Detroit man’s 21-mile walking commute inspires nationwide effort to help
Donations are pouring in from across the nation in an effort to help a Detroit man who walks 21 miles during his daily commute to work. …
UN council calls for vote, inclusive governance in Haiti
Photo Courtesy of digitaljournal.com PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Visiting members of the U.N. Security Council on Sunday called for Haiti to organize credible elections as soon …
Kids learn civics American Idol style
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Volunteers unite for MLK day of service
MIAMI — The life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement inspired more than 500 volunteers to participate in …
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Palm Beach Zoo seeks applicants for Volunteer Corps WEST PALM BEACH — The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is announcing online applications are now available …
Center serves up sweet way to learn about Science of Chocolate
Photo Courtesy of The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium WEST PALM BEACH —Science gets sweet at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s …
Young amputees are heroes in 5K race
Photo Courtesy of Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center/Jessica Vones FORT LAUDERDALE— The Saint Anthony Knights of Columbus recently hosted the fourth annual UNISHRED 5K 4 …
Melvin Gordon, CEO who built empire from Tootsie Rolls, dies
Photo courtesy of candyindustry.com CHICAGO (AP) — Melvin Gordon, who helped turn the enduring popularity of the humble Tootsie Roll into a candy empire, has …
Christian rapper Trip Lee brings his brand of inspiration to Miami
Photo Courtesy of Reach Records MIAMI — Christian rapper Trip Lee is on tour again, and South Florida fans will get the first look at …
Milan designers spotlight normality this season
Illustration by C. Charles/for south florida times MILAN (AP) — Tactile fashion is setting the trend on Sunday, the second day of Milan Fashion …