Born at just 3 lbs. 14 ozs., Westminster Christian School rising senior Ila Urquidi has focused much of her volunteer efforts at helping the families of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies. “I have spent the majority of my service time as an ICUbaby Youth Ambassador,” she says. The ICUbaby organization works with area hospitals The post Positive people in Pinecrest : Ila Urquidi first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Serves 4 Green garlic is a fantastic product when available, which is in the spring before the garlic starts scaping. It’s easy to mistake for green onion or spring onions. Many farmers will sell them as they thin out their garlic plants, allowing the remaining plants to grow larger and more freely. Green garlic is The post Green Garlic Soup with Fava Beans first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Imagine you’re a sixteen-year-old kid, and your friends just invited you to hang out with them later in the evening. You tell your parents about your plans, and you know they’ll let you go because you’ve spent the day doing homework and just came back from soccer practice. “Yes, you can go,” they say. You The post Are curfews helping teens? Or holding them back? first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Pinecrest Gardens is home to a growing collection of rare and unusual plants, and the grounds reward a slow walk. Wander the paths, and you’ll find specimens you won’t see anywhere else in South Florida — trees, palms, and cycads gathered from around the world, each with its own story. This month, one of the The post Latest addition to our living collection, The Drago Tree first appeared on Miami's Community News.