Carolyn DiPaolo

I am a co-founder, writer and editor for Stet News. I am also a former senior editor at The Palm Beach Post. For 20 years, I oversaw some of the most consequential stories published by the paper, including the “Corruption County” reporting project that led to multiple arrests of elected officials. I am a member of the Leadership Palm Beach County Class of 2013. I live in West Palm Beach with my husband, Bill DiPaolo.

5 things we learned in Palm Beach County census data

July 16, 2024
West Palm Beach saw the most growth among large PBC cities, clocking in at 124,130 residents Five interesting things we found in the U.S. Census 2023 population estimate released in the spring: 1.  Palm Beach County grew by nearly 1 percent or almost 14,000 people from…

A first-timer’s guide to Shakespeare by the Sea

July 16, 2024
File this under the post-COVID category of not taking live performances for granted: an invitation to a Shakespeare play under the stars. What’s happening: The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival launched its 34th season of Shakespeare by the Sea last week with “King Lear.” Five things to…

Nature in blue and white

July 16, 2024
A giant metal orchid could be planted in Avenir’s Town Center if Palm Beach Gardens City Council members approve. Why it’s important: The installation would inject art into an otherwise typical retail center. It would also fulfill the city’s requirement that all new nonresidential development that costs…

How we are growing

July 9, 2024
Five interesting things we found in the U.S. Census 2023 population estimate released in the spring: 🕰️ Flashback: As Stet News reported in March, Palm Beach County’s population slipped to No. 4 in Florida behind Miami-Dade, Broward and Hillsborough counties. ➡️ What we’re watching: Riviera Beach. The coastal city…
Dennis Grady, interim CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches

Chamber sets sights on more prominent role

July 1, 2024
The departure of its CEO and temporary return of its long-time CEO are an opportunity to step up, leaders say. This week begins a new chapter for the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches with the departure Friday of its CEO…
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