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COVID-19 testing (https://www.tampa.gov/emergency-management/covid-19) is currently available daily from 7 am – 7 pm at Al Lopez Park. An additional testing site will open tomorrow (January 4th, 2022) at Al Barnes Park. Both PCR and Rapid Antigen tests are available at these locations. Learn more about to bring and how you can pre-register. (https://www.tampa.gov/emergency-management/COVID-19/get-tested)

Hillsborough County is also offering testing (https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/public-safety/emergency-management/stay-safe/getting-tested) daily from 9 am to 5 pm at the West Tampa Community Resource Center and Progress Village Park.
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Join the Architectural Review Commission & the Barrio Latino Commission
Historic Preservation is extremely important to our community. Our architectural history reveals much about Tampa's growth and the events that shaped our city. The Architectural Review Commission (ARC) (https://www.tampa.gov/historic-preservation/info/architectural-review-commission) and the Barrio Latino Commission (BLC) (https://www.tampa.gov/historic-preservation/info/barrio-latino-commission) ensure that development within the local historic districts, multiple properties grouping, and local landmarks adhere to established Design Guidelines and The Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Our City of Tampa team is looking for qualified candidates to fill vacancies in the ARC & BLC. Contact & send applications to Dennis Fernandez at Dennis.Fernandez@tampagov.net (mailto:Dennis.Fernandez@tampagov.net) .

Job of the Week

The Solid Waste team is looking for an Automotive Service Attendant II (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=211222&R2=004302&R3=003) to service and maintain automotive equipment; repair/replace tires on heavy equipment, sedans, and trucks; make service calls on automotive equipment in the field; and more.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES (https://www.tampa.gov/mayor/news)
Where can I get rid of my Christmas tree in Tampa Bay? (https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/where-can-i-get-rid-of-my-christmas-tree-in-tampa-bay/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department is offering curbside Christmas tree collection at no additional charge.
Interim Police Chief Delgado Speaking to citizens
Tampa police host conversation on city's rise in gun violence (https://www.wtsp.com/video/news/crime/tampa-police-host-community-conversation-on-citys-rise-in-gun-violence/67-c97daa96-2499-4b6e-a186-605104b5fd8b)
10TampaBay
Gun violence statistics for the city of Tampa show an increase in deaths. Now, community members are speaking out to change that.

Mayor Jane Castor with Babe Ruth home run ball
Babe Ruth home run ball is back at UT after 102 years (https://www.fox13news.com/news/babe-ruth-home-run-ball-is-back-at-ut-after-102-years)
FOX13 Tampa Bay
Now that the ball is on display for good, the Newman family hopes it can teach pieces of Tampa and baseball history that might otherwise have been lost.

mask mandate
City of Tampa reinstates mask mandate in all city buildings amid COVID surge (https://www.fox13news.com/news/city-of-tampa-reinstates-mask-mandate-in-all-city-buildings-amid-covid-surge )
FOX13
The requirement applies to both city employees and members of the public when inside a city facility.
City of Tampa Downtown
What's new for the city of Tampa in 2022 (https://www.fox13news.com/news/whats-new-for-the-city-of-tampa-in-2022)
FOX13
Patrick Harrison, the Chief Marketing Officer for Visit Tampa Bay said there's a lot to look forward to for 2022.
Gloves holding testing strips
New Tampa COVID test site to open this week amid high demand (https://www.wfla.com/community/health/coronavirus/new-tampa-covid-test-site-to-open-this-week-amid-high-demand/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
“This is a highly contagious COVID variant hitting our community, and it’s important for all of us to take personal responsibility and take precautions to protect ourselves, family members, colleagues, and neighbors,” said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.

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Thursday, January 6 at 12 p.m. - MAYOR KEN WELCH INAUGURATION & SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

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Friday, January 7 at 6:45 p.m. - UNDERCOVER BOSS SEASON PREMIER ON CBS FEATURING COLLEGE HUNKS CO-FOUNDERS OMAR SOLIMAN AND NICK FRIEDMAN WATCH PARTY

Friday, January 7 at 7 p.m. - TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION'S 10th ANNUAL TAMPA BAY SNEAKER SOIREE VIP RECEPTION
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