Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo and staff were missing in action at last week’s Ministerial Alliance meeting. Community leaders question why.
Don Finefrock
West Grove Housing Complaint Advances
West Grove community groups say the City of Miami’s planning and zoning policies unfairly discriminated against Black residents, in violation of federal law.
Miami Looks to Cut Recycling, Bulky Waste Pickup for Homeowners
The city’s weekly bulky waste pickup would likely be reduced to once every two weeks under a proposal that came before the Miami City Commission on Thursday.
State Acquires Land Next to Historic Grove Cottage
The vacant property flanks the tiny 1926 cottage where Marjory Stoneman Douglas lived and worked. Restoration work is ongoing.
How the Grove Voted on Tuesday
Grove voters charted their own course this week when deciding whether to roll back Florida’s six-week abortion ban and allow the recreational use of marijuana.
Major Players Fuel Regalado’s Reelection Bid
Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado has outraised challenger Cindy Lerner by a margin of six-to-one in the race to keep her District 7 commission seat.
Could the Election Decide the Fate of the Playhouse?
Opponents of a county plan to save the Coconut Grove Playhouse by demolishing its auditorium say its fate may turn on next week’s election.
Pension Plan Goes Down to Defeat
The Miami City Commission gave up the lifetime pensions they awarded themselves last week after Miami Mayor Francis Suarez vetoed the move.
A New Watchdog at Miami City Hall
The Miami City Commission voted this week to create an independent Office of Inspector General in response to a series of recent scandals at City Hall.
County Selects Two Developers for West Grove Housing Project
One developer is seeking to build a 20-story mixed-income apartment building on Douglas Road. Community leaders have concerns.
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