EDISON HIGH SCHOOL

Recording artist Pharrell Williams encourages students at Miami Edison

Grammy-winning recording artist Pharrell Williams visited Miami Edison Senior High School to motivate students to succeed academically.

MIAMI GARDENS

In Miami Gardens, T-Mobile tower sparks controversy

A proposed cellphone tower intended to provide T-Mobile cellphone users better service in Miami Gardens has angered some parents and homeowners.

Police reports from local municipalities

GRATIGNY | A thief stole a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina at the corner of Northwest 98th Street and Seventh Avenue between 9:45 a.m. and

MIAMI

Miami District 5 residents rally behind Spence-Jones

Many in Miami's District 5 remain stunned over the arrest of popular City Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones.

Mass will honor area's medical professionals

A Mass for all medical professionals will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 9500 SW 184th St.

Miami-Dade's crime watch going strong

Iwant to thank the many readers that e-mailed me in reference to my budget and I truly appreciate your e-mails. I know that somehow, we will continue our efforts in servicing our community because we cannot allow the criminals to take over.

OVERTOWN

Miami's black Episcopal churches recall segregation

An oral history presentation at the Historic St. Agnes Episcopal Church in Overtown recalled stories of black Episcopalian congregations in Miami-Dade during a time when active segregation in the church prevented blacks from worshipping with whites.

LIBERTY CITY

Volunteer groups continue makeover of Liberty City

Hands on Miami continued its project to make over Liberty Square recently.

Police reports from local municipalities

MIAMI GARDENS | A burglar broke a glass door of a house in the 18100 block of Northwest 47th Avenue between 4:15 and 4:35 a.m. Nov. 3. Damage was estimated at $200.

MIAMI GARDENS

Against the odds, a young man rebuilds his life

A young man left to fend for himself after his father died in Haiti is striving for a new start in South Florida.

Teen continues tradition of helping homeless

Julio D. Anta, 19, has fed the homeless for years, but from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, he has invited the community to share in this gift-giving project as he, through his ministry Humility Now, hosts the inaugural Homeless BBQ/Clothing Drive.A warm Neighbors in Religion salute to Julio D. Anta, 19, who has the homeless at heart.

Police reports from local municipalities

MIAMI GARDENS | Burglars stole a refrigerator after breaking a sliding glass door at a house in the 20300 block of Northwest 40th Court between noon Oct. 24 and 6:45 p.m. Oct. 26. The refrigerator was valued at $1,200. Damage was estimated at $100.

Police reports from local municipalities

MIAMI GARDENS | A vandal slashed two tires and damaged a door lock on a 1995 Honda Accord in the 2500 block of Northwest 165th Street between 12:15 and 10 a.m. Oct. 24. Damage was estimated at $400.

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

Miami Dade College North Campus boasts more than 400 palms

Every Friday at 8 a.m., a group of students plant palm tree seeds at Miami Dade College North Campus' new palm tree nursery.

``Students learn a lot about palms even though they aren't science majors,'' said Juliette Llado, Student Government Association president. ``Each palm has a unique way about itself.''

Female scholars to be featured on Book Fair panel

Next Saturday will be a proud day for the community.

Two local high school graduates, now college professors and published authors -- Tera W. Hunter and Edda Fields-Black -- are participating on the African Diaspora Panel at the 26th annual Miami Book Fair International.

Police reports from local municipalities

MIAMI GARDENS | A burglar stole a television, computer, car stereo, sneakers, a ring, watch, earrings and two bracelets after ransacking three bedrooms at a house in the 2400 block of Northwest 168th Street between 9:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Oct. 23. The items were valued at $14,700.

LIBERTY CITY

Street named after pastor for years of work in the community

Rev. Dr. Gilbert S. Smith, CEO of the Apostolic Evangelistic Association, was honored by the naming of Northwest 15th Avenue after him for fighting crime in the neighborhood where he long has been a force for change.

MAIMI-DADE

Aging adults keep on moving, stay active

Ann Monroe emerged from the glittering Olympic-size pool with water still dripping off her green bathing suit after about an hour of twisting, kicking and completing crunches.

• Physical activities for seniors by neighborhood

A Thanksgiving dinner for only $7? It's true

A Harvest Baazar, hosted by the Revelation Christian Academy at 8390 NW 14th Ave., will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the church.

Crime Watch appoints new board members

Citizens' Crime Watch recently held its 35th Annual Board meeting and the election of its officers.