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Good morning to you West Palm Beach! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See when and where Miss America events hit West Palm Beach.
  • What West Palm Move's $1 rides will change for your daily commute
  • What rules the mayor must follow for his new private fund

Also on today's calendar: BBQ Brews & Blues and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 79.
  • Sunday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Miss America in West Palm. Delegates dazzle in first competition (palmbeachpost.com) — West Palm Beach is buzzing this week as the Miss America pageant holds preliminary competitions at the Kravis Center and leads into finals at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Delegates have already competed in fitness, service-focused Q&As, and evening gown, with more talent showcases and the Miss America and Miss America's Teen finals coming up through Sunday, all open to local fans.
   

2. West Palm Move: New electric transit fleet promises 10-minute service for $1 (wptv.com) — West Palm Beach is rolling out its new West Palm Move electric transit fleet, promising waits of no more than 10 minutes and $1 rides along Dixie Highway from Northwood to the Norton Museum area. A citywide on-demand service east of I-95 is also coming at $2 per ride, aiming to ease congestion and give residents cheaper, cleaner ways to get around.
   

3. West Palm Beach mayor gets ethics clearance for private business venture (wpbf.com) — West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James has received ethics clearance to pursue a new private venture capital fund, the West Palm Beach Rise Fund, while remaining in office under strict conditions. He must avoid fundraising personally, not solicit from city vendors, and steer clear of city matters that could benefit the fund, after proactively seeking guidance from the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics.
   

4. WHERE'S WALTER? Touring the Palm Beach Zoo with Miss America contestants (wptv.com) — Miss America contestants are in West Palm Beach this week, trading pageant prep for close-up animal encounters at the Palm Beach Zoo and drawing extra attention to local conservation efforts. A TV meteorologist tags along, highlighting a fellow weathercaster's disaster-preparedness platform and the Florida-like climate connections, as the city gears up for the Miss America competition happening locally this weekend.
   

5. Miss Alabama 2026 ready to make state proud at Miss America pageant: 'Excited and at peace' (al.com) — West Palm Beach will soon host Miss America, where Miss Alabama Ruby Tilghman plans to perform "I Dreamed a Dream" and compete for the 2027 crown at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Sept. 6. Her detailed interview focuses on preparation, community service work in rural Alabama, and the support system following her to Florida for the finals.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Miami Grill and Miami Children's Museum Celebrate 43 Years of South Florida Memories with New Partnership —Nicole Haftel Read on Patch
  • Paws, Photos & Plenty of Tail Wags: Devonshire Celebrates National Dog Day —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • Florida Association for the Education of Young Children Recognizes Award Winners —Palm Beach Patch Read on Patch
  • Did someone lose their bird?
    It landed in my neighbors backyard and there are so many stray cats in this neighborhood. Worried for its safety so it's in my patio right now. (Nextdoor Palm Beach Colony)
  • Good morning, my name is Teon (TT).
    I just recently bought a camera and I'm practicing my photography. Was wandering if anyone would be down to take pictures one day this weekend ? (Nextdoor Historic Pleasant City)
  • Ultimate Staffing posted a job opening for Service Coordinator in West Palm Beach. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in West Palm Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Palm Beach here.

Ok West Palm Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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