City of Charleston News

The City of Charleston Office of Public Art recognized the winners of the 2025 Charleston Youth Art Month Juried Exhibition during an awards ceremony held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Selected from among 286 submitted pieces, the winning artworks stood out for their originality, creativity, overall design, and composition.
Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin today announced the City of Charleston is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Jobs Program (MSYJP). Positions are available through Community Services (Events), Charleston Fire Department, Human Resources, Parking Operations, Parks & Recreation, Public Art, Public Grounds, Spring Hill Cemetery, and Traffic Operations.
The City of Charleston will host a Here to Serve community meeting at The Element Edge on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. In addition, Mayor Goodwin and members of the City Team will also be continuing door-to-door outreach through Charleston Walks, speaking directly with neighbors and gathering input.
The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department—in partnership with Kanawha County Parks and Recreation, WQBE, and Electric 102.7—will host its annual Magic Island Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon for sensory friendly activities (all ages) and noon to 3 p.m. for kids ages 10 and under.