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Guest Editorial: A Time of Thanksgiving

Editor’s Note: In light of  the Thanksgiving holiday and our views about it – that it’s a time to express thanks and to give – Orlando Community News decided to share a message from Yolanda Pitchford, executive director of the … Continue reading

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Pine Hills Heroes: We’re Looking for a Few Good Men, Women

Hello Orlando Community News readers! Do you know someone in our community who works to help others, mostly for free, and you want to help acknowledge them, to give them flowers while they live and can enjoy them?  Well, here is … Continue reading

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Restoration of Rights, Sealing and Expungement

Workshop Saturday, Nov. 9 in Orlando It’s common knowledge that finding work or even a place to stay is not easy for a person with a criminal record, even after serving the time and changing their lifestyle. Getting help from others … Continue reading

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Eatonville Voters To Decide on Term Limits for Mayor Today, Nov. 5

Registered voters in the Town of Eatonville will decide whether to limit the terms of their mayor to two consecutive terms, among other things, in a special election today, Tuesday, November 5. The special election ballot basically asks voters to … Continue reading

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Can We All Get Along: Rally Against Crime October 26

“Can We All Get Along?” Rodney King, rest his soul, asked that question of the country during the L.A. Riots and now organizers of a popular annual rally against crime will ask the same question to promote peace in the Pine … Continue reading

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Pine Hills Performing Arts Center Second Annual Gala a Hit

With a crowd of close to 200 people on hand for the Pine Hills Performing Arts Center’s 2nd Annual Gala, organizers of the event  chalked it up as a success – a signal that people want to see arts in the Pine … Continue reading

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Habitat for Humanity Celebrates World Habitat Day, Completion of Stag Horn Villas

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Opinion: People Don’t Want or Need Your Shotguns

Opinion: September 29, 2013 (Pine Hills, FL) — I am on my Soapbox again. I want to get something straight: While law enforcement throughout the country (Orange County included) sponsor gun buy backs or similar programs to take guns off the … Continue reading

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Hair, Fashion, Makeup and Entertainment

Still talking about the 2013 Hair, Fashion, Makeup & Entertainment Mania held in Orlando on September 15. Kudos to Keesha Rivers and her team at Fla’Vore Productions, which sponsored the event. In addition to showcasing talent, the organization does great work in the … Continue reading

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Discussion Offers Practical Answers on Getting Stories Noticed by the Media

Stories that are timely, relevant and filled with human interest. Deadlines. Press releases. The difference between earned media versus paid media. That’s a snapshot of topics discussed during the Central Florida Association of Black Journalists’ (CFABJ) community-wide event on Thursday, August 15. … Continue reading

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