Federal housing officials say the parties that filed the complaint in July 2023 lack “standing.” The complaint contends that the City of Miami unfairly discriminated against Coconut Grove’s Black residents, in violation of federal law.
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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.
Miami Commission Defers Vote on Inspector General
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Cart Blanche: Life in the Grove’s Slow Lane
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The Last Days of a Black Barbershop in Coconut Grove
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Peak Tide Season Returns to the Grove
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More Traffic Enforcement Ahead, Miami Police Chief Says
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