San Marco’s duckless Duck Pond of concern to residents
Hundreds of waterfowl that used to inhabit Colonial Manor Park’s iconic Duck Pond have disappeared during the past few years and nearby residents want to know the reason why. To understand possible causes for their disappearance and to lay to rest fears that toxic contaminants may have made the pond inhospitable, District 5 City Councilwoman […]
Hogans Creek restoration aided by grant funding
Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded a $294,000 grant from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) earmarked for the preliminary (30%) design of the Hogans Creek restoration. The goal of the resiliency project is to reduce flooding, improve water quality, restore habitat, and provide access to recreation in and around the creek. According to Groundwork CEO […]
Tiny Dock Concerts grow, activate the river
Mission goes beyond music, uplifting spirits in the community Founded by husband and wife team, Bryan and Amber Osborne, who also host the bands on their ‘tiny dock’, the series highlights the intersection of support for musicians and local businesses. The efforts also helps activate the utilization and advocacy of the river, broadens awareness of […]
Action needed to change 5G ordinance in Jacksonville
Letter to the Editor Thanks are due to The Resident for the article 5G Poles Crop Up in Riverside in the February Edition. Operating less than 100’ from homes, this facility appeared without notice in Riverside-Avondale. No sign, no certificate of appropriateness (COA), no National Historic Preservation Act review, no hearing at which neighbors could […]
Concern with 5G Poles in Riverside
Letter to the Editor Your article, 5G Poles Crop Up in Riverside, cites only aesthetics, historic preservation, and property values as problems with wireless transmission facilities (WTFs). Of primary importance, however, are safety and health, environmental health, and cybersurveillance, with loss of privacy. Presently, Jacksonville has 140 WTF applications or permits pending. Residents have analyzed […]
Q: If the city allocated the $200+ million from the failed Lot J deal to another project or idea for our city, what would you like to see that money go toward?
The lower income areas and their housing. I’d like it to help their roads be better and maybe put in a park. I’d like to see the money spent on places where it is really needed and not where it doesn’t need to go. There is a lot of work that needs to be done […]
Guest Commentary: Successful development of the Northbank requires vision, political will, transparency, and urgency
The views and opinions in Guest Commentary are solely those of the author. These views and opinions do not reflect those of The Resident News or any contributors to this publication. By Michael BalankySouthbankMichael Balanky is a third generation Jacksonville native and is President/CEO of Chase Properties, Inc. Jacksonville has a rare opportunity to develop […]
Eight Crusaders sign to play college athletics
Eight Bishop Kenny student athletes signed letters of intent committing to play a sport at the collegiate level on National Signing Day Feb. 3. The students will attend seven different colleges and universities with five sports being represented. Michael Myslinski signed to play football for the University of Iowa. Myslinski will be playing center on […]
