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Old Town Untapped is Back!

October 28, 2021 Carma Henry 0

The wait is over, Old Town Untapped is back! For real! November kicks-off the return of the long-running monthly street festival. Join us on the first Friday of every month as downtown Pompano Beach, known as “Old Town”, becomes the epicenter for art, food and music! Each event features live bands, a DJ, craft beer, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors and gallery openings at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). Old Town Untapped is free and open to the public. […]

City of Pompano Beach Announces First Amphitheater Concert Since Renovation

October 28, 2021 Carma Henry 0

The City of Pompano Beach is excited to announce a new era of concerts at one of South Florida’s most beloved venues. Construction on the Pompano Beach Amphitheater (The AMP) has shuttered its doors to concerts since early 2020. […]

Three Teens to be Charged as Adults in Miramar High School Classmate’s Murder

October 27, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Three teens arrested in the brutal killing of their Miramar High School classmate will be charged as adults, the Broward State Attorney said Tuesday […]

There’s More Burning on the Muck Than Sugar Cane

October 27, 2021 Carma Henry 0

There’s More Burning on the Muck Than Sugar Cane […]

FAU’s First Generation Students Defy Statistics

October 27, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Unfortunately, her academic success is uncommon for most first-generation students. According to a recent EAB study, a consulting group for schools and colleges, 90 percent of low-income first-generation collegiate hopefuls do not graduate on time. Worse yet, they are more than twice as likely to leave school without a degree. […]

School Board Candidate Paul R. Wiggins Kicks Off Campaign with Substantial Mayoral Support

October 27, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Although midterm elections aren’t until November 2022, you would not be able to tell with the way Paul R. Wiggins is vigorously approaching his campaign for the Broward County School Board District 1 seat. His passion for community and the best interests of our children’s education was on full display last week during his official Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser. The event, which took place on October 21st at Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grille in Fort Lauderdale, was complemented by smiling faces, great networking, and a delicious spread of Mediterranean cuisine. […]

Broward County Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Nov. 13

October 27, 2021 Carma Henry 0

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Broward County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Nov. 13. […]

“Democracy without men/women of integrity is Doomed; And men/women unbeholden to Democracy will destroy it!”

October 27, 2021 Carma Henry 0

American voters having grown angry and fearful that America’s democracy was in danger of crumbling, decided during the 2020 Presidential election to clear the political landscape. In other words, voters elected Joe Biden as the 46th President, and gave Democrats control of the Senate and House. The newly inaugurated President, Joe Biden ran on a bold platform, “Build Back a Better America.” Little did voters know that the Democratic Party was no less fit to govern than the Republican Party. […]

South Florida Institute on Aging (SoFIA) Appoints Interim President and CEO

October 27, 2021 Carma Henry 0

The South Florida Institute on Aging (SoFIA) has announced the appointment of Cresha Reid as interim president and chief executive officer for the non-profit, which works to improve social and economic outcomes and provides community services to empower people as they age. […]

Pembroke Pines native serves aboard Navy warship in Everett, Washington

October 27, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Petty Officer 3rd Class Sabrina Mirabal, a native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer operating out of Everett, Washington. […]