I AM: Marie Yopp
Marie Yopp Mrs. Yopp was a pioneer nurse who served our community for more than 23 years. She was a trailblazer, change agent and an inspiration to many …
Jordan Park: Life after Hope VI development
ST. PETERSBURG – In March of this year, the historic Jordan Park public housing complex was purchased from the Richman Group by the St. Petersburg Housing …
New computer lab at Jordan Park Apartments
BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – This past April, the St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) hosted a rededication ceremony for Jordan …
City Hall gives hope for the drug epidemic
Dr. Basha Jordan, Jr. BY DR. BASHA P. JORDAN, JR. ST. PETERSBURG –During the recent rededication of Jordan Park, I had the opportunity to ask Mayor …
Lighting up the Deuces
BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – “Let’s turn some dirt,” said Bob Esposito from the Florida Department of Transportation at the …
Hope for Jordan Park
CEO of St. Petersburg Housing Authority Tony Love shoveling mulch. BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The Pinellas County Urban League (PCUL) …
Lift every voice, St. Pete
Dundu Dole African Ballet performed at the daylong celebration of African-American culture at the Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum Sat., Sept. …
Easter egg hunt for Jordan Park kids
ST. PETERSBURG – Leon Thomas III, the new owner of Creal Funeral Home, has a passion for helping economically disadvantaged youth. He is making a conscious …
Jordan Park Projects Nostalgic Association scholarships awarded
ST. PETERSBURG — Annually, the Jordan Park Nostalgic Association, Inc. (JPPNA) awards scholarships to deserving high school seniors who aspire to attend …
The future of the Carter G. Woodson Museum
BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The battle continues over the museum’s space in the Jordan Park public housing community now known as …
The life and legacy of Elder Jordan
BY HOLLY KESTENIS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Residents old and new of long standing Jordan Park came together last Fri., June 6 to honor the …
Jordan Park Over the Years
BY JON WILSON, Columnist Many old-timers in the community, and some not so old, recall living, perhaps growing up in the original Jordan Park housing …