Kristin McKee

Jul 10, 2024 | hrexecutive.com | Kristin McKee

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Jun 3, 2024 | harveyworld.org | Maureen Dunne |Kristin McKee

New details are emerging about Harvey’s plans to build a brand new public park blocks from the downtown area. The Harvey Central Park envisions an amphitheater, fishing pond, green space, playground, dog park around the area of 153rd St. and Myrtle Ave., where a water treatment agency is endeavoring a controversial water detention pond.

Feb 29, 2024 | harveyworld.org | Maureen Dunne |Kristin McKee

Twelve-year-old Laila Poole-Tingle enjoys playing outside with her neighbors and sitting on the home’s porch, adorned with wind chimes. “I have friends on this block who go to school with me,” Laila said. “I really like it because I grew up here.” She’s a seventh grader at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School. The bus stop is conveniently located in front of her home. Laila has an individualized education plan, a carefully designed program that outlines a student’s specific classroom needs.

Dec 3, 2023 | harveyworld.org | Kristin McKee |Sonal Soni

Purple, black, and gray balloons adorn Thornton’s gymnasium. Renowned hits such as The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” and Bell Biv Devoe’s “Poison” reverberate across the court. Ahead of the big game, a small dance party emerges in the middle as the room fills up with many more familiar faces. The upbeat vibe stretched into the bleachers with alumni grooving to the music and hyping up their graduating classes.

Aug 25, 2023 | harveyworld.org | Jahaura Michelle |Kristin McKee |Janelle Bombalier

Sandria Washington spent nearly four decades of her life believing she was the daughter of Ella and Carlos Washington, but at age 38, she discovered a family secret that her parents wanted to remain undisclosed.  It was a fateful Thanksgiving holiday in 2017. “I thought you already knew, but I wanted to let you know you’re adopted,” a cousin wrote in an Instagram message. “I want you to have an opportunity to know your story and be happy.” Washington didn’t know how to react.