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Hallandale Beach Charts Path To Net-zero Emissions By 2050
Freedom For All By Azariah Chester
In the wake of nationwide unrest, after the 2020 death of George Floyd, legislation was introduced, to turn the Juneteenth commemoration, into “Juneteenth National Independence Day.” On June 17th President Joe Biden signed a bill officially declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday.
“By the time I’m 80 – if cities, states and nations don’t meet these targets – our area is projected to suffer from as much as 4.5 feet of sea level rise” said Alyssa Jones Wood, the City of Hallandale Beach’s Sustainability & Resiliency Officer Hallandale Beach is committing to a carbon-free future and taking immediate action to achieve this goal. Mayor Joy Cooper and The City Commission have taken the ambitious step to join the Cities Race to Zero, a global campaign to build the momentum for a zero-carbon economy. This shift will bring Hallandale Beach new green jobs, energy savings and a healthier future, for all of its residents. “The climate crisis requires us all to take bold action now, in order to protect our future generations and the countless other species that we share this beautiful planet with. Hallandale Beach has been doing this work for decades through efforts like Energy Efficiency Block Grants, greening our fleet, adopting Green Building Standards and Form Based Code to promote transit-oriented development. We intend to continue making process through innovation and collaboration with agencies like ICLEI,” said Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper. Race To Zero, Page 4A
come out with friends for a fun night of exceptional music, drinks, and laughs at one of South Beaches’ most popular and happening clubs? For Epidemika, playing music is both a passion and a blessing. Since he first began playing guitar at the age of 10 years old, Epidemika has gone on to record and produce a multitude of original music. After playing his first concert at the age of 13 years old, he knew this was something he was going to do for the rest of his life. Before transitioning into electronic music Epidemika played in a variety of rock, hard-
In the hit 2015 musical, Hamilton, John Laurens (played by Anthony Ramos) raps the line, “And but we’ll never be truly free until those in bondage have the same rights as you and me.” This line did not come to fruition until June 19, 1865 in Galveston Bay, Texas when Union troops arrived and announced to slaves that they had been freed two and a half years ago by a now deceased president, Abraham Lincoln. As you may recall, the 16th President of the United States signed the Emancipation Proclamation that went into effect on January 1, 1863, declaring that blacks enslaved in southern states were now free. The news slowly made its way down south, but the only problem was these slaves were technically not even in the same country as the proclamation was made. The southern portion of the United States was now the Confederate States of America made up of: Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina
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Local EDM Artist Epidemika Kicks Off July 4th Weekend In South Beach: A evening of drinks, dancing, & Electronic Dance music at Treehouse Nightclub By Austin Torres
Epidemika (Jesse O’Hara) is one of these homegrown artists, and on Saturday July 3rd he will be kicking off the evening with an intimate 90-minute set at Treehouse in South Beach from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. When you think of South Florida, several different associations come to mind. The lovely beaches, warm sunny days, diverse and delicious cuisine from a variety of cultures, postcard sunsets, and of course, Electronic Dance Music. EDM has been closely associated with South Florida for several decades now and our nightclub
scene is known worldwide for hosting some of the most exceptional EDM artists and throwing some of the most memorable parties with exceptional local talent. Epidemika (Jesse O’Hara) is one of these homegrown artists, and on Saturday July 3rd he will be kicking off the evening with an intimate 90-minute set at Treehouse in South Beach from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Epidemika’s sound - a unique blend of progressive house and trance - has been embraced by the EDM community and supported internationally by world renown DJs. What better way to spend the Saturday before July 4th than to
1st Priority Restoration: Never Fool Around With Mold & Mildew If your home has been damaged by water from a leaking pipe, intruding water from all the current rains or mold damage from moisture over time. How are you going to address these problems in your home? A Restoration Company such as 1st Priority Restoration is usually the first company to call following significant damage to a home from floods, water damage, sewage backup and other major water events. The job of a restoration company is to clean up the mess and to preserve the home, protect the home and its contents so that further damage will not occur. Flood damage can be found in any geographical
area, regardless of elevation. The causes of flooding can range from natural disasters, burst pipes, leaking pipes, rain storms or sewer lines that are backing up. Even in a condo, you could have a water leak in your wall, under a toilet or behind a kitchen cabinet creating mold that can cause damage to your property and your health. 1st Priority Restoration can find the source of the leak, fix it, restore your property and work directly with your insurance. Regardless of the cause, restoration professionals are called upon to repair water damage, mold damage and restore flooded properties. The water
damage restoration process is highly regulated in order to ensure that properties damaged by flood or sewer events, can be effectively restored to a safe space for a homeowner to remain safe during the cleanup. You need a company such as 1st Priority Restoration who you can trust to do the job correctly. The process is simple, when 1st Priority Restoration arrives, they will thoroughly walk through your home and discuss the areas that need to be cleaned & restored to their original condition. Your insurance company adjuster or claim representative may recommend what and how your home should be cleaned,
If you are concerned you might have a mold or mildew problem it is best to call professionals for a complete evaluation of your home. Your health is your most important asset, so just like you go see a doctor for a test, your home health needs testing as well. but in the end, it is your decision to make. In the past year, we have all heard the word “Mitigation” more times than we can count, but with water dam-
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