Safety Director George Kral and Lt. Trevino join Mayor Wade to discuss service to our country as we look toward celebrating Independence Day.
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Meet City Council Ep. 02: Nick Komives
Happy Pride Month! At-Large Council Member Nick Komives joins Mayor Wade to discuss his small-town upbringing and how his early recognition of his identity as a gay person inherently led him to look more deeply at social structures. Inspired by politicians like Harvey Milk, Council Member Komives began working on community oriented campaigns like Save a Library and worked his way to the Ohio Supreme Court fighting for equality and judge impartiality.On Toledo's City Council, Nick has pushed forward Regional Water Commission which has led him to a deep investment in environmental and sustainability initiatives in Toledo like the 1% for the Environment Fund.
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Episode 75: Fireworks in the 419
Safety Director George Kral, Fire Lt. Cummerow and Lt. Trevino, and Fireworks in the 419 Coordinator Austin Mack join Mayor Wade to discuss all things fireworks. From firework safety at home to the big show downtown we are looking at the spectacular and coordinated effort to bring the community together to celebrate one of America's favorite holidays. Join us downtown at Promenade Park, Glass City Metropark, or right on the Maumee River to catch the show on Friday, July 4.Special thanks to our sponsor, Owens Corning, for helping to bring another great 4th of July fireworks display to Toledo in 2025.
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Episode 74: Italian Bowl XLIV
Pat Nowak, Director of Italian Bowl Events and Adam Salem join Mayor Wade to discuss the history of Italian American Football and its connections to Toledo. From two weeks of A Taste of Italy in Toledo to the Mayor's Cup, Pat and her team are working hard to bring as much fun to Toledo for this event and welcome visitors and spectators to this international event, right here in Toledo.A Taste of Italy is June 15-28Italian Bowl XLIV is June 28th at the Glass Bowl Stadium.
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Episode 73: Toledo Makes a Splash in Great Lakes Tourism
Joe Cappel, Vice President of Business Development for the Port Authority and Ashley Streichert Lovejoy, Communications Director for the National Museum of the Great Lakes join Mayor Wade to discuss the recent docking of the Great Lakes cruise ship, Victory I right here in Toledo. They look toward the possibility of more frequent cruise ship stops and what that means for Toledo as a Great Lakes city.