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May 10 2019

💕 How to treat mom this weekend

Plus, wrapping up 10 great days of connection

It’s Friday, y’all! And we want to send an early Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, surrogate moms, meemaws, and abuelas out there. And an extra show of love and support to the folks mourning for a lost mom or mother figure this weekend. ❤️

Looking for a spot to celebrate? Here are some ideas for events and activities,  and a list of read more



May 09 2019

🚂 How a train wreck led to this Miami landmark

Plus, Ultra Music Festival is moving on

Hey hey, Happy Thursday! Today is the day, hoagie fans. Wawa is making its debut with three stores in south Miami-Dade. They may be swamped with adoring fans, so plan accordingly (or maybe just head up to Broward).

Now we want to move from something new down south to a
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May 08 2019

🗣️ Help us take a look at Little Haiti

Plus, your chance to preview Churromania

Hello and happy Hump Day! If this week’s weather has you feeling down, we’ve got a recommendation: Check out this NPR interview with Mr. 305 himself, Pitbull, discussing Miami and much more. Even if the talking points don’t get you hype, we’re sure the soundbites o
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May 07 2019

🙏 When you can expect to see sunny skies

Plus, check out Little Havana’s new hip hotel

Hey hey, it’s Tuesday! And it’s a sort of good news/bad news situation if you were looking for a break from the dreary downpours we’ve had these past few days.

The chance for rain is a lot lower today, but there’s still a shot at some precipitation later in the day. There could also be a few showers here and there tomorrow.

If you’
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May 06 2019

🏛️ Meet the mayor who made history

Plus, where to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month

Welcome to the week, folks! May is Haitian Heritage Month, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight a bunch of activities happening in cities like North Miami and all around Miami-Dade County.

And if you need a soundtrack to get in the spir
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May 03 2019

👾 Where to find Jedi and jackfruit tacos this weekend

Plus, how to party with us next week

Friday is here, y’all! And it’s gonna be a busy weekend in the 305 (well, if the weather doesn’t mess things up). Tomorrow, there will be a bunch of events around town for all the Star Wars fanatics looking to read more



May 02 2019

🎶 Get ready for Miami’s newest music fest

Plus, what we’ve learned in Little Havana

Hey hey, it’s Thursday! We’re a day closer to the weekend, and also rolling along with 10 Days of Connection.

You’ll find us hanging at Ball and Chain tonight for a political “party” aimed at bringing people with different views together over some games, good food and drinks. Today you can read more



May 01 2019

☕ Where to drink your coffee and eat it, too

Plus, 10 Days of Connection starts today

Hello, and welcome to May! Today marks the first day of 10 Days of Connection. Head here to read about the Radical Partners initiative that’s looking to bring a diverse mix of Miamians together to talk about big issues and find common ground.

Much of that conversation will take place over on the read more



Apr 30 2019

🤝 Let’s get connected, Miami

Plus, what’s up with that affordable housing bill

Hey hey, it’s Tuesday! And we want to tell you all about an initiative that’s geared at bringing Miami together to talk through the good, the bad, the ugly — and everything in between — over the next 10 days.


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Apr 29 2019

🤔 Are you more of an alligator or a rooster?

Plus, how to snag some espresso and donuts

Welcome to a new week, y’all! If you need a late-day caffeine boost, we’ve got a tip on how you can get a little java fix, and maybe a donut. Dunkin’ Donuts is starting a campaign in SoFlo today where they’ll have 49-cent “Dunkencitos” between 3 and 5 p.m (a nod to our area code) on a secret menu.

The campaign lasts through May 28, but we won’t blame you
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