Pompano Beach
By June Bigsby POMPANO BEACH — At a December 10 Pompano Beach city commission meeting, a proposal to increase wages for Pompano Beach’s general employees was denied. The move denied raises for the city’s more than 500 employees right before the holiday season. At the commission’s second reading of a labor agreement, the commission voted […]
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The City of Pompano Beach proudly announces that Barrington Irving, renowned aviator and founder of The Flying Classroom, will open the Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) at the Pompano Air Park. The official announcement will occur at a private event for community partners and media on December 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. […]
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Commission Chambers | 100 West Atlantic Boulevard Tuesday, November 12th Special Joint Meeting 12:30 p.m. Special CRA Meeting 12:45 p.m. Special City Commission Meeting 12:50 On Tuesday, November 12th, the City of Pompano Beach will hold three Special Meetings. The Special Joint Meeting is a presentation regarding the Term Sheet and an Interlocal Agreement among […]
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This is a first-person op ed by Villij News senior writer By Kristen Hernandez Politicians make many promises, especially when campaigning for your vote. But the political air has shifted, and for the 2024 election cycle, candidate’s true colors come to light. Election day is upon us, and the time for change in the city […]
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IMPORTANT SECURITY UPDATE Submitted by Broward County Public Schools Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) students, parents and staff, continues to prioritize the safety and security of its schools, students and staff. As an added layer of security this year, metal detectors have been installed in all BCPS high schools. Starting on the first day of school, August […]
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By David Miller Well, what happened? Since 2021, there has been a lot of construction work being done on the streets of Collier City, a predominantly African American subdivision in the City of Pompano Beach. Thirty years! Long anticipated infrastructure has been taking place on NW 27th avenue, and now we finally see some results […]
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A trailblazer, civil rights activist, educator, historian and Black pioneer By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, FL – When Lydia Wilson stood before the podium in the Ali Cultural Arts Center courtyard, she appeared poised and steady. She held her back straight, shoulders out and her head up, just like her mother, Hazel K. Armbrister, taught […]
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