Category: Community Journalism Resources

MLK Essay Contest celebrated community and inclusion

Deondrick Harper, a sophomore from Gibbs High School, read his essay to the judges and guests at the Enoch Davis Center, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest on Jan. 12.

BY EVELYN GUERRA, Neighborhood News Bureau Tyna Middleton, the Enoch Davis Center Senior Advisory Council Secretary, and Virginia Scott shared a hug before Scott gave the event history. Scott is the president of the St. Petersburg Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Organization, Inc. She has been part of the organization since this event began… Continue reading MLK Essay Contest celebrated community and inclusion

Historic Women’s Organization Hosts “Hidden Figures” Screening for Local Girls

Speakers at the Delta Sigma Theta event included pharmacists, software engineers, and robotics educators – all black women who encouraged local girls from the St. Petersburg, Fla., community to pursue their education and explore the possibilities of an STEM-related career.

BY GRACE CUNNINGHAM, Neighborhood News Bureau The St. Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted a screening of the film “Hidden Figures”  Friday night in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Following a red carpet entrance and photo opportunity, the theater at Cobb Luxury 10 at Tyrone Mall, in St. Petersburg,… Continue reading Historic Women’s Organization Hosts “Hidden Figures” Screening for Local Girls

Midtown Plaza struggles to stay in business

Changing. The future of Tangerine Plaza hangs in the balance.

“Going grocery shopping for the week is a chore within itself. Without any means of transportation, that errand often becomes an all-day affair. This situation is the reality for many Midtown residents, and as it stands, their fate rests in the hands of the City of St. Petersburg, and what will become of Tangerine Plaza,… Continue reading Midtown Plaza struggles to stay in business

Pew Research Center: Civic Engagement Strongly Tied to Local News Habits

New Pew Research Center study shows that those who read local news are more engaged with their communities.

The Pew Research Center released a new study that shows that people who get their information from local news outlets are more likely to be connected with the local community and to vote on local elections, among other findings. Read the full report here.