St. Paul’s celebrating 90 years in Riverside
There are only five Roman Catholic parishes in the Jacksonville metropolitan area that are older than the 90-year-old St. Paul’s Catholic Church and School at 2609 Park Street. Established in 1922 when Bishop Patrick Barry petitioned the Archdiocese for a new parish, the original building (now the school) was the site of the congregation’s first […]
Luxury condo tower coming to Riverside
Developers of 220 Riverside, Villa Riva plan 16-stories By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News Riverside’s real estate revitalization will soon take a surge skyward with the development of a 16-story luxury condominium tower overlooking the St. Johns River at 500 Bishopgate Lane. Bryan Weber, a principal at Jacksonville-based Hallmark Partners – the group behind 220 […]
Riverside/Willowbranch project progress dampened
Contractor feels rain cloud follows him By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Acts of God notwithstanding, residents along Willowbranch and Riverside feel it may take a miracle to complete what has turned into “The NeverEnding Project.” The construction project was originally proposed under Mayor John Peyton’s administration in April 2009. The intent of the […]
Community asked for input on 220 Riverside
Residents offer ideas for retail at Unity Plaza By Stephen Kindland Resident Community News Residents can help determine what businesses will occupy 3,000 square feet of space at 220 Riverside, a progressive, residential high rise under construction along Riverside Avenue in Brooklyn that will include a 1,000-seat outdoor theater. Jen Jones, executive director of Jacksonville […]
JEA arborists caught in a cross-fire – “service vs. esthetics”
Communication, education key for win-win solution By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Often when nature collides – some would say, interferes – with man’s desires, nature is the loser. Every two and a half years in the Historic District, “power” and personal preference come together for a sparring match. In one corner of the […]
Local couple provides lifelines for families
Crisis intervention a tense topic for many By Peggy Harrell Jennings Resident Community News When frustrated, lonely people call the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline desperate for a glimmer of hope and help for themselves or for loved ones who are ill, the gracious Southern voice of Norma Basford is the voice of […]
Biker/pedestrian fatalities help City keep unwanted rating
Overpass near recent fatal accident not ADA-compliant Coming in third place isn’t so bad, unless it is the ranking of third most dangerous in the country for bikers and pedestrians. Tragically, the ranking was highlighted last month in St. Nicholas when a man was killed crossing the street, underscoring the need to make strides in […]
Doll House demolished due to divine intervention…or eminent domain
Whether it is a result of divine intervention or the Florida Department of Transportation, the Doll House, a strip club long embroiled in controversy over its proximity to a St. Nicholas church and its neighboring schools, has finally been demolished. Last month, the Doll House was stripped off the property at 2220 Atlantic Boulevard by […]
