Historic Gas Plant doc requests resident photos; Tombolo talk w Gwen Reese

Published   Jan 19, 2025 10:25PM
Do you or someone you know have old photos or school yearbooks that capture the people and places of the historic Gas Plant Neighborhood? Local filmmakers Andrew Lee and Tara Segall are looking for additional images to add the finishing touches to a documentary film premiering in February at the Foundation for a Healthy St. […] ... Read more

Grandmothers answer the call

Foster Grandparent volunteers are role models and friends to children with exceptional needs. For children who are struggling in school, at-risk, neglected, or abused, the support of a foster grandparent can help build confidence and stability. | ... Read more

Bear Creek Commons Completed Providing Affordable Senior Hou

St Petersburg, FL – December 11, 2024 – Local leaders, community members, and development partners came together to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for Bear Creek Commons, an affordable senior housing community located at 635 64th Street ... Read more

Acquitted on Russian agent charge, Omali Yeshitela, Uhuru 3

Special to The Weekly Challenger By Roger K. Clendening The Uhuru 3 are Omali Yeshitela, Chairman of the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP); and two organizers with the Uhuru Movement’s white reparations component: Penny Hess, Chair of the A ... Read more

3rd Soul Revival Art Festival brings “A World of Wellness” on Jan 25, 26

Published   Jan 14, 2025 01:36PM
By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer The Soul Revival Art Festival and Sickle Cell Fundraiser “bridging the gap between art & wellness” returns the last weekend in January for two days of creative, life-affirming events. “This year’s Soul Revival Art Festival theme is ‘A World of Wellness: Connecting Cultures Through Creative Healing,’ shared Myiah Moody, a […] ... Read more

Honoring Our Rich Past and Promising Future

By Dr. Kanika Tomalin | President and CEO, The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg The close of a year invites reflection and review. Marking the passage of time and new beginnings offers a natural opportunity to reflect on all we’ve exper ... Read more

2025 Sunshine City Film Festival kicks off tomorrow, Saturda

TAMPA BAY – The Sunshine City Film Festival runs from January 11–20. It’s a 10-day celebration of film, arts, and culture in Tampa Bay, featuring: Opening Night Gala: A red carpet event to kick off the festival with festive music, photo opp ... Read more

Award-Winning Journalist Linda Villarosa on Health and Racis

New York Times Magazine writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist spoke about the hidden toll racism takes on health at the group’s most recent Speakers Who Inspire series installment   (St. Petersburg, Florida – December 12, 2024) – Acclaimed journ ... Read more