(Jacksonville, FL, June 26, 2017); WJCT Public Radio won two first place, national awards from Public Radio News Directors, Inc. (PRNDI). The double recognition includes being honored in the best local call-in program category for “First Coast Connect: The Morning after Hurricane Matthew,” a special 89.9 WJCT Public Radio call-in show airing on Saturday, October 8, about the aftermath of …
The Jacksonville Magazine Fashion Project is a fashion show conceived to showcase the best local talent in the fashion industry. The fashion Show is the culmination of a contest to select the best local designers and models. There is a long process of qualification to participate and the winners of both contest will be showcased in Jacksonville Magazine, giving these …
“On Purpose” is an original monologue production created, written, and performed by Ebony Payne-English. The play tells the stories of nine different women – their experiences, hopes, dreams, and fears. JaMario Stills, an alumni of Julliard and founder of Phase Eight Theater Company, directs the play. He discusses his friendship with Ebony Payne-English and how “On Purpose” found its way …
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Communications Center is designed to receive all 911 emergency calls and 630-0500 non-emergency calls. A well-trained team of officers work 24/7 to handle emergency and unexpected situations from citizens around Jacksonville. Officers collect information from the callers and pass it along to dispatchers who in turn deploy patrol officers in the field to safely respond to …
Hope’s Closet is not your typical thrift store. When it opened in 2015 one of the goals was to create a dignified retail environment where everyone would feel welcome. Since its opening the mission of Hope’s Closet has grown. In 2016 Hope’s Closet began a program aimed to help individuals in the local community who were unemployed or underemployed. The …
On this episode of Hometown, Hope’s Closet is helping to change the lives of people in our community through their Jobs Initiative program. We get a rare look inside the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Communications Center where operators handle all local 9-1-1 and non-emergency phone calls. Local artist and educator, Ebony Payne-English talks about her one-woman show, On Purpose. And the …
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Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Announces Winners of 2017 PBS Kids Writers Contest People’s Choice Awards (Jacksonville, FL, June 7, 2017); Today, WJCT announced the winners of the 2017 PBS KIDS Writers Contest People’s Choice Awards. All 12 local writers contest winners from grades K-3 participated in the People’s Choice …
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(Jacksonville, FL, June 2, 2017); On June 1, WJCT Public Broadcasting honored The Weavers for their philanthropic work with a dedication ceremony and naming of the J. Wayne & Delores Barr Weaver Gallery. WJCT’s gallery has long been a place where First Coast citizens have come together for various community events, sharing ideas, dialogues, cultural experiences, creating a venue through …
Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Announces Local Winners of PBS Kids Writers Contest (Jacksonville, FL, May 30, 2017);Today, WJCT announced the local winners of the 2017 PBS KIDS Writers Contest. The winners from grades K-3 are now participating in the People’s Choice level of the contest, which runs through …
Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Public Broadcasting Hosts Be My Neighbor Day: Saturday, June 3, 10am – 2pm at WJCT Studios (Jacksonville, FL, May 23, 2017); Inspired by the life and work of Mister Rogers and in honor of the new generation of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, WJCT Public Broadcasting …
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Chip Southworth has been creating art in Jacksonville for most of his life. He is known not only for his artwork but also as a creative voice for social justice.
From a young age, Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin loved art. With support from her foster mother, Ingrid pursued art and makeup before a stroke changed her life. She rehabilitated herself and returned to art with a new sense of purpose.
Litter prevention programs come in all forms, but the Golden Isles in Southeast Georgia took this concept to a new level. They created a powerful campaign for a litter free community using art in public places.
Residents at Penney Retirement Community volunteer their time to help people in need all over the world. The PET Project helps people who have lost their legs due to disease, land mines, or other events. Volunteers build PET (personal energy transportation) vehicles that give people the gift of mobility.
On this episode of Hometown, residents at Penney Retirement Community volunteer their time to help people in need all over the world. The Golden Isles Litter Prevention Project combines a community litter prevention program with art in public spaces. Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin talks about her journey as an artist. And local artist and community activist Chip Southworth talks about creating …
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Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Dept. & WJCT Public Broadcasting Host The Wall That Heals Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16 (Jacksonville, FL, March 27, 2017); WJCT Public Broadcasting and The City of Jacksonville Office of Military Affairs and Veteran Services …
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