hartley and Lili Craven to talk about putting on this year’s Carolina Classic Fair from October 3-12. Between live music, unique food, agriculture, livestock, and exciting rides, there’s a lot to talk about! For tickets visit: carolinaclassicfair.com/tickets/ For information and select rules visit: carolinaclassicfair.com/general-info/ Want to give us feedback or an idea for a new episode? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at firstandmain...

Host Brandii Little is joined by Captain Jack Swaim of the Winston-Salem Police Department to talk about the department’s recruiting efforts. That’s right, WSPD is hiring new officers! Captain Swaim breaks down the department’s best in class training, the competitive pay and benefits, and much more. Want to apply or learn more? Click here: https://joinwspdnow.org/ Want to hear more from the city of Winston-Salem? Follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/cityofwi...

Host Brandii Little is joined by the city’s Director of Transportation, Jeff Fansler, to talk about the roll out of the new parking app, Pay by Phone, and to share updates on the new Multi Use Path, changes to traffic patterns on Liberty and Main streets, and safety upgrades to crosswalks at University Parkway and Coliseum Drive. Helpful resources mentioned in this episode: Download the new parking app, Pay By Phone, on the App Store or the Google Play Store. Detailed instructions on se...

In this episode, Host Brandii Little sits down with Susan Spainhour of the city’s Marketing and Communications team, and recent CWSU graduate, Yolanda Moses to discuss the City of Winston-Salem University (CWSU) – an educational program designed to help residents gain a better understanding about how city government works and how they can get involved. The once-a-year, 12-week course is free and meets once a week on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at City Hall and other locat...

Host Brandii Little speaks with Recreation and Parks employees, Heather Candelora and Laura Tanyi about some of the programs their department is offering this summer, including Rock Out the Quarry, swimming, splash pads, senior citizens' exercise programs and more! Read on for more information and links to topics mentioned in the show: Rock Out the Quarry - https://www.cityofws.org/3490/Rock-Out-the-Quarry Find programs for seniors, kids, and more at https://www.cityofws.org/857/Programs-Acti...