A Walk Through Midtown

BY CARLY ROMANO NNB REPORTER   Use this map as your guide to take a walk through historic Midtown of St. Petersburg. The marked destinations highlight thriving places, attractions, and restaurants within the progressing area. Click on each hot spot for pictures and information, including addresses!     Note: Zoom in for larger view.

Kids cause disturbance on Election Day

Election Day at Polling Location for Precinct 225 BY CARLY ROMANO NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG—During midday, the polling location for voting precinct 225 was having problems with kids throwing rocks and pine bark not only at cars in the parking lot, but also at a poll-worker and his motor bike. This caused a disturbance, which… Continue reading Kids cause disturbance on Election Day

Referendum no. 2 asks voters to change district lines

BY CARLY ROMANO NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG— Residents get the opportunity to vote on a referendum that could change district lines. Referendum question no. 2 reads: “Shall the City Charter be amended to provide that Council Districts do not need to follow voting precinct lines when it is not practical due to the need for… Continue reading Referendum no. 2 asks voters to change district lines

Influential Impact The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum Has On Society

By Carly Romano NNB Reporter   ST. PETERSBURG— With a group of like-minded friends, Dr. Carter G. Woodson started work to educate and bring equality to unite residents of Midtown in 1915. He wrote more than 30 books including The Mis-Education of the Negro in 1933. Woodson developed the idea in 1926 to observe noted… Continue reading Influential Impact The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum Has On Society