3-3 vote follows debate over project transparency, bond obligations and millions in tax-increment revenue POMPANO BEACH ā Pompano Beach commissioners deadlocked Tuesday over the East Community Redevelopment Agencyās proposed FY2027 budget, leaving the spending plan unresolved and raising questions about the financial consequences of a continued impasse. The vote followed hours of debate over redevelopment
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In the heart of Pompano Beach’s historically Black northwest community, the E. Pat Larkins Community Center was buzzing with hopeful job seekers in August. They gathered for a job fair hosted by Suffolk Construction, the firm selected to build the city’s new City Hall and Parking Garage. This project is a key part of a
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Black Girls and Women’s Consortium, Executive Director ChanceĆ© Lundy has been named to the prestigious NAACP Advancement List, Class of 2026. This recognition highlights her leadership and dedication to empowering Black girls and women across the South. The NAACP Advancement List honors influential professionals who are shaping culture, transforming markets, and building a more equitable
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Nordstrom Rack Brings New Opportunities and Savings to Pompano Beach Pompano Beach residents are in for a treat as Nordstrom Rack opens its doors at the Pompano Citi Centre, on Federal Highway and Copans Road. The new 28,000 square-foot store is set to welcome shoppers on Thursday, September 17, bringing not only exciting retail options
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The Black community is grappling with the unsettling case of a 29-year-old woman, Tasia Fortune, found hanging from a tree on August 3 behind an abandoned house in Jackson, Mississippi. Jarques Ratliff, a 51-year-old Black man, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to her death. This case has sparked a wave of concern and
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