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Is The Dollar’s Dominance In Question
by Frederick R. MacLean
What is money? You probably use the word “money” every day in several different contexts. But try to define exactly what money is and why it has value, and you may find it a difficult concept to explain. According to Investopedia, “money is a system of value that facilitates the exchange of goods in an economy.” Simply put, money is a medium we use to buy other things we want.(more)
BUSINESS
Broward County Update
by Chip LaMarca
After a busy summer, we are preparing to go back to Tallahassee for our committee weeks starting September 17th. During this summer, we successfully distributed the multiple appropriations that we advocated for and received for our Broward County communities. (more)
LIFESTYLES
The History Of Halloween
by Roberta B. Turner
The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. (more)
THE SCOOP
by René Mahfood and Larry Turner
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County awarded scholarships amounting to $325,000 to 46 high school graduates who are participants in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County mentoring program at…
Habitat for Humanity of Broward has been approved to receive $540,000 in State funding by Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis. This is the first time that Habitat Broward has received this type of…
The Miami Dolphins announced open registration for Dolphins Challenge Cancer XIV (DCC XIV). The signature event, scheduled to take place on February 24, 2024, marks the 14th edition of the organization’s commitment…
The numbers tell a devastating story. Florida leads the nation in child drownings with 93 drowning deaths in 2022, and Broward and Miami-Dade counties with the highest count. Over 40% of children…