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Shapiro Administration Investments in Structured Literacy are Strengthening Early Reading Instruction for Students in the Lehigh Valley
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Investments in Structured Literacy are Strengthening Early Reading Instruction for Students in the Lehigh Valley
The Shapiro Administration recently announced $10 million in grant funding awarded to 54 schools in 21 counties to implement structured literacy curriculum in their classrooms.
The Northern Lehigh School District was awarded more than $320,000 in structured literacy grant funding to strengthen early reading instruction at Peter's Elementary School
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Investments in Structured Literacy are Strengthening Early Reading Instruction for Students in the Lehigh Valley
The Shapiro Administration recently announced $10 million in grant funding awarded to 54 schools in 21 counties to implement structured literacy curriculum in their classrooms.
The Northern Lehigh School District was awarded more than $320,000 in structured literacy grant funding to strengthen early reading instruction at Peter's Elementary Schooland Slatington Elementary School.
October 30, 2026
Slatington, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe visited 2nd grade students at Peter's Elementary School in the Northern Lehigh School District to highlight the importance of incorporating high-quality reading programs in classrooms. Earlier this month, the Shapiro Administration awarded Northern Lehigh School District more than $320,000 in structured literacy grant funding to strengthen early reading instruction at Peter's Elementary School and Slatington Elementary School.
"Helping students to access appropriate reading materials and support at a young age helps to shape their entire education journey," said Dr. Rowe. "PDE is excited to support schools across the Commonwealth in implementing more structured literacy teaching practices to make sure our learners are set up for success from the beginning."
Governor Josh Shapiro has made it a top priority to help kids learn how to read through structured literacy - a systematic approach to reading instruction that provides a strong core of foundational skills that set students up for success. The Shapiro Administration recently announced $10 million in grant funding to 54 schools in 21 counties to implement structured literacy curriculum in their classrooms. This funding will help schools build the systems, instructional capacity, and evidence-based resources necessary to meet structured literacy requirements under the law.
The funding awarded to Northern Lehigh School District will enable the schools to purchase a new core reading program, a PDE-approved universal screener, and help them to invest in professional learning, ensuring that structured literacy practices are consistent in every classroom.
Additionally, PDE has worked with the Reading Leadership Council to create a list of resources designed to help educators translate research into effective classroom practice - no matter where they are in their literacy journey. Educators can find a wealth of structured literacy resources on the PDE Standards Aligned System (SAS) website, including free and on-demand professional development, and Act 48 and Act 45-approved courses, which keep Pennsylvania teacher and administrative certificates active.
"We are proud of the important work our elementary teachers and staff do every day to ensure our students develop the early literacy skills they need to be successful throughout their education," said Dr. Matthew Link, Northern Lehigh School District Superintendent. "This grant funding will go a long way toward helping us close literacy gaps for students who need additional support while preventing those gaps from developing for others. We appreciate the Pennsylvania Department of Education's support and commitment to our students, faculty, and staff."
During the event, Dr. Rowe read Creepy Crayon! By Aaron Reynolds and donated books to each student, as well as the school library, to encourage students to cultivate their love of reading early on. View photos from the event.
Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania has increased funding for Pennsylvania's schools by more than $3 billion - or 35 percent - since the Governor took office, for a total of $11.85 billion invested into Pennsylvania's students this year.
The 2026-27 budget builds on the progress we've made over the past three years, providing an overall increase in education funding totaling more than $678 million, including a $565 million increase through the bipartisan adequacy and tax equity formula, a $58 million increase for Basic Education Funding, and a $55 million increase for Special Education Funding. It also continues funding for school infrastructure improvements, universal free breakfast, and mental health in schools.
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Original text here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/newsroom/shapiro-administration-investments-in-structured-literacy-are-strengthening-early-reading-instruction-for-students-in-the-lehigh-valley
NCCCS Launches Student Innovation Council to Help Shape the Student Experience
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news:
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NCCCS Launches Student Innovation Council to Help Shape the Student Experience
October 29, 2026
Raleigh, N.C. -- Ten students from across North Carolina are helping shape how the state's 58 community colleges serve students from their first questions about college through graduation and the transition to work. The North Carolina Community College System's Student Innovation Council held its first working session Oct. 20 at Lenovo's Global headquarters in Morrisville. The Council gives
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news:
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NCCCS Launches Student Innovation Council to Help Shape the Student Experience
October 29, 2026
Raleigh, N.C. -- Ten students from across North Carolina are helping shape how the state's 58 community colleges serve students from their first questions about college through graduation and the transition to work. The North Carolina Community College System's Student Innovation Council held its first working session Oct. 20 at Lenovo's Global headquarters in Morrisville. The Council givesstudents a direct voice in System decisions that affect their college experience.
