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One of