America’s First Female Haitian Democrat Elected to Congress
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s Rise to Office Cherfilus-McCormick has a made a name for herself as the first female Haitian Democrat elected to Congress. She represents Florida’s 20th Congressional District. In a very close special election, Cherfilus-McCormick filled the seat left open by Alcee Hasting’s when he passed in April 2021. The race for the seat attracted […]
COVID-19 Victims Day
The City of Pompano Beach named March 1, the first Monday in March, as Victims and Survivors Memorial Day in memory of those who lost their lives due to COVID-19 amidst the global pandemic that started in 2020. The city issued a proclamation at a February city meeting. As of March 1, the COVID-19 risk […]
Annie Adderly Gillis Park to Get a Facelift
Pompano Beach’s Annie Adderly Gillis Park, located at the northwest corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and NW 6th Avenue, will get some much needed upgrades. The park is the site of the annual Light Up MLK holiday event. Homeless people and those struggling with addiction frequently congregate and sleep at the park. The […]
What to do if Your Pulled Over?
Racial profiling does still happen, and many of you know getting pulled over while black can get you killed. Think of Philando Castile and Sandra Bland, pulled over for minor infractions that cost their lives. According to research by the Stanford Open Policing Project, black drivers are 20 percent more likely to be stopped than […]
Art: Island Imprint: Yardie Point of View
Feel the island of Jamaica at the “Island Imprint: Yardie Point of View” exhibit at the Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE 14th St., Pompano Beach. Jamaica is known for its “irie” vibe, marijuana smoking Rastas, curry and patois. But there is so much more to being a “yardie” that artists David I. Muir, Mark Cameron, […]
Life or Death Situation: Northwest Community Trying to Revive Westview Community Cemetery
Many Pompano Beach residents want a cemetery deal dead. A portion of the Westview Community Cemetery, 1900 NW 24th Street Pompano Beach, has been sold – allegedly for approximately $1.4 million. But residents and the lawyers representing them say that the sale was faulty to begin with. The topic came to a head at a […]
Where’s Your Tax Money Going? Check Pompano’s Budget
The taxes Pompano Beach residents pay help to pay for the city’s services. The fiscal year started October 1, 2021, and showed an increase of the city’s budget from $308 billion last year to $310 billion this year. COVID-19 impacted the city negatively and resulted in deferment of new requests from city departments, including the […]
Free Bus Pass with COVID-19 Vaccination
Head on over to an early voting site for a COVID-19 vaccine and receive a free unlimited bus pass. The offer is available from Oct. 23 through Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The bus pass is valid for 31 days and is available to residents whether it’s their first or second Pfizer shot. […]
Veterans Day is November 11, there are a variety of veterans events happening in November, check them out below:
Veterans Family Day Nov. 6, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park, 2520 NW 6th St., Fort Lauderdale To honor those who served and their families, Broward County Parks, Municipal Services District, Elderly and Veterans Services Division, and the Libraries Division have joined forces to offer a free day of appreciation. Activities will include […]
Fall Events
Please check with the individual locations for COVID-19 updates and changes. Fall Festival – Margate Oct. 23, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate 33063. Enjoy scarecrow building, pumpkin carving, line dancing, a petting zoo, hayrides, food vendors, and pony rides at the free Fall Festival in Margate. Trunk and Treat […]
