All Episodes

The 'Why' Behind the City Budget

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

How Spartanburg's ARPA funding is creating new affordable housing

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

Why Downtown Spartanburg Growth Matters

A Recent History of Downtown Spartanburg Growth

What is a Council-Manager Form of Government?

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

A conversation on the City's response to Hurricane Helene

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

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

Hello Family shares transformative results, expands countywide

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

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

Community Health Awareness Day at Carver Middle School, June 1

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

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

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

Discussing the history of Spartanburg City Hall

Discussing the new Morgan Square design

Getting to know new Assistant City Manager, Kevin Limehouse

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

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

Next steps in bringing minor league baseball back to Spartanburg

Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful takes on litter, beautification in Spartanburg

City Boards and Commissions offer residents an opportunity to serve

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

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

Exploring the new City of Spartanburg website

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

Hello Family releases first annual report

Getting to know Highland Project Manager, Jamie Smith

A new cohost joins the team

Discussing options for the City's federal ARPA funding

New trail extensions near completion

The History of Morgan Square

Discussing Downtown Spartanburg pedestrian spaces, midcentury to present

New committee to guide Morgan Square redesign process

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

New outdoor gathering space, Fretwell opens along Rail Trail

Discussing Spartanburg's planned joint City-County government complex

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

Community planning process to create vision for Duncan Park improvements

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

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

A look at Downtown Spartanburg development in 2021

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

Northside Rising: The road from master plan to inclusive development

What's next for Morgan Square?

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

Northside Rising: Neighborhood history from origins to construction of VCOM

Taking a look back at 2020 in Spartanburg

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

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

Explaining how Spartanburg Housing Fund will support affordable housing development

Major Downtown and Northside development projects continue to move forward

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

Show us how you're staying #SafeInSpartanburg!

Discussing South Carolina's 'Work or Home' order

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

An update on COVID-19 in Spartanburg

Info and tips to combat COVID-19 in Spartanburg

Discussing Cottonwood Trail cleanup efforts, future plans with SPACE

Discussing the tornado recovery effort in Spartanburg

A #Spartanburg2020 look at downtown living and culture

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

Looking back on a decade of Spartanburg arts growth

Previewing our upcoming MLK Unity Week events

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

Taking a look back at the last decade in Spartanburg

Hub City Press releases 'Above Spartanburg'

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

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

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

Spartanburg Science Center enhances offerings, inspires excitement for science

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

Spartanburg Municipal Judge seeks to establish Homeless Court

What is a comprehensive plan?

