By Attiyya Atkins, Publisher of Villij News It’s so Collier City,A piece of Pompano’s Black historyThese streets are filled with love, it’s no mysteryKings and queens working hard to earn their meansBack in the day picking beansThe servitude was a testimony to the dreamsThe dreams of black homeowners and black business owners today who are […]
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By Kristen Hernandez Davie, Florida — For the past year, student musicians at schools in Broward County trained like athletes for a championship game. Rehearsals were rigorous and the student’s schedules strict. For them, Sound Check Fest was the ultimate win, and proof that their marching band, auxiliaries, and drumlines were the best. In April, marching […]
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By Attiyya Atkins POMPANO BEACH — Sanders Park Elementary, Broward County’s only journalism magnet elementary school, has won an award of distinction for its academic standards, high-quality educational services and diversity initiatives. Sanders Park is one of eight schools in Broward County to receive a Magnet Schools of Merit School of Excellence Award by Magnet Schools […]
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Pompano Beach — Members of the Broward Sherriff’s Office work tirelessly to keep residents safe, but once in a while an officer goes above and beyond and can truly set themselves apart as a hero. That was the case for BSO deputy Brandon Marston. On January 28, Marston responded to a two-vehicle crash at the 1500 […]
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Your vote matters, your vote counts. Don’t let anyone tell you different. If you are not registered to vote, stop by E. Pat Larkins for assistance. Keep in mind these upcoming election dates for the City of Pompano Beach. General Election Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Qualifying Dates: Noon, Monday, June 10, 2024 — Noon, […]
Continue ReadingTuesday, May 28th City Commission Meeting City Commission Chambers 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 11th City Commission Meeting City Commission Chambers 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 25th City Commission Meeting City Commission Chambers 6:00 pm Tuesday, July 9th City Commission Meeting City Commission Chambers 1:00 pm
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