Jan. 10: MDCPS to host School Choice Expo at Miami Dade College North Campus

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 2, 2026

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is hosting a Choice Expo and Showcase where families can meet educators from different schools. The next one at Miami Dade College's north campus will enable students to learn about 91 Combination, K-8,...

Cars for a Cure raises $35,000 for youth cancer studies

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Cars for a Cure raises $35,000 for youth cancer studies

Crowds drawn to the sixth annual Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure charity car show in downtown Miami Lakes in April helped raise $35,000 for cancer research. The donation was presented at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami. Shown from left: Kaylee Mendoza; Idania Alonso; Carolina Banderas; Christine Banderas; Dr. Julio Barredo; who leads the center’s research into cancers that affect adolescents and young adults; Roberto Alonso Jr.; Alexandra Alonso; Luciano Banderas; Jessica Mendoza and Oliver Alonso.

Photo courtesy of Cars for a Cure.