In honor of Haitian Heritage month in May, there will be art exhibits, author panels, entertainment, book fairs, storytelling and other activities for you to enjoy. Tuesday, May 46 p.m. to 11 p.m.Haitian Heritage Celebration at the Perez Art Museum MiamiEnjoy a live DJ celebrating the diverse music of Haiti including rara, Creole hip-hop, compa […]

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The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) is offering scholarships for qualifying students. Community Advisory Committees (CACs) Scholarships: 16 $2,500 awards Candidates must be between the ages of 16-25 Canidates must be enrolled in a college or vocational institution or attending a college or vocational institution this fall Students must have a […]

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The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) is working to upgrade your Metromover system to ensure reliability and reduce wait times. As part of the system upgrades, the Metromover Omni and Brickell Loops have been combined and will be running in Full Loop mode through June 2023.  Inner Loop will continue to […]

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To make mammography services more accessible to you, Florida Mobile Mammography is bringing its services to the following locations: Mammograms are fully covered by insurance once a year for women 35 years old and over. Female patients under 35 years old must have a doctor’s script. Patients without insurance coverage can receive a mammogram for […]

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Miami-Dade County offers you several programs and tips on water wise usage. Outdoor irrigation accounts for up to 50 percent of water use in Florida. Water Wisely and help turn your yard into a lush, landscaped wonder. Miami-Dade County offers FREE assessments of your irrigation system. Eligible applicants can receive up to $500 for single-family homes […]

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Potholes are a public safety issue, and they often appear during rainy weather. In partnership with District 8 Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and District 4 Commissioner Micky Steinberg, DTPW has launched the “Potholepalooza” pilot program. The goal of the program is to increase awareness and involve community residents to help identify and fix as many […]

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Thousands of runners will descend upon Downtown Miami to participate in the Lexus Corporate Run on April 27. Avoid heavy traffic delays by riding Transit to Downtown Miami and Brickell. Download the GO Miami-Dade app to plan your trip or track your ride in real-time, or pay for your fare ahead of time. Metrorail faregates […]

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Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces is hosting an Earth Day celebration on, Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a press conference and a variety of environmental education and conservation activities that include a volunteer cleanup and invasive species removal, highlighted by release of a biological control agent, orchid and […]

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The Strive305 digital marketing master class series, a collaboration between the Office of Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and BizHack Academy, is entering its eighth season and now turning its focus on emerging tools and techniques for marketing and sales using Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT.  Artificial Intelligence has a huge impact on the way every […]

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Everyone needs to be prepared for the unexpected, and while we can always hope for the best, we must prepare for the worst.  Take advantage of calmer times to stock up on your supplies and gather your disaster kit. Next, plan ahead. Before storm season gets underway, review your insurance policy, trim trees around your […]

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