If you’re like most homeowners, there’s probably a laundry list of major upgrades you’d like to make to improve the efficiency, performance, and functionality of your house. However, high upfront costs and project complexity can keep you from taking action, especially when projects involve expensive but essential systems, such as heating and cooling, water heater, and home envelope. Now, though, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (2022), there are numerous financial incentives that can significantly reduce the cost of these upgrades, making them more affordable and accessible, even for low- and middle-income households. To help Americans take advantage of these…
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You don’t notice it, at first. You might feel thirsty all the time, or maybe your vision is blurry. Then your doctor says the word “diabetes.” How could this have happened? Like 38.4 million people in the U.S. ― 11.6% of the population ― you have elevated blood sugar, a dangerous condition that can damage your internal organs and cause a litany of sobering health conditions from heart disease to blindness. Worse, in today’s body-image obsessed, blame-game society, some diagnosed with the most common form of the illness, Type 2 diabetes, can feel as though their condition is self-inflicted. They…
Imagine owning your dream home right here in Miami-Dade County. This vision can become a reality for many residents thanks to the Dream Homes Lottery. This initiative ensures a fair shot at homeownership through a transparent and straightforward process. Here’s your guide to participating in this exciting opportunity. Who Can Enter? The Dream Homes Lottery is designed to be accessible yet fair. To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Credit Score: A minimum score of 580. • Household Income: Must be less than 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI). • Employment: A stable employment record of at…
Preparedness is of paramount importance when storm seasons kick into high gear. Supplies are the first thing many people think of when preparing for storms, and rightfully so. But it’s equally important that people living in areas vulnerable to certain types of storms learn to distinguish the differences between storm watches and storm warnings. The National Weather Service (NWS) offers the following breakdown to help people learn what makes a storm watch different from a storm warning. • Hurricane watch: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is the division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association/NWS that is responsible for tracking…
Several local teens and young adults with developmental disabilities and other barriers to employment are taking steps toward gainful employment. The City of Coral Springs is among several Broward County employers creating a more inclusive work environment and hosting paid summer internships for participants of Youth Links, part of Arc Broward’s continuum of services that provide transformative opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Funded primarily by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Youth Links is an experiential learning program for students ages 16 to 21 that addresses career development, social skills, life skills, self-determination, and advocacy through a combination of…
Alpha’s curriculum re-imagines modern schooling with a focus on life skills, project-based workshops and AI-assisted, individual learning plans Alpha Schools, a Texas-based school with a highly innovative approach to education, is set to welcome students on August 14 to its new Miami campus located at 8000 SW 56th Street. Alpha’s proprietary model involves a reimagination of what school looks like. AI-assisted adaptive apps create a personalized learning experience for students, adjusting to each student’s individual needs. Students learn 2x faster with personalized lesson plans and then spend the majority of their day learning life skills that help propel them to…
George Gershwin’s song “Summertime,” from “Porgy and Bess,” offers: Summertime and the livin’ is easy Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high. Summer can be a magical season full of fresh air, warm days and nights, blooming flowers, and plenty of opportunities to spend time in the great outdoors. There are so many ways to fill summer days, and people are urged to maximize time spent outdoors during this time of year. Since the sun’s rays can be particularly harmful between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., protective clothing and sunscreen is recommended during this time; otherwise,…
On Monday, July 22 at 10 am, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces will break ground for the construction of a state-of-the-art aquatics center at Southridge Park that will include a swimming pool and a splash pad integrated with a recreation center that will provide multipurpose and program rooms, a gym, and restrooms with showers and lockers for the community to enjoy. “We’re thrilled that this facility will bring residents together to cool off, exercise, and socialize,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Tragically this area has experienced a high drowning rate, and so I’m especially excited about…
Children will soon be trading in the chimes of neighborhood ice cream trucks for the bells of school as summer vacation gives way to the start of a new academic year. August through September is prime back-to-school season, with children all across the country stocking their backpacks and shopping for new school wardrobes. There is more to getting ready for the start of school than making sure pencils are sharpened and tablets are charged. Parents and children can work together to ensure the transition back to the classroom is as seamless as possible. Adjust sleep and wake times Summer vacation…
Thanks to a donation of nearly $156,000, Children’s Harbor will be able to fund scholarships for deserving children in the community in the name of the late Max Osceola Jr., the legendary Seminole Tribe of Florida leader. The money was raised at a recent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood tribute dinner honoring Osceola and attended by more than 500 guests and dignitaries. The gift to Children’s Harbor will be endowed with The Community Foundation of Broward, which will award the scholarships annually. The check presentation took place with the Osceola Family at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino…