Now You Novi

Now You Novi

By City of Novi


The City of Novi is a full-service, municipal government in southeast Michigan. Providing quality communications for its more than 60,000 residents and businesses is a community hallmark. The lighthearted, sometimes witty dialogue is intended to provide an in-depth look at City operations and topics of local interest. If there is a topic you’d like covered, simply email communityrelations@cityofnovi.org.
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A New Season

Now You NoviNov 01, 2023

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Novi's New Year Buzz

Novi's New Year Buzz

Mayor Justin Fischer hops off the couch and onto the desk to share what excites him most in Novi for this new year.

Jan 08, 202517:57
2024 Novi Wrapped

2024 Novi Wrapped

Our podcast founder City Manager Victor Cardenas is back to tie a bow on 2024 as we recap everything notable in Novi from this past year.
Jan 03, 202520:24
Getting Engaged In 2025

Getting Engaged In 2025

Sheryl is joined by Creative Services Coordinator Jeanette Handy, to discuss the 2025 calendar, as well as ways to stay engaged in Novi happenings as the new year approaches.
Dec 12, 202410:12
Holiday Safety with Chief Zinser

Holiday Safety with Chief Zinser

Our Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Erick Zinser joins the podcast to share how you can keep you and your family safe this holiday season.
Dec 04, 202419:33
The Name Novi

The Name Novi

Our resident historical expert and Novi Legend Kathy Crawford joins us and shares the history of how we got our name Novi.
Nov 20, 202417:58
Light the Lights

Light the Lights

We preview our holiday tree lighting event in this cheery edition of Now You Novi.

Nov 13, 202407:54
Veterans Day 2024

Veterans Day 2024

In this special Veterans Day episode of Now You Novi, host Sheryl Walsh sits down with Kit Kieser to discuss her efforts in organizing the annual Veterans Day Luncheon and Essay Contest. Kit shares the inspiring stories behind these community events and how they honor local veterans for their service and sacrifice. Tune in to learn about the impact of these traditions and the ways Novi continues to support our heroes. #NowYouNovi #VeteransDay #VeteransLuncheon #EssayContest #NoviCommunity
Nov 06, 202412:07
Election Voting

Election Voting

Our City Clerk Cortney Hanson breaks down 3 different ways Novi residents can cast their ballot in the upcoming election in this episode of Now You Novi.
Oct 23, 202410:29
Novi University

Novi University

Trevor Walega steps out from behind the camera to the front to talk about his experience going through Novi University, an internal cross departmental training program here at the City. Learn about how we operate as well as a similar program available to residents called the Novi Ambassador Academy in this episode of Now You Novi.
Oct 18, 202415:24
Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week

Join us for this special episode of Now You Novi, where we sit down with Fire Chief John Martin to discuss Fire Prevention Week. Discover essential tips for keeping your home safe, learn about the latest fire safety initiatives, and hear about how you can work to earn some extra scratch on the side.
Oct 09, 202412:23
Team Novi

Team Novi

Our Assistant City Manager Danielle Mahoney breaks down our new initiative in this episode of Now You Novi. Let's Go Team Novi!
Oct 03, 202413:26
Community Development

Community Development

We sit down with Alan Hall to discuss community development and its impact on our city. Learn about our projects, practices, and how residents can make a difference.
Sep 25, 202410:28
The ABCs of GIS

The ABCs of GIS

Keri Blough our mapmaking wizard joins us to map out the future Geospatial Applications Services for the city of Novi.

Sep 19, 202412:17
The Road Construction Warzone

The Road Construction Warzone

Our Construction Engineer Aaron Staup joins the podcast to talk about the elephant in the room, road construction in Novi.

