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Spartanburg City News — 340 episodes

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1

A Conversation on the City's Response to Homelessness

2

The 'Why' Behind the City Budget

3

How Downtown Manager Jamie Smith Creates Connections in a Changing Downtown Spartanburg

4

How Spartanburg's ARPA funding is creating new affordable housing

5

Yes, there's plenty of convenient, affordable parking in Downtown Spartanburg

6

Why Downtown Spartanburg Growth Matters

7

A Recent History of Downtown Spartanburg Growth

8

What is a Council-Manager Form of Government?

9

Angels Charge marks 10 years assisting women in finding new lives after incarceration

10

A conversation on the City's response to Hurricane Helene

11

Duncan Park Lake open to boating and fishing for first time in decades

12

Fire Chief Pierre Brewton reflects on his journey back to Spartanburg to lead department

13

Hello Family shares transformative results, expands countywide

14

Homebuyer Seminar to be held at Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, Saturday, June 29

15

MySpartanburg app lets residents request city services, follow progress on reported issues

16

Community Health Awareness Day at Carver Middle School, June 1

17

H.E.A.R.T program addresses needs of those experiencing homelessness in Spartanburg

18

City lead-based paint remediation program tackles dangerous health concerns in 38 Spartanburg homes

19

Discussing a programming approach for Morgan Square with Dan Biederman of BRV

20

Discussing the history of Spartanburg City Hall

21

Discussing the new Morgan Square design

22

Getting to know new Assistant City Manager, Kevin Limehouse

23

Discussing the 2023 fiscal year budget with City Manager, Chris Story

24

New River Birch trail extension to feature 'Creativitrees' public art installation

25

Next steps in bringing minor league baseball back to Spartanburg

26

Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful takes on litter, beautification in Spartanburg

27

City Boards and Commissions offer residents an opportunity to serve

28

Urban tree health and the future of Morgan Square's canopy

29

Noble Tree Foundation brings expertise, biodiversity to Spartanburg's urban canopy

30

Exploring the new City of Spartanburg website

31

Community Health Awareness Day at Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, April 22

32

Hello Family releases first annual report

33

Getting to know Highland Project Manager, Jamie Smith

34

A new cohost joins the team

35

Discussing options for the City's federal ARPA funding

36

New trail extensions near completion

37

The History of Morgan Square

38

Discussing Downtown Spartanburg pedestrian spaces, midcentury to present

39

New committee to guide Morgan Square redesign process

40

Taking a look at the City's upcoming fiscal year budget

41

New outdoor gathering space, Fretwell opens along Rail Trail

42

Discussing Spartanburg's planned joint City-County government complex

43

Discussing the 2021 crime stats report and the City's innovative approach to policing

44

Community planning process to create vision for Duncan Park improvements

45

Proposed apartment project would be first affordable housing development in Downtown Spartanburg

46

A look at the biggest decisions ahead for the City in 2022

47

A look at Downtown Spartanburg development in 2021

48

'Hello Family' program to support parents, young children launching in January

49

Northside Rising: The road from master plan to inclusive development

50

What's next for Morgan Square?

51

Northside rising: Laying the groundwork for a community-led neighborhood master plan

52

Northside Rising: Neighborhood history from origins to construction of VCOM

53

Taking a look back at 2020 in Spartanburg

54

Win prizes from downtown businesses this holiday season with 'Snowman Scramble' scavenger hunt, social media giveaways

55

'Plan Spartanburg' to become nation's first citywide comprehensive plan with racial equity as guiding principle

56

Explaining how Spartanburg Housing Fund will support affordable housing development

57

Major Downtown and Northside development projects continue to move forward

58

'Lead-safe Spartanburg' program to assist residents in removing dangerous lead paint from older homes

59

Show us how you're staying #SafeInSpartanburg!

60

Discussing South Carolina's 'Work or Home' order

61

Now is the perfect time to fill out the 2020 Census!

