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.

Talk City Greensboro: Office of Community Safety

Nuestro invitado, Jose Sandoval, miembro de la junta directiva del Festival Folklórico de North Carolina invita a las familias a asistir a este evento gratis que se lleva a cabo en el centro de la ciudad de Greensboro. https://ncfolkfestival.com/

Festival  Folklórico de Norte Carolina

“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.

Talk City Greensboro en Espanol: Departamento de Bomberos

“Noches Latinas”
Maria González de Casa Azul comparte de las exitosas actividades de baile “Noches Latinas” en colaboración con Greensboro Downtown Parks.

Talk City Greensboro en Espanol: Noches Latinas

El papel de un oficial de la Policia": La oficial  Ponce De Leon de la Policía de Greensboro brinda muy importante información acerca de el papel de un oficial y cómo establecer la confianza con la comunidad, cuándo llamar al 911 y porqué los residentes no deben temer a las fuerzas del orden locales.

Departmento de La Policia

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.

Talk City Greensboro: National Dance Day

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.

Talk City Greensboro: Greensboro Police Department

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.

Talk City Greensboro en Espanol: Acceso al Idioma

With Hurrican Helene ravishing western North Carolina, knocking out power, trees, and major flooding of homes, the NC REATLTORS Housing Foundation, headquartered in Greensboro, puts forth immediate disaster relief and discusses how people can help. Join Talk City host along with the Executive Director of the NC REATLTORS Housing Foundation, Kentia Smith. Also learn how you can support and win an Apple Bundle (Latest, iPad, Airpods, and Apple Watch) in the process.

North Carolina REALTORS Housing Foundation

Deputy City Manager, Chris Wilson, joins Talk City Greensboro to discuss the city's prompt and caring response to our neighbors to the west. As Western North Carolina recovers from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, Chris Wilson shares how the city responded. He gives account from Greensboro City first responders and workers and expresses the important need for assistance going forward.

Hurricane Relief for Western North Carolina

Talk City en Español se sienta con Capitán Dedios con el Departamento de Bomberos en Greensboro para la semana de prevención contra incendios.

Prevención de Incendios

Elizabeth Thomas, investigadora especialista del departamento de Derechos de Humanos de la ciudad de Greensboro nos presenta el programa, disponible para todos los residentes de Greensboro, que puede asistir con mediación para resolución de problemas y desacuerdos entre propietarios e inquilinos. También presenta consejos que puede poner en practica prevenir desacuerdos. Para acceder a este recurso llame al 336-373-2038.



Programa de mediación entre propietario e inquilino

The work of our city's School Resource Officers (SROs) doesn't stop in the summer. Learn about the summer program "Safety Town." Supervised and run by SROs to help guide and teach our youth. Safety Town is two-hour a day, one-week program (new for 2025!) for five (5) and six (6) year old children (not older, not younger) that teaches safety lessons on strangers, traffic, pedestrians, fire, bicycles, bus, poisons (including drugs), water and guns. It will take place at Lewis Recreation Center and Barber Park. Go to safetytowngreensboro.com for more information.

Safety Town 2025

Papas and Ponytails is around the corner. It's a time of Daddy/Daughter bonding where you spend time being there for one another. Dads bring their daughters and learn the basics of doing their princess' hair with help from local, professional stylists. Papas and Ponytails will take place Saturday, February 8th from 10am to 1pm at the Warnersville Recreation Center located at 601 Doak Street in Greensboro, NC. Visit gatecityiotas.org for more information.

Papas and Ponytails

Veterans Bridge Home is a committed advocate for service members, veterans, and their families, striving to create stronger communities one veteran at a time. With a mission to connect, lead, and advocate. They focus on providing tailored support services, fostering community integration, and building cross-sector partnerships to ensure that every veteran is supported, connected, and respected. Through a proven process of engagement, care, connection, advocacy, and celebration. Laura Happer, Employment Program Manager, and Blake Bourn, Executive Director of Veterans Bridge Home join Talk City Greensboro to discuss how it upholds its promise that every veteran matters and is an integral part of our community.

https://veteransbridgehome.org/

Talk City Greensboro: Veterans Bridge Home

Rena Comer and Patricia Baker sit down with Talk City Greensboro to share the experiences of a wonderful professional development opportunity offered to City of Greensboro employees. Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club is upon us. Many employees have found success by enhancing their public speaking skills and confidence level by taking part perhaps, you can too. Learn more about the Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club and their upcoming events.

Talk City Greensboro: Talk of the Town Toastmasters

The City of Greensboro and more than 40 community partners will celebrate National Trails Day Saturday, June 7th from 9AM to 1PM at Country Park. Chelsea Phipps, Greenway Gardens Coordinator, organized the event and shares all the fantastic details plus, she expounds on the more than 100 miles of trails right here in the Gate City. Check out the Downtown Greenway Facebook page to learn more. 

downtowngreenway.org

National Trails Day 2025

Celebrating over ten years of existence, the People's Market visits Talk City Greensboro. Shante Woody shares all the helpful details and information regarding the market that started as a community looking to fulfill a need. They now meet on Thursdays at the Glenwood Church located at 1417 Glenwood Road in Greensboro (corner of Glenwood and Florida Streets). You can patronize the local vendors with homemade crafts, goods, homegrown foods, and more. Learn more at https://www.thepeoplesmarketgso.com/

The People's Market


Hablamos con la terapeuta de salud mental Yubi, quien enfatizó la importancia de mantener el bienestar mental y emocional. Discutimos cómo reconocer cuándo es necesario acudir a un professional y nos proporciona herramientas para abordar este tema y mejorar nuestra calidad de vida. Para más informacion o ayuda llame al 336-365-6178. About Yubi Aranda Sandoval 


