Thursday, July 17, 2025

Royal Palm Beach

New Principal Takes Over At H.L. Johnson

H.L. Johnson Elementary School in Royal Palm Beach started the new school year this week by welcoming Jennifer Makowski as the school’s new principal. As students entered the hallways Monday, Aug. 15, they greeted Makowski, administrators and their teachers as...

RPBHS Varsity Football Team Looks To Be Competitive

BY GENE NARDI The football postseason has become an almost expected tradition at Royal Palm Beach High School. The Wildcats consistently make the playoffs in the county’s Class 7A District 13. Coach Willie Bueno believes his squad has the potential to...

Royal Palm Summer Camp Talent Show

Royal Palm Beach’s summer camp held a talent show Wednesday, July 20 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The children sang and danced to popular songs, and visiting campers from Ecuador also participated in the fun. Learn more...

CAFCI Hosts Youth Talent Showcase

CAFCI presented its 2016 Youth Talent Showcase “Stars of Tomorrow” on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The youths entertained guests with singing, dancing and musical performances. The evening ended in a parade of the...

RPB Expo Provides Info For Seniors

The Village of Royal Palm Beach held its second annual Senior Expo on Friday, July 22 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The event was presented with support from Humana, Bethesda Health and Metcare. There were senior activities...

Sound Expert Discusses Noise Control At RPB Amphitheater

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council heard a report last week on controlling the noise that will emanate from the new Royal Palm Beach Commons Park amphitheater. Construction on the amphitheater will begin soon. Some residents who live near the...

Attorney: Communities Must Keep Up Fight For SR 7 Extension

Environmental attorney Thomas Mullin said last week that the City of West Palm Beach is not giving up its fight against the long-planned State Road 7 extension to Northlake Blvd., and has not yet exhausted all avenues to at...

Animals From McCarthy’s Visit Camp

Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center campers took a field trip to the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center on Friday, July 15 to see animals from McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary. Kids got to learn about the animals, as well as hold...

Midnight Karaoke Heads Back To 1980s

Tree’s Wings & Ribs in Royal Palm Beach celebrated “Back to the 1980s” with Midnight Karaoke on Friday, July 15. Guests dressed up in 1980s attire and sang 1980s songs. A 1960s night is being planned for September. For...

RPB Camp Hosts Visitors From Ecuador

The Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department’s summer camp is hosting 28 kids from Ecuador for a two-week camp. On Monday, July 18, they visited the Calypso Bay Water Park, where the visiting campers played together with local...

RPB Keeps Tax Rate Steady In Budget With Added Staff

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council met last week for a workshop on its 2016-17 budget, which has the property tax rate remaining the same at 1.92 mills, but with increased staff and salaries, thanks to improving property values...

Royal Palm Plans To Add More Shelters At Bus Stops

At last week’s Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting, Utilities Director Paul Webster reported on plans for additional bus shelters on village routes, which led to conversation on interconnectivity and faster connections for the Palm Tran bus system. New bus...

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Fourth Of July Brings Fun & Fireworks To Wellington

The Village of Wellington held its annual Fourth of July holiday celebration on Friday, July 4 at Village Park....