Courtesy of The Sustainability Institute Florida A&M University's Green Coalition held its first general body meeting in the School of Architecture Bridge on Monday, Feb. 8, with guest speaker Odemari Mbuya, Ph.D., professor of agriculture sciences at FAMU. Green Coalition is a student organization that gathers and encourages students to […]
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Capital City kicks off Tallahassee Marathon
Courtesy of Tallahassee Marathon Capital City kicked off the 42nd annual Tallahassee Marathon Sunday, with it’s brand new course and brand new finish line. For the first time in the 42-year history of the marathon, the new course traveled through neighborhoods and business districts in and around downtown Tallahassee. Runners were […]
Leon County Schools celebrate First Responders Appreciation Day
Courtesy of Wise Realty Company Leon County Schools honored first responders Friday, for their commitment and dedication in protecting the community. Astoria Park Elementary School had a brunch for the first responders, which included fruit and danishes, while the school children ate their lunch. Principal of Astoria Parks Elementary School, […]
The Edison partners with the Animal Shelter Foundation
Courtesy of Juliannah Muyiwa Ever wanted to enjoy yourself with a glass of wine while playing with dogs all day? The Animal Shelter Foundation of Tallahassee and The Edison restaurant made it possible Feb. 6 at The Edison’s patio. Valentine’s Bark & Wine was an event from 4-7 p.m. for […]
Tallahassee periodontist hosts annual Dentistry From the Heart
Courtesy of WCTV In support of February’s Gum Disease Awareness Month, local Tallahassee periodontist Walter Colon, DMD MS, hosted the 3rd annual Dentistry from the Heart event Saturday at Periodontal Associates of North Florida and provided free dental care to local residents. More than 15 dentists and 50 other dental […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha hosts seventh annual Father Daughters day dance
The Chi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hosted their 7th Annual father daughter dance Saturday at the Tallahassee Antique car museum. This yearly event serves as a platform bringing together fathers and daughters throughout the community to emphasize the importance of positive family ties. Daughters of […]
Media student hosts second annual Artist Meets Industry
When she is not corresponding for the Steve Harvey morning show or keeping Tallahassee residents “in the know” with entertainment news as a 102.3 on-air personality, she is enabling other students to follow their music dreams. Fourth-year FAMU public relations student Moriah Johnson, affectionately known as Moriah Monay from Ft. […]
Railroad Square gets a new addition
Earth, Thread & Fire, a retail art and craft space, featuring a Hatter and Two Potters are prepared for its grand opening at Railroad Square’s First Friday event. The store is co-owned by Jennifer Haskins who is an art educator, and the only hatter. The other two co-owners, Elizabeth Fravel […]
T.O.S.S. offers a day of Spa and Beauty
Courtesy of Amari Thomas The Tallahassee Oncology Support Services, better known as T.O.S.S., held a day of Spa and Beauty Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., offering free pampering for area cancer patients, survivors and family caretakers. T.O.S.S. is a group of local businesses involving Body Wisdom, Pretty In […]
FAMU SJGC holds capstone panel
Courtesy of FAMU SJGC A panel of professors including Francine Huff, Maurice Johnson, Kenneth Jones, Dr. Lady Dhyana Ziegler and Dr. Juanita Hayes held a Capstone panel Wednesday evening to let Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication (SJGC) students know exactly what was what makes the perfect […]