62

An update on COVID-19 in Spartanburg

63

Info and tips to combat COVID-19 in Spartanburg

64

Discussing Cottonwood Trail cleanup efforts, future plans with SPACE

65

Discussing the tornado recovery effort in Spartanburg

66

A #Spartanburg2020 look at downtown living and culture

67

Looking back on 10 years of public, private recreation investment in Spartanburg

68

Looking back on a decade of Spartanburg arts growth

69

Previewing our upcoming MLK Unity Week events

70

Share your thoughts on our city's progress with #Spartanburg2020

71

Taking a look back at the last decade in Spartanburg

72

Hub City Press releases 'Above Spartanburg'

73

Explaining the plan to replace and redevelop Highland's Norris Ridge Apartments

74

Walkability expert Jeff Speck to hold free event in Spartanburg, November 7

75

Homebuyers Seminar & Expo at C.C. Woodson, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.

76

Spartanburg Science Center enhances offerings, inspires excitement for science

77

Countywide 32-mile trail network to be called 'The Dan'

78

Spartanburg Municipal Judge seeks to establish Homeless Court

79

What is a comprehensive plan?

80

First Highland Neighborhood Transformation Plan public meeting, August 13, 6 p.m.

81

Using data to understand, shape Downtown Spartanburg growth

82

Explaining the plan for a new Spartanburg Fire Department central station

83

New colorful crosswalk murals to brighten Downtown Spartanburg, raise pedestrian visibility

84

An overview of the next fiscal year budget with City Manager Chris Story

85

The hottest Spartanburg summertime tips of 2019

86

Taking a look at the Spartanburg of 1919

87

Day center pilot program to provide new tool in addressing homelessness

88

Barter Boat docked at Fr8yard in Downtown Spartanburg

89

Hello Family initiative seeks to improve outcomes for Spartanburg's most vulnerable

90

Seay House sheds light on lives of 19th century women in Spartanburg

91

Spartanburg Soaring returns to Barnet Park, April 13

92

Discussing 142 Social and the downtown development landscape with Andrew Babb

93

FoodShare Spartanburg providing new affordable produce option on Spartanburg's Northside

94

CycleBar set to open Downtown Spartanburg location this spring

95

Highland community leaders share hopes for neighborhood's future

96

Highland leaders reflect on neighborhood history, community resiliency

97

City streetscaping projects fuel Downtown Spartanburg growth

98

Silver Hill neighborhood to bring new townhome, single-family construction to Downtown Spartanburg

99

HUB-BUB launches project to see 'home' through Spartanburg residents' eyes

100

City Social Media contests to spotlight Downtown Spartanburg businesses in January & February

101

Taking a look back at 2018 in Spartanburg

102

An overview of the Highland master planning process

103

'Underground Guide to Spartanburg' solves all your holiday weekend planning woes

104

Montgomery Bulding to host public tours during grand opening weekend, Dec. 7-8

105

Downtown Spartanburg's planned six-story Cambria Hotel examined by City Design Review Board

106

Spooky Spartanburg Halloween stories

107

City Manager Chris Story discusses his new role, aspirations for Spartanburg's future

108

Up close and personal with new Spartanburg City Manager Chris Story

109

Proud Mary Theatre Company kicking off second season at West Main Artists Co-op, Oct. 26

110

New Downtown Business Council set to hold first meeting, Oct. 15

111

Outgoing City Manager, Ed Memmott reflects on 21 years in Spartanburg (part two)

112

Outgoing Outgoing City Manager, Ed Memmott reflects on 21 years in Spartanburg (part one)

113

Getting to know the new HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence

114

Discussing the future T.K. Gregg Community Center

115

Getting to know new Spartanburg Philharmonic Music Director, Stefan Sanders

116

A City Podcast back-to-school special

117

Spartanburg Little Theatre season to kickoff with 'The Little Mermaid,' September 7-23

118

City launches EMERGE business accelerator for African Americans

119

A Spartanburg County Courthouse history tour

120

A deep, nerdy dive into the City's Hospitality Tax

121

Panthers Play 60 course to open along Rail Trail, July 25

122

HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence program relaunching through Chapman Cultural Center

