Attempts to resolve whether to open the Northwest 170th Street bridge through mediation have fallen apart, with the city of Hialeah and Miami-Dade County declaring an impasse in discussions with the Town of Miami Lakes. The failure was determined Wednesday, a day before the parties were to meet for a third mediation session. The town will pursue its options in the appellate court to keep the Northwest 170th Street bridge closed to...

 Christopher Inguanzo, 14, is an 8th grader at Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes.      In Christopher’s role as the school’s Student Council historian, earlier this year he interviewed former U.S. Sen. and Fla. Gov. Bob Graham, 84, for whom the school is named.      They discussed the importance of civic engagement and Graham’s legacy, among other topics. Q:  You have...

As mediation about whether to open the Northwest 170th Street bridge between the Town of Miami Lakes and City of Hialeah continues this week, officials announced Wednesday that the span will soon be used by fire rescue to respond to emergencies on the west side of Interstate 75. As first tweeted by The Miami Herald, the bridge will be used as a temporary fire lane. "The town will never stand in the way of police and fire...

Educators who want to expand their curriculum with innovative courses which they design can apply for grants from The Education Fund. The nonprofit supports public school teachers and students in Miami-Dade County and is headquartered in the Town of Miami Lakes. “The Education Fund provides teachers with an incentive to try new methods by giving them the financial support they need that otherwise wouldn’t be...

This Thursday, April 22, the Town of Miami Lakes and its Special Needs Advisory Board is partnering with Florida International University’s Mindfulness Research Lab to bring parents a virtual workshop. During the workshop, parents will be taught techniques for relaxation and gentle stretching.  The virtual workshop will begin at 6 p.m. and it will happen live through the town’s Facebook, YouTube and Vimeo...