Friday, August 1, 2025

Royal Palm Beach

State Sen. Bobby Powell Jr. Faces Primary Challenge In Re-Election Bid

Incumbent State Sen. Bobby Powell Jr. (D-District 30) is being challenged in his bid for re-election by West Palm Beach Pastor Rubin Anderson, a political newcomer. Since both are Democrats, the race will effectively be decided during the Aug....

RPB Holiday Fishing Tourney Brings Young Anglers

The Royal Palm Bassmasters hosted the 28th annual Ed Singleton Memorial Fourth of July Family Fishing Tournament on Wednesday, July 4 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. More than 60 young anglers ages 6 to 15 registered to participate...

Seniors Enjoy Patriotic Party For Fourth Of July

The Royal Palm Beach Seniors Activities Group held a Patriotic Party on Friday, June 29 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Rick Nelson played patriotic songs and oldies, while light bites and refreshments were served.

Royal Palm Council Approves Two Programs For Seniors

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council unanimously approved two agenda items concerning senior citizens on Thursday, June 21 — funding for a contract with Lyft and the Young at Heart Senior Referral Program. Soon special Lyft services will be available...

RPB Council Gives YWCA Extra Time To Vacate Harvin Center

Employees, students and parents of the YWCA Head Start program located in the Kevin M. Harvin Center attended the Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting Thursday, June 21 to ask the council to delay the building’s upcoming demolition. Royal Palm...

Royal Palm Beach Honors Parks & Rec Department

Mayor Fred Pinto honored the Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department on Thursday, June 21, presenting Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio with a proclamation honoring July as Parks & Recreation Month in the community. “Parks and recreation programs...

Bruce Saulter Tapped As New Principal At Cypress Trails Elementary

Longtime educator and Royal Palm Beach resident Bruce Saulter was recently chosen by the School District of Palm Beach County to be the new principal of Cypress Trails Elementary School, replacing Shari Bremekamp in that role. Originally from Indiana, Saulter...

Enjoy Fourth Of July Celebrations In Wellington And Royal Palm

By Erin Davisson America’s birthday is coming up, and what better way to commemorate Independence Day than by spending time with friends and family at the free Fourth of July celebrations in Wellington or Royal Palm Beach? In the Village of...

South University Holds Commencement Ceremony

South University’s campus in Royal Palm Beach held its 2018 commencement on Saturday, June 16 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, awarding graduates a wide array of degrees. Learn more at www.southuniversity.edu.

RPB Rotary Installs New Officers And Board

The Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach installed its new officers and leaders in a gala ceremony held on Friday, June 8, at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. The club begins its 29th year of service under the leadership of...

Divided Royal Palm Council Votes To Revamp Education Board

By Paul Gaba Come the new school year, Royal Palm Beach will have a revamped Education Advisory Board in place. The new EAB, with revised guidelines and policies, was approved by the Royal Palm Beach Village Council on Thursday, June 7....

Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber Meets In RPB

The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held a networking meeting on Wednesday, June 6 at Asador Patagonia restaurant in Royal Palm Beach. Guest speaker Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara spoke about the new businesses in Royal Palm Beach,...

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Murder Mystery Brings Intrigue To Wellington Green

The Village of Wellington collaborated with the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, July 19 for a summertime murder...