123

Tessa Fontaine talks 'The Electric Woman' and living in Spartanburg

124

An overview of the upcoming City budget

125

Spartanburg Chamber's Terrance Hawes on equity, inclusiveness, and growing up on the Northside

126

Scrappy Shakespeare returns this summer to Downtown Spartanburg

127

Spartanburg Methodist College opens downtown event space

128

Children's Museum of the Upstate opening its doors in Downtown Spartanburg

129

Smith's Drugs to build new multi-story mixed-use building on E Main

130

Butterfly Creek Park Grand Opening to be held Saturday, May 5

131

Spartanburg's biggest challenge and the principles guiding City Staff's response

132

Introducing City Podcast Cohost, Meghan Smith

133

Airport Park grand opening to be held April 14, 10 a.m.

134

Hub City Hog Fest returns to Downtown Spartanburg, April 6–7

135

A Spring 2018 #SeeSpartanburgRise look at Downtown

136

Central United Methodist Church to open new downtown park

137

New restaurant concept, The Silo opens at RJ Rockers

138

Chapman Cultural Center to host regional Culture Counts Forum, January 24

139

Details on new the Spartanburg's new digital signage rules

140

A history of Downtown Spartanburg, part 2

141

A history of Downtown Spartanburg, part 1

142

Little River Roasting to open second downtown location in Montgomery Building

143

What can we learn from examining Reconstruction-era violence in Spartanburg County?

144

How potential federal tax changes could stifle Spartanburg development

145

'A Taste of Spartanburg' showcases local chefs and farmers

146

Hub-Bub, College Town partner on downtown utility box public art project

147

STEAM Garden planned for Spartanburg's Southside

148

Details on the planned 200-unit apartment development coming to downtown Spartanburg

149

Untitled Reconstruction Project coming to Spartanburg Downtown Library, Oct 20–22

150

Chapman Cultural Center to hold 10th anniversary celebration, Oct. 1

151

Melting Pot Music Festival coming to downtown Spartanburg, Sept 30

152

City's Design Review Board approves plans for Main and Pine development

153

Discussing next downtown steps with Spartanburg Chamber's Jansen Tidmore

154

New development projects, residential rental property registry highlight busy Council meeting

155

Spartanburg residents taking food waste out of the garbage can with Compost House

156

Affordable housing, inclusionary zoning, and a look at Spartanburg's downtown housing landscape

157

Discussing the 'Spartanburg movement' with Betsy Neely Sikma

158

A year in Spartanburg with Hub-Bub Artist-in-Residence, Lydia See

159

'Ban the box' passage shows importance of citizen engagement

160

Carolina Panthers Training Camp returns to Spartanburg, July 26

161

New restaurants adding to Spartanburg's growing 'foodie' scene

162

First new amenities for rail trail park ready for debut

163

Light bulb sculptures raise bar for public art in downtown Spartanburg

164

Hub-Bub to become part of Chapman Cultural Center

165

A local government nerd's guide to the Spartanburg City budget

166

Podcast: One last time on the mic with Will Rothschild

167

Children's Museum of the Upstate to open satellite facility on Magnolia Street

168

Update on street closures in downtown Spartanburg

169

Hub City Hog Fest returns to Morgan Square, April 7–8

170

Developer James Bakker discusses plans for Montgomery Building

171

Songwriter Showcase coming to Morgan Square, Saturday, March 18

172

Discussing Montgomery Building fire with Chief Marion Blackwell

173

Hub City Writers Project's Betsy Teter awarded state's highest arts honor

174

Montgomery Building renovation set to get underway as developer closes on building

175

The City Podcast needs theme music and you should create it

176

Hub-Bub brings Drive-By Shakespeare to Growler Haus, Feb. 20

177

Startup Weekend Spartanburg coming to Johnson School of Business and Economics, Feb. 24–26

178

One Spartanburg launches five-year action plan to boost economic, cultural prosperity

179

FR8 Yard set to bring new biergarten concept to downtown Spartanburg

180

Pedestrian improvements, new street parking coming to Daniel Morgan Avenue

181

Looking ahead to 2017 in Spartanburg

182

2016 a big year for Downtown Spartanburg redevelopment

183

What does the City Fire Department's top protection ranking mean for you?

