Black Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida is commemorating the remarkable women whose vision, tenacity, and leadership have shaped our communities and …
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
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Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
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Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
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Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
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Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Henry Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes an individual whose leadership and dedication have significantly advanced …
Health and Wellness
Nigerian rapper Aceberg debuts ‘Far From Home’ single
Nigerian rapper/singer AcebergTM – or Aceberg for short – has released his single “Danca,” part of his debut EP titled “Far From Home,” which will …
Try fun and tasty carrot recipes perfect for spring
(StatePoint) – To celebrate spring, Carla Hall, renowned chef, author, and television host, offers two delicious recipes that make carrots the star ingredient of the …
Business
Outgoing Las Vegas teen producing paintings worth millions
By CAROL CLING Las Vegas Review-Journal LAS VEGAS (AP) – Autumn de Forest’s signature includes a heart hovering over the second “U” of her first …
Federal center studying milkweed to help butterflies
By JOHN O’CONNELL Capital Press ABERDEEN, Idaho (AP) – The USDA’s Aberdeen Plant Materials Center has started trials to determine the best planting methods for …
Toys “R” Us uses Tampa Bay as test market for new offerings
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Toys “R” Us has revamped three Tampa Bay-area stores with a slew of new gadgets and a fresh look, …
Technology
Peoria Public Library adds digital movies, music service
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) _ Peoria Public Library patrons have free access to more than 8 million songs and 5,000 movies through a new digital service. …
Challenge accepted: Recycling company takes on K-Cups
By JENNA PIZZI NJ.com TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ They have become the cigarette butt of the coffee industry_ at least from a recycling perspective. The …
Education
How to teach children to give back
StatePoint When school is in session, it may seem like the greatest lessons to be learned revolve around reading, writing and arithmetic. But teaching children …
Miramar dedicates new $29 million police headquarters
By MOHAMED HAMALUDIN Special to South Florida Times MIRAMAR, Fla.– The Miramar police department’s decade-long wait for a new home came to an end …
Parents lose if lawsuit against school choice wins
Parents all over South Florida should know that because of a lawsuit going through the court system right now, they could lose something extremely precious …
Sports
Detroit Pistons open performing arts center for training
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) _ The Detroit Pistons are opening a performing arts center to offer training in dance, cheer and gymnastics. The team announced …
FIFA sponsor Visa calls for independent reform board
NEW YORK (AP) _ FIFA sponsor Visa Inc. is calling for an independent commission to be formed to clean up world soccer’s scandal-ridden governing body. …
Officers punished for detainment of NFL player Nate Allen
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) _ Officials say four southwest Florida police officers have been punished for the wrongful detainment of Oakland Raiders safety Nate Allen. …
