Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham, who grew up in Miami Lakes, was sworn in Oct. 8 as the assistant secretary for legislation and congressional affairs at the U.S. Department of Education. President Joe Biden nominated Graham for the position and said in his announcement that she has “a reputation for fairness, compassion and problem-solving.” The day before she took her oath, Graham, 58, tweeted, “Honored to be...

The Lizard pose, aka Utthan Pristhasana Let’s explore the Lizard pose, also known as Utthan Pristhasana. Utthan, in Sanskrit, means to stretch out. Pristha, meaning the back of the body, and asana meaning pose. The Lizard pose is an excellent stretching posture for the hip flexors, hamstrings and quadriceps. When integrating this pose into your regular yoga practice, it improves flexibility in your hips and and...

Students at Mater Academy in Hialeah Gardens filled the Lion’s Den with screams to welcome UFC fighter and former champion Conor McGregor. McGregor visited the middle/high school at 7901 N.W. 103rd St. on Sept. 23 to honor six student-athletes for their scholarship and community service. The event was sponsored by the charity Buddy’s HELPERS in partnership with the PepsiCo Foundation, and TIDL Sport, an athletic performance...

The Giving Gators charitable organization is collecting canned goods to help complete family meal boxes which will be distributed before Thanksgiving. Donations may be taken to the Mayor’s Cafe, 15478 NW 77th Ct. in Miami Lakes. Students at Barbara Goleman Senior High School may drop off goods at the main office. Requested canned items are: Cranberry jelly; gravy; sweet corn; green beans and yams. Also sought are boxes of...

JetStream Federal Credit Union is a 73-year-old non-profit, cooperative financial institution that has served members in Miami Lakes for more than two decades. Among its member-owners are those who live, work, worship, attend school, or have a business or other legal entity in Miami-Dade County, according to the credit union’s website. Membership is also extended to folks in Carolina, Trujillo Alto and San Juan, in Puerto...