Issue 352, September 27, 2026

Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. Every sunrise begins with new eyes. Richie Norton Fall is here, and with it the welcome return of pumpkin spice lattes and the first stretch of cooler weather. After getting through hurricane season without a major hit, Jacksonville can finally exhale and step outside again with walks in […]

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Issue 351, September 20, 2026

This past week was a special day in history. On September 13–14, 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces attacked Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. British ships in the Chesapeake Bay bombarded the fort throughout the night, firing rockets and explosive shells at the American defenders. Despite the intense attack, the American troops held their […]

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Issue 350, September 13, 2026

“Are you guys ready? Let’s roll” Todd Beamer, passenger on United Flight 93 This time of year, only one moment comes immediately to mind: the attack on the World Trade Center towers. The emotions still flood back like being slapped in the back of the head: sudden, disorienting, and impossible to shake. In those hours […]

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Issue 349, September 6, 2026

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison One hundred forty-four years ago, workers pushed back against brutal conditions that included fourteen-hour work days, six-day work weeks, working in sweltering heat with no air conditioning. 1882 Oregon became the first state to recognize Labor […]

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