184

Historic E Main redevelopment to add 46 downtown apartment units, ground floor retail space

185

Why your voice matters in local government

186

Hub-Bub hosting 'The Community Table,' Saturday, Nov. 19

187

'Yarn bombing' public art installations planned to kick-off Downtown Cultural District grand opening

188

Connecting the dots between downtown and neighborhood revitalization in Spartanburg

189

Dr. Ann to present 'The Happiness Diet' on National Food Day, Oct 24

190

Pokérrito bringing new sushi concept to downtown Spartanburg

191

City residents wowed by light installations during National Night Out

192

Seeing Spartanburg in a New Light art installations to be unveiled during National Night Out, October 4

193

'Hub Crawl' mini art fair coming to downtown Spartanburg, Sept. 28

194

Hub City Brew Fest returns to downtown Spartanburg, October 15

195

Lydia See to focus on art accessiblity during Hub-Bub residency

196

Hub City Bites explores Spartanburg's growing restaurant scene

197

Looking at the Montgomery Building's place in downtown Spartanburg's history

198

What does the Montgomery Building's redevelopment mean for downtown Spartanburg?

199

Taking a look at Spartanburg's growing restaurant scene

200

Spring Fling evaluation committee seeks input from downtown merchants

201

What should Spartanburg learn from Chattanooga?

202

Carolina Panthers return to Spartanburg for training camp

203

Oakview Apartments purchase marks major milestone for Northside Initiative

204

Plans for five-story mixed-use downtown development move forward

205

Magnolia Street improvements to support accelerating growth in downtown Spartanburg

206

Slide the City returns to downtown Spartanburg, Saturday, June 18

207

An overview of the fiscal year 2017 city budget

208

Get a bird's eye view of Spartanburg this Saturday at the Downtown Memorial Airport

209

Hub City Scoops ice cream shop coming to downtown Spartanburg

210

Opportunities to get outdoors and get active abound in our 'Playful City' this summer

211

Hub City Hog Fest returns to Downtown Spartanburg, April 15–16

212

Discussing Spartanburg community assessment report with Chamber President, Allen Smith

213

A Conversation with Spartanburg Chamber President, Allen Smith

214

Spartanburg momentum gets boost with District 7 building plan

215

New office development promises at least 250 jobs for Downtown Spartanburg

216

Mixed-use development to bring 30 apartments, new retail space to high-profile downtown corner

217

Taking a deeper look at City and County recycling changes

218

Your #SpartanSnaps photo could be our next Facebook cover

219

Big local stories to look for in 2016

220

Taking a look back at 2015 in Spartanburg

221

Skating on the Square, Dickens of a Christmas kick off holiday season in Downtown Spartanburg

222

Spartanburg named winner of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize

223

Hub City Brew Fest coming to Downtown Spartanburg, Saturday Oct. 24

224

Papi's Tacos opens location inside Growler Haus in Downtown Spartanburg

225

Volunteers needed for Cleveland Park playground build

226

'Underground Guide to Spartanburg' highlights local hidden gems

227

Habitat for Humanity building three homes in Northside

228

Solarize Spartanburg aims to encourage local homeowners to go solar

229

Hub City Tap House to open Downtown Spartanburg's second brewery

230

Hub City Farmers' Market sees growth continue in first season at Harvest Park

231

Carolina Panthers training camp returns to Spartanburg, July 31

232

Mapping downtown progress with SeeSpartanburgRise.com

233

Podcast: New hotel to change skyline in Downtown Spartanburg

234

H & K Gallery set to open in Downtown Spartanburg

235

Bike Month events and an update on trails with Ned Barrett of Partners for Active Living

236

Taking a look at the East Main streetscaping project

237

'The Latest Thing in Spartanburg' celebrates all things local

238

Hub City Writers Project to hold 20th anniversary celebration, May 8–10

239

Hub City Hog Fest returns to Downtown Spartanburg, April 17–18

240

Hub City Farmers Market to kick off new season at Harvest Park, March 28

241

What will a new hotel mean for Downtown Spartanburg?

