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 […]
Orphaned in the Pandemic: COVID-19’s Effect on Minority Families
COVID-19 is causing an increase in orphans, according to a study published this month in Pediatrics. More than 140,000 children or one in every 500 children under the age of 18 lost a parent, caregiving grandparent, or someone who provided daily care for the child from April 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Further, 65% […]
Letter from the Editor
To my readers, I thank you for your patience as I have been going through one of the most difficult times in my life. My brother Rashad aka “PeeWee” was gunned down in August. My family and I still haven’t healed, and honestly never will. He was plotted against and prayed upon by people he […]
Villij Sports By Rudshun Atkins
Hello, in this month’s edition of Villij Sports we’ll review the latest happenings in heavyweight boxing, NFL regular season, NBA preseason, MLB playoffs, WNBA finals, and the new Villij News NFL Power Rankings. Hope you guys enjoy your read. This fall season has brought about a nice change to weather, but also some great sports […]
Civil Rights Granted Back to Felon: You Could Be Next
The Florida activist who led a movement to allow most former felons to vote got more civil rights restored under a new state clemency program. Desmond Meade, 54, head of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, announced this month that he has been granted his civil rights back after being imprisoned for felony drug possession, aggravated […]
Nov. 2 Primary Showdown: Alcee Hasting’s Congressional Seat is up
The race for Alcee Hastings congressional seat is heating up. Hastings died of pancreatic cancer in April while serving in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, and 10 democratic candidates are eyeing the seat. The district is a large black and minority community within Broward and Palm Beach Counties, including Royal Palm Beach, Belle Glade, North Lauderdale, […]
Pompano’s Isle Casino to become Live!
The City of Pompano Beach recently received the green light from the Broward County Commission to move forward with Pompano Park South Activity Center, 777 Isle Capri Circle, currently where the Isle Casino is located. The project will bring a “world-class” destination to Pompano Beach. It will complement the current Isle Casino site with a […]