Aug 28, 202420:23
Summer Parks Stars

Summer Parks Stars

This week, we dive into the experiences of our seasonal Parks and Rec. workers, and how they've been excelling throughout a packed summer.
Aug 21, 202418:39
Back to School with Ben Mainka

Back to School with Ben Mainka

Learn about all the exciting new developments our Novi Community School District has been working on in this episode of Novi You Novi.
Aug 14, 202422:21
People's Express

People's Express

In this episode of the award-winning #1 podcast in Novi, Damon welcomes on Older Adult Services Manager Kit Kieser. Tune in for the juicy details about the City's new senior transit provider, People's Express.
Aug 07, 202409:54
Fire Recruitment

Fire Recruitment

In this episode of Novi's #1 podcast, Sheryl and Director of Public Safety Erick Zinser discuss the recruitment process for the Novi Fire Department, and the fulfilling career it enables.
Jul 31, 202412:52
Sujay the Social Media Star

Sujay the Social Media Star

Our Communications Intern Sujay Kolli takes his turn in the hot seat as we find out more about our social media star.

Jul 24, 202408:36
Early Voting in August

Early Voting in August

Our city clerk Cortney Hanson gives us the lowdown on the upcoming primary election in August. Find out how you can participate in early voting by visiting cityofnovi.org/elections.
Jul 17, 202411:07
Where You Belong

Where You Belong

It's National Parks and Rec Month. We're celebrating our locals parks and encouraging you to go out and spend time in them this summer. Find out where you belong in this episode of Now You Novi.
Jul 10, 202411:21
Construction Update

Construction Update

In this episode of Novi's #1 podcast, Sheryl and Damon discuss the latest happenings in the road construction world.

Jun 26, 202420:33
Excessive Heat

Excessive Heat

We discuss how to stay cool in Novi and beat the heat.

Jun 19, 202413:07
Sesame Street

Sesame Street

We're talking letters this week. GFL and PEX. What do they stand for? Find out in this episode of Now You Novi.

Jun 12, 202414:57
Summer Reading For Everyone

Summer Reading For Everyone

We are joined by our Novi Library Director Julie Farkas to talk about all the wonderful events and programs taking place this summer at our Novi Library.
Jun 05, 202412:48
Summertime in Novi

Summertime in Novi

There's a ton of free events and activities going on this summer in our Novi. Listen as we discuss all the cool things to do this summer.
May 29, 202418:16
Parks Season

Parks Season

The sun is shining in our parks in Novi. May is the perfect time to get out and explore Novi. We talk Memorial Day, Fuerst Field of Honor, and Jessica's Splashpad in this episode of Now You Novi.
May 15, 202412:44
Chamber Connections

Chamber Connections

We dive in and explore our partnership with the Novi Chamber of Commerce in this episode of Now You Novi.

May 07, 202420:38
What's New in Public Safety in Novi?

What's New in Public Safety in Novi?

We chat bodycams and other advancements in technology with Chief Zinser in this episode of Now You Novi.

May 01, 202417:25
Balancing the Budget

Balancing the Budget

More budget breakdowns in this episode of Now You Novi.

Apr 24, 202413:30
The State of the City Forecast

The State of the City Forecast

We preview this upcoming State of the City address from Mayor Fischer in this episode of Now You Novi.

Apr 17, 202418:40
The New Studio No.VI

The New Studio No.VI

On this episode of Novi's #1 podcast, we discuss the conception, funding, and birth of the brand new Studio No.VI video production space with Senior Video Production Specialist Josh Buscher.
Apr 10, 202423:18
Building Community Together

Building Community Together

Dive into what goes into the city's annual budget with City Manager Victor Cardenas.

Apr 03, 202417:33
Community Character

Community Character

We discuss code enforcement with Community Development Director Charles Boulard in this episode of your most favorite Novi podcast.
Mar 27, 202417:59
Studio Debut and PEX Transportation

Studio Debut and PEX Transportation

Novi's favorite podcast now comes in video form! We show off the new TV studio, as well as talk transportation in this week's episode!
Mar 22, 202417:11
Park Pulse

Park Pulse

Novi Parks Director Jeff Muck joins us as we talk spring programming in our city's parks.

