Guest Column: Mis-Education of Americans
In 1933, the father of African-American history, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, penned a book entitled, “Mis-Education of the Negro”.
Year: 2009
Masters Drive gets new humps
Historic City News cautions readers that if you have to travel Masters Drive, keep an eye on your speed or you and your vehicle will be in for a shock — a jolt from new asphalt speed humps.
City Commission meets Monday night
At Monday’s meeting, City Commissioners will consider advancing a state grant effort and approving a cost-share agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management district as funding is lined up for the Riberia Street improvement project.
Street closings during Pink up the Pace event
The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that the inaugural run of the “Pink Up The Pace 5K” on Saturday, September 26th, will necessitate the closing of some streets and some intermittent traffic disruptions in the downtown area.
U.S. Holocaust Museum staff director to speak
Flagler College reported to Historic City News that Victoria Barnett, staff director of Church Relations at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will speak at Flagler College on Wednesday, September 30th.
Sanchez says he stuck to his word on fire tax
Historic City News spoke with St. Johns County Commissioner Ron Sanchez after lunch yesterday to discuss his impression of Tuesday night’s budget meeting; specifically about the friction between the county and the firefighters union.
Include Lighthouse and Museum this weekend
Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News that through October 31st, St. Johns County residents will receive free admission to the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. Residents of Duval, Flagler, Putnam and Clay counties receive half-price admission.
Are you college-ready?
For the second year, St. Johns River Community College, in cooperation with local high schools, is offering a free College Placement Test (CPT) to eligible high school juniors according to an announcement received by Historic City News.