Melrose teachers get a lesson in Midtown
Two weeks before school started, Melrose Elementary educators took a tour of Midtown to better understand the children that come from the area. Pictured here …
Historic Jordan Park units set for demolition
The standing-room-only crowd at the Aug. 23 SPHA meeting was disappointed to hear that the Historic Village in Jordan Park will be demolished by the end of the …
Will there be job openings at the SPHA?
Council Chair Lisa Wheeler-Bowman supports the removal of SPHA Board of Commissioners over the displacement of seniors and disabled residents of Jordan …
SPHA workshop yields disturbing insinuations
“We are trying to get to the essence of the truth of Jordan Park,” said SPHA CEO Tony Love at the July 16 workshop held at St. Petersburg College Midtown …
Poor living conditions plague displaced Jordan Park residents
Last Thursday, June 28, the St. Petersburg Housing Authority heard complaints from displaced residents of the Historic Village in Jordan Park because of the …
This Time ‘Til it’s Won!
ST. PETERSBURG — Communities United for Reparations and Economic Development (CURED), the grassroots organization that made its first appearance during …
SPHA displaces the elderly and disabled
Rev. G. Gregg Murray Dear Editor: The Word of God has always taught me to make sure I respect and honor my elders and the least of these who may not have a …
Save Jordan Park
ST. PETERSBURG — The St. Petersburg Housing Authority is planning to renovate 206 units in Jordan Park, which is much needed. However, the other part of …
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 …