Spoken Word Artists from Across the Nation Competed The Seventh Annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival captivated audiences with a dynamic blend of poetry, writing workshops and artists talks. This three-day extravaganza, December 12-14, 2024, showcased the extraordinary talents of 30 poets from across the nation who competed for cash prizes. The festival immersed attendees […]
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By June Bigsby POMPANO BEACH — At a special Dec. 16 meeting, Pompano City Commissioners voted to approve a wage increase for its general employees, delaying a holiday payout. The meeting comes at the tails of a Dec. 10 Pompano Beach city commission meeting, where a proposal to increase wages for Pompano Beach’s general employees […]
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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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“This is why taxpayers don’t trust the government”-Allison Fournier, Pompano Beach District 3 Commissioner By Kristen Hernandez and Attiyya Atkins Pompano Beach, FL – Residents are petitioning a Pompano Beach special joint city commission and community redevelopment agency (CRA) meeting, claiming it’s rushed, cloaked in secrecy, and violates due process. The meeting will be held […]
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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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