Lead results in Midtown homes raise health concerns

By Andrea Perez andrea67@mail.usf.edu  The Environmental Protection Agency says that lead levels below the action level don’t require public action, but 45 homes in the St. Petersburg Midtown area tested positive for lead in the water. Most of the homes that were tested contained very low traces. However, according to the EPA, any amount of… Continue reading Lead results in Midtown homes raise health concerns

Schools’ Shift to Become Shelters a Stressful, Yet Insightful Experience

By Nina Brooks SOUTH ST. PETERSBURG—The presence of Hurricane Irma was the cause of stress and panic leading up to its arrival, and the reason for frustration and relief after it left. For the schools stepping in as shelters, this was no different.  After tracking Hurricane Irma through various spaghetti models and varying paths, some schools in… Continue reading Schools’ Shift to Become Shelters a Stressful, Yet Insightful Experience

New film ‘Art in the City’ calls St. Pete its home

BY ERIN MURPHY, Neighborhood News Bureau ST. PETERSBURG – With museums, music, murals and more, the city of St. Petersburg’s thriving arts scene offers tourists and locals alike a place to escape, enjoy and find inspiration. For Cranstan Cumberbatch, who serves as co-producer, co-writer, co-director and actor in the new film “Art in the City,” St.… Continue reading New film ‘Art in the City’ calls St. Pete its home

Where are the voices of Midtown in the Tropicana Field redevelopment?

Tropicana Field, known as “The Dome” to locals, rests on the bones of the Gas Plant community, which was torn down in the ’80s to make way for the Trop. Midtown residents have raised concerns about the decisions regarding the stadium’s redevelopment.

“Even though the construction of Tropicana Field did, in some ways, bring new life to the city according to some, the stadium was a catalyst for a lot of the rebirth of downtown St. Petersburg, but to many in Midtown it remains a point of contention.” Written by NNB student Erin Murphy, this article was… Continue reading Where are the voices of Midtown in the Tropicana Field redevelopment?

Telling Tampa Bay Stories: Midtown Edition

NNB reporter interviews Mr. Thomas "Jet" Jackson with WUSF journalist Lisa Peakes. Photo by Bernardo H. Motta.

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Radio for the people

A black radio. "We’re going to have an open door policy", says Gazi Kodzo.

It is the first time that St. Petersburg, Florida, has a radio station with content specifically directed to its African American community. According to its founders, this radio will help black people to be able to express their concerns, frustrations and to show their talent. Without a doubt, Black Power 96 is an example of… Continue reading Radio for the people

Resource Center Reinvigorating Lives

BY BRIGITTE TOULON and CHOYA RANDOLPH NNB Reporters MIDTOWN– Nearly 21,000 people have walked through the doors of the Pregnancy and Family Resource Center in Midtown, and received help with more than they anticipated. Originally built in 1992, the center received grants and donations from the community and Suncoast Baptist Church to help them help… Continue reading Resource Center Reinvigorating Lives

Family raises money for St. Pete man who walks miles to mow their lawn

John Joyce is getting a truck. Joyce, 83, has mowed the lawn at Robert Norton’s house for eight years and after recently getting sick and spending three months in the hospital, his truck broke, according to USA Today. When his daughter is not able to give him a ride, Joyce walks the 2.5 miles to… Continue reading Family raises money for St. Pete man who walks miles to mow their lawn

Just A Little Love to Restore A Stronger And Diverse Community

The café was renovated to meet modern day demands while keeping the design and layout of the historical Sidney Harden’s Grocery Store.

BY ZENENA MOGUEL NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG – It was just another night where the sound of music and laughter filled the air of this vibrant community. It was Midtown in the 1940s bringing out the African-American culture. But, it was not always that way. It took brave and valiant individuals to build the lively… Continue reading Just A Little Love to Restore A Stronger And Diverse Community