Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
STOCK Photo By David L. Snelling WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Due to reductions in a federal program which helps school districts offer free meals …
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Retirees spending more time exploring technology than leisure time
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PBC Elections invites residents to Elections Experience Tour
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HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
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Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
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Juneteenth: The Week of Repair
As communities across the nation prepare to observe the Week of Repair, it is a time to reflect, remember, and advocate for justice. This special …
Health and Wellness
‘I Dream a World’: Harlem Renaissance lands in Europe
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – New World Symphony has announced its “I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance in Europe” festival, at area venues Feb. 3-15. …
Black films take center stage at 2023 Sundance Festival
Black life was on full view at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Legendary figures were given their due. Family dramas were showcased. Movies from the …
Business
Blazers’ Lillard turns to recording music inside NBA bubble at Disney
When Damian Lillard finishes his daily hoop duties for the Portland Trailblazers, he will spend most of his downtime inside the NBA bubble working on …
Big companies got coronavirus loans first and in larger amounts
New York (AP) — Ever since the U.S. government launched its emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, there have been complaints that …
The top Apple apps on App Store
Top Paid iPhone Apps: 1. Minecraft, Mojang 2. Bloons TD 6, Ninja Kiwi 3. Procreate Pocket, Savage Interactive Pty Ltd 4. Monopoly, Marmalade Game Studio …
Technology
Drone-based businesses take off in Traverse City area
By CAROL THOMPSON Traverse City Record-Eagle TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) _ Getting behind the figurative wheel of a drone was no challenge for Chris Houseman. …
Microsoft cuts 7,800 jobs as phone sales flag
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Microsoft is cutting 7,800 jobs and writing off $7.6 billion in connection with its purchase …
Education
WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS NASA MATHEMATICIAN
PHOTO COURTESY OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia State University has honored NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson with a bronze statue …
Edrick Rhodes wins prestigious arts award
PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Edrick Rhodes comes from a family of musicians. His father was a band director for 31 …
ihustle4change awards youth
PHOTO COURTESY OF IHUSTLE4CHANGE FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Fort Lauderdale non-profit with the mission to help bring joy, education and opportunity by opening the …
Sports
Udonis Haslem returning to Heat for 15th season
Udonis Haslem PHOTO COURTESY OF THESPORTSAGA By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI – Udonis Haslem believes he can still play, and the Miami Heat …
At 37, Venus Williams moves into 10th Wimbledon semifinal
Venus Williams remains in the hunt at Wimbledon. Associated Press LONDON — Venus Williams’ mother could not stop smiling and laughing. She had just watched …
Pat Riley: Heat growth up to the team players
PHOTO COURTESY OF HISPANOSNBA By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI – Pat Riley has a trip to his California home awaiting, followed by a …
