Thousands gathered in St. Petersburg on Saturday to participate in one of the 610 marches for science taking place across the globe. ORACLE PHOTO/BREANNE WILLIAMS Thousands took to the streets again on Saturday, in another international march celebrating science’s role in society and advocating for continued funding and support for […]
Tag: St. Petersburg
Bay Area local markets to visit
At markets like Pierce Street in Clearwater, patrons can buy locally sourced artwork and food to support businesses in the area. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE. The past five years have been busy for the Tampa Bay area, with many local residents commenting on how quickly the region has developed. This […]
Women’s march just the beginning
Over a million men and women gathered worldwide for women’s marches held the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration with more than 500,000 marching in Washington D.C. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE More than a million men and women across the globe united yesterday in a march advocating for the protection […]
Tampa Bay’s new movers and shakers
The Bikery in St. Petersburg is a one stop shop for cyclists who love coffee. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE. One of the best things about living in a mid-sized city is that it is always growing, and this is definitely a characteristic of Tampa and the Bay area. USF students […]
One hundred points to St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg received a top score on the Municipal Equality Index. The city is praised for being inclusive toward all its residents and a great place for members of the LGBT community to live. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE In light of the current election, it is easy to feel as […]
EDITORIAL: It’s time to prioritize cleaning up the bay
Tampa Bay where 172 million gallons of sewage was dumped. ORACLE PHOTO/JACKIE BENITEZ Tampa Bay is no longer a picturesque marina thanks to the 172 million gallons of partially treated sewage released into the waterways following Hurricane Hermine. St. Petersburg dumped 70 million gallons, Pasco County spilled 36.8 million and […]
New police policy respects transgender community
The murder of a transgender woman in Tampa this year sparked an international discussion over the proper way for police to approach transgender victims and suspects. The St. Petersburg Police Department responded to this concern by implementing a new policy last week to train officers how to correctly interact with […]