242

How is the rising tide of visitors impacting needs downtown?

243

Getting to know Hub-Bub's 2015 Artists-in-Reasidence

244

Hampton Heights home tour brings 'Spirit of Christmas Past' to Spartanburg

245

City Manager Ed Memmott on the Downtown Airport runway extension and a new creek for the Northside

246

Discussing streetscaping and parks improvements with City Manager Ed Memmott

247

Wofford men's basketball team to host nationally televised game, November 18

248

Harvest Park opening this week on the Northside

249

Parkinson's Disease Symposium coming to Spartanburg Nov. 13–16

250

Main Street Challenge winners to hold anniversary celebration, Oct. 25

251

Food Day Celebration coming to Spartanburg, Oct. 25

252

Join us for the 2014 International Festival, Oct. 4 at Barnet Park

253

How seven 'Class A' office buildings changed the Downtown Spartanburg skyline

254

Podcast: Spend your Saturday in Downtown Spartanburg with Live on the Green, Downtown Bites

255

An in-depth conversation on Oakview Apartments and the Northside

256

#1Spark! to bring together Spartanburg artists and entrepreneurs

257

Hundreds of new and renovated residential units add to economic power of Downtown Spartanburg

258

Spartanburg Medical Center President Phil Feisal on the Northside Initiative

259

Conversation with Spartanburg Medical Center President, Phil Feisal

260

City introduces 'HeySpartanburg!' citizen request mobile app

261

$2.3 Million in planned streetscaping to increase connectivity in Downtown Spartanburg

262

Marriott, Chapman Center, The George represent $110 million investment in Downtown Spartanburg

263

City News Podcast: How Downtown Spartanburg leads the way on jobs

264

City News Podcast: Celebrate Independence Day at Barnet Park with Red, White & Boom!

265

City News Podcast: City Manager Ed Memmott explains plan to daylight Northside creek

266

City News Podcast: Spartanburg Philharmonic to play free concert at Barnet Park June 14

267

City News Podcast: Craft Beer and Downtown Development with RJ Rockers' John Bauknight

268

City News Podcast: Hub City Farmers' Market kicking off 2014 season, May 17

269

City News Podcast: Deal paves way for $7M mixed-use development behind Marriott

270

City News Podcast: Blighted motel to be demolished to provide gateway to Northside

271

City News Podcast: Hub City Hog Fest coming to Downtown Spartanburg this weekend

272

City News Podcast: 'Grain Ideas' brings craft beer and entreprenuership together at Growler Haus

273

City News Podcast: Taking a look at the Main Street Challenge semifinalists

274

Arts Roundup Podcast: Hub City Writers Project brings 'The Writing Show' to Spartanburg

275

Arts Roundup Podcast: Go fly a kite with Spartanburg Soaring!

276

City News Podcast: Startup Weekend coming to Spartanburg, Feb. 21–23

277

City News Podcast: A Conversation with Council member Erica Brown

278

City News Podcast: Northside Redevelopment Planning Workshop to be held January 9–11

279

City News Podcast: Previewing 2014 in Spartanburg, part 3

280

City News Podcast: Previewing 2014 in Spartanburg, Part 2

281

City News Podcast: Previewing 2014 in Spartanburg, Part 1

282

City News Podcast: A look back at 2013 in Spartanburg

283

City News Podcast: Discussing the Spartanburg Academic Movement with Executive Director John Stockwell

284

Former Mayor Bill Barnet: Why the Northside is important for Spartanburg

285

City News Podcast: Former Spartanburg Mayor Bill Barnet on the Northside Initiative

286

Arts Roundup Podcast: Artists-in-Residence program returning to Hub-Bub

287

Arts Roundup Podcast: Holiday events and classes at the Chapman Cultural Center

288

City News Podcast: Little River Coffee Bar owner, manager visit coffee farm in Nicaragua

289

City News Podcast: Skating on the Square Opens Friday!

