http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Northwest Miami-Dade 60 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:31:51 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/443946.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/443946.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:58 EST <b>Northwest Neighbors editor: </b> Andrea Robinson <a href="mailto:arobinson@MiamiHerald.com">arobinson@MiamiHerald.com</a>, 305-376-2022, ext. 7106 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343278.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343278.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST On a sunny autumn day, a group of kids ages 5 to 18 put their best foot forward to dance, sing, and karate chop their way into the audience's heart -- under the watchful eye of their instructors. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343279.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343279.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST ``Mr. Turkey, better watch out. Thanksgiving Day is coming. If you're not careful, you'll end up. In someone's hungry tummy! Mr. Turkey, run, run, run. Please run away and hide. Mr. Turkey, run, run, run. Don't wait around outside.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343245.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343245.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina is urging residents to join him in supporting the bid to bring the FIFA World Cup to Miami in 2018 or 2022.<p/> In the United States, there are 27 cities and 32 stadiums vying to host the games. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343239.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343239.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A group of Doral Middle School students each received new Dell computers earlier this month after completing the PBS&J's 2009 Miami KIDS CLASS (Computer Lab Adventure for Super Students) program. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343244.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343244.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DORAL | A burglar stole a computer and jewelry after breaking a sliding glass door at a house in the 4500 block of Northwest 107th Avenue between http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337284.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337284.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST What started with slight weakness in his right hand left Thomas W. Ohlson with a lucid mind trapped inside a body that stopped working.<p/> Ohlson, a father of three from Hollywood, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- also known as Lou Gehrig's disease -- in 2005. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337316.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337316.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DORAL AREA<p/> A thief stole a 1994 International truck and construction tools valued at $191,000 after cutting a hole in a fence at Allied Truck & Machinery Sales in the 7200 block of Northwest 74th Avenue between 4 p.m. Oct. 31 and 6 p.m. Nov. 1. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343278.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343278.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST On a sunny autumn day, a group of kids ages 5 to 18 put their best foot forward to dance, sing, and karate chop their way into the audience's heart -- under the watchful eye of their instructors. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343279.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343279.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST ``Mr. Turkey, better watch out. Thanksgiving Day is coming. If you're not careful, you'll end up. In someone's hungry tummy! Mr. Turkey, run, run, run. Please run away and hide. Mr. Turkey, run, run, run. Don't wait around outside.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343245.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343245.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina is urging residents to join him in supporting the bid to bring the FIFA World Cup to Miami in 2018 or 2022.<p/> In the United States, there are 27 cities and 32 stadiums vying to host the games. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343239.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343239.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A group of Doral Middle School students each received new Dell computers earlier this month after completing the PBS&J's 2009 Miami KIDS CLASS (Computer Lab Adventure for Super Students) program. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343244.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343244.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DORAL | A burglar stole a computer and jewelry after breaking a sliding glass door at a house in the 4500 block of Northwest 107th Avenue between http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337284.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337284.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST What started with slight weakness in his right hand left Thomas W. Ohlson with a lucid mind trapped inside a body that stopped working.<p/> Ohlson, a father of three from Hollywood, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- also known as Lou Gehrig's disease -- in 2005. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337316.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337316.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DORAL AREA<p/> A thief stole a 1994 International truck and construction tools valued at $191,000 after cutting a hole in a fence at Allied Truck & Machinery Sales in the 7200 block of Northwest 74th Avenue between 4 p.m. Oct. 31 and 6 p.m. Nov. 1. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337298.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337298.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The Doral City Council unanimously approved suggestions by the charter review committee to clean up the city's founding document.<p/> Despite the time extension it was given, the five-member group appointed by the council proposed only a few minor revisions to the charter. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337302.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337302.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331066.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331066.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Miami Springs, known as the ``Tree City'' because of the abundance of varieties of foliage, might find this title jeopardized by the recent clearing of Australian pine trees on Ludlam Drive. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1330997.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1330997.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331060.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331060.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DORAL<p/> A thief stole 16 cellphones and a passport after breaking a door lock on a 2010 Chevrolet HHR in the 10700 block of Northwest 17th Street between 12:30 and 1:15 p.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331061.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331061.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00 EST With only five years of formal dance training, Victor Smalley of Kendall channeled his love for dance by trying out for Fox's So You Think You Can Dance twice. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331065.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331065.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A Miami Lakes council meeting turned heated Tuesday with one town councilman butting heads with the newly-appointed vice mayor, raising his voice at the mayor and storming out. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331064.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331064.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Odanel Ortega, 67, recently performed for an audience of hospice patients at Hialeah Convalescent Home. With a classical guitar and his pliant voice, he filled the room with boleros, rancheras and waltzes. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325435.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325435.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325439.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325439.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Miami Lakes recently completed the largest capital project in town history -- a $2.5 million, eco-friendly community center located on the western end. