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Pinellas Housing Authority implements rapid housing program for veterans

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, November 4th, 9:00 am
Pinellas Housing Authority implements rapid housing program for veterans

Pinellas County -- Eighteen homeless veterans are a step closer to having a home of their own this week, thanks to the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program and the Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA).  PCHA implemented the first of several HUD-VASH Express Rapid Housing Program briefings for a group of homeless veterans referred by the Bay Pines Medical Center.

"We developed the HUD VASH Express Rapid Housing Program to help VASH eligible, homeless veterans find permanent homes and get back on their feet quicker" said Debra Johnson, PCHA's Executive Director. The model embraces the "Housing First" idea that vulnerable and at-risk homeless individuals and families are more responsive to interventions and social services support after they are in their own housing, rather than while living in temporary/transitional facilities or housing programs.  With permanent housing, these veterans can begin to regain the self-confidence and control over their lives they lost when they became homeless.

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Stephanie from Habitat Pasco visits 10 News at 9:00

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 3rd, 11:33 am

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Stephanie Black from Habitat Pasco visited 10 News at 9:00 on Thursday, November 3, to discuss her recent win of the inaugural 10 News In Your Neighborhood Post the Most Contest, as well as upcoming Habitat events like Women Build.

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Foster's final 'Mayor's Night Out' of 2011 is Nov. 3

Submitted by Libby Hendren, News Producer
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, 10:09am
Foster's final 'Mayor's Night Out' of 2011 is Nov. 3

St. Petersburg, FL -- Get a front-row seat for one-on-one conversation with Mayor Bill Foster, city staff and City Council Member Jeff Danner during the final Mayor's Night Out' of the year, Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at Gladden Park Center located at 3901 30th Ave. N.

You're invited to ask questions or share thoughts and ideas with the mayor, city leaders  and council members during the informal setting, regardless of where they live. Residents are also encouraged to discuss issues they may have with city departments for possible resolution.

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Famous Kid Brick comes to the Forum

Submitted by Lorena Rabago, Traffic Anchor/ Multi Media Journalist
Saturday, October 29th, 2011, 11:11am
Famous Kid Brick comes to the Forum

Tampa, Fla. – Our very own St. Petersburg poster child Famous Kid Brick is going to rock the Hip-Hop stage Friday, Nov. 18 at the Forum.

This native Floridian Hip Hop artist has been captivating the Sunshine State for the past year with his regional hit single “I’m On It,” and Brick recently released a follow-up single “Dumb Doe” to rave reviews.

“If you thought ‘I’m On It’ was a smash, Famous Kid Brick’s about to have you going crazy with ‘Dumb Doe,” says DJ Smallz.

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PHOTOS: Codes Concern St. Pete Citizens

Submitted by West Side Stories, by M. Abbott, Multimedia Reporter
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 9:05am
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District 7 council race: Who are they?

Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter
Friday, October 21st, 2011, 12:06pm
District 7 council race: Who are they?

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - On November 8, voters will choose a councilmember from District 7 between incumbent Wengay "Newt" Newton and challenger Gershom Faulkner.  Newton won his first term in 2007 by narrowly beating Faulker.

The candidates were asked to complete a questionnaire about a variety of issues, and in the first part of a reoccurring series, we introduce you to the choices.

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District 5 council race: Who are they?

Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter
Thursday, October 20th, 2011, 12:07pm
District 5 council race: Who are they?

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - On November 8, voters will choose a councilmembers from District 5, but regardless of the outcome, incumbent Steve Kornell will remain in office another year.

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