290

City News Podcast: More on the New Downtown Streetscaping Plan

291

Arts Roundup Podcast: Local musicians cover Rolling Stones classics at Hub-Bub, November 15

292

City News Podcast: Breaking Down the New Downtown Streetscaping Plan

293

Arts Roundup Podcast: 'Hub for the Holidays' book signing to be held Nov. 3

294

Arts Roundup Podcast: Chapman Cultural Center to host arts festival October 26

295

City News Podcast: Talking Land Conservation with SPACE Executive Director, Andrew Waters

296

City News Podcast: Council member Sterling Anderson on City's $2.5 million parks plan (Part Two)

297

City News Podcast: Council member Sterling Anderson on City's $2.5 million parks plan (Part One)

298

City News Podcast: Spartanburg Community College Downtown Campus exceeds enrollment expectations

299

City News Podcast: 'City Walks' to highlight active living opportunities in neighborhoods

300

City News Podcast: Converse College President Betsy Fleming on school's tuition reduction

301

October Arts Roundup Podcast: Local organizations offer something for everyone

302

City News Podcast: Bold Education Moves Focus Attention on Spartanburg

303

City News Podcast: Construction Starting Soon on Northside Healthy Food Hub

304

City News Podcast: A 'Bicycle Friendly' Discussion with Partners for Active Living

305

City News Podcast: Charting the Course of Downtown Development

306

City News Podcast: WOLI rolls into Spartanburg, August 14

307

City News Podcast: The Carolina Panthers Come to Spartanburg

308

City News Podcast: The Iron Yard brings tech startups to Spartanburg

309

City News Podcast: "Sundays Unplugged" Coming to the Chapman Cultural Center

310

City News Podcast: Options for Downtown Streetscaping

311

City Roundtable Podcast: Schuyler building renovation adds to Downtown momentum

312

City News Podcast: The 2014 City Budget Explained

313

City News Podcast: Breaking down the City's new 15-year agreement with Spartanburg Water

314

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge Winner, Motte & Sons Bootlegging Co.

315

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge Winner, Haute Mama

316

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge Winner, The Local Hiker

317

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge Finalists bring the buzz to Downtown

318

City News Podcast: An in-depth discussion on the City's dispute with Spartanburg Water

319

City Roundtable Podcast: "NASCAR on two wheels" coming to Downtown Spartanburg, May 3

320

City Roundtable Podcast: New Active Living Options in Spartanburg for Kids and Adults

321

City Roundtable Podcast: What's all the Hub-Bub about?

322

City News Podcast: Talking Spartanburg Tourism with CVB Executive Director Chris Jennings

323

City News Podcast: Gearing up for Music on Main 2013

324

City News Podcast: A Conversation with Council member Linda Dogan, part 3

325

City News Podcast: A Conversation with Council member Linda Dogan, Part 2

326

City News Podcast: A Conversation with Council member Linda Dogan, Part 1

327

City News Podcast: Business Accelerator, The Iron Yard, Coming to Spartanburg

328

City News Podcast: Getting Acquainted with the Northside Initiative

329

City News Podcast: Looking forward to 2013

330

City News Podcast: Looking back on 2012

331

City News Podcast: a conversation with Council member Sterling Anderson

332

City News Podcast: Council member Sterling Anderson on the Swim Center

333

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge to Bring Three New Businesses Downtown

334

City News Podcast: Spartanburg Metro Area Trails & Greenways Plan

335

City News Podcast: Assistant City Manager Chris Story on Spartanburg's Redevelopment Momentum

336

City News Podcast: Swim Center Discussion with Assistant City Manager Chris Story

337

City News Podcast: Assistant City Manager Chris Story on Closing the Arkwright Dump

338

City News Podcast: What is Neighborland? And how about those food trucks?

339

Podcast Special: Skating on the Square

340

City News Podcast: Council Meeting Preview and Skating on the Square