Kimberly McCarten consistently leads The Arc of Palm Beach County to new heights as its president and CEO. So tremendous are the nonprofit’s achievements that the Inner City Youth Golfers organization has named McCarten a “Community Giant,” recognizing her...
Reigning USEF Grade V Para Equestrian of the Year Cindy Screnci of Wellington has been promoted to the Para Dressage Pathway Development Athletes roster following multiple victories on Eragon VF and Riccione at the Adequan/USEF Para Dressage National Championships...
Debra Johnson, principal and executive director of the Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches, a Palm Beach County charter school serving students on the autism spectrum, recently announced that Orlando Ortiz, a founding member of the school’s board...
Acreage resident Mary Tidy-Coyle tells her students at the Armory Art Center that creating art is more than fun, it requires continual practice.
“Art is a growing process… something to nurture,” Tidy-Coyle said.
A celebrated artist, Tidy-Coyle has been practicing art...
Former Palm Beach County Commissioner Ken Adams, who was a leader in Wellington’s incorporation effort, died after a prolonged illness at the age of 90 in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 11.
A retired U.S. Air Force major,...
The Florida Association of Special Districts recently held its quarterly membership meeting in person for the first time since January, adhering to all CDC safety recommendations. Recognitions usually given out at the association’s annual conference, canceled due to pandemic,...
The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) has recognized State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86) as the honoree of the National Citizen Scientist Collaborator Award.
JEM Research Institute, part of the Headlands Research organization, where Willhite is a study partner for...
On Saturday, Oct. 24, Palms West Hospital hosted a Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat for hospital employees and their families. Volunteers from all departments decorated their car trunks and provided children a safe alternative to door-to-door trick or...
Boston University awarded academic degrees to 2,003 students in September 2020.
Among the graduates was John L. Gough of Wellington, who received a master’s degree in financial management.
Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education...
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently announced the winners of the 2020 Youth Council Photography Competition.
The competition asks Florida’s municipal youth councils to showcase what they love about their city, town or...
The Wellington Art Society is participating in Artscapes, a virtual exhibit scheduled from Nov. 1 until Jan. 4. This exhibit features 25 artists and 80 original artworks by Wellington Art Society members, including stained glass, handmade paper, photography, painting...
Hundreds of West Palm Beach residents helped lead the way to the first survivor of Alzheimer’s disease by participating in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants walked as individuals and...
The Palm Beach County Commission re-appointed District 3 Commissioner Dave Kerner to serve as mayor on Tuesday, Nov. 17 during its annual re-organizational meeting.
Kerner...
