Grassroots group delivers final petition to Supervisor of Elections
Straw ballot next step towards referendum – Volunteers and board members of Save Our Public Libraries Inc. and the Public Library Foundation delivered the final petition to the Supervisor of Elections on Jan. 21, in the first step toward a historical undertaking. The validation of these petitions will lead to the first straw ballot in […]
Landon students believe, dream, inspire
Believe, Dream, Inspire was the 2013-14 National PTA Reflections program theme of America’s oldest and largest arts education program of its kind. Developed in 1969 to encourage students to explore their talents and express themselves, the Reflections program has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork. Eighteen students […]
Second annual ONE by ONE convention set for Jan. 18
This year community delegates to the Jacksonville Public Education Fund’s (JPEF) second annual ONE by ONE convention will assess key indicators of progress toward the priorities established last year in the Community Agreement. The ONE by ONE Community Agreement focuses on four priorities for public education in Duval County: Educate the Whole Child, Great Teachers […]
Overland Bridge project right on schedule one year into construction
On Jan. 14, the Overland Bridge project will mark its first anniversary since Archer Western Construction (AWC) began what will be a three-and-a-half year project, according to Michael Goldman, public information officer for Florida Department of Transportation. “It’s about 27 percent complete [as of mid-December],” said Goldman. “We are looking for completion summer 2016.” Construction […]
Dancers donate for a great cause…or two!
Studio K Dance, an official business partner of The Friends of Hendricks, supports Hendricks Avenue Elementary with donations that are used to address school budget gaps and fund academic enhancement projects, such as Family Fitness Night, Reading with the Stars and Family Fine Arts Night, among others. Members of Studio K shown include current and […]
The trip of a lifetime – brining the U.S.S. New York to Mayport
Rarely does an opportunity and the privilege for a three-day voyage on a large Navy ship come to an ordinary citizen. When this one did, however, I and my fellow Navy League member, Clelia Davis, jumped on it. And we had to – we were only given a day to respond! And this wasn’t just […]
Whiteway Deli gets facelift on its profile
Mural brings beauty to King Street Sam Salem has passers-by looking twice at the side of his deli at 1237 King Street. The realistic scene painted by artist Cal Oglesby, 27, portrays homes from Avondale that almost makes you want to knock on the doors. Salem and Oglesby connected after the deli owner saw an […]
Clean bill of health within reach for St. Johns River
I am asked frequently, “What is the current health status of the St. Johns River?” Unfortunately, this is never an easy question to answer. Overall, our river is sick, but that certainly doesn’t explain the complexity of the problem or the myriad and severity of the ailments from which it suffers. Just like our bodies, […]
