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Published October 10Marjorie Evelyne Johnson goes home at 101
Marjorie Evelyn Johnson passed away at age 101. ST. PETERSBURG — Marjorie Evelyn Johnson passed away on Sept. 5, 2025, at the age of 101. An only child, Mrs. Johnson took her first breath on Jan. 7, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York. Her parents, William and Kathleen Blackman,…
Published October 10Helping young minds grow: The importance of social-emotional development in early childhood
Preschool children participate in a group storytelling activity that helps them identify and express emotions — a key part of social-emotional learning in early childhood programs. Early learning experts stress that emotional growth is just as vital as academic learning for young…
Local developer launches nation’s first digital mailbox
The platform's users could earn over $100 monthly for allowing and opening advertisements.
Published October 02New principal at Fairmont Park Elementary
‘I am impressed by incoming Principal Anne Caparaso’s understanding of the nexus between elementary, middle and high school,’ said Dr. Goliath Davis. Goliath J. Davis, III, Ph.D. | Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — Like outgoing Principal Andrew Akapnitis, with whom I share experience…
St. Pete flood barrier fabricator finds immediate success
The cofounders opened their first factory in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District a year after Helene inundated their homes.
Published September 24J Hop is hopping
“I am confident that Principal Scott has the best interests of the J Hop staff, scholars, and parents at the forefront of her administration,” said Dr. Goliath Davis. BY GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, Ph.D. | Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — Over the last two weeks, the community has been…
Published September 22Woodson African American Museum of Florida’s Free Museum Day: a powerful celebration of Black History
St. Petersburg, FL — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, in partnership with the St. Pete Arts Alliance, joined museums across the nation in celebrating Free Museum Day, welcoming hundreds of visitors from across the Bay Area. This year’s gathering carried special…
Published September 18Competent leader or figurehead
“Some posit Chief Watts is either not as committed to diversity as he travels the community asserting, or he is not ready or capable of making the courageous decisions required for the job as Chief of St. Pete Fire Rescue,” Dr. Goliath Davis.” Goliath J. Davis, III, Ph.D. |…
Local startup helps you ‘Squeez’ into last-minute reservations
“If you can squeeze in, what’s it worth to you?”
Published September 09Meet the 2025 Woodson Warrior Scholars
ST. PETERSBURG — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, led by Executive Director Terri Lipsey Scott, proudly announces the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Woodson Warrior Scholarship. This year’s class features 18 exceptional students recognized for excellence in…
Published September 05Hendrick speaks
Dr. Goliath Davis presided over the September COQEBS meeting, which featured Pinellas County School Superintendent Kevin Hendrick addressing the lack of progress in the Bridging the Gap Plan. GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, Ph.D. | Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — On Sept. 3, Pinellas County…
Published September 05“We Run These Streets” 5K initiative aims to get community moving towards health
BY DR. KANIKA TOMALIN | President & CEO, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg ST. PETERSBURG — When we think about our health and all the factors that shape it, access for emergencies and preventative care quickly comes to mind. Our health, however, begins much closer to home…