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The room was packed Wednesday morning at the Center for Health Equity, as local nonprofits and community leaders learned which organizations would receive $4.8 million in...
Despite overcast skies and unusually cool temps for the Sunshine City, an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 people attended the 46th annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat...
In one Pasco County middle school, AI-fueled education technology is going to the dogs. The dogs are mascots BaxterBot and Professor Bruce. And since the beginning...
To some residents’ dismay, a Connecticut-based company plans to transform a former Tampa Bay Times distribution campus in St. Petersburg into a multitenant industrial park with...
Mayor Ken Welch called teachers catalysts for inspiration who make a profound impact on the lives of students the the future of the community. Dylan Madrinan...
The Childs Park Neighborhood Association is launching a Youth Rising Initiative to encourage young citizens to get involved in civic engagement and community leadership. Tresalynn Morris,...
St. Petersburg officials hope a recently approved ordinance amendment will curb the city’s online reputation as a haven for the bohemian, social media-supported movement known as...
If you’re searching for a way to give back to your community, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations...
Environmental leaders from across Florida gathered at St. Petersburg’s Bear Creek Park to celebrate the launch of a groundbreaking “Adopt a Watergoat” initiative Thursday afternoon. The...
Soaring costs and soil contamination have stalled an ambitious multi-use project meant to spur jobs, entrepreneurialism and homeownership opportunities on a historic Black corridor in St....