St Petersburg is thriving and the Catalyst is dedicated to documenting the neighborhoods, districts, politics and social issues that shape our community. This is vital local news. From equity to climate to affordable housing to education, we’re sharing the local St Petersburg news stories that matter to you.
If you’re searching for a way to give back, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa...
In a landmark event for women’s professional soccer, the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club is set to host NJ/NY Gotham FC Sunday, March 2 at Downtown...
St. Petersburg will not deactivate water service or continue charging late fees for households that have received exorbitant utility bills in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene...
St. Petersburg has allocated over $9.9 million to a roofless Tropicana Field – without conducting any restorative repairs. A new schedule shows work concluding by January...
Local leaders believe the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will set new attendance, viewership and economic impact records. The influx of cash and positive exposure...
St. Petersburg College (SPC) has been re-designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the...
Mayor Ken Welch has publicly acknowledged that fissures in a partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays may be too wide to mend. Welch’s relatively brief comments...
Mayor Ken Welch’s third annual State of the City address highlighted St. Petersburg’s resilience amid storms, economic challenges and opposition to equitable initiatives. The event began...
The founder of a popular farmers and flea market must find a new home ahead of the sprawling site’s eventual transformation into a new Pinellas County...
St. Petersburg celebrated the long-lasting impacts created by five of the city’s African American leaders Saturday night at the 10th annual Legacy Awards Dinner. The importance...
