After a COVID Delay, The Bite Eatery Food Hall is Coming Soon
By Megan Rebecca Pompano Beach will open its very own food hall – The Bite Eatery, 2715 E. Atlantic Blvd. It’s been a longtime coming for the food hall that was set to open in the summer of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic and matters of public safety halted the opening, but things are back on […]
Bye, Bye Isle Casino. Hello Harrah
You will soon be able to find the iconic Harrah’s casino brand in Pompano Beach. Harrah’s which is known for larger-than-life entertainment can be found in destination cities like Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and New Orleans. Pompano Beach city officials, representatives of Caeser’s Entertainment which owns the Harrah’s brand, and representatives of The Cordish Companies […]
The Old ‘Wash House’ to Become New Restaurant
By Megan Rebecca A former laundromat will be the site of a swanky rooftop bar and restaurant in Old Town Pompano. The “Wash House” is located at the corner of N. Flagler Avenue and NE 1st Street. Right now, it is a vacant building, but it in the 1900s this area was home the city’s […]
Westview Community Cemetery Fight: Dead or Alive?
By Attiyya Atkins The Westview Community Cemetery controversy isn’t dead. In fact, it’s more alive than ever. Instead of one board representing the historically black cemetery located at 1900 NW 24th Street, Pompano Beach, two boards now think the future of the property is in their hands. Last year, the board of trustees that consisted […]
Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival
The Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival will be held on Saturday, March 19 at Fort Lauderdale Beach. The event starts at 8 a.m. There will be a 5K walk, bars, food trucks, vendors, and concerts by Jessie J and Grammy-nominated artist Deborah Cox. The event is hosted by the Afro Pride Federation. Proceeds from […]
Ifrolix Band
Pompano’s Beach Rolicking Reggae Band and Entertainment Company Want to feel the island vibes? Check out Ifrolix Studio, a cozy reggae lounge within city limits at 1715 S Dixie Highway. Ifrolix is also a four-person group of talented musicians who perform reggae, dance hall, and popular covers. Their studio is a full-scale entertainment and production […]
Early Head Start and VPK Programs
Childcare can be quite expensive. Sign up for Early Head Start or VPK to save some coins. The early Head Start program is still accepting applications. To be eligible, you or your child must: • Head Start children must be 3-or 4-years-old on or before September 1, 2022. • Early Head Start accepts pregnant women […]
Local Movie Review: Pompano Boy
By: Kristen Hernandez As I put pen to the page, I’m sitting in the exact spot on Pompano Beach that was gorgeously magnified up on the Big Screen during the opening scene of Pompano Boy. Last night, I attended the film screening which premiered at the historic Savor Cinema in Las Olas and was written […]
Women of Distinction
The Kappa Foundation of Pompano Beach will host a ceremony to honor trailblazing women for Women’s History Month. The event will take place on Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at Apollo Park, 1580 NW 3rd Ave, Pompano. Founder of Villij News, Attiyya Atkins, will be honored at the ceremony.
Tähti’s Social Club
By Megan Rebecca Broward County is proud to have over 275,000 residents of the Caribbean or West Indian descent. Many of these residents are older than 55, and often times long for activities that remind them of back home in Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad, Guyana, and other Caribbean nations. That’s where Tähti’s Social Club comes in. […]
