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One of Miami's best-known songwriters was nearly killed in a possible contract hit.

By Tamara Lush

Thursday, May 8

Fabio "Estefano" Salgado drove his midnight blue Aston Martin convertible down Biscayne Boulevard, across the Venetian Causeway, through the... More>>

Failed School

In Allapattah, kids threaten teachers, and bosses look the other way.

By Francisco Alvarado

Thursday, May 1

Inside Room 222 on the second floor of Allapattah Middle School this past January 17, around 4:30 p.m., the 15 students in Erika Selig's... More>>

The life of a pianist-errant can be lonely in Miami.

Piano Man on a Mission

Kristopher Hull is zeal on wheels.

By Arielle Castillo

Thursday, April 24

This past February 27 would come to be known as Kristopher Hull's Worst Day Ever. Armed with a full-size upright piano, a repertoire of Chopin's... More>>

Lambs to Slaughter

Miami's Catholic leaders covered for a priest who drugged and sodomized at least a dozen boys.

By Thomas Francis

Thursday, April 17

Around the age of eight, a boy we'll call Sam made a new friend — a man in his early fifties. Rev. Neil Doherty was pastor at St. Vincent... More>>

Cuban Ballet in Exile

Some of the world's best dancers hang out at Costco, then perform Swan Lake.

By Janine Zeitlin

Thursday, April 10

Click here to see a slide show of the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami's performance of Swan Lake. Her honeyed curls swept practically into... More>>

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On Friday nights, the parking lot of an 18-unit apartment building in Pompano Beach fills with... More>>

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A career con man brings his talents to Cleveland’s art world

Six years ago, Zachary Coleman looked like a godsend to the founders of Arts Collinwood. They... More>>

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Forget Me Not

With McMansions galore, a concrete-chic urban planning model and seemingly never-ending sprawl,... More>>

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This Guardian Angel Bleeds Red

Four Guardian Angels meet in the 1400 block of Ogden Street at dusk for their weekly march up... More>>

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Mental Anguish at Texas West Oaks Hospital

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The Shawnee Mission East class of '08 loves its gay homecoming king

On a cold February night, the Shawnee Mission East gym is packed. It's Senior Night, and the... More>>

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Relentless stickering and guerilla marketing have made Digital Summer one of the Valley’s hottest bands

It's a warm night in March, and the city of Scottsdale is under siege. Under cover of darkness, a... More>>

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Punk Family Values

Carola Anderson carries a pitcher of limeade through her sprawling SOMA home affectionately... More>>

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Radioactive: What has Patty Wente done to create such a meltdown at KWMU?

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is looking into questions surrounding the management and... More>>

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Jose D. Duran Last week, when I stumbled upon all the quirky art on the utility poles, I also came across a mural done by artist Mariano Molina back in November. Actually, I was told that right... More>>

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In Allapattah, kids threaten teachers, and bosses look the other way.
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Lambs to Slaughter
Miami's Catholic leaders covered for a priest who drugged and sodomized at least a dozen boys.
Cuban Ballet in Exile
Some of the world's best dancers hang out at Costco, then perform Swan Lake.
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Ban ugliness from Miami Beach.

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In Allapattah, kids threaten teachers, and bosses look the other way.
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Ban ugliness from Miami Beach.
A Pregnant Pause (12)
Drink heavily and don't worry. That baby will be fine.
Lambs to Slaughter (8)
Miami's Catholic leaders covered for a priest who drugged and sodomized at least a dozen boys.
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We're all losers at South Florida's biggest awards show.

Failed School
In Allapattah, kids threaten teachers, and bosses look the other way.
Cop Killer Still at Large
And the one man who saw the murderer is being deported to Jamaica.
Lambs to Slaughter
Miami's Catholic leaders covered for a priest who drugged and sodomized at least a dozen boys.
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The newspaper of record plays softball with the schools chief.
Cuban Ballet in Exile
Some of the world's best dancers hang out at Costco, then perform Swan Lake.

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Blowing Up

Does Hialeah have the fattest school in the nation?

By Isaiah Thompson

Thursday, May 8

News Blowing Up Does Hialeah have the fattest school in the nation ? By Isaiah Thompson Two months ago, Mae Walters Elementary... More>>

Metro

Boom & Bust, Part 2

Stressed sellers scheme and dream.

By Michael J. Mooney

Thursday, May 8

A woman is giving away her $1.25-million mansion in Ocala. The house, replete with two 50-foot porches, three crystal chandeliers, and a hot tub,... More>>

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Killers in the Can

The Escobar brothers are in jail for murdering a cop, but 20 years later, there's still no verdict.

By Francisco Alvarado

Thursday, May 8

After a day-long drinking binge on March 30, 1988, Douglas and Dennis Escobar were driving a stolen gray Mazda on Calle Ocho near SW 32nd Avenue... More>>

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Letters from the Issue of May 8, 2008

"The figure of Christ deserves respect, and so do your readers."

Thursday, May 8

Same Old School I went to Allapattah Middle School ("The F-School Bomb," by Francisco Alvarado, May 1) from 1983 to 1984. During that time,... More>>

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