City may be getting a local streetcar service

300-TROLLEY-CARHistoric City News has learned from sources close to the proposal that the City of St Augustine is in talks with a company who designs track and overhead electric systems for the distinct purpose of supporting historic streetcar systems, similar to a system that once transported residents and visitors here.

Celebrity parenting experts participate in event

Celebrity parenting experts participate in event

STEPHANIE BURKHARDT
STEPHANIE BURKHARDT
Stephanie Burkhardt, Executive Artistic Director of The Dance Company of St. Augustine, informed local Historic City News reporters that on Saturday, March 29, The Dance Company will present the Community Empowerment Series, a powerful, one day event that will bring five nationally and internationally recognized celebrity parenting experts to St. Johns County.

Cathedral Basilica to bless special Papal Bell

FR THOMAS S WILLIS
FR THOMAS S WILLIS
In 1976, when the Cathedral of Saint Augustine was elevated as a minor basilica, the two special interior appointments that symbolize the church’s new status were not purchased for display. In 2006, the papal ombrellino, or umbrella, was added; and, on Tuesday, March 25, the final appointment will be placed.

Letter: Local politicians behaving badly

LANCE THATE
LANCE THATE
Letter: Local politicians behaving badly

Lance Thate, Chairman
Saint Augustine Tea Party

Dear Editor:

What happens at a local level is a microcosm of what is happening at a national level; where our politicians are attacking our Constitutional rights on a minute-to-minute basis, disregarding their constituent’s demands, showing nothing but contempt for the people, operating in a runaway spending mode, and engaging in crony capitalism — coupled with corruption.