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David Thompson joins Welch administration

USF St. Petersburg Alumnus David Thompson joins the Welch administration as the new director of governmental affairs. ST. PETERSBURG - Mayor Ken Welch has officially named David Thompson as director of government affairs. Thompson most recently worked as the senior legislative assistant for Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown and previously served as a legislative staffer for […]

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'One of my pillars of governance is staying in touch with everyone who lives, works, or plays in St. Petersburg. Our Community Conversations series is one of our tactics to accomplish that goal,' said Mayor Ken Welch. ST. PETERSBURG - Mayor Ken Welch is announcing results from an analysis of his

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OP-ED: Reaffirming Solidarity Between Blacks and Jews in America | Post News Group

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As we prepare to go into 2023, disunity between Blacks and Jews is ahistorical and counterproductive. We cannot afford to be nonchalant or indifferent. Smith’s statement to encourage participation in acts of remembrance across the nation celebrating both Chanukah and Kwanzaa

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Mayor Welch announced the city is starting over with plans to redevelop Trop site

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch announced Wednesday, June 29 that the city is canceling the RFP issued in July 2020 and launching a new RFP process. BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – After careful consideration and extensive communication with city staff regarding the city’s needs, current

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Chilima welcomes Chakwera

Vice President Saulos Chilima welcomed President Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) today on Chakwera's arrival from United States of America. Other government officials were also at the airport to welcome Chakwera who left Malawi on December 11 for the United States where he

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Ukrainian student overcomes pandemic and war, graduates from USF

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Mayor Welch raises Black History Month flag in history-making ceremony

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is Sworn-in, Focuses on Homelessness - Texas Metro News

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USF hiring defensive coaches Todd Orlando, Kevin Patrick

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