The Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Department collection trucks can reach 5-feet onto the swale or driveway to retrieve their containers. Residents should not place their containers in the paved part of the right of way, or they may be liable for damage to a passing vehicle. Residents are asked to separate waste and recycling containers at least 3-feet from each other.

  Olympic Gold medalist Lauryn Williams made history as the first female American to medal in the Summer and Winter Olympics, and the Miami-Dade County Commission recognized her for the rare feat. Commissioner Barbara Jordan and her fellow commissioners proclaimed April 8, 2014 as Lauryn Williams Day for winning a Gold Medal in track and field for the 4x100 relay during the 2012 Summer Olympics and a Silver Medal in the two-man Bobsled...

  Miami-Dade Public Library has launched a new and improved website – www.mdpls.org. The redesigned site, created by the library’s in-house digital team, embodies the mission to maintain and improve library services that reflect the informational, educational and recreational needs of the community. The home page welcomes visitors with bold new colors, a clean design, and moving images featuring content created by library...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during April: For Children: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers. Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April  17. For Teens: Tween Book Club – This is a tween book club for ages 8-12. Members meet once a month to discuss the chosen book of the month. Registration required. Meets at 11...

  Many students lose up to two months of math and reading skills every summer, according to the National Summer Learning Association, but the summer “brain drain” can be prevented with enriching summer camps that include an academic component. For tips on choosing the best summer camp and how to keep your children engaged and learning during the summer, look for a copy of The Children’s Trust 2014 Summer Programs...