The Council's objectives are to gather student perspectives on challenges throughout the college journey, advise System leaders on how technology and services can better meet students' needs, and bring forward recommendations to guide improvements across the 58 colleges.
"I don't think we listen to students enough," said State Board Chair Tom Looney. "Today, you, the students, are the most important people in the room. You should have a seamless college experience no matter what college you go to. We are fighting for change in education so that we can market to and serve students with world-class tools."
At the first session, Council members mapped the student journey and identified opportunities to improve communication, coursework management, payment structures, and access to campus resources. They considered the full experience from exploring college options and applying to enrolling, paying for classes, completing a program, transferring, or entering the workforce.
Student recommendations will help inform System efforts to strengthen student engagement and improve tools such as the systemwide learning management system and customer relationship management platform. The goal is to connect students' experiences directly to decisions about how these services are designed, prioritized, and implemented.
Lenovo leaders shared how listening to users can shape better products and experiences. Dilip Bhatia, Lenovo's vice president and chief experience officer, encouraged the group to look closely at where people encounter obstacles.
"People don't buy products. They buy experiences," Bhatia said. "You want students to choose community colleges, so you must focus on their experiences and design them to be seamless."
Acting System President and CEO Dr. Monty Sullivan said the System must ensure students have equal access to the tools and support they need, regardless of where they live.
"Our goal is to level the playing field so that no matter your zip code you have the same access as everyone else," Sullivan said.
For Council member Gabriel Robertson of Johnston Community College, the work is an investment in students who will come after him.
"I hope that, even if I don't experience it myself, future students will reap the benefits of what we're doing today," he said.
The Council's next step is to develop actionable recommendations and identify concrete steps the System can take. For Looney, the Council creates a direct connection between student perspectives and decisions shaping the future of North Carolina's community colleges.
Council Members
The inaugural Council includes Stephanie Pano, president of the North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association, and Gabriel Robertson of Johnston Community College; Joshua Hopper of Forsyth Technical Community College; Etoo Owaraga of Wake Technical Community College; Citlaly Garcia Guijon of Alamance Community College; Destini Dawson of Craven Community College; Colin Williams and Keydra Oglesby of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; Kevin Hernandez-Perez of Durham Technical Community College; and Daniel Vernon of Surry Community College.
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About the North Carolina Community College System: The North Carolina Community College System (System) is the engine for workforce development in North Carolina and the only public entity dedicated to providing affordable college access to anyone in the state. The System is governed by the NC State Board of Community Colleges with administration from the NC Community College System Office, and support from the NC Community Colleges Foundation, and is powered by the 58 community colleges and their respective foundations. Together, the System serves 600,000 students and awards more than 60,000 degrees, diplomas, and certificates annually. For more information, visit https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/
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Original text here: https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/news/student-innovation-council/
N.C. Insurance Dept.: ACA Health Insurance Rates Released for 2027 Open Enrollment
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release:
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October 30, 2026
ACA health insurance rates released for 2027 open enrollment
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Approved rates for the 2027 Affordable Care Act policies have been released.
For those in North Carolina who have individual ACA coverage, increases in premiums will range from 8.35% to 27.36%. Increases for small group policies will range from 18.78% to 19.54%.
Open enrollment for 2027 ACA policies runs from Nov. 1, 2026, to Jan. 15, 2027. Signing up by Dec. 15, 2026, ensures your coverage
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release:
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October 30, 2026
ACA health insurance rates released for 2027 open enrollment
RALEIGH
Approved rates for the 2027 Affordable Care Act policies have been released.
For those in North Carolina who have individual ACA coverage, increases in premiums will range from 8.35% to 27.36%. Increases for small group policies will range from 18.78% to 19.54%.
Open enrollment for 2027 ACA policies runs from Nov. 1, 2026, to Jan. 15, 2027. Signing up by Dec. 15, 2026, ensures your coveragewill begin on Jan. 1, 2027. Coverage for those signing up after Dec. 15, 2026, will begin on Feb. 1, 2027.
"While ACA increases are way less than last year's, the increased cost of claims, healthcare and prescription drugs continues pushing monthly premiums higher," Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said. "It's important that people buying ACA health insurance go to www.healthcare.gov, research options and choose the plans that work best for them and their families."
Commissioner Causey urged consumers needing help navigating their options to contact a consumer specialist at the Department of Insurance at 855-408-1212 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to ACA plans, Commissioner Causey suggested North Carolinians consider other options:
* Enroll in job-based coverage. This may be the most affordable option for many individuals and families. If you're employed and your employer offers health benefits, you may qualify to enroll in health insurance through your employer, even if you have declined this coverage in the past. You may also be able to enroll in coverage through your spouse's employer or, if you are younger than 26, through your parents' employer.
* Enroll in a plan through a private insurer. You may purchase coverage through an agent or broker, or directly from a health insurance company. You may find plans that cost less than an ACA plan. Just be sure they provide the coverage you need.
* Enroll in a student health plan. If you are younger than 30 and enrolled in school, you may be eligible for a student health plan. Contact your school to explore this option.
"Whatever you do, it is important for you to maintain health insurance coverage," Commissioner Causey said.
You may view the approved 2027 individual ACA plan changes at: Final Approved ACA Rates for Plan Year 2027 - Individual | NC DOI (https://www.ncdoi.gov/documents/life-and-health/healthcare-law/final-approved-aca-rates-plan-year-individual).
You may view the approved 2027 small group ACA plan changes at: Approved ACA Rates for Plan Year 2027 - Small Group | NC DOI (https://www.ncdoi.gov/documents/life-and-health/healthcare-law/approved-aca-rates-plan-year-small-group).
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Original text here: https://www.ncdoi.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/30/aca-health-insurance-rates-released-2027-open-enrollment
Minn. Gov. Walz Appoints Peter Goss to Fill Fourth Judicial District Vacancy
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Walz Appoints Peter Goss to Fill Fourth Judicial District Vacancy
October 31, 2026
[ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Peter Goss as District Court Judge in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District. Goss will replace the Honorable Matthew G. Frank and will be chambered in Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
"Peter Goss is an exceptional legal talent who will be a tremendous asset to the Fourth Judicial District and people of Hennepin County," said Governor
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Walz Appoints Peter Goss to Fill Fourth Judicial District Vacancy
October 31, 2026
[ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Peter Goss as District Court Judge in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District. Goss will replace the Honorable Matthew G. Frank and will be chambered in Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
"Peter Goss is an exceptional legal talent who will be a tremendous asset to the Fourth Judicial District and people of Hennepin County," said GovernorWalz. "As one of our state's foremost civil litigation experts and a leader in ensuring equal access to justice, he will bring invaluable experience to the bench, and equally important, serve with a core belief that every person who appears in front of him receives quality legal representation, regardless of their ability to pay."
Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District encompasses Hennepin County.
Peter Goss is associate general counsel at Pentair, where he leads the company's representation in lawsuits across the country and around the world. He previously was a litigation partner at Blackwell Burke, P.A., and an attorney at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. Goss's community involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors of Volunteer Lawyers Network, including as board chair, and now as co-chair of the VLN Benefactors' Board. He also volunteers with the Hennepin County Housing Court clinic, where he advises low-income tenants and landlords. Goss earned his B.A., M.A., and J.D. from the University of California-Berkeley.
For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit the Governor's Judicial Appointments webpage (https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmn.gov%2Fgovernor%2Fadministration%2Fjudicialappointments%2F/1/010101a18deb1ad3-5acb9c43-4ea6-415d-9e8e-7d3a34ca8cd8-000000/HeL4cM542XEx7-lxRUe2ogv_ZVtR3X5XQGP9V9PGUe0=452).
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Original text here: https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/#/detail/appId/1/id/773195
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Jail Sentence and Full Restitution for Massive Felony Tax Fraud Scheme
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Jail Sentence and Full Restitution for Massive Felony Tax Fraud Scheme
10/30/2026
Easton Business Owner Sentenced to 18 Months in Jail and Has Already Paid More Than $170,000 in Restitution to the State
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BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Robert David Michael, 56, of Easton, the sole owner and operator of B&E Motorsports, LLC, in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for a felony theft
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Jail Sentence and Full Restitution for Massive Felony Tax Fraud Scheme
10/30/2026
Easton Business Owner Sentenced to 18 Months in Jail and Has Already Paid More Than $170,000 in Restitution to the State
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BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Robert David Michael, 56, of Easton, the sole owner and operator of B&E Motorsports, LLC, in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for a felony theftscheme in which he created falsified sales paperwork to underreport the prices of jet skis, dirt bikes, and trailers, cheating the State of Maryland out of tens of thousands of dollars in excise taxes. The investigation was led by the Attorney General's Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit (ENRCU), the Attorney General's Fraud and Corruption Unit (FCU), the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), and the Maryland Office of the Comptroller.
On September 22, 2026, Robert Michael pleaded guilty before the Honorable Stacy W. McCormack in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County to a felony theft scheme over $100,000, felony identity fraud scheme over $25,000, perjury, and willfully filing a false income tax return.
On October 27, 2026, Michael was sentenced to serve 18 months of active incarceration in the Anne Arundel County Detention Center, with a turn-in date of December 18, 2026. After his release from jail, he will be on five years of supervised probation. If he violates probation, he could potentially serve eight-and-a-half additional years of incarceration.
The defendant has already paid full restitution in this case totaling $171,450.07, paid as follows: $81,081.42 to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), $52,448.36 to the Maryland Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), $37,920.29 to the Maryland Comptroller. Michael will pay an additional criminal fine of $25,000.
The charges stem from a fraud scheme Michael carried out between July 2018 and June 2025, in which he created false paperwork to fraudulently deflate the cost of personal watercrafts (commonly known as jet skis), off-road motorcycles (commonly known as dirt bikes), and trailers to reduce the amount of excise tax he paid to the State of Maryland. Michael collected the correct tax from consumers at the time of sale but then created a second set of false documents to submit to DNR and MDOT, showing a fake lower price. Michael would remit only the tax due on the fake lower price and would steal the difference. Further, Michael falsified tax returns by grossly underreporting income to minimize or nullified any state income tax owed.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-Jail-Sentence-and-Full-Restitution-for-Massive-Felony-Tax-Fraud-Scheme.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Court Victory Blocking Implementation of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Court Victory Blocking Implementation of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
10/30/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump administration's implementation of new Medicaid work requirements under the "One Big Bill Act" unlawful.
The ruling will likely protect thousands of Medicaid recipients in Maryland,
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Court Victory Blocking Implementation of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
10/30/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump administration's implementation of new Medicaid work requirements under the "One Big Bill Act" unlawful.
The ruling will likely protect thousands of Medicaid recipients in Maryland,as the state previously estimated that an estimated 150,000 Marylanders, or 45% of adults covered through the state's Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion, could lose coverage due to the requirements imposed under the rule. The Court's ruling will likely spare the state significant administrative costs, as the rule was previously estimated to impose $2 million in such additional burdens.
In a lawsuit filed in June 2026, Attorney General Brown joined a multistate coalition in challenging provisions of an interim final rule, which adopted a new interpretation of key terms like "medically frail," making it harder for medically vulnerable individuals to be excused from the work requirements. In the decision, the District Court held that the Trump administration's definition of "medical frailty" is unlawful. The Court struck down the definition, issued a permanent injunction, and granted the coalition states a six-month stay of enforcement to accommodate any errors or delays resulting from the necessary changes to implementation.
"The Trump Administration's unlawful policy would force people who are fighting just to stay alive to meet work requirements or lose their health coverage," said Attorney General Brown. "By securing this victory, our Office is protecting Marylanders who are managing a wide range of serious health conditions, including physical and developmental disabilities."
Medicaid is the nation's safety net healthcare program for low-income Americans and is jointly funded by states and the federal government, with the federal government providing at least 50% of the cost of services. Congress created exemptions from Medicaid's work requirements to ensure that people with serious illnesses and disabilities do not lose coverage or face interruptions in care.
Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule that makes it harder for medically vulnerable individuals to be excused from the work requirements and makes other changes that increase administrative burdens, create unnecessary red tape, and put eligible people at risk of losing their health coverage - including those who are already working or qualify for an exemption. The coalition argued that the rule disregarded substantial evidence that should have been considered, failed to adequately evaluate reasonable alternatives, and did not give states clear or workable guidance.
Past Medicaid work requirement programs have shown that added bureaucratic red tape causes eligible people to lose coverage, placing greater strain on state Medicaid programs, safety net providers, and emergency rooms, while increasing costs as more medically frail residents become uninsured.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-Court-Victory-Blocking-Implementation-of-Unlawful-Medicaid-Work-Requirements-for-Medically.aspx
MIA Celebrates 130 Years of the Magic City With Photo Exhibition
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 31 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news:
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Miami, FL, October 30, 2026
MIA celebrates 130 years of the Magic City with photo exhibition
Museum of Miami images chronicle the city's growth since 1896
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On October 29, Miami-Dade County officials gathered at Miami International Airport to celebrate the county's oldest city with an opening reception for Miami, The Magic City, a new photography exhibition presented in partnership with the Museum of Miami at MIA's Gate D31 Gallery near gate D31 through February 2027. Featuring photographs from the city's
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MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 31 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news:
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Miami, FL, October 30, 2026
MIA celebrates 130 years of the Magic City with photo exhibition
Museum of Miami images chronicle the city's growth since 1896
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On October 29, Miami-Dade County officials gathered at Miami International Airport to celebrate the county's oldest city with an opening reception for Miami, The Magic City, a new photography exhibition presented in partnership with the Museum of Miami at MIA's Gate D31 Gallery near gate D31 through February 2027. Featuring photographs from the city'sincorporation in 1896 through the 1980s, the exhibition explores the people, places, and defining moments that transformed Miami from a pioneer settlement into an international destination.
Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Department Director Ashlee Thomas, Museum of Miami CEO Natalia Crujeiras, and Museum of Miami Resident Historian Paul S. George, Ph.D., joined MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutie at the reception.
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"Miami's story is one of resilience, diversity, and people from around the world coming together to build a better future. These stunning photographs capture the history, culture, and spirit that make Miami unlike any other city, and we now have the opportunity to share its transformational story with travelers from around the world at our global gateway."
- Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava
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Drawn from the Museum of Miami's collection of more than two million historical images, the exhibition highlights Miami's growth, recovery from natural disasters, rise as a tourist destination, and development as an international gateway. It also explores civil demonstrations, historic preservation, and the experiences of immigrants and refugees who helped shape the community. Featured images include boxing legend Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym, Cuban and Haitian refugees arriving in Miami, hometown music icons Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the cast of Miami Vice, the aftermath of the 1926 hurricane, and Pan American Airways seaplanes at Dinner Key.
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"Miami has always been a city of arrivals, from the pioneers who built it to the immigrants and refugees who shaped who we are today, so it's only fitting that travelers are greeted by that story. This exhibition is part of our new Museum Without Walls strategy, which takes Miami's history beyond our building to meet people where they live, work, and play. We're so honored to partner with MIA to share Miami's story at one of the busiest airports in the country."
- CEO of the Museum of Miami, Natalia Crujeiras
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Travelers who want to see more of Miami's story can visit the Museum of Miami in downtown Miami. For hours and tickets, visit www.museumofmiami.org. Museum of Miami, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in downtown Miami, safeguards and shares Miami stories to foster learning, inspire a sense of place, and cultivate an engaged community. It operates one of the largest private regional history organizations in the Southeastern United States, with collections that include more than 40,000 three-dimensional artifacts, ranging from prehistoric archaeological finds to 20th-century Afro-Cuban ritual artifacts.
MIA Galleries, established in 1996, is managed by the MIA's Fine Arts and Cultural Affairs Division. Its mission is to enhance the travel environment by presenting exhibitions and showcasing works that celebrate the rich culture, diverse landscape, and artistic resources of the local community. MIA Galleries aims to elevate the passenger experience by curating a visually stimulating atmosphere that is contemporary, thought-provoking, and reflective of the cultural depth and creativity of the South Florida region.
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Miami International Airport, America's busiest airport for international freight and the second-busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented $14 billion investment in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating $212 billion in business revenue and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.
To request materials in accessible format, Sign Language Interpreters, CART services, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) public meetings and events, please email the ADA Office at ADAcoordinator@miami-airport.com or call the office at 305-869-1859 five days in advance to initiate your request. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
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Original text here: https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-celebrates-130-years-of-the-magic-city-with-photo-exhibition/
