Father’s safety training keeps alive legacy of Miami journalist slain by ISIS

Father’s safety training keeps alive legacy of Miami journalist slain by ISIS Amid fake gunfire, hostage and checkpoint scenarios, first aid training and defense techniques, freelance journalists from all over the world received a one-of-a-kind safety training to prepare them for any situation they might face out in the field.  The Miami-Dade County training JulyContinue reading “Father’s safety training keeps alive legacy of Miami journalist slain by ISIS”

Eastern Air Lines ‘golden days’ archive lands at UM

The original Eastern Air Lines holds a special place in the hearts of those who’ve worked, flown or been a part of the Miami carrier over its history from 1926 to 1991. For a younger generation, though, Eastern doesn’t resonate. Roland Moore, a former contracts lawyer who worked at Eastern from the 1960s until 1991Continue reading “Eastern Air Lines ‘golden days’ archive lands at UM”

Biscayne Boulevard construction a headache for drivers, residents

By David Aaro Special to the Miami Herald July 31, 2017 05:37 PM A major construction project is underway along Biscayne Boulevard in Northeast Miami to make the overloaded roadway more safe, according to Florida’s Department of Transportation. And at least for now, some residents say traffic along Biscayne is worse than ever: Left-turn lanes areContinue reading “Biscayne Boulevard construction a headache for drivers, residents”

Brewing company crafts fun for friends and family with 5K beer run for charity

BY DAVID AARO Special to the Miami Herald October 04, 2017 03:37 PM It’s not often you mix the ingredients of a 5K race with food and, most importantly, craft beer. For Tank Brewing Co., that recipe made for a fun evening as more than 500 racers and craft beer enthusiasts joined together after the eventContinue reading “Brewing company crafts fun for friends and family with 5K beer run for charity”

A new marker on a busy road salutes the people who served in the military

BY DAVID AARO daaro@miamiherald.com December 06, 2017 03:37 PM The National Garden Club unveiled a new Blue Star Memorial marker during a ceremony at Fuchs Park in South Miami. Veterans and their family members on Tuesday celebrated the landmark sign along U.S. 1 that pays tribute to veterans. Although there are 3,000 such markers dottingContinue reading “A new marker on a busy road salutes the people who served in the military”