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We’re all on the same path

If you’re not one already, there’s no getting out of it. Every single one of us is on the road to becoming a senior citizen. The thought of it used to scare me — the idea that I would be “old.” And yet, what used to seem so far away is quickly creeping around the bend. But it doesn’t scare […]

Readers extend our mission

One of the most gratifying things about publishing this paper is when we hear about one of our stories touching readers enough that they take action. Knowing our work has made a difference for a nonprofit or simply one person trying to do good means the world to us. Last month’s cover story about Orlando native Gylla Matos Flores starting […]

Updates and new content in 2024

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season and is geared up for a fresh start in 2024. You may have noticed that we’ve made some changes regarding home delivery of The Community Paper and moved to a subscription model. This shift comes for a few reasons: Some prefer the digital experience of our e-edition, while others […]

What a difference a year makes

What a year! When I saw the stories coming in for this “Year in Review” edition, I couldn’t believe all that took place in 2023. We have had so much fun sharing these stories with you, and we are grateful for your readership. Most importantly, I have to extend my deepest gratitude to the advertisers who have supported us this […]

How did I get so lucky?

In this month of gratitude, I have to express my appreciation for our incredible team. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences bring such color to the topics they cover. They enrich not only this paper but my life as well. Here’s a tidbit about each one. Nick Georgoudiou, a native of Canada, has a long history of storytelling in Orlando. He […]

If it’s good enough for Forbes magazine …

It feels weird getting interviewed in your own publication (see this month’s cover story, “2024 Vision”), but when Nick and I discussed the rollout for some of the changes we’re making — improving the online version, adding an app, tripling our pickup locations — we debated the newsworthiness of it all and decided we should share our excitement and the […]

Stronger together after 34 years

As we approach the month of September each year, which marks the inception of The Community Paper back in 1989, I find myself truly amazed by the resilience that our community newspaper has shown “against all odds.” In a time when many proclaim that print is a dying medium and holds no relevance anymore, you’re proving them wrong. They don’t […]

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Our favorite hippie is moving on

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Well, I’ve got some bittersweet news. Tommy Cardinal (self-proclaimed and proud hippie) started with us as an intern in 2018 and was the first I ever hired after graduation. I couldn’t really afford him then, but I couldn’t afford to let him get away. I knew his journalism skills and commitment to his work were hard to come by, so […]

How do you connect with your neighbors, Orlando? | Publisher’s Desk

Recently a reader sent me a message through our website asking if we could help her find her lost dog. I suggested that Nextdoor or the Facebook Neighborhood Group in her area would be the place to go for help. I was surprised to learn that she didn’t know anything about them. You know how they say that if one […]

Retro trends reignite fashion, music and photography | Publisher’s Desk

I remember being on the other side of the ’80s, laughing with my friends as we looked at old photos and how we dressed during our teen years. We were appalled but grateful styles changed. There was no way high-waisted jeans would ever come back in style; we just knew it. So, you can imagine our horror when they came […]


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