This week’s mayoral debate in downtown Miami featured some testy exchanges among six candidates running to become Miami’s next mayor.
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West Grove Neighbors Voice Concerns Over Highrise Housing
A proposed redevelopment project on Douglas Road in the West Grove is fueling neighborhood concerns over gentrification, a loss of privacy and green space, and a shortage of available parking.
“A” for Effort: A Restoration Project Advances, One Letter at a Time
Former Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell surprised Ace Theater owner Dorothy Wallace last week with the first of six jumbo letters he has promised to refurbish as part of the theater’s planned restoration.
Divided No More: Neighborhood Pathway Restored
The brick footpath, a popular shortcut that connects the West Grove and South Grove neighborhoods, was closed temporarily at the start of the school year to accommodate a residential construction project.
Miami Election Reform: Back to Square One
The latest attempt to change Miami’s election calendar collapsed last week, but proponents of election reform say the effort isn’t dead.
Playhouse Neighbors Fear Loss of Their Community
A group of playhouse neighbors came together this week to voice their concerns about the plans for the Coconut Grove Playhouse and the impact on their neighborhood.
Back in Play: Miami’s Election Calendar
The Miami City Commission meets Friday to consider a proposed ballot measure that would let voters decide whether they want to move the date of future elections.
Historic Board Returns to Playhouse Rubble
The City of Miami’s Historic and Environmental Preservation Board is scheduled to meet this week for the first time since the Playhouse auditorium was torn down.
Detour Ahead: A Pathway is Closed, Frustrating Parents
The popular footpath connecting two parts of Coconut Grove remained blocked this week, frustrating parents who rely on the shortcut to safely shuttle their kids to school.
County Moves to Dismiss Playhouse Lawsuit
Miami-Dade County lists seven reasons why the latest legal salvo by preservationists should be tossed. Reason #6: The lawsuit is “confusing and internally inconsistent.”
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