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St. Petersburg zoning officials believe new density bonuses will foster more cohesive construction and support the tree canopy in traditional neighborhoods. The proposed residential land development...
While Hurricanes Helene and Milton battered St. Petersburg over five months ago, the city remains under a local state of emergency order. Mayor Ken Welch’s declaration...
A nonprofit fair meant to help the community get involved in giving back is coming to downtown St. Pete this month. Do Good Day is returning...
St. Petersburg City Council members recently discussed offsetting the increasing cost of running a local election campaign with public funding. The funding would stem from money...
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority believes a revamped Connected Community Bus Network will increase job access and meet evolving transit demands in St. Petersburg. Agency officials...
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...
As the saying goes, slow progress is better than no progress, and St. Petersburg’s much-anticipated Trails Crossing project is finally moving forward. First unveiled in November...
A St. Petersburg City Council member’s request to discuss lifting a municipal ban on plastic straws sparked multiple heated exchanges Thursday. Councilmember Corey Givens Jr. said...
One in four Pinellas County teens struggle with mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts, far surpassing the state’s average of 17%. They now have a unique...
A report released Wednesday stated that Pinellas County Schools Police could be the nation’s first to question immigration statuses and detain people pending deportation. District officials...
