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Jacksonville Edition

The Garden

June 2026

Vol. 01

Local accomplishments, events and stories—reported by the people who live and work here.

20 stories · Published monthly

Latest · 20

Business · 6

People · 4

Events · 4

Food & Drink · 3

Neighborhoods · 3

A Bookstore Keeps the Lights On for Young Readers

A Bookstore Keeps the Lights On for Young Readers

Long Story Books turns Tuesday evenings into a free reading room led by local teachers, writers and patient volunteers.

By Nia Carter•Jun 18, 2026
At This Northside Barbershop, the Check-In Is the Service

At This Northside Barbershop, the Check-In Is the Service

Barbers complete mental-health first-aid training so ordinary appointments can become safer conversations.

By Terrence Cole•Jun 14, 2026
The Durkeeville Seamstress Outfitting a New Generation

The Durkeeville Seamstress Outfitting a New Generation

A second-generation alterations shop is making affordable uniforms for youth choirs, teams and hospitality workers.

By Nia Carter•Jun 10, 2026
Arlington Students Build a Robot—and a Team

Arlington Students Build a Robot—and a Team

A repair-shop classroom gives middle-school students tools, mentors and room to fail productively.

By Devon Brooks•Jun 2, 2026

Local Voices

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Devon Brooks

3 articles · jacksonville

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Elena Ruiz

3 articles · jacksonville

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Nia Carter

3 articles · jacksonville

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Simone Price

3 articles · jacksonville

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Aisha Monroe

2 articles · jacksonville

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Malcolm Reed

2 articles · jacksonville

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Marcus Green

2 articles · jacksonville

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Terrence Cole

2 articles · jacksonville