Vilano Beach street renamed for Vivian Browning

Vilano Beach street renamed for Vivian Browning

During yesterday’s regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, St Johns County Land Management Systems Director Gail Oliver, brought forward a resolution for approval to rename Poplar Avenue on Vilano Beach to Vivian Browning Avenue to honor Browning’s years of dedication and contributions to the community.

Obituary: Alfred Theodore Brennan

Obituary: Alfred Theodore Brennan

Longtime local news reporter, Al Brennan, known for his Paul Harvey style signoff, has passed away according to an announcement on local radio station WFOY radio; one of many radio stations in the area where Brennan hung his hat throughout his career.  Brennan was 79 years old.

Pope Francis says the right to hope cannot be taken away

Pope Francis says the right to hope cannot be taken away

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Special to Historic City News

Easter Vigil Mass in the basilica is among the Vatican’s more evocative ceremonies. Celebrants enter in darkness, except for candlelight. The pontiff holds a tall Easter candle, which is lit for him. Then the basilica’s lights are turned on, in a sign of joy. But this night, when the basilica was illuminated, all its emptiness was painfully visible, and the footsteps of the pope and his small entourage on the marble floor could clearly be heard as they walked in slow procession toward the altar.