Hablemos a fondo de Salud Mental Parte 1

Continuamos la conversación con la terapeuta Yubi. En este episodio nos informa de los diferentes tipos de profesionales que pueden ayudarnos a mejorar nuestro bienestar emocional. Tambien nos da consejos y un mensaje de esperanza: No estás solo/sola.
Para más informacion o ayuda llame al 336-365-6178. About Yubi Aranda Sandoval 
 


Hablemos a fondo de Salud Mental Parte 2


Sabías que la biblioteca es más que un lugar en donde puedes prestar libros? Invitamos a Beth Bowles, coordinadora de alcance Latino de la Biblioteca de Greensboro, quien nos comparte acerca de una variedad de programas y servicios disponibles para los residentes del condado de Guilford. Para más información: https://library.greensboro-nc.gov/home

Bibliotecas

Dr. Shree Dorestant, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Jeff Sovich, Sustainability Planning Administrator for the Office of Sustainability and Resilience for the City of Greensboro, NC stop by Talk City Greensboro to share news about the upcoming challenge aimed at reducing waste and saving energy. Local government and communities have a friendly contest designed to make our North Carolina climate better. The challenge runs from September 8th through September 19th. Learn how you can participate at greensboro-nc.gov/osr

Office of Sustainability and Resilience joins the Local Community Government Challenge

Talk City Greensboro talks American Sign Language (ASL) and healthcare on this episode of Talk City. Somer Stanley, CEO of MyASLTeacherRocks and Parents Rock Readiness program sits with us and shares her vision of making healthcare more accessible for marginalized communities. Somer shares how her organization has teamed up with other city institutions to help better communications, raise awareness and understanding for those where language and interpretation can be a barrier. Learn more at myaslteacherrocks.com

My ASL Teacher Rocks

Hosts of Talk City Greensboro have a visit with Latoya Harris, Organizational Effectiveness and Development Manager and Patricia Baker, Strategic Business Consultant for the City of Greensboro. Latoya and Patricia share the details of the 2nd Annual REACH Professional Development Sessions which took place in August of 2025. Professionals and other subject matter experts were brought in to help enrich and support the personal and career growth of city employees. Watch and learn more about how these sessions covered useful and impactful topics ranging from leadership engagement to estate planning. Hear

REACH Professional Development 2025 Recap

One City, One Book has returned for 2025. The campaign kicks off on Tuesday, October 7th with "Family, Legacy, Destiny: A One City, One Book Community Celebration. Join, Laura Carney, author of "My Father's List" as she leads different activities, discussions, and events including a "Bucket List" challenge during her residency which ends on October 22nd, 2025. Laura joins us on this episode of Talk City Greensboro to explain it all. Listen now to learn more, plus go to library.greensboro-nc.gov to take part.

One City, One Book Resident Author, Laura Carney

Past state commander, Jarvis Bynum, and current commander of the Guilford County Disabled Veteran Chapter 20 organization stop by Talk City Greensboro and help educate us on how the DAV has served Greensboro. From offering rides for veterans to medical appointments to assisting veterans and their families with benefit assistance, the DAV has been here working to support the veterans of Guilford County. The conversation culminates by sharing information on the upcoming, seventh annual, Veterans Day Parade 2025. It will take place in downtown Greensboro on Saturday, November 8th at 12 noon. Visit 
www.gcdav20.com to learn more.

Veterans Parade_2025_

Invitamos a Marjorie Manzanares, ingeniera civil del Departamento de Transporte, para una conversación donde reconocemos las contribuciones y el impacto de la comunidad hispana tanto en la ciudad de Greensboro como en Carolina del Norte y en el país. Escucha el mensaje de Isabel Gil, quien nos brinda motivación para seguir adelante con la cabeza en alto.

Reconocimientos en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Talk City Greensboro is joined by Shonticia Loftin, a twenty-one-year veteran teacher with Guilford County Schools. Loftin talks about the importance of advocating for students, as well as the impact of career technical education (CTE). Guilford County Schools will host "Reality of Money" a session designed to teach and share financial literary skills. Where high school students can obtain real-life financial decision making. The event will take place on November 19th at Grimsley High School located in the gymnasium. Watch and learn about this incredible event. Plus, learn how you can support by way of volunteering and/or providing snacks. To volunteer contact Ms. Loftin at loftins@gcsnc.com

Reality of Money

Community Theatre Greensboro has been presenting this story on 
stage for 30 years -- the longest running production of the show the "Wizard of Oz" in the country!  Hear about Dorothy, Toto and all on this episode of Talk City Greensboro. Actresses Cami Stoutz and Devon Edmonson join us to share about their characters and friends as they return to the historic Carolina Theatre for two weeks of shows starting November 15. 
Watch, have fun, and learn how you can go see the show.

Wizard of Oz 2025

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The Road to 10,000 Initiative is intended to increase housing capacity in the Gate City by supporting the development of 10,000 new housing units by the year 2030. This directive will leverage a coordinated strategy to engage public and private stakeholders. The goal is to expand housing options across all price points and types, streamline development processes, and foster broad community engagement. Nasha McCray, Assistant City Manager and April Albritton, Community Partners and Development Officer for the City of Greensboro join Talk City Greensboro to share details, respond to questions, and discuss the city's efforts to meet the pressing challenge of housing for our city. Listen in on a conversation that proved to be fruitful, noteworthy, and clarifying. Learn more about the Road to 10K by visiting 
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/executive/city-manager-s-office/gsoroadto10k/about

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