In an effort to bring awareness and education about the emancipation of enslaved African descendants in the United States, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and the Arts Garage teamed up to host the recent Juneteenth Celebration featuring Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen and Dr. Joan Cartwright. Held Saturday, June 19 from 8 to 10 p.m., both…
After almost two years, the historic Wellbrock House is now receiving it’s much deserved historic designation! The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was recently recognized for the designation of the Historic Wellbrock House to the Delray Beach Local Register of Historic Places. The Wellbrock House was recently relocated from 215 N.E. Seventh Ave. to…
In an effort to take part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Arts Warehouse partnered with Deon Jefferson and BeWellPBC to host not only an event, but also a month-long exhibit that shined a light on mental health and our local artists. “The idea for Express Yourself Fashion Art Ball was one of inclusiveness, awareness,…
Starting this month, the Dr. Reverend J.W.H. Thomas Jr. Park is getting a much needed and future much appreciated facelift, thanks to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)! Located at the northwest corner of S.W. Ninth Avenue and S.W. First Street, the park was named in honor of Dr. Reverend J.W.H. Thomas, Jr., who was a…
Studio 404: How Sweet it Is In true Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency fashion, Delray Beach is getting sweeter because of funding assistance. To help the owners of Studio 404 achieve their goals of providing the Delray Beach community with frozen daiquiri, food and fun, the CRA granted the Site Development Assistance funding, which encourages…
In a continued effort to put Delray Beach on the map, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has partnered with International Materials, Inc. (IMI) to relocate their growing business to Delray. IMI is one of the leading privately-owned, independent, bulk raw materials trading firms in the world today. With more than 30 years of…
At the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), good works doesn’t go unnoticed and team members are appreciated. So when Rob Massi was hired as an administrative assistant in 2017, he earned his current role at operations assistant just two short (and eventful!) years later. “With lots of moving parts, I am the gateway to…
Corey Jones Isle Officially Opens and Welcomes Residents! The Delray Beach Community Land Trust (DBCLT) in partnership with the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) proudly announced the ribbon cutting of 10 workforce housing units in the Southwest Neighborhood. The project is named in honor of Corey Jones, a local community member who was wrongfully…
Building For the Community, With the Community Local business, Hatcher Construction & Development, Inc., will not only be creating a new office space for themselves, but will also open up the space to other local businesses that might need a location to operate and thrive. By using two of the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s…
Improving Retail Office Space on Fifth Avenue Thanks to the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), two projects on Northwest Fifth Avenue are growing with the City and its residents. If you’re familiar with the vacant and soon-to-be brand new building located at 98 N.W. Fifth Ave. and 95 S.W. Fifth Ave, respectively, get ready…