Preparing tomorrow’s workforce: AI, practical applications and old-fashioned skills

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, September 16, 2026

To prepare them for a world after graduation, colleges must teach students about the constantly changing technologies that will be part of their world – as well as older skills like professional person-to-person communication. That was...

How to contact your elected officials

Business Thursday, August 19, 2021

U.S. Congress Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. 7400 SW 87th Ave. Suite 270 Miami, Fla. 33166 305-596-4224 Twitter: @SenRubioPress   Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 505 Miami, FL 33134 786-501-7141 Twitter: @SenRickScott   Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St. Suite 100 Doral, Fla. 33166 305-470-8555 Twitter: @MarioDB   Florida...

Flavors of the Season -- Back to School

Community By Chef Veronica Mauri Thursday, August 19, 2021

School resumes this month and during these hectic weeks, I want to help you and your family eat in a way that is healthy and to be able to prepare meals without too much hassle. Tacos are an old-time favorite for kids and adults alike. During the weekend, you can prepare a big batch of taco meat, chop your veggies and store it all in containers until you’re ready to make different dishes during the week. I love to use turkey,...

Scene around town: Mask Fashion

Community Thursday, August 19, 2021

Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus.

What kind of mask do you wear? Send a selfie to LindaT@MiamiLaker.com.

Photos by LindaTrischitta, The Miami Laker.

Our Neighborhoods Palm Springs North

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Thursday, August 19, 2021

Palm Springs North is a residential community just north of Miami Lakes. It was built between 1960 – 1974; an early developer was Laurence Construction, Inc., real estate experts said. There are 1,554 homes in the community, which are within 24 subdivisions of varying sizes, according to Rosa Nell Hammer, a Realtor with The Keyes Company. Known as PSN, it is bordered by Northwest 170th Street and Northwest 186th Street;...

MDCPS will start school year with masks

Education By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Thursday, August 19, 2021

Miami-Dade County Public School board members voted Wednesday to temporarily require masks for students and staff while indoors and on buses during the school year that begins Monday, Aug. 23.  Students who have medical reasons or religious beliefs against wearing a mask will be excused, the district said.  Dr. Steve Gallon III, vice school board chair, said it will evaluate the state of the pandemic weekly, as well as...
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