What’s News In This Story?
–There is literally a sign of life at one of Miami’s best loved sandwich joints.
-Football Sandwich Shop (8484 NE 2nd Ave, Miami) has been closed for months for an unknown reason.
-But a new sign placed on the inside of the door at the shop is raising hope that it may open again.
–The sign reads: “Closed due to construction. Will reopen soon.” It also says to send emails to an address that bounces.
–RISE NEWS first noticed the sign on April 13 and sent multiple messages to a working email for the shop over the course of a week- but no one responded.
–Yelp and Google have listed the restaurant as closed. –And there were rumors that the owner was trying to offload the property.
-Football Sandwich Shop has operated in Miami’s Little River area since 1972 and is well known for its ties to Miami Dolphins history.
-The shop is covered with drawings of former Dolphins greats and sandwiches are named after legendary players like Mercury Morris and Larry Csonka.
-There has been significant construction along NE 2nd Ave for months.
There’s A Secret Buddhist Temple In This El Portal House
RISE NEWS is South Florida’s digital news network. Follow us on Facebook to make sure you never miss a story!
Have a news tip about this topic or something completely different? Send it on in to [email protected].
What Do You Think?
-
Archbishop Curley Notre Dame To Merge With Monsignor Edward Pace High School
The Archbishop of Miami Thomas Wenski announced in a press release on Monday the merger of Archbishop Curley Notre Dame (ACND) high school in Miami with Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens.
As a result of the merger, ACND will close for the first time since 1953.
Wenski also made the announcement via a letter sent home to parents at both schools.
The merger will happen at the start of the 2017/2018 school year and current students at ACND will receive automatic admission to Pace if they meet certain academic standards.
“This decision to consolidate the two schools was made by the Archdiocese of Miami in order to provide the students with a continued experience of the presence of Jesus Christ, an enhanced educational experience and additional extracurricular opportunities,” Wenski said in the statement. “With your child attending a larger school, he/she will experience signature academies, new technology, fine arts programs, seventy clubs and activities, and enjoy award-winning sports teams.”
Curley seems to have broken the news to its students and alumni on Facebook by sharing the release from the Archdiocese.
“It is with great sorrow that we share this news with our ACND family and friends,” the school wrote on its Facebook page. “Today is a tough day for our school, teachers, alums, and all others who care about ACND.”
Judging by Facebook comments left on the ACND page, it is clear that not everyone agrees with the decision.
But it seems to be final.
“The Archdiocese of Miami is grateful for the many priests, religious brothers and sisters, lay faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, parents, donors, and board members who have generously donated and dedicated years, time, and expertise for each student at ACND to become a successful graduate,” Wenski said in the statement.
According to the school, ACND was the first predominantly white high school in Florida to admit an African-American students.
That happened in 1960.
Are you a ACND alum and want to write about your positive times at Curley? Email us at [email protected]. We are interested in hearing from you.
RISE NEWS is a grassroots journalism news organization that is working to change the way young people become informed and engaged in the world. You can write for us.
What Do You Think?
-
Knife Wielding Man Shot And Killed On Miami Beach While Bystander Films
In a shocking video, a Miami Beach police officer shot and killed a man who allegedly tried to rob a local bank earlier this morning.
The video was uploaded to Instagram by Marcellus Johnson, an event photographer.
It was later republished by the Miami New Times which reported that the man had held up a Bank of America according to Miami Beach police.
The man was apparently armed with a straight razor that he took from a barbershop before he was killed.
“The confrontation started about 10:30 this morning when a hold-up alarm at the 1414 Alton Road Bank of America alerted police; the suspect said he was armed with a bomb, the teller told police.”
WATCH: Miami Beach Police shot and kill man on Alton Road. (Warning: Video is graphic)
This is breaking news. More to come. Stay with Rise News.
Cover Photo Credit: Marcellus Johnson/ Instagram
What Do You Think?
-
This Can’t Be Good: Multiple Ballot Counters In Nevada Seen Wearing Trump T-Shirts
UPDATED: 9:33 PM EST
So this can’t be allowed, right?
According to well known reporter Richard Wolffe, multiple vote counters at one Nevada caucus site are openly wearing Donald Trump t-shirts.
I’m sure they are not biased at all.
#Democracy.
Not one but two ballot collectors wearing TRUMP t-shirts at this caucus site in Vegas. pic.twitter.com/DgwyL6eNpL
— Richard Wolffe (@richardwolffedc) February 24, 2016
And now there are more reports of similar behavior at another caucus site.
@TeamMarcoNV just wrong that the guy collecting votes wears Trump shirt/hat! Did he change my vote? #NVforMarco pic.twitter.com/HqKXIYLpsb
— VC (@VicCaserta) February 24, 2016
What Do You Think?