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Urban Construction Update - June 2012
A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of June 2012.
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Kona!
Kona Skatepark is one of the oldest and most extraordinary skateboarding venues in the United States, and they are about to sponsor a major event in downtown Jacksonville. MetroJacksonville is proud to cosponsor the Florida Bowlriders Cup, March 15-17! Once again Kona is blazing the way in the future...
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Guest Series: Nat Glover, President of Edward Waters
Nat Glover, the former Sheriff of Jacksonville and the president of Edward Waters College, discusses the relevance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the outreach of Edward Waters College. Join us after the jump for an eye opening essay by one of the city's most popular lawmen.
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Via our WOKV Newspartners: Boortz Retires, Herman In
The fiery iconic libertarian right radio talk show host, Neil Boort announced his retirement this morning from Radio. He will be replaced by former Presidential aspirant, Herman Cain. Read the announcement after the jump.
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Metro Jacksonville Mobile Site goes Live
Today we are announcing the first version of our site that is fully compatible with smartphones. Now you can easily take Metro Jacksonville everywhere you go.
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Hale & Hearty 7K is a Catalyst to a Healthy Community
Community First Hale & Hearty 7K is a Catalyst to a Healthy Community. A healthy community, as described by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? Healthy People 2020 report, is one that continuously creates and improves both its physical and social environments.
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Anti Discrimination Public Hearing for 2012-296
Joshua Taylor reporting for MetroJacksonville in our very first ever newscast! Check out the video for footage of the historic public hearing and a surprising interview with former Mayor John Delaney. Video and Editing by Andy Leverett, Comic relief provided by City Councilwoman Kimberly Daniels.
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MetroJacksonville.com & Channel 4 Partnership Launches
MetroJacksonville.com is happy to announce their content partnership with Channel 4 (WJXT) which kicks off today.
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Reclaiming Jacksonville Wins Preservation Award
Today marks the official release of Metro Jacksonville's first book, Reclaiming Jacksonville. In addition, Metro Jacksonville has been notified that Reclaiming Jacksonville will be the recepreient of an award by the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission at this week's Annual Historic Preservation...
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Guest Series: Richard Villadoniga of Slow Food
Metro Jacksonville consistently offers the opportunity for our readers to absorb the editorials, personal accounts, and vocal opinions of some of the key players in the decision making process of our community. This week, Richard Villadoniga, founder of Slow Food First Coast provides the background being...
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