Broward County Transit (BCT) is revving up ridership and community spirit with a fleet of dynamic buses that transform into rolling billboards for local celebrations. Forget the plain vanilla buses of yesterday – BCT is turning heads with eye-catching wraps that celebrate everything from holidays to hometown sporting heroes. This innovative approach isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about forging deeper connections with the people BCT serves.
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A Florida Department of Corrections requirement that inmates wear electronic bracelets to monitor their movements in one facility is raising concerns among some family members and advocates that refusal to wear the devices is resulting in punishment.
An appeals court Monday declined to take up a fight stemming from a “financial impact statement” that will appear on the November ballot with a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights, saying the case is moot because the statement was revised last week
The National League of Cities’ Women in Municipal Government summer conference is in full swing, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable event. Led by the dynamic President and Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne, this conference is a testament to the power of women in leadership and their impact on local government.
The Broward Center’s singing, dance, improv and acting classes are for kids, teens and adults and also include classes for those with physical and intellectual disabilities. Classes are designed to encourage artistic expression and teach theater skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. In addition, class participants can audition to be in a show or represent the Broward Center at community performances.
Every day, thousands of students miss school because they don’t have access to clean clothes to wear. This absence can have a significant impact on elementary students, causing them to fall behind in their studies. Community-Based Connections, Inc. is working to change this narrative in Broward County.
This past June, I was able to attend an event unlike any that I had ever been to before…a spoken-word event! Held at the Victory Black Box Theater located in the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, Katrina Jo Sapp-Holder, also known as “Poettis,” held a spectacular show entitled “A Sistrunk Tale’’ with amazing guest performances by Ja’Nia Harden and Allen C. Paul, and a beautifully composed soundtrack by Poettis’ musically gifted daughter, Jae Kerenza Holder. When I thought to myself how I should write about this outstanding event, it only felt right to go along with the theme of spoken word and write a poem of the experience.
Help find 15 year old Alma who vanished Friday, July 12 from Miramar, FL If seen her please call 911.
The City of Lauderdale Lakes celebrated a major milestone on Saturday with the grand unveiling of a brand-new Splash Pad at Vincent Torres Memorial Park. The project, funded by $737,815 in Park Impact Fees approved by the Mayor and Commission, aims to revitalize the park’s northwestern area and foster community cohesion.
Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) celebrated its founder’s 149th birthday on Wednesday with a focus on her life and her legacy.