Category: City News
Year-Round Schooling Pilot Program Could Reach Broward County
Tallahassee, FL – The new year-round school pilot program will effectively change the way children in the state celebrate their summer pastimes. If implemented, it could change the 2024/2025 school schedule. Initially, HB 891 was introduced by Rep. Patricia Williams, D-Broward County, who represents District 98 in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach and Lauderdale Lakes. “Number
Continue ReadingAs the Northwest’s Population Grows, Will Crime?
By Attiyya Atkins District 4 is changing at a rapid pace. As buildings go up, Commissioner Beverly Perkins is concerned that crime rates will rise as well. At a meeting held on May 24 at E. Pat Larkins Center, Perkins brought in developers who will be changing the face of District 4 and representatives of
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Fear in Schools: Safety, Security, and Broward County Public Schools
Clear backpacks and metal detectors to be discussed at upcoming school board meeting By Attiyya Atkins and Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, Fl – The last months of the school year have been a trying time for students, parents, and teachers. Aside from the regular duties of finalizing assignments, prom, graduation, and other end-of-the-year events, schools
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The Freedom of Juneteenth
By Attiyya Atkins This is the first year that Juneteenth is celebrated as a holiday by Broward County government. Juneteenth is short for June 19th, the day in 1865 when the slaves in Galveston, Texas found out that they were free. The message, while pertinent, was two years too late as President Abraham Lincoln had
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