Can more than 17,000 people at Commissioner Kionne McGhee’s Jazz in the Heights at Metro Zoo be wrong? Nope.

At the School Board Meeting of May 15, 2024, School Board Member Roberto J. Alonso proffered agenda item H-6, authorizing the Superintendent of Schools, in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, to explore the feasibility of having volunteer school chaplains to provide support, services and/or programs to M-DCPS students and staff as part of a District operated program, ensuring that any program deemed feasible complies with the U.S. Constitution and Federal and State laws, respects parental choice, requires written parent permission for students to participate; and if such a program is deemed feasible, undergo any necessary rulemakin..Read More

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest decisions, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream. Unlike renting, owning a home means more than just having a place to live – it offers a sense of belonging, stability, and freedom. According to CNN Business, in 2023, around 4.5 million people achieved that dream of buying a home. However, if you live in South Florida, you know that buying a house can be an overwhelming and expensive journey. 
While mortgage rates remain at a two-decade high, Miami-Dade County has continued to lead the U.S. in home price appreciation, according to a December 2023 report from the Miami Association of Realtors. Another report from Rocket Homes disclosed that in March 2024 the median home price in Miami was $540,091, up 6.9% over last year. So with higher mortgage rates and increased prices, is it any wonder why it is so difficult to achieve the American Dream of becoming a homeowner?... Read More

Witness the inspiring moments as Archbishop Thomas Wenski delivers a powerful and impactful speech at Evelyn Greer Park.

Grant Miller attends the Mother's Day Jazz in the Heights event