Brooke Henderson
The Miami Herald
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Here’s how you can celebrate National Senior Citizen Day by bicycling in Aventura
For National Senior Citizen Day, United Jewish Generations is hosting its second bike-a-thon to bring awareness to the needs of the older people in Miami-Dade County. → Read More
Honey Bee City is bringing the bees back to Miami backyards
Three South Florida retirees are doing their part to save the environment — one hive at a time — with their new business, Honey Bee City. → Read More
This gay student is continuing the ‘Legacy of Change.’ Meet Asa Hussain
Safe Schools South Florida’s annual ‘Legacy of Change’ scholarship winner Asa Hussain is working hard to become a marine biologist — and continue being an LGBT activist. → Read More
AileyCamp boosts kids’ confidence through dance. Here’s how you can watch them shine
AileyCamp Miami, an annual dance and self-improvement program for inner-city teenagers in Miami, welcomed its first camper with Down syndrome, 14-year-old Kristina Lahoud. → Read More
For this temple in Miami, a question remains: What will happen to Rabbi Tom?
Since 1922, Temple Israel of Greater Miami has been forward thinking, speaking out when other faith-based organizations have stood silent. But regarding Rabbi Tom Heyn, the congregation ... → Read More
Madonna’s favorite DJ celebrates 25 years spinning Miami’s famous dance beats
International DJ Tracy Young is gearing up to release a 25th anniversary compilation of all her famous beats. → Read More
Miami contest lets you take pictures and help the environment all at the same time
To raise awareness for Miami’s dwindling tree canopy, Dade Heritage Trust, Million Trees Miami and TREEmendous Miami are hosting a photo contest. → Read More
Rain from Emily pounds Miami-Dade County and Beach pumps fail without power
Remnants of Tropical Storm Emily hammered Miami and Miami Beach, causing flash floods in low-lying areas. → Read More
Rain from Emily pounds Miami-Dade County and Beach pumps fail without power
Remnants of Tropical Storm Emily hammered Miami and Miami Beach, causing flash floods in low-lying areas. → Read More
Omega Power & Praise Ministries waits hours for bus trip to Aquatica
A group of almost 50 kids waited hours for a bus to pick them up and take them to Aquatica Waterpark in Orlando. It came, eventually. → Read More
Five or more cellphones are missing after an early morning store break-in
Police are investigating the burglary of a Miramar King Mobile Phone that occurred Tuesday morning around 2 a.m. → Read More
‘Changemakers’: This youth program lets LGBTQ kids share their stories.
A youth program created by The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth and Legal Kid with help from The Children’s Trust creates changemakers. → Read More
University of Miami and Miami Seaquarium unveil new coral reef restoration exhibit
In a new exhibit, Miami Seaquarium and University of Miami’s neighboring school Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science are giving a closer look at coral reef conservation efforts. → Read More
South Florida hospitals raise the barre for dance-related injuries
Doctors and physical therapists who specialize in dance are working to keep dancers on their toes. → Read More
Woman who says Georgia couple kidnapped, raped her, says she thought she would die
The victim of a beating, kidnapping and rape who escaped from a Motel 6 naked said she was forced to text her mother and say everying was OK. She says was kidnapped from a Hialeah Publix. → Read More
There is a shortage of Latinas in tech. CODeLLA summer camp aims to fix that
The summer camp provides free coding and entrepreneurship programs for girls ages 8 to 12 from Hialeah and Little Havana and also offers after-school programs. → Read More
Newlyweds accused of kidnapping, raping woman, went shopping afterwards — naked
Police say Georgia newlyweds Timothy Lowe and Rashada Hurley raped a Hialeah, Florida, in a hotel then got naked and went to Walgreens and 7-11. → Read More
Point Foundation scholarship winners plan brighter future for LGBTQ community
The Point Foundation has awarded 52 scholarships to its largest and most diverse group of LGBTQ recipients, three of whom are students from Miami-Dade and Broward counties. → Read More
These 6 workouts can keep you cool while others sweat out the summer
From swinging on silks to stand-up paddleboarding, these six workouts will keep you cool during the hot summer months. → Read More
Exhibit to pay homage to Irene Williams, the eccentric onetime ‘Queen of Lincoln Road’
Get a glimpse into the life of South Beach fashion icon Irene Williams at the opening reception Thursday of the exhibit ‘Queen of Lincoln Road’ at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. → Read More