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Janelle Irwin has 1517 articles published.

Janelle Irwin has been a professional journalist covering local news and politics in the Tampa Bay area since 2003. She also hosts a weekly political talk show on WMNF Community radio. Janelle formerly served as the sole staff reporter for WMNF News and previously covered news for Patch.com and various local neighborhood newsletters. Her work has been featured in the New York Daily News, Free Speech Radio News and Florida Public Radio and she's been interviewed by radio stations across the nation for her coverage of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Janelle is a diehard news junkie who isn't afraid to take on big names in local politics including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, the dirty business of trash and recycling in St. Pete and the ongoing Pier debacle. Her work as a reporter and radio host has earned her two WMNF awards including News Volunteer of the Year and Public Affairs Volunteer of the Year. Janelle is also the devoted mother to three brilliant and beautiful daughters who are a constant source of inspiration and occasional blogging fodder. To contact, email [email protected].

Tampa Bay water restoration lauded as model for other dirty bays

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Tampa Bay’s drastic recovery from abysmal water quality 20 years ago to today’s clean and often crystal clear waters is being heralded as not just a win, but a model for other communities struggling to clean up major water bodies. A report in Reuters Tuesday lauds the broad support between environmental groups and big businesses to embark on decades or restoration. When Tampa Bay’s water quality was at its lowest; when murky water and frequent fish kills were a regular happening,…

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Police Athletic League opens new Midtown facility

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The Grand Opening for a new Police Athletic League in Midtown St. Pete will kick off this Friday at 4 p.m. After spending more than two years searching for a facility in that community, the 20th Street South Church of Christ offered up one of its buildings to house the program. The new location is at 820 20 Street South. “It has been the desire of PAL Board of Directors to provide services for children in the midtown area for…

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Ed Montanari officially qualifies for St. Pete City Council race

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Ed Montanari has officially qualified as a candidate for City Council. Montanari is running for District 3 to replace outgoing Council member Bill Dudley. “Thank you for your continued support and prayers as we embark on a successful campaign,” Montanari wrote in an email Tuesday afternoon announcing he had filed the paperwork. Tuesday is the first day for City Council candidates to qualify. The last day is June 22. So far, no one has emerged to run against Montanari. Montanari…

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Lightning hockey coverage dominating local newspapers

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The exhilarating Tampa Bay Lightning win over the Chicago Blackhawks is dominating local newspapers. Even as lunchtime approached Wednesday morning, both the Tampa Bay Times and the Tampa Tribune’s websites showed headlines of Tuesday night’s triumph front and center. The Times is leading the coverage with not one, but four headlines pertaining to the Lightning’s Game 3 win. The Bolts, largely dominated in the first two periods, managed to eek out a win, thanks in part to super goalie Ben…

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Lisa Wheeler-Brown qualifies for St. Pete City Council race

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Though her name has been in the hat for quite some time, Lisa Wheeler-Brown has officially qualified for the race for St. Pete City Council District 7. Wheeler-Brown filed campaign documents with the city clerk on the first day of qualifying. “My time in the Army taught me that you need to lead from the front, not fall in with the crowd,” Wheeler-Brown said. “St. Petersburg needs a leader who will fight for our families.” Wheeler-Brown became active in the…

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City Councilman Steve Kornell challenges close friend to a spelling contest

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Sometimes it’s nice to remember that elected officials are actual, real people. Never has that been more the case than with St. Pete City Council member Steve Kornell’s back and forth on Facebook over nothing other than a spelling contest. Kornell will be participating in a spelling bee to support adult literacy this Wednesday at Studio @620 at 7 p.m. He’s on a team of four called Wizards of Words. Teams will compete in 11 rounds consisting of 10 words. At…

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Smart Cities seminar coming to Tampa

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Verizon is sponsoring a Smart Cities seminar in Tampa this Friday. The “Internet of Things” smart seminar will be at the Tampa Marriott Westshore Friday from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The seminar aims to demonstrate how increased technology can make a positive impact on the future of the Tampa Bay area by increasing economic growth through sustainability, enhancing safety and security and improving operational efficiencies. The seminar is geared toward those working for federal, state and local public agencies, public…

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