Blanche Ely Class of 1966 Presents Scholarships to Local Students
By China Boynton The Blanche Ely Highschool Alumni class of 1966 is making a difference in students’ lives 56 years their junior. The class of 1966 gave away two scholarships to two deserving students from Blanche Ely high school class of 2023. The scholarships were presented to Audrey Rozier and Faith Mervil at the Blanche […]
Chuck E.Cheese Reimagined
By Kristen Hernandez All ten South Florida Chuck E. Cheese restaurants have gotten major technology upgrades during a market-wide renovation effort to evolve the brand, including the one at Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Highway. Each location has gotten music, décor, gaming, and menu overhauls. It’s still the Chuck E. Cheese you’ve always known, […]
Ashanti Cultural Arts, Building a Bridge to Better Housing
By China Boynton Ashanti Cultural Arts & Enrichment Center, a Pompano Beach based non-profit known for their dance performance artistry throughout Broward County, used its art to move people in a different way. At the organization’s “Creative Bridge to Social Justice” events this summer, there weren’t dancers, but there were activities, discussions, and initiatives to […]
As I see it; Mikelange Olbel, CEO of Community Based Connections, Inc
As I See it… The overarching goal of Awesome Dad Aesome Mentoring (A.D.A.M. is to unite fathers by engaging them in their families and children’s lives. The program provides weekly group sessions and a safe environment for fathers to exchange ideas, share stories, and discuss topics related to being dads. New and experienced fathers have […]
Free one-stop arrest record sealing and expungement workshop
The Broward State Attorney’s Office is hosting an arrest record sealing and expungement workshop from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 Northwest 3rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060. If you were charged with a crime and the case did not result in a conviction, you […]
Shakespeare in Black, Merchant of Venice
By Attiyya Atkins Sistrunk– The Grace Arts Center, a non-profit theater company, presents Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice in a whole new color – BLACK. The all-black cast is putting a new take on a 16th century play that focuses on themes of prejudice, wealth, relationships, and community set during a South Florida Black renaissance. The […]
Chuck E. Cheese Reimagined
By Kristen Hernandez All ten South Florida Chuck E. Cheese restaurants have gotten major technology upgrades during a market-wide renovation effort to evolve the brand, including the one at Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Highway. Each location has gotten music, décor, gaming, and menu overhauls. It’s still the Chuck E. Cheese you’ve always known, but now with […]
Pompano Beach Celebrates 21st Annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival
By China Boynton The 21st annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival Juneteenth celebration was held at Apollo Park, 1580 NW 3rd Ave on Saturday, June 18 by the friends of the Northwest Branch Library. The festival was filled with games, historical culture, a program highlighting local talent, and a sweet potato pie bake-off. Last […]
Ashanti Cultural Arts is Building a Bridge to Better Housing
By China Boynton Ashanti Cultural Arts & Enrichment Center, a Pompano Beach based non-profit known for their dance performance artistry throughout Broward County, will be using its art to move people in a different way. At the organization’s “Creative Bridge to Social Justice” event, there won’t be dancers, but there will be activities, discussions, and […]
Blanche Ely Class of 1966 Presents Scholarships to Local Students
By China Boynton The Blanche Ely Highschool Alumni class of 1966 is making a difference in students’ lives 56 years their junior. The class of 1966 gave away two scholarships to two deserving students from Blanche Ely high school class of 2023. The scholarships were presented to Audrey Rozier and Faith Mervil on Wednesday, June […]
