Candi Girls Events will host Sip, Shop, Swap on Feb. 13 at the Jack Mclean Activity Center to give women with their own businesses a chance to market their goods and services. The evening will be filled with socializing, pampering and shopping with many of Tallahassee’s finest businesses by women. […]
Author: Lauren Green
Sidewalk Connectivity Increases along Flipper St.
The City of Tallahassee could pay up to $150 thousand dollars to property owners on the west side of Flipper St. due to the installation of sidewalks. Construction on Flipper St. is all set to go after a successful neighborhood meeting held Tuesday. This project is expected to begin in […]
House Panel Plans to Close S.C. State
Questions regarding South Carolina State University’s financial abilities have led to a House proposal that could temporarily close the Historically Black College and University for two years. South Carolina State University could be temporarily closed for 2 years. Recently, there has been questions in regards to SCSU’s financial abilities from […]
Senator Files for Marijuana Legalization
Republican State Sen. Jeff Brandes (R), District 22, filed a bill to legalize medical marijuana. The legislation would allow people suffering from serious illnesses, such as cancer, AIDS, or Parkinson’s Disease to get certification from a physician to obtain and use the medical marijuana. Last November, an amendment was presented […]
FAMU and FSU College of Engineering School Receives a Grant
As part of a significant effort to support student projects in science and technology, Northrop Grumman awarded Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering a $50,000 grant. Northrop Grumman is an American mega-corporation who specializes in global aerospace and defense technology. As of 2010, the company was the fourth-largest […]
OSA Introduces Dorothy Dandridge
The Office of Student Activities premiered “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” in Jones Hall as part of their I Am Beautiful Campaign for Black History Month. Based off of a book by Earl Mills, the film illustrates the life of Dorothy Dandridge played by Halle Berry. Dandridge is an actress, singer and […]
New Restaurant in Cascades Park
Old Electric Building Photo By: Rayne Rudder The City of Tallahassee is investing $1.3 million to renovate a 94-year-old deteriorated electric building that is located in Cascades park. The electric building will become a restaurant named The Edison. The restaurant will have a“historic feel with a modern twist,” owner Adam […]
Mardi Gras Parade Benefits Animal Shelter
Residents of Apalachicola, Fla., filled the streets wearing festive beads to celebrate their annual Mardi Gras parade, whose benefits go toward the Franklin County Humane Society and the Apalachicola Dog Park. The parade has been happening for the past four years. According to the Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers, Mardi […]
Bond Community Health Center Reaches out for HIV/AIDS Awareness
Bonds Health Community Center (BHCC) encourages its residents to be aware and seek testing on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) on Saturday Feb. 7. In observance of the month of black liberation, the Bonds staff collaborated to celebrated with the community. This week, BHCC had a series of events […]
First Come First Serve for a Fresh Mouth
Before the sun rose on Saturday, there were people sleepily joining a line for free dental care. To bring more awareness to February as Gum Disease month, Periodontal of North Florida hosted its second annual free dental care day. According to the Center for Advanced Health, close to 130 million […]