by Family Features (UNICEF) - Working in 190 countries and territories, UNICEF is focused on putting children first with programs in health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more... » Read more
West Palm Beach, FL - by Tabatha McDonald (PBSC) - U.S. Rep. Brian Mast and State Rep. Matt Willhite, who both were re-elected to second terms in November, will be the keynote speakers at the Palm Beach State College fall commencement ceremonies for more than 3,000 expected graduates... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Maria Ortega (SSA)- Soon after school begins in the fall, many businesses begin advertising for seasonal workers. It’s a good way for people to make some extra income during the busy holiday season or ease back into working... » Read more
Lake Worth, FL - by Tabatha McDonald - About 175 people attended the event, including student veterans, elected officials and business and community leaders. U.S. Reps. Lois Frankel and Brian Mast were the guest speakers... » Read more
Yonkers, NY - by Hallie Levine-To understand why the world of alternative medicine is so vexing, consider two of its most well-known examples: homeopathy and yoga... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Maria Ortega (SSA) - Many people working nowadays have more than one job, so it’s not uncommon for them to have several sources of income. Owning multiple small businesses, seasonal jobs, and the gig economy add to the mix — and complexity — of our modern day economy... » Read more
Spa Francorchamps, Belgium - por Jakob Ebrey (ELMS Media) - The current champion of the European Le Mans Series, Memo Rojas Jr., is already on European soil to compete this weekend in one of the emblematic tracks of international motorsport, Spa Francorchamps... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Maria Ortiz - Disability affects millions of Americans, in one form or another. Social Security is here to help you and your family, but there are strict criteria for meeting the definition of disability. The definition of disability under Social Security is also different than it is for other programs... » Read more
Los Angeles, CA - by Carmen Matiella - Fox Deportes invited the acclaimed Mexican band group, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, to live a unique experience during a Los Xolos match at the Caliente Stadium... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Maria Ortega (SSA) - September 6 is National Fight Procrastination Day. With our busy lives, it is easy to fall into that cycle of constantly postponing some tasks because of other things we need to address right now. This may be true for you when it comes to changing your payment method for Social Security benefits... » Read more
Yonkers, NY - by Tobie Stanger (CR) - Whether you're sharing rent or splitting a dinner tab, paying people you know by app seems a breeze next to checks or cash. Mobile peer-to-peer payment services used on smartphones, tablets—and even smartwatches—have revolutionized on-the-spot money transfers... » Read more
Palm Beach Gardens, FL - by Tabatha McDonald - Palm Beach State College will hold a forum July 19 for the 17 candidates vying for five contested seats on the bench at the 15th Judicial Circuit Court and Palm Beach County Court. » Read more
West Palm Beach, FL - by Claudia R. Levy - The third annual Esperanza Awards presented by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County will take place Wednesday, June 13th at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport... » Read more
Fort Lauderdale, FL - by Debbie Fetterly (USPS) - The National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC’s) 26th annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive is on Saturday, May 12. Last year, active and retired letter carriers, with help from thousands of volunteers as well as NALC’s national partners, collected 75 million pounds of food... » Read more
Lake Worth, FL - by Joyce Edelstein - Many adults in our community cannot afford basic dental treatment, and for the fourth year in a row, the organizers of Free Dentistry Day will do something about it... » Read more
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - by Study Melbourne - International students from more than 43 countries came together today for an afternoon of fun and festivity, to officially welcome a new academic year... » Read more
Palm Beach Gardens, FL - by YMCA Peter Thate - On Friday, April 6, the YMCA of the Palm Beaches will host its 4th Annual Golf Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Maria Ortega (SSA) - March is Women’s History Month. This is a time to focus not just on women’s achievements, but on the challenges women continue to face. In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes... » Read more
Venice, Italia - by Caracol - Colombians left on high the name of the country in the European event where the public was the jury... » Read more
Yonkers, NY - by Carla Fried (CR) - With interest rates rising and people taking on more credit card debt, now is a good time to consider getting a balance transfer card... » Read more
West Palm Beach, FL - by Debra J. Fetterly (USPS) - The U.S. Postal Service expects to deliver nearly 15 billion pieces of mail and 900 million packages, for a total of nearly 16 billion cheerful deliveries this holiday season – the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day... » Read more
Boca Raton, FL - by Betsy Cáceres (BBB) - For 13 consecutive years Huáscar Barradas, the Venezuelan flute, has successfully presented his Christmas show "Hallacas con Flauta" throughout Venezuela and this year for the first time will be presented on Sunday, December 16 at 2 pm in Boca Raton, FL... » Read more
West Palm Beach, FL - by Sally Shorr - When you put your family’s health first, harmony and happiness will follow. On Saturday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., celebrate the kick off of National Family Week at the YMCA of the Palm Beaches and have a fun time getting fit... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Sebastian Vera - In anticipation of the most terrifying night of the year in the United States, Cinelatino will present three full days of the most chilling releases, starting on Monday, October 29 at 11:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm PT until Wednesday, October 31... » Read more
Lake Worth, FL - by Joyce Edelstein - Building on a foundation as Palm Beach County’s largest institution of higher education, Palm Beach State College has launched Panther Strong 2023, a new five-year strategic plan that sets an aggressive goal of being a nationally recognized leader in advancing student success... » Read more
Charleston, NC - by Coast Guard PA - The Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Waccamaw River in the vicinity of the Santee-Cooper ash pond in Conway, S.C., effective 7 a.m., Saturday through Oct. 19 or waters recede... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Olé Communication - The Latin music experts at J&N Records have launched two compilation albums “Música Instrumental Para Almorzar” ("Instrumental Music to have Lunch") and “Música Instrumental Para Cenar” ("Instrumental Music to have Dinner"), both available today on all digital platforms... » Read more
Lake Worth, FL - by Joyce Edelstein - U.S. presidential elections will be the topic when former U.S. ambassador and Palm Beach State College alumnus Robert M. “Skipp” Orr, Ph.D., kicks off PBSC’s 2018-19 Honors College Speaker Series. Orr’s lecture, titled “Course Change: Seven U.S. Presidential Elections that Changed History,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. in the Public Safety Conference Center, PSD 108, on the Lake Worth campus... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Maria Ortega (SSA) - September 6 is National Fight Procrastination Day. With our busy lives, it is easy to fall into that cycle of constantly postponing some tasks because of other things we need to address right now. This may be true for you when it comes to changing your payment method for Social Security benefits... » Read more
Lake Worth, FL - by Tabatha B. McDonald (PBSC) - Palm Beach State College has named Michael Pustizzi the executive director of human resources. He brings more than 25 years of human resources corporate experience to the role and joins PBSC Aug. 27... » Read more
West Palm Beach, FL - by Sally Shorr - Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2017, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Now, Morikami invites to different activities and events to celebrate its anniversary. » Read more
West Palm Beach, FL - by Debra J. Fetterly - The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two (2) suspects who robbed and assaulted a Letter Carrier. The robbery occurred at approximately 2:48 PM on May 26, 2018 on Ainsworth Circle, Palm Springs, FL... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Maria Ortega - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. This is an opportunity for everyone, all over the world, to voice their opposition to abuses inflicted on some of the most vulnerable members of our society. For more than 80 years, Social Security has provided for the elderly as part of our everyday mission... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Maria Ortega (SSA) - On Memorial Day, we honor service members who have given their lives for our nation. Social Security acknowledges the heroism and courage of our military service members, and we remember those who have given their lives to protect our country... » Read more
West Palm Beach, FL - by PBSD - Registration for the School District of Palm Beach County’s Teach Palm Beach Job Fair is now open. The job fair is Thursday, June 7 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center East... » Read more
Washington, DC - by USPS - The U.S. Postal Service’s newest stamps acknowledge the role science, technology, engineering and mathematics play in keeping America a global leader in innovation. The STEM Education Forever stamps were dedicated today during the 2018 USA Science & Engineering Festival at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center... » Read more
Beverky Hills, CA - by Hispanicize Wire - Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC) announced it is launching a first-of-its-kind, national ad campaign to accurately portray Hispanic Americans and their contributions to society and the nation... » Read more
Stacy Bilodeau to represent the US Coast Guard for the 2017 Armed Forces Insurance Branch Military Spouse of the Year
Washington, DC - by USCG photo by Laura Fleming - Stacy Bilodeau, representing the U.S. Coast Guard, was selected as one of the six finalists for the Armed Forces Insurance Branch Military Spouse of the Year... » Read more
Miami, FL - by Maria Ortega (SSA) - Every day thousands use it to do business with Social Security. We strive to offer the kind of services that meet people’s needs. And sometimes you want fast and direct answers over the phone. We have that option.... » Read more