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325438.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325438.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DORAL AREA | A thief stole a purse, credit cards and an identification card from a 2005 Saab in the 7300 block of Northwest 36th Street between 2 and 5 a.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319508.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319508.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Every Friday at 8 a.m., a group of students plant palm tree seeds at Miami Dade College North Campus' new palm tree nursery.<p/> ``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.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319520.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319520.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Next Saturday will be a proud day for the community.<p/> 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343243.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343243.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST This week, the ``great'' shopping season starts and many are going to use the Internet. So I thought I would give you tips that will hopefully keep you from getting a migraine down the road. Some of the below recommendations I have used in past columns and worth repeating. http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/1301613.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/1301613.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:27 EDT With Haiti poised to enjoy the economic benefits of long-elusive stability, foreign diplomats are scrambling behind the scenes to keep it all from unraveling as several lawmakers demand the ouster of the country's prime minister. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343243.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343243.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST This week, the ``great'' shopping season starts and many are going to use the Internet. So I thought I would give you tips that will hopefully keep you from getting a migraine down the road. Some of the below recommendations I have used in past columns and worth repeating. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343243.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343243.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST This week, the ``great'' shopping season starts and many are going to use the Internet. So I thought I would give you tips that will hopefully keep you from getting a migraine down the road. Some of the below recommendations I have used in past columns and worth repeating. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343258.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343258.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Pharrell Williams keeps busy as a Grammy-winning recording artist, producer, musician and fashion designer -- but not so busy that he couldn't give Edison High students some encouraging words. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343238.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343238.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST An international financial company with offices in South Florida recently recruited dozens of its employees for an annual campaign to ``give a helping hand'' in the tri-country area. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343231.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343231.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A proposal by T-Mobile to place a cellphone tower in a park near Miami Norland Senior High School has some Miami Gardens residents threatening to sue the city if it's approved. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343224.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/north-central/story/1343224.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST GRATIGNY | A thief stole a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina at the corner of Northwest 98th Street and Seventh Avenue between 9:45 a.m. and http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1344965.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1344965.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST It's been almost a year since Miami resident Natalia Rosa last tasted a Nicaraguan Rosquilla, a popular cookie from the Central American nation. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1344968.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1344968.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Kidz 4 PATCHES Kidz is the newly formed Junior Board of PATCHES, the licensed nursing care facility in Florida City for children with extreme medical needs. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1343278.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1343278.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST On a sunny autumn day, a group of kids ages 5 to 18 put their best foot forward to dance, sing, and karate chop their way into the audience's heart -- under the watchful eye of their instructors. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1345029.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1345029.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST SWEETWATER AREA | A thief stole a purse, wallet, sunglasses, rosary beads, $80, a Nintendo DSI and four credit cards after breaking a window and damaging two doors on a 2008 Lexus in the 11900 block of Southwest Fourth Street between 5:45 and 7:50 p.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1338952.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1338952.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Not many get the opportunity to go to other countries to teach.<p/> That is why Isabelle Camille, a chemistry and biology teacher of Coral Reef High, jumped at the chance to become part of the Fulbright Program, an international exchange program. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1343097.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1343097.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Charlie is a 7-year-old Siberian husky mix who was given up because his owner lost his home. He weighs 79 pounds, so make sure you have room for him. He loves the comforts of air-conditioning, is good with people of all ages and is very well-behaved. Charlie's also great with cats. To adopt Charlie (ID# A368559) or any other dog or cat, visit the Humane Society of Broward County at 2070 Griffin Rd., just west of Interstate 95, in Dania Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1343082.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1343082.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST BROWARD COUNTY<p/>MEETING TO DISCUSS<p/>SCHOOL BOUNDARIES<p/> The Broward County School District will have one more community conference meeting on the 2010-11 school boundaries at 7 p.m. Monday at J.P. Taravella High School, 10600 Riverside Dr., Coral Springs. Meetings will be hosted by the district's School Boundaries Department for all communities that might be affected by proposed boundary changes for the upcoming school year. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1343086.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1343086.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Rashawn Anthony Cobb was born Oct. 31 to Jasmine Smith and Maurice Cobb Jr. of Pompano Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1343089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1343089.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST For a person with a developmental disability, finding ways to stay fit can be a lonesome venture. Typical fitness classes or sports teams can be difficult to follow or keep up with, and exercising alone can be unmotivating and well, lonely. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1343096.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1343096.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST About 2:30 p.m. Oct. 28 officers were dispatched to investigate a marijuana cultivation operation in Century Village. They arrived with a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of Southwest 100th Terrace in Pembroke Pines. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/pembroke-pines/story/1343086.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/pembroke-pines/story/1343086.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Rashawn Anthony Cobb was born Oct. 31 to Jasmine Smith and Maurice Cobb Jr. of Pompano Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/pembroke-pines/story/1343082.