Street vendors seize economic opportunities (0)
2/27/12 •
By Dorian Ponds Tables with fresh roses, scented oils and baskets of goodies decorated the streets on Valentine’s Day. These sweetheart items were an enticing notice for last minute shoppers to pick up a gift before heading home. Street vendors also took advantage of the holiday to make some extra money. “Business has been booming,” [...]
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Neighborhood gardens inspire healthy eating (0)
2/27/12 •
By Nicole Martinez Neighborhood News Bureau On an unseasonably hot February afternoon, Vanessa Lacava watered a dirt trough that will soon yield a plentiful bounty of onions. Surrounding her were garden beds filled with ripe collard greens, mustard greens, tomatoes and chard. A few yards away, the mid-day traffic on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [...]
Sanderlin Elementary breaks ground to plant Peace Patch Garden (0)
2/27/12 •
By Nikki Smith Neighborhood News Bureau The James B. Sanderlin IB World School held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Edible Peace Patch Garden on Saturday, Jan. 21. Throughout the next two weeks, volunteers will place tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, beans and other cruciferous plants in the garden. More than 70 people came out on the first [...]
Tribute to Whitney (0)
2/27/12 •
Whitney Houston once sang, “I Learned From the Best” to describe lessons from heartbreak. The single was released on her 1998 album, My Love is Your Love. I went to the streets to find out how Whitney has affected the community. I asked people, “What have you learned from Whitney?” From music, lifestyle choices, and [...]
Community grows new garden at Sanderlin IB (0)
1/25/12 •
By Theresa Henson Neighborhood News Bureau Kicking off the new year right with a hands-on- project promoting healthy food choices, Sanderlin IB World School welcomed its own edible garden during a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday morning. The garden is part of the Edible Peace Patch Project which is a non-profit organization that began in 2009 [...]
Foster Continues to Stand Against Rays’ Plans to Leave St. Pete (0)
9/08/11 •
NNB students interview Mayor Foster By Mark Schreiner ST. PETERSBURG (2011-9-1) – Saint Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster continues to play hardball when it comes to the Tampa Bay Rays’ future plans. Echoing a letter he wrote to the St. Petersburg Times’ editorial board earlier this week, Foster continued insisting Thursday that the Rays must honor their [...]
Juneteenth 2011 – St. Petersburg (0)
8/02/11 •
Photo’s by NNB journalism student Lucas Cannistraci For the second consecutive year, St. Petersburg residents enjoyed Juneteenth at Campbell Park. Juneteenth coordinator Faye Dowdell takes personal pride in organizing the event. Juneteenth is the African-American Independence Day when slaves were initially freed.
Juneteenth 2011 – St. Petersburg (0)
8/02/11 •
Photo’s by NNB journalism student Lucas Cannistraci Juneteenth at Campbell Park provided games, food and activities for the community. This family fun-packed day was free to the public.
Juneteenth 2011 – St. Petersburg (0)
8/02/11 •
Photo’s by NNB journalism student Stephen Cook NNB students volunteered at Juneteenth games throughout the day. 2011 was the second year USFSP journalism students assisted with the community event.
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Mayor Bill Foster at NNB6/21/11 •
St. Petersburg Kali Kali dance team to compete live in New York City6/16/11 •
Royal Theater students honor fallen officers through music6/16/11 •
Lady Soul Performs at Juneteenth5/16/11 •
Youth choir is 86 members strong5/16/11 •
Dream Center opens in Midtown5/16/11 •
Volunteer carries on the spirit of Tai Chi at Enoch Davis Recreation Center5/16/11 •
WIC and SNAP help nourish families5/05/11 •
One of a kind5/05/11 •
Enjoying the day at age 94
