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- 4 days ago9 min
First and Main, Ep 14: Neighborhood Services Workshops
Host Katie Gore speaks with Shawn Helm from Neighborhood Services and Code Enforcement about how the city helps residents keep their neighborhoods clean and beautiful. How to report a code violation: Call CityLink at 311 or 336-727-8000 Or use the Winston-Salem Online Reporting Tool Come learn how the Neighborhood Services Department assists with code enforcement concerns, homeowner lending opportunities, affordable housing questions, and more. Meet one on one with experts...
- May 1, 20267 min
First and Main, Ep 13: Pools, Parks, & Camps
Host Katie Gore speaks with Leah Friend from Rec and Parks about how residents can enjoy the city’s pools, swim lessons, summer camps, venues for rent, and much more. Find a Rec and Parks location or activity! https://www.cityofws.org/827/Recreation-Parks SUBSCRIBE to the city of Winston-Salem’s Podcast, First and Main https://cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast Want to learn more about what’s happening in the city? CONNECT with us on Social Media http://x.com/CityofWS https://instagra...
- Apr 1, 20267 min
You Gotta Have Art (Public Art Commission)
Host Brandii Little speaks with Erica Palmiter of the Public Art Commission about how art revitalizes our city and sparks economic growth. Erica highlights current art projects, including the new dandelion project being installed along Salem Parkway, and talks about how artists can apply for upcoming projects. Visit the Art Commission website https://www.cityofws.org/1267/Public-Art-Commission Learn about public art in progress: https://www.cityofws.org/3600/Public-Art-in-Progress SUBSCRIBE t...
- Mar 2, 20268 min
First and Main: Creek Week Fun!
Host Brandii Little speaks with Kaitlin Chamberlain about the opportunities during Creek Week for all ages to enjoy nature, learn about ecology, and even do some great volunteer work that protects the waterways and wildlife we all enjoy. Find an activity! https://forsythcreekweek.org/events/month/2026-03/ Learn more! forsythcreekweek.org SUBSCRIBE to the city of Winston-Salem’s Podcast, First and Main https://cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast Want to learn more...
- Feb 2, 20268 min
First and Main: Walk of Fame
Brandii speaks with Sue Spainhour from Marketing and Communications about the city’s Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame, celebrating homegrown artists and contributors to the arts. Listen and learn how to nominate your favorite candidate and honor their legacy. Learn more: Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame SUBSCRIBE to the city of Winston-Salem’s Podcast, First and Main https://cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast Want to learn more about what’s ha...
- Jan 2, 20268 min
First and Main: Planning and Development
Host Brandii Little sits down with Matthew Burczyk from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning and Development Services to discuss an upcoming series of meetings on proposed land uses and how citizens can make their voices heard on uses that affect their communities. Learn more about land use plans and how to get involved at forward2045.com SUBSCRIBE to the city of Winston-Salem’s Podcast, First and Main https://cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast Want to learn more about what’s happening...
- Nov 21, 20258 min
First and Main: Christmas Tree Lighting
Brandii speaks with Katie Gore from Marketing and Communications, and Keith Finch from Vegetation Management about this year’s Christmas tree lighting in Corpening Plaza downtown on December 6th. Find out everything that goes into getting this 1200 pound tree put up, lit, and prepared for our holiday celebration! Read more on our city calendar: https://www.cityofws.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=5937 SUBSCRIBE to the city of Winston-Salem’s Podcast, First and Main https://cityofws.org/3607/First-and-M...
- Oct 31, 202510 min
First and Main: Historic Resources
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...
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