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Experience the unique talents of five-time GrammyÂŽ-winning R&B artist PJ Morton and former Nickelodeon star That Girl Lay Lay at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts this August. These artists, known for inspiring and empowering through their music and storytelling, have left a lasting impact on audiences at this prestigious venue with their performances.

Hair in the Spirit Inc. presents HITS on Fifth, an annual charity performance which this year supports Heart Sista Inc., in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Broward Center’s Arts Access program.

Members of Florida’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention threw their support Monday to Vice President Kamala Harris, a day after President Joe Biden dropped his re-election campaign.

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.

       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 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.