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Delray could void trash hauler contract, consultants say

By Maria Herrera , Sun Sentinel — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:21:00 EDT

A team of attorneys determined the city didn't follow proper rules when renewing a no-bid contract with Waste Management

A team of consultants determined earlier last week that Delray Beach 's decision to renew a contract with its trash hauler last year without first putting it out to bid was against the rules.

Seminar to train team to fight child sex trafficking

By Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:02:17 EDT

Shared Hope International will train interfaith coalition

An interfaith coalition outraged by child sex trafficking is getting ready to make sex abuse and child prostitution prominent issues in South Florida's houses of worship.

Delray officials set curfew on loud music

By Maria Herrera , Sun Sentinel — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:43:59 EDT

Restaurants and bars in the downtown area must turn down the volume after midnight.

Turn it down after midnight.

Woman arrested on charges of selling cocaine near school

By Brittany Shammas, Sun Sentinel — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:50:29 EDT

A Delray Beach woman is behind bars after police say she sold cocaine less than 300 feet from a Palm Beach County school.

City to commemorate 148th anniversary of abolition of slavery

Fallan Patterson fpatterson@tribune.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Delray Beach residents can celebrate the 148th anniversary of the abolition of slavery with Juneteenth celebrations at Pompey Park and a fundraiser for the Spady Cultural and Heritage Museum.

Max's Harvest offers new lunch options

Fallan Patterson fpatterson@tribune.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT

In an effort to support another local business and expand its reach, Max's Harvest in Pineapple Grove began offering lunch Monday through a delivery service.

Valedictorian personifies school's emphasis on hard work

Fallan Patterson fpatterson@tribune.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Chelguens Azurin came to Delray Beach from Haiti two years ago in hope of getting a better education. He could read English, but he mostly spoke French, and he was unable to enroll in a traditional public school. Administrators told him that not only did he need to speak English but that he had aged out of the system.

Woman arrested after foul-mouthed tirade

By Brett Clarkson, Sun Sentinel — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:36:21 EDT

Edinsa Martinez-Henao, 58, facing disorderly intoxication charge

Edinsa Martinez-Henao wasn't getting up without a fight.

Delray Beach to again consider noise rules

By Maria Herrera , Sun Sentinel — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:25:03 EDT

City officials will weigh rights of residents versus restaurants owner's as it drafts new noise ordinance

How much noise is too much noise? That's what Delray Beach city officials are expected to determine at a City Commission workshop Tuesday.

Child provides 'Fountain of Youth' to seniors

By Marisa Gottesman, Sun Sentinel — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:24:00 EDT

Nine-year-old Jordan Lanson helps her grandmother set up social events at Abbey Delray senior independent living community.

Jordan Lanson listens to Justin Bieber, plays Wii bowling and shops at Justice. Her friends at Abbey Delray prefer ballroom dancing, playing Bingo and participating in aqua aerobics.