City of Oakland Park Hosts Successful Parade for Seniors

The City of Oakland Park hosted a successful parade for Northeast High School’s graduating class of 2020. Despite national social unrest, protests all around the country, and COVID-19, the city was able to celebrate its Seniors without a hitch! On Thursday, June 4th a little rain came down but that did not stop dozens of […]

Oakland Park Invited to Sidelines and Seniors Graduation Parade

Northeast High School will be hosting virtual graduation on June 17th, commending graduating seniors for their outstanding commitment to education during such unprecedented times, but the City of Oakland Park wanted to take things further for the Class of 2020. Yard Signs to Decorate Senior’s Homes With the help of city officials such as Matthew […]

Foster Mom Takes In Baby Despite Threat of COVID-19

In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, this story about new foster parent Kayla, stepping up to take in a child is just what we all need to have faith in our strength as a community. Kayla has been referred to as saint by Vice Mayor Jane Bolin, as an angel by Oakland Park Kiwanis […]

36 Oakland Park Families Have a Happy Easter Thanks To A Community Effort

Oakland Park is a small city of just over 45,000 residents, but it’s small size doesn’t prevent it from doing things in a big way. When it comes to helping one another Oakland Parkers always go big and they never go home until the deed is done. This spirit of caring and charity was especially […]

Oakland Park Kiwanis and Locals Team Up to Make Masks

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is heartwarming to see our community band together to help people in need. The Oakland Park Kiwanis have joined forces with local families to tirelessly sew and deliver masks to medical professionals and essential workers. The Osman Family, Maritza Prince, and Sandy Melillo have dedicated hours of sewing to ensure […]

Local Businesses Give Back Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Despite restaurants and non-essential businesses being closed, many are giving back to those in need. Whether it’s free lunch or breakfast for first responders and students or deep discounts to active servicemen and women, these area businesses have decided to step up rather than bail out amidst their own economic uncertainty. Local Businesses Give Back […]

Community Pulls Together to Make a Christmas Miracle on 33rd St.

This past Sunday, after a routine church service at the Mount Zion AME Church in Oakland Park, several organizations pulled together under one roof to meet the needs of the families and children in their community. Christmas gifts were collected and distributed alongside much needed bags of food as part of the church’s monthly food […]