Wednesdays with Wade - City of Toledo

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Episode 79: Destination Toledo is Our Champion for Tourism Jul 23, 2025

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Lance Woodworth, President/CEO and Caleigh Herring, Director of Marketing for Destination Toledo join Mayor Wade to discuss how they are working to attract more visitors to Toledo.

Destination Toledo is our city’s champion for tourism and local pride. Tune in as we explore what makes Toledo a must-visit destination, how visitor spending supports neighborhood businesses, and why tourism plays a vital role in our city’s quality of life.

Episode 78: Party in the Park is Back! Jul 16, 2025

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Director of Economic Development, Brandon Sehlhorst and Cheryl Hardy of ConnecToledo join Mayor Wade to discuss this year's resurgence of Party in the Park downtown.

Cheryl and Brandon discuss the ways they have focused on all things local- bands, businesses, and YOU!

Episode 77: Toledo's Pickleball Boom! Jul 09, 2025

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Director of Marketing, Membership and Events at Toledo Pickle, Kimberly Sheldon, joins Mayor Wade to discuss Pickleball's impact on Toledo's community.

Pickleball is for everyone – any age and any athletic ability. Toledo Pickle is a space where you don't have to pick up a paddle to enjoy the Pickle.

We are also hosting pickleball clinics in city parks this summer. It's just $20 for a two week session.

Episode 76: Happy Independence Day! Jul 02, 2025

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Safety Director George Kral and Lt. Trevino join Mayor Wade to discuss service to our country as we look toward celebrating Independence Day.

Meet City Council Ep. 02: Nick Komives Jun 25, 2025

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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.

Episode 75: Fireworks in the 419 Jun 18, 2025

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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.

Episode 74: Italian Bowl XLIV Jun 11, 2025

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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 15-28

Italian Bowl XLIV is June 28th at the Glass Bowl Stadium.

Episode 73: Toledo Makes a Splash in Great Lakes Tourism Jun 04, 2025

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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.

Meet City Council Ep. 01: President Carrie Hartman May 28, 2025

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President of City Council Carrie Hartman joins Mayor Wade to discuss how her curiosity and desire to solve problems led her to her role as a Toledo City Council member.

President Hartman believes in the opportunity that Toledo has for everyone ,and hopes to use her role in public service to inspire more people to call Toledo home.

Episode 72: Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs) May 21, 2025

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Director of Housing and Community Development Rosalyn Clemens joins Mayor Wade to discuss the three Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas in Toledo and how this HUD designation invites more flexibility in how the City is able to invest in these areas to boost economic development, housing, education, and safety.

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