St. Thomas University has waived the requirement that high school students must submit SAT and ACT test scores when they apply to attend the school in the fall semester. The coronavirus epidemic has led to the closing of testing sites across the country, the school said. Students who have yet to take the exams may still be considered for admission to the university that is in Miami Gardens. Applicants who have already taken either...

The Arc of South Florida in Miami Lakes serves Miami-Dade County citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It held a “Job-A-Palooza” on March 7 at the Robert Alonso Community Center. Students met employers including Publix Supermarkets; American Airlines; Starbucks; Trader Joe’s and the Dade County Federal Credit Union. Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho attended, along with, left to right,...

During the pandemic, many houses of worship are holding services online on their websites, YouTube or elsewhere on the internet. Check those locations for more information.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway NorthMiami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints8201 NW 186 St.,...

As we all adjust to life during the coronavirus pandemic, schools are closed, sporting events are canceled and we’re isolating ourselves from others to reduce the spread of infection. How are you and your families and friends passing the time? Are you checking in on elders, having Scrabble marathons or binge-watching TV shows and movies? Maybe you’re cleaning the garage, gardening, cooking or doing homework and chores? Share...

All of the library’s monthly courses are normally listed in these pages. But during the coronavirus pandemic, all of the branches in the county library system are closed and programming is canceled. Until libraries reopen, due dates are extended and late fees won’t be charged, the county said. Readers can download ebooks, audio books, movies and music at mdpls.org. If you relied upon the library to access the internet, you...