Mar 13, 202414:17
The Next Generation of Police Officers

The Next Generation of Police Officers

Chief Zinser joins us to discuss ongoing public safety recruitment efforts and the challenges we all face in the modern zeitgeist.
Mar 06, 202418:39
Construction Season: What's Coming Up?

Construction Season: What's Coming Up?

On this episode of Novi's #1 podcast, Sheryl speaks with Damon Parnell, the City's Deputy Director of Communications, about the first wave of construction projects for the 2024 season. Got questions? Want to see us cover your topic? Email us at communityrelations@cityofnovi.org
Feb 28, 202431:16
February's Presidential Primary

February's Presidential Primary

In this episode of Novi's #1 podcast, we dig into the details of the February 27th Presidential Primary Election, with City Clerk Cortney Hanson. Got questions? Want to see us cover your topic? Email us at communityrelations@cityofnovi.org
Feb 21, 202414:20
Mural Contest: What To Know!

Mural Contest: What To Know!

In this episode of Novi's #1 podcast, we chat about the City's ongoing mural contest, with Creative Services Coordinator Jeanette Handy. Got questions? Want to see us cover your topic? Contact our team at communityrelations@cityofnovi.org.
Feb 14, 202418:56
Michigan's Other Season

Michigan's Other Season

It's only February but we must talk road construction, including the work that's starting on Wixom Road. For any questions please email communityrelations@cityofnovi.org
Feb 07, 202413:50
Train Talk

Train Talk

We cover our tracks and find out what happens when a train stalls in the city in this episode of Novi's number one podcast.

Jan 31, 202416:56
Developments in Novi

Developments in Novi

We look at how and why developments happen in this episode of Novi's number one podcast.

Jan 24, 202416:41
Winter Weather: How We Respond

Winter Weather: How We Respond

In this episode, Sheryl is joined by DPW Director Jeff Herczeg to discuss how the City plans for snow, DPW's multifaceted response, and what you can do to help. Got questions? Want to see us cover your topic? Let us know at communityrelations@cityofnovi.org.
Jan 17, 202411:52
2024 City Council Goals

2024 City Council Goals

We recap our 2024 City Council Goal Setting Session and much more in this episode from the number one podcast in Novi.

Jan 10, 202416:15
2024: A Look Ahead! Upgrades, Projects, & More

2024: A Look Ahead! Upgrades, Projects, & More

In this episode, Victor and Sheryl preview the City's big ticket items for 2024, including the upgraded Studio No.VI space, Jessica's Splashpad, and more. Got questions? Wanna see us cover your topic? Shoot us an email at communityrelations@cityofnovi.org.
Jan 03, 202412:45
End of the Year Wrap

End of the Year Wrap

We wrap up the year and discuss the latest City Council appointee in our final podcast of the year. Please send us some topics you would like to see us discuss in our podcast by emailing communityrelations@cityofnov.org
Dec 19, 202310:35
Community Engagement Opportunities

Community Engagement Opportunities

In this episode, Victor and Sheryl discuss the hot 🔥 topic of Community Engagement Opportunities. Discover how you can make a difference and get involved as a resident! https://cityofnovi.org/community/volunteer-novi/
Dec 13, 202314:35
Now Hiring - Novi Police Dept.

Now Hiring - Novi Police Dept.

Novi PD is hiring! Director of Public Safety, Erick Zinser, joins Sheryl to talk about how rewarding a career in law enforcement is. Learn more about the Joining the Novi Police Department at: https://joinnovipd.org/ It's not just a job, it's a calling.
Dec 06, 202316:07
Say It Isn't Snow

Say It Isn't Snow

It's that time of year again! This week Novi DPW Director Jeff Herczog joins Sheryl to talk about one of our favorite topics - snow removal.
Nov 29, 202313:53