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/pembroke-pines/story/1343082.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST BROWARD COUNTY<p/>MEETING TO DISCUSS<p/>SCHOOL BOUNDARIES<p/> The Broward County School District will have one more community conference meeting on the 2010-11 school boundaries at 7 p.m. Monday at J.P. Taravella High School, 10600 Riverside Dr., Coral Springs. Meetings will be hosted by the district's School Boundaries Department for all communities that might be affected by proposed boundary changes for the upcoming school year. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/pembroke-pines/story/1343108.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/pembroke-pines/story/1343108.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST On Thursday nights, 99-year-old Marion Boyd sashays onto the dance floor, joining younger seniors for a night of swirling, swaying and square dancing. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/pembroke-pines/story/1343089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/pembroke-pines/story/1343089.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST For a person with a developmental disability, finding ways to stay fit can be a lonesome venture. Typical fitness classes or sports teams can be difficult to follow or keep up with, and exercising alone can be unmotivating and well, lonely. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/pembroke-pines/story/1343096.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/pembroke-pines/story/1343096.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST About 2:30 p.m. Oct. 28 officers were dispatched to investigate a marijuana cultivation operation in Century Village. They arrived with a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of Southwest 100th Terrace in Pembroke Pines. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337298.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337298.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The Doral City Council unanimously approved suggestions by the charter review committee to clean up the city's founding document.<p/> Despite the time extension it was given, the five-member group appointed by the council proposed only a few minor revisions to the charter. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337302.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1337302.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331066.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331066.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Miami Springs, known as the ``Tree City'' because of the abundance of varieties of foliage, might find this title jeopardized by the recent clearing of Australian pine trees on Ludlam Drive. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1330997.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1330997.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331060.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331060.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DORAL<p/> A thief stole 16 cellphones and a passport after breaking a door lock on a 2010 Chevrolet HHR in the 10700 block of Northwest 17th Street between 12:30 and 1:15 p.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331061.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331061.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00 EST With only five years of formal dance training, Victor Smalley of Kendall channeled his love for dance by trying out for Fox's So You Think You Can Dance twice. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331065.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331065.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A Miami Lakes council meeting turned heated Tuesday with one town councilman butting heads with the newly-appointed vice mayor, raising his voice at the mayor and storming out. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331064.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1331064.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Odanel Ortega, 67, recently performed for an audience of hospice patients at Hialeah Convalescent Home. With a classical guitar and his pliant voice, he filled the room with boleros, rancheras and waltzes. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325435.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325435.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325439.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325439.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Miami Lakes recently completed the largest capital project in town history -- a $2.5 million, eco-friendly community center located on the western end. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325438.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1325438.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DORAL AREA | A thief stole a purse, credit cards and an identification card from a 2005 Saab in the 7300 block of Northwest 36th Street between 2 and 5 a.m. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319508.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319508.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Every Friday at 8 a.m., a group of students plant palm tree seeds at Miami Dade College North Campus' new palm tree nursery.<p/> ``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.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319520.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319520.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Next Saturday will be a proud day for the community.<p/> 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319512.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319512.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST DOLPHIN MALL AREA | A thief stole a GPS, a CD, 40 pieces of chocolate and 10 razors from a 2008 Jeep Cherokee in the 11400 block of Northwest 12th Street between 8 and 8:20 p.m. Nov. 1. The items were valued at $400. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319513.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319513.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Bringing to a close the largely uneventful election season in Hialeah, voters elected Tuesday to keep the same mayor and two council members.<p/> Mayor Julio Robaina captured 93 percent of the vote, earning him another four years as the leader of Miami-Dade County's second-largest city. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319518.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1319518.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The congregation at Christ Our Savior Church (in Northwest Miami-Dade) would like to say a big thank you to Commissioner [Natacha] Seijas for not only serving her community, but also for being concerned about all of Miami-Dade County's residents in these difficult times. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1314869.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1314869.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The Hialeah City Council will remain the same after the mayor and two council members cruised past challengers in Tuesday's election.<p/> With almost all precincts reporting, Mayor Julio Robaina had captured 93 percent of the vote -- far more than enough to secure his position as the leader of Miami-Dade County's second-largest city for another four years. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343243.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343243.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST This week, the ``great'' shopping season starts and many are going to use the Internet. So I thought I would give you tips that will hopefully keep you from getting a migraine down the road. Some of the below recommendations I have used in past columns and worth repeating. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343278.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343278.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST On a sunny autumn day, a group of kids ages 5 to 18 put their best foot forward to dance, sing, and karate chop their way into the audience's heart -- under the watchful eye of their instructors. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343279.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northwest/story/1343279.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST ``Mr. Turkey, better watch out. Thanksgiving Day is coming. If you're not careful, you'll end up. In someone's hungry tummy! Mr. Turkey, run, run, run. Please run away and hide. Mr. Turkey, run, run, run. Don't wait around outside.''