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Author Archives: Jerry LaMartina

Jerry LaMartina is a freelance reporter for The Beacon. He's worked as a reporter, electronic-media copywriter, editor and website editor for more than 25 years.

Posted inEducation

For KC school leaders, security isn’t just about safety – it’s about processing trauma

by Jerry LaMartina June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Three school systems – Kansas City Public Schools, North Kansas City Schools and DeLaSalle Education Center – share their security plans when it comes to visitors, school resource officers and more.

Posted inEconomics

This South KC neighborhood takes on blight and generational wealth — one house at a time

by Jerry LaMartina April 11, 2022April 11, 2022
4401 E. 9th St. in the Lykins neighborhood was recently renovated. (Zach Bauman/The Beacon)
Posted inEconomics

Another milestone underway in the Lykins neighborhood’s battle against blight

by Jerry LaMartina March 10, 2022March 10, 2022

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