Preserving Black History in Palm Beach County The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum continues to be part of Delray Beach’s rich cultural heritage. Its mission is to preserve and highlight the history of Black settlement in Palm Beach County. Through its exhibits, events, and community engagement, the museum educates the public and allows visitors to foster…
A Look Back at Corey Jones Isle As the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) celebrates 40 years of transformative work in the city, we look back at one project demonstrating the CRA’s ongoing commitment to community, culture, and affordable housing. The Corey Jones Isle project, located in Delray’s Southwest Neighborhood, is a perfect example…
New Exhibit: The Body Show This February, the Arts Warehouse transitioned its exhibits from “Our Walls Talk” to “The Body Show.” This collection of works poetically references the body through subtle and bold statements, representing the diverse ways one experiences corporality. The artists thoughtfully acknowledge the body through a variety of media such as sculpture,…
Arts Warehouse: Fostering Creativity and Community in Delray Beach Located in the Pineapple Grove Arts District is this month’s property spotlight, Arts Warehouse. The Arts Warehouse is an influential part of the art community in Delray Beach. Opened in late 2017, this 15,000 sq. ft. rehabilitated warehouse is a project funded by the Delray…
Delray Beach CRA: Championing Urban Revitalization and Community Prosperity Since its establishment in 1985, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has played a pivotal role in revitalizing our city. As we enter 2025, we wanted to take the opportunity to reintroduce this initiative to those who are less familiar with the CRA. With a…
Celebrating 40 Years of CRA Impact in Delray Beach As the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) celebrates 40 years of dedicated service to the Delray Beach community, it reflects on its significant journey since its establishment in 1985. Over the decades, the CRA has played a pivotal role in revitalizing the city’s physical environment,…
95 SW 5th Avenue Project: A New Opportunity for Delray Beach Businesses The 95 SW 5th Avenue Project is progressing steadily, bringing transformative potential to the Delray Beach community. With construction nearing its anticipated completion before spring 2025, this project is set to address vital community needs, offering affordable commercial spaces for essential services…
Blanc Fresh Cut Barber Shop’s Grand Opening in Delray Beach Early in December 2024, Blanc Fresh Cut Barber Shop celebrated a milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its brand-new location, 20 NW Sixth Ave., in Delray Beach, Florida. For over 35 years, Norcibien Monhomme, the shop’s owner, operated his barber shop from the same location…
Meet Sarah Huang: A Fourth-Year Resident Artist at Delray Beach Arts Warehouse Sarah Huang is one of our fourth-year resident artists at the Delray Beach Arts Warehouse. After working out of her living room for a long time, in 2021, she searched for a space that fit her creative needs and allowed her…
Located at 103 NW Fifth Ave, in Delray Beach, the Phoenix Boxing Gym has been a staple of this community for over five years. Recently, the CRA was able to give Michael Hockton some funding to assist in new signage for the building and collaborate on future goals Michael has for his gym. The owner,…