Srinath, Dinh and Junco Join JTA
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announced the hiring of three executives to fill key positions: Raj Srinath, as Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer; Kiet Dinh as Vice President/Automation and Innovation; and Anthony Junco as Public Information Officer. Srinath will be responsible for directing the financial planning and analysis, budgeting, revenue and fixed assets programs functions […]
Designs Approved for RD River City Brewery
Final designs for the RD River City Brewery mixed-use project were approved by the Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) on Oct. 12. The $92 million project spans 3.4 acres along the Southbank and includes 410 residential units, a riverfront restaurant and boat ramp. The residential space will be comprised of an eight-story residential block and […]
A Trio of Heart Specialists for Wolfson Children’s
Three physicians have joined the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Heart Institute at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Pediatric electrophysiologist Judy Ashouri, pediatric cardiac intensivist Kaushal Dosani, and pediatric cardiologist and cardiac imaging specialist Umakumaran Ponniah will provide Wolfson Children’s heart services to patients across Northeast Florida and the region. Dr. Ashouri received her medical degree […]
Women’s Giving Alliance Hosts Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) was held on Oct. 18, 2023, at the Adam W. Herbert University Center at University of North Florida. Collective Giving was the key focus of the day as WGA President Sheila Collier welcomed 220 women from its membership, which recently saw a 39% growth to 470. […]
Team Rubicon: X Marked the Spot
An overgrown cemetery at St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist Church became the source of community togetherness when it brought to light a virtually unknown organization in Northeast Florida through an unusual avenue. RJ Caster was scrolling through Twitter, now renamed X, when he saw a story about a local, historic, African American church with World War […]
Junior League Celebrates: 100 Year Kickoff
The Junior League of Jacksonville kicked off a century of service with a 100th anniversary celebration at The Riverside House on Aug. 29. With approximately 100 members in attendance, the event also marked the first official event for the newest members of Junior League. The day honored the 17 women who founded the organization in […]
Defending the Future
The Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) celebrated 40 years of providing critical care to those struggling with poverty at DESC Defenders: Into the Future on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the WJCT studios in Jacksonville. “I am ecstatic that DESC Defenders was another great fundraiser,” said Alex Benavides, event chair and DESC board member. The poverty-fighting […]
Our Crowning Jewel: The Riverside-Avondale tree canopy provides more than shade
In addition to our beautiful homes, merchant districts, walkability, park spaces and historic architecture, the tree canopy of Riverside-Avondale has great appeal. It is a crown jewel that contributes to our community’s aesthetic appeal, resiliency, storm water uptake, heat mitigation and real estate value. Residents and visitors alike are immediately attracted to this neighborhood simply […]
