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Artificial Reefs to Help Better Pompano’s Beach
The waters of Pompano Beach are on the way to better health, thanks to a local coral reef renourishment plan. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the United States Army Corps of Engineers are spearheading a project to construct artificial coral reefs on Pompano Beach’s ocean floor to encourage habitat development suitable for natural […]
Pompano Beach-based business receives Office Depot’s ELEVATE TOGETHER Grant
A+ Editing & Content Creation, publisher of Villij News, was awarded a $10,000 grant to better serve the community through its writing and editing services. A+ Editing is one of four Broward County businesses to earn the ELEVATE TOGETHER™ grants. The awards were presented by Round It Up America®, Office Depot’s new nonprofit initiative designed to […]
Broward Municipal Services District Revolving Loan Fund
The Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) Revolving Loan Fund features several loans that are designed to fit into all business size needs with flexible repayment options. The special financing is only offered to businesses that are in or moving to BMSD. If you are unsure if you are in the BMSD, then check out the […]
NW 8th Street Named in Honor of U.S. Congressman Alcee L. Hastings
Ceremony held on Saturday June 26, 2021 Broward County paid tribute to the late Congressman Alcee L. Hastings by naming a street in his honor on Saturday, June 26. Broward County Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness led a two-block memorial walk from the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale to NW 8th […]
Sistrunk to be Installed with a New Public Art
Broward Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design Program commissioned a new site-specific artwork, “Walking Sticks with Stories to Tell,” in Fort Lauderdale’s Sistrunk area. The art features a bicyclist, tribal features, and nearby Dillard High School’s mascot, the panther. Claudia Fitch, a Washington-based artist, installed the sculpture. The art is a reference to the traditions […]
Who Will Take Alcee’s Seat?
Alcee Hastings, a legendary politician, died of pancreatic cancer in April while in office. He had been a member of the House of Representatives since 1993, when he was elected to represent Florida’s 23rd congressional district, which includes parts of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. He served in that position until 2013, when he was […]
Cool in the Pool
As the temperature starts creeping up in South Florida, the pool is one of the best resources to cool yourself down. The Pompano Aquatic Center is open. It features an Olympic size lap pool with a teaching pool for those learning how to swim. You must reserve a lane by calling 954-786-4111. Hours of operation […]
Welcome Pastor Branden A. Jones, Sr to Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Pastor Branden Jones favorite scripture is Psalms 27:4 which states that “One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.” He […]
Juneteenth Love
This year marked the first year that Broward County celebrated the Juneteenth holiday. It is now a federal holiday, thanks to President Joe Biden. It has been observed as a day of freedom in Pompano Beach for many years with the Sweet Potatoe festival held at Apollo Park, XX. It’s a festive occasion that recognizes […]