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

Using data to understand, shape Downtown Spartanburg growth

Explaining the plan for a new Spartanburg Fire Department central station

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

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

The hottest Spartanburg summertime tips of 2019

Taking a look at the Spartanburg of 1919

Day center pilot program to provide new tool in addressing homelessness

Barter Boat docked at Fr8yard in Downtown Spartanburg

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

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

Spartanburg Soaring returns to Barnet Park, April 13

Discussing 142 Social and the downtown development landscape with Andrew Babb

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

CycleBar set to open Downtown Spartanburg location this spring

Highland community leaders share hopes for neighborhood's future

Highland leaders reflect on neighborhood history, community resiliency

City streetscaping projects fuel Downtown Spartanburg growth

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

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

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

Taking a look back at 2018 in Spartanburg

An overview of the Highland master planning process

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

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

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

Spooky Spartanburg Halloween stories

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

Up close and personal with new Spartanburg City Manager Chris Story

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

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

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

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

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

Discussing the future T.K. Gregg Community Center

Getting to know new Spartanburg Philharmonic Music Director, Stefan Sanders

A City Podcast back-to-school special

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

City launches EMERGE business accelerator for African Americans

A Spartanburg County Courthouse history tour

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

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

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

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

An overview of the upcoming City budget

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

Scrappy Shakespeare returns this summer to Downtown Spartanburg

Spartanburg Methodist College opens downtown event space

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

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

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

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

Introducing City Podcast Cohost, Meghan Smith

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

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

A Spring 2018 #SeeSpartanburgRise look at Downtown

Central United Methodist Church to open new downtown park

New restaurant concept, The Silo opens at RJ Rockers

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

Details on new the Spartanburg's new digital signage rules

A history of Downtown Spartanburg, part 2

A history of Downtown Spartanburg, part 1

Little River Roasting to open second downtown location in Montgomery Building

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

How potential federal tax changes could stifle Spartanburg development

'A Taste of Spartanburg' showcases local chefs and farmers

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

STEAM Garden planned for Spartanburg's Southside

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

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

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

Melting Pot Music Festival coming to downtown Spartanburg, Sept 30

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

Discussing next downtown steps with Spartanburg Chamber's Jansen Tidmore

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

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

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

Discussing the 'Spartanburg movement' with Betsy Neely Sikma

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

'Ban the box' passage shows importance of citizen engagement

Carolina Panthers Training Camp returns to Spartanburg, July 26

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

First new amenities for rail trail park ready for debut

Light bulb sculptures raise bar for public art in downtown Spartanburg

Hub-Bub to become part of Chapman Cultural Center

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

Podcast: One last time on the mic with Will Rothschild

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

Update on street closures in downtown Spartanburg

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

Developer James Bakker discusses plans for Montgomery Building

Songwriter Showcase coming to Morgan Square, Saturday, March 18

Discussing Montgomery Building fire with Chief Marion Blackwell

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

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

The City Podcast needs theme music and you should create it

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

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

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

FR8 Yard set to bring new biergarten concept to downtown Spartanburg

Pedestrian improvements, new street parking coming to Daniel Morgan Avenue

Looking ahead to 2017 in Spartanburg

2016 a big year for Downtown Spartanburg redevelopment

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

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

Why your voice matters in local government

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

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

Connecting the dots between downtown and neighborhood revitalization in Spartanburg

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

Pokérrito bringing new sushi concept to downtown Spartanburg

City residents wowed by light installations during National Night Out

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

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

Hub City Brew Fest returns to downtown Spartanburg, October 15

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

Hub City Bites explores Spartanburg's growing restaurant scene

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

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

Taking a look at Spartanburg's growing restaurant scene

Spring Fling evaluation committee seeks input from downtown merchants

What should Spartanburg learn from Chattanooga?

Carolina Panthers return to Spartanburg for training camp

Oakview Apartments purchase marks major milestone for Northside Initiative

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

Magnolia Street improvements to support accelerating growth in downtown Spartanburg

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

An overview of the fiscal year 2017 city budget

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

Hub City Scoops ice cream shop coming to downtown Spartanburg

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

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

Discussing Spartanburg community assessment report with Chamber President, Allen Smith

A Conversation with Spartanburg Chamber President, Allen Smith

Spartanburg momentum gets boost with District 7 building plan

New office development promises at least 250 jobs for Downtown Spartanburg

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

Taking a deeper look at City and County recycling changes

Your #SpartanSnaps photo could be our next Facebook cover

Big local stories to look for in 2016

Taking a look back at 2015 in Spartanburg

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

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

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

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

Volunteers needed for Cleveland Park playground build

'Underground Guide to Spartanburg' highlights local hidden gems

Habitat for Humanity building three homes in Northside

Solarize Spartanburg aims to encourage local homeowners to go solar

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

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

Carolina Panthers training camp returns to Spartanburg, July 31

Mapping downtown progress with SeeSpartanburgRise.com

Podcast: New hotel to change skyline in Downtown Spartanburg

H & K Gallery set to open in Downtown Spartanburg

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

Taking a look at the East Main streetscaping project

'The Latest Thing in Spartanburg' celebrates all things local

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

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

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

What will a new hotel mean for Downtown Spartanburg?

How is the rising tide of visitors impacting needs downtown?

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

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

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

Discussing streetscaping and parks improvements with City Manager Ed Memmott

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

Harvest Park opening this week on the Northside

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

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

Food Day Celebration coming to Spartanburg, Oct. 25

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

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

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

An in-depth conversation on Oakview Apartments and the Northside

#1Spark! to bring together Spartanburg artists and entrepreneurs

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

Spartanburg Medical Center President Phil Feisal on the Northside Initiative

Conversation with Spartanburg Medical Center President, Phil Feisal

City introduces 'HeySpartanburg!' citizen request mobile app

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City News Podcast: A Conversation with Council member Erica Brown

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

City News Podcast: Previewing 2014 in Spartanburg, part 3

City News Podcast: Previewing 2014 in Spartanburg, Part 2

City News Podcast: Previewing 2014 in Spartanburg, Part 1

City News Podcast: A look back at 2013 in Spartanburg

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

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

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

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

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

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

City News Podcast: Skating on the Square Opens Friday!

City News Podcast: More on the New Downtown Streetscaping Plan

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

City News Podcast: Breaking Down the New Downtown Streetscaping Plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October Arts Roundup Podcast: Local organizations offer something for everyone

City News Podcast: Bold Education Moves Focus Attention on Spartanburg

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

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

City News Podcast: Charting the Course of Downtown Development

City News Podcast: WOLI rolls into Spartanburg, August 14

City News Podcast: The Carolina Panthers Come to Spartanburg

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

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

City News Podcast: Options for Downtown Streetscaping

City Roundtable Podcast: Schuyler building renovation adds to Downtown momentum

City News Podcast: The 2014 City Budget Explained

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

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

City News Podcast: Main Street Challenge Winner, Haute Mama

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City News Podcast: Gearing up for Music on Main 2013

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

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

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

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

City News Podcast: Getting Acquainted with the Northside Initiative

City News Podcast: Looking forward to 2013

City News Podcast: Looking back on 2012

City News Podcast: a conversation with Council member Sterling Anderson

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

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

City News Podcast: Spartanburg Metro Area Trails & Greenways Plan

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

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

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

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

Podcast Special: Skating on the Square

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