His House Children’s Home is holding foster parent training days on Saturdays, May 6, 13, and 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 20000 N.W. 47 Avenue Miami Gardens.Foster care parents receive daycare, medical and dental care, and a monthly subsidy to assist with the care of every child. In Broward County alone, over 150 children enter into the foster care system on a monthly basis. Answer the call to become a foster parent. For more...

Swing back in time and rock around the clock while supporting a great mission in 50’s style. This is the year Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church celebrates its 50th anniversary. All the cool cats in Miami Lakes are invited to celebrate on May 20 at 6 p.m. at 14800 N.W. 67 Ave.  Join the fun, food, and 50’s music by bringing a pack of new men or women's socks to enter the sock hop. Hope MLUMC never wants to miss an...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) was identified by the NAACP as one of only three standout school districts in its statewide Economic Development Report Card. The NAACP Florida State Conference examined the records of targeted cities, counties, school districts and private corporations statewide relative to their records on employment, advertising and spending with minority, women and veteran-owned businesses. The NAACP Florida...

Carolyn Furlong, passed away on April 19. She was a fearless woman who blazed many trails before women were expected or allowed to do so. A longtime Miami resident, she owned and ran her own insurance and benefits company for over 60 years. She was the matriarch of the Loy and Furlong families and she will be missed immensely. Everyone should all be as lucky to live such a long and full life. She will be laid to rest on what would...

Starbucks has expanded to a second location on the east side of Miami Lakes with a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebrated by the members of the Town Council and Economic Development Committee on Thursday, April 13.The new Miami Lakes Starbucks store, located in the renovated Cypress Village Shopping Center, also includes a drive-thru option for customers on the go. Store manager Christian Martinez, a Starbucks partner for over eight...