Community Voices

These hurricane cellphone tips can help you, your family when disaster strikes

Now that it’s hurricane season, here are some great cellphone and communications tips from Crime Watch partner Kelly Starling of AT&T.

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Students at Nautilus Middle and Bay Harbor K-8 win Novack music awards

For 20 years, the Bob Novack Music Awards have recognized outstanding student musicians and supported music education in public schools. This year, the honors went to Bruno Montenegro at Nautilus Middle School, and Jasmine Bras and Alejandro Roqueso at Bay Harbor K-8.

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Prayers won’t bring back loved ones, but they can help soothe the loss

Bea Hines: As I read the short profiles of each young sailor who died, I thought of seeing their families on television, their anguish over their losses. I wanted to reach out and comfort each of the mourners. Since that wasn’t possible, I did the best I could: I prayed that God would comfort them and soothe their broken hearts.

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Author-illustrator Walter Wick to present show at Lowe Art Museum in Coral Gables

Now a Miami resident, author and illustrator Walter Wick will present “Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos, and Toys in the Attic” in an engaging new show at the Lowe Art Museum on the campus of the University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables.

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Estranged fathers and children: Now is the time to say ‘I’m sorry’

Columnist Bea Hines: A very Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. I am so blessed to have had several father figures in my life and the lives of my two sons. I salute you all.

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Branches benefit raises over $370,000 for children in need

Branches hosted its 14th annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans Benefit Dinner and Auction, raising over $370,000 for programs that provide services and possibilities to low-income children, youth and families focused on long-term success.

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Saint Mary’s College honors alumna from Miami with achievement award

Graciela (Grace) Batista Nearing of Miami, a 1967 graduate of Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, has been awarded the Alumna Achievement Award.

Crime

Taking a summer trip? Here are tips to keep you and your belongings safe

Traveling to new destinations is fun and enjoyable however, it can be dangerous if safety is not considered while making plans.

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Miami-born artist has kept busy as a bee in Italy

Artist Judi Harvest, originally of Miami, opened her latest exhibition, “PROPAGATION: Bees + Seeds,” May 10 in Venice, Italy. It is part of the show called “Beauty and the Beast.”

Crime

Summer break: Now is the time to talk safety with your children

Summer is here and kids will soon be taking their precious summer breaks. This is a time for working parents to be concerned since many children will be home alone all day. So once again let’s discuss some things that parents can do that are vital for our children’s safety.

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Dozens of Liberty City church students receive college scholarships

On May 21 at The Church of God Tabernacle (True Holiness) in Liberty City, the excitement ran high as Taffy Gould, her sister Lauren Gould and their cousin David Freedman presented 28 checks for $500 (two for $1,000 each) to five graduating high school students and 23 who are returning to college in the fall.

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Music scholarship winners shine and help families honor loved ones

Homestead Community Concerts third annual Music Scholarship Showcase on May 13 featured ‘breathtaking performances, emotional speeches, and a final commission to all the winners to use their platform to help others in the community.’

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South Florida Muslims to host open houses throughout Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan begins Saturday. During the month, Muslims throughout the world will fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, water and any worldly pleasures. It is a time for reflection and the involvement of intense prayer for Muslims.

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The HistoryMakers: An idea that changes our world

The HistoryMakers, a national nonprofit educational institution based in Chicago, is committed to preserving, developing, and providing easy access to an internationally recognized archival collection of thousands of black African-American video oral histories.

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Best Buddies Ball a prom for students with intellectual, developmental disabilities

Hundreds of students and their buddies danced the night away at the South Florida Friendship Ball, a prom-like event offered for free to 75 Best Buddies Friendship chapters in South Florida schools.

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Appreciate the kindness of strangers — and always pay it forward

Columnist Bea Hines: The longer I live, the more thankful I am for all the blessings I have received from dear friends and loved ones, and even from some strangers. The kindness and thoughtfulness of others toward me has never gone unnoticed — not by me, and not by the Lord.

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Woman born with major health issues calls her mother ‘my hero’

A woman born with multiple health issues calls her mom ‘my hero’ this Mother’s Day. The older woman was exposed to pesticides during her pregnancy.

Crime

Say ‘yes’ to the prom, but ‘no’ to distracted driving

Prom season is here, and that means many teens will be driving on that special night. And of course, most will have smartphones in hand to capture the memories.

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Mother’s Day a time to celebrate the generations

Columnist Bea L. Hines recalls Mother’s Day with her own mother, and the last holiday with her son Rick, just before he died in 2012.

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Beloved UM Professor Murray Mantell honored for ‘Legacy of Excellence’

More than 100 students, alumni and faculty gathered for “Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence: A Tribute to Murray I. Mantell, PhD” at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center Multipurpose Room.

Videos

Marlins manager Don Mattingly on 4-2 win over Cubs Sunday

Jun 25, 2017

Miami Marlis manager Mattingly talks about the team's win over the Cubs Sunday, June 25, 2017, to split the series, Edinson Volquez's start, the bullpen's performance and Ichiro Suzuki's latest historic accomplishment.

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