Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating 130 years of service to the community this month. The celebration concludes with a closing service on Sunday October 26 at 11 a.m. featuring the Florida Memorial University choral group.
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Miami Far Short of Tree Canopy Goal
As Miami weighs changes to its tree protection laws, an FIU analysis finds that city rules meant to mitigate tree removal are inadequate, leaving the city well behind its promise of 30% canopy coverage.
Village Council Election Canceled for Lack of Candidates
After falling short of candidates, the Coconut Grove Village Council won’t hold an election this November, but after years in the wilderness its comeback effort is pressing ahead.
Cart Blanche: Life in the Grove’s Slow Lane
What began as a commuter’s quirky choice has become a neighborhood movement. Golf carts now rival SUVs in the Grove, carrying kids, dogs, groceries — and plenty of stories.
Peak Tide Season Returns to the Grove
Coconut Grove’s resilience projects are being put to the test this week as the seasonal king tides roll into Miami.
More Traffic Enforcement Ahead, Miami Police Chief Says
Miami Police Chief Manny Morales told Grove residents this week that a reduction in violent crime has given him and his department an opportunity to address other safety and quality-of-life concerns, including the Grove’s chaotic street scene.
The Mango Strut: Still Crazy After All These Years
Mango season in Coconut Grove (meaning the parade, of course, not the fruit) officially starts on Friday when parade organizers divulge this year’s poster design at a street party on Fuller Street. Be there or be square.
Hare Krishna: Still Chanting After All These Years
For decades a fixture in Coconut Grove’s parks and village streets, the colorful, melodic devotees of Hinduism’s Hare Krishna tradition have faded from view. But a new temple leader hopes to revive the sound and spirit that once defined the Grove’s bohemian counterculture vibe.
Lock Your Car: Auto Thefts Surge in the Grove
Car thieves are striking the Grove at a pace not seen all year — nearly a third of 2025’s thefts have come in the past 30 days.
“A Major Step Forward…” County Officials Hail Seaquarium Plan
Coconut Grove-based development firm Terra Group will take control of the Seaquarium lease under the proposed plan, with a goal of modernizing the Virginia Key property for public use, according to Miami-Dade County officials.
















