(31 posts)

Saying goodbye to Little Farm

On the eve of eviction, residents of Little Farm trailer park reflect on what made the park a home.

People / July 26, 2016

Wayback machine, the North Beach edition

Before North Beach was a haven for all sorts of people, it was a beloved hangout of northern tourists and gamblers.

History / July 25, 2016

The North Beach Bandshell is making a comeback

Rhythm Foundation Director Laura Quinlan remembers neighbors packing the bandshell as a little girl. She wants to make that happen again.

History / July 19, 2016

How Venezuela’s collapse created this powerhouse friendship in Miami

Cristina Sosa and Giovanna Medina worked together for months, 1,300 miles apart, before they knew the other existed. Now they’ve combined forces in Miami to make sure the world keeps talking about Venezuela.

People / July 6, 2016

El Tamalero de Hialeah will fill your stomach and fix your arthritis

Romelio Reyes had a religious experience in the mountains of Cuba as a kid and he’s had a “magic touch” ever since.

Hialeah / July 5, 2016

Bob and weave: What it takes to be a Hialeah vendedor

Beneath the chaotic appearance of Hialeah’s vendedor industry are complicated procedures and laws. Silvio Moreno, a street seller himself, fights for vendedores’ rights and educates the next generation.

Hialeah / July 4, 2016

¿Si o no? The struggle is real

Apple announced a multilingual keyboard. It’s basically se salvaron los Latinos.

People / June 15, 2016

How Miami Light Project went up against Cubanitos and won

As the US-Cuba relationship continues to grow, Miami Light Project is celebrating its ground breaking lawsuit against Miami-Dade to bring the first Cuban artist to the city almost 20 years ago.

Art / June 1, 2016

Glitz and glamour at the legendary Tropicana

Growing up in Havana, Monica Morua dreamed of setting foot in the iconic Tropicana. But she made it all the way to the stage.

Art / May 31, 2016

City of Miami gives Little Haiti a win during a tough time

The City of Miami has officially designated Little Haiti, a win for a neighborhood that is fighting hard to stymie gentrification and whitewashing.

Little Haiti / May 27, 2016