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Hello West Palm Beach! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which 30-plus restaurants are serving at Taste of West Palm Beach?
  • How Oxbridge Academy's new phone ban is already changing student life
  • How a $10 billion vision could reshape life in West Palm Beach

Also on today's calendar: BBQ Brews & Blues and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 91, low: 77.
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Taste of West Palm Beach To Bring Together Top Culinary Talent (bocamag.com) — Food lovers in West Palm Beach can look forward to the inaugural Taste of West Palm Beach on October 16, expanding beyond CityPlace to venues across the city. More than 30 restaurants will offer tastings, chef experiences, and entertainment, with all ticket proceeds benefiting the Palm Beach County Food Bank.
   

2. Oxbridge Academy bans cellphones for upperclassmen as no-phone trend sweeps schools nationwide (wflx.com) — Upperclassmen at Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach now must keep their phones put away during the school day, as the school expands its existing middle-school ban to curb distractions. Staff say they're already seeing students talk more face-to-face and focus better in class, while some seniors admit the change is improving their social lives and study habits. Parents are urged to contact the school directly for emergencies instead of texting their children.
   

3. Stephen Ross' New Foundation Wants to Make Philanthropy Part of Doing Business (insidephilanthropy.com) — West Palm Beach is at the center of a massive $10 billion wave of development and philanthropy driven by developer Stephen Ross and his Related Ross Foundation. Executive director Jeremy Morse explains how office and retail tenants are being woven into a long-term giving model focused on education, wellness, opportunity, and social spaces. Residents' concerns about infrastructure, traffic, and places for kids to play are shaping how this new "build together" approach will support existing neighborhoods.
   

4. West Palm Beach firefighters' union says staffing isn't keeping pace with city growth (wptv.com) — West Palm Beach's firefighters' union says staffing isn't keeping up with the city's rapid growth, especially as more high-rises and residents increase emergency calls. City leaders counter that they've added dozens of positions, boosted pay and pensions, and modernized equipment, while a proposed fire assessment change raises concerns for both firefighters and local nonprofits.
   

5. Janarro Sumpter is the 'heart and soul' of Cardinal Newman this year (palmbeachpost.com) — A standout performance by senior running back and defensive leader Janarro Sumpter powered Cardinal Newman's 45-14 home win in West Palm Beach, with multiple touchdowns and interceptions. Coaches credit him as the team's emotional core as the Crusaders build on last year's state title run and prepare for their upcoming matchup against West Boca Raton.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Miami Grill and Miami Children's Museum Celebrate 43 Years of South Florida Memories with New Partnership —Nicole Haftel Read on Patch
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    Showed up on our street a couple weeks back. The area we have been seeing it is in between Dixie and Olive by Southern Blvd. Zip code 33405. We… (Nextdoor Southland Park)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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