Water leak program aims at high bills
Miami – Monique Jenkins was stunned when her water bill covering a three-month period in 2024, was $857, a $723 increase from her original fee …
Stellar recognition
Boca Raton – “When you get an award with the president’s signature on it, that says a lot about you,” Dr. Beverly Kee told the …
Thousands of activists converging at Chicago Democratic convention call for Gaza cease-fire
Chicago (AP) — Thousands of activists are expected to converge on Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion …
Biden signs order to establish 1908 Springfield race riot monument as he looks to burnish legacy
Victims of Springfield attacks. Aug. 15 1908. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Washington (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday designated a national monument at the …
Obituaries
ROY MIZELL & KURTZ FUNERAL HOME Jackie Cuyler, , 66, died August 12. Service 12 noon Friday, August 23, at Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. …
Entrepreneur Wally Amos, 88, of cookie fame, dies in Hawaii
WALLY AMOS: “A great American success story, and a source of Black pride," he lost Famous Amos but found other success. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIEPEDIA …
Al Attles, one of NBA’s 1st Black head coaches, passes at 87
AL ATTLES: Led Warriors to 1975 NBA title, his 64-year stint was the longest with a single franchise for one person in league history. PHOTO …
American gymnast Jordan Chiles lost her bronze medal. What happened in Paris?
American gymnast Jordan Chiles PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG Paris (AP) — Romania’s Ana Barbosu replaced American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics …
Primary election: Host of local seats up for grabs on Aug. 20
Miami– With a host of local seats up for grabs during the Aug. 20 Primary election, a Democratic political novice is challenging a Republican for …
Trump embraces darkness. Harris embraces joy.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM/KAMALAHARRIS Washington (AP) — At the top of his first speech as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. …