‘Very imbalanced; fundamentally flawed’
As outlined in the development terms released on April 25, the public will contribute…
Tropicana Field
Minority-owned Saturday Shoppes has a Mother’s Day weekend explosion!
Don’t miss the Soul and Seafood Fest on Saturday and the Mother’s Day Reggae…
Memories provided by Joe Sherot
“We looked after our neighborhoods just like everybody else,” Joe Sherot…
City of St. Pete releases Historic Gas Plant District RFP
Mayor Ken Welch released a Request for Proposals for the development of the portion of…
Gas Plant memories provided by Andrew Walker
Andrew Walker has fond memories of growing up in the historic Gas Plant neighborhood. By…
Community gives input on Tropicana Field redevelopment in first community conversation
The first of three community conversations was held Tuesday, July 12, at the Foundation…
Pastors voice support for Sugar Hill to redevelop Trop site
After touring Sacramento, a group of pastors comprised a letter to Mayor Ken…
A grave situation: Part 4
A headstone from Glen Oaks cemetery. Photo by James Schnur BY JAMES A. SCHNUR, The Gabber…
Welch discusses his priorities as he takes office
After testing positive for COVID on Monday, Mayor-elect Ken Welch was sworn in from his…
A day of memories; a day of celebration
Mayor-elect Ken Welch regaled the crowd with stories of growing up in the Gas Plant…
Delores Jackson: Mother, sister, community activist, and Laurel Park hero
The Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion is scheduled this Sunday, Dec. 12, from noon until 3…
Midtown Development announced as Trop site developer
Mayor Rick Kriseman announced at a press conference on Thursday morning in Campbell Park…
The Black community’s case for reparations
Chaimurenga Waller, president of the International People’s Democratic Uhuru…
Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion: Making it happen
The Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhoods were filled with homes, churches, businesses,…
Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion, part 2
Although living conditions in the complex had deteriorated by the time the city broke…
Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion aims to honor past residents
Former residents of the Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhoods and their descendants…
Housing is on the ballot in St. Pete Nov. 2
“The foundation of our quality of life in St. Petersburg is housing, and our next mayor…
Affordable housing is a necessity in St. Pete, let’s elect someone who can help
“To deal with the needs of St. Petersburg residents, our local elected officials need…