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.
Under the St. Petersburg Innovation District’s leadership, members of academia, local government, nonprofit organizations and the private sector are now utilizing new technology to help solve...
Screwie Louie’s Porpoise Pub was destroyed in a fire seven years ago. For a while, there was hope that the popular bar and live music venue...
The doors to affordable homeownership opened a little wider for residents of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties Tuesday after the area’s Habitat for Humanity affiliate received...
Interim President Rhea Law was in the driver’s seat for seven months during a time of turmoil when the University of South Florida faced budgetary issues...
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is enlisting the help of hundreds of local college and university students to assist schools in the district most in need...
For the last 12 years, St. Petersburg Sen. Jeff Brandes represented the city where he was born and raised, often in a way that bucked the...
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority’s Selmon Extension, a raised highway over Gandy Boulevard, is temporarily closed for repairs. During a routine inspection for the 1.9-mile extension,...
From fresh-baked Cuban bread to shrimp and grits, here’s the latest St. Petersburg foodie news: Doc Ford’s second restaurant The parent company that runs...
A female-led, St. Petersburg-based podcast promoting a frugal lifestyle through mindful spending continues to grow, recently reaching over 2 million downloads – and upcoming syndication through...
Through its vast coalition of religious congregations throughout Pinellas County, St. Petersburg’s FAST network continues advocating for social, environmental and criminal justice issues while holding area...
