May 21, 2024THE JAXSON | The Chitlin’ Circuit and barbecue in JacksonvilleWhile the Chitlin’ Circuit is generally recognized for its musical contributions to society, in honor of National Barbecue Month, barbecue…By Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke
March 15, 2024First residents move into new LaVilla townhomesThe arrival of homeowners to Johnson Commons at LaVilla marks a milestone in the revitalization of the historic neighborhood.…By Tiffany Salameh - News4Jax
March 5, 2024THE JAXSON | The madams of Jacksonville’s red light districtIn honor of Women’s History Month, here is a look at Jacksonville’s most well-known madams from LaVilla’s red light district…By Ennis Davis
January 16, 2024OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2024In 2024, here are four trends that could permanently change urban Jacksonville for the better.…By Ennis Davis, Bill Delaney and Mike Field
September 14, 2023ARTS PICKS | Sept. 15-17Visual arts in LaVilla, music at Jacksonville Beach and a new atrium exhibit at Downtown’s MOCA are this weekend’s Arts…By Matthew Shaw
September 5, 2023THE JAXSON | A trip down memory lane: LaVillaFor more than a century, the neighborhood of LaVilla was the epicenter of African American culture, entertainment and commerce in…By Ennis Davis
August 25, 2023Design approved for Daily’s and Bold City in LaVillaAfter months of debate, the Downtown Development Review Board voted 5-2 to approve the two-story Daily’s, Bold City Brewery and…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 18, 2023Daily’s in LaVilla is scheduled for vote next weekA development review board will consider final approval Thursday for a three-story Daily’s and Bold City Brewery near the Duval…By Jacksonville Daily Record
August 8, 2023OPINION | 6 recommendations for JTA’s new LaVilla facility A Jacksonville Transportation Authority facility planned for LaVilla doesn’t align with the vision for Downtown. These 6 recommendations could fix…By Ennis Davis
February 21, 2023THE JAXSON | 6 facts about LaVilla you should knowIn honor of Black History Month, here’s a look at six stories from LaVilla’s past that deserve to be better…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
January 24, 2023OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 20232023 could be a year of big change for Jacksonville’s urban core. Here’s a look at five trends to watch…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
January 17, 2023Downtown board’s deferral of planned LaVilla gas station hailed as community victory A Jan. 12 deferral means the Downtown Improvement Authority will bring the DDRB’s concerns to Jacksonville-based First Coast Energy before…By Will Brown
January 10, 2023OPINION | How to fit a gas station into LaVillaThese examples of urban gas stations show that a Daily’s station being proposed for LaVilla can be improved dramatically with…By Ennis Davis
June 14, 2022THE JAXSON | 3 alternatives to demolishing 618 West Adams StreetA building possibly directly linked to the Great Fire of 1901 in LaVilla could be demolished soon. Here are a…By Ennis Davis
May 24, 2022THE JAXSON | Uncovering Jewish heritage sites in JacksonvilleMay is recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month. Jacksonville has a long Jewish history, with a Jewish community dating as…By Ennis Davis
May 10, 2022THE JAXSON | Uncovering Jacksonville’s Asian American storySince 1990, May has been recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the achievements, history, culture and…By Ennis Davis
February 8, 2022THE JAXSON | 6 Gullah Geechee communities in JaxWho are the Gullah Geechee? The Gullah Geechee people are the descendants of Central and West Africans who have traditionally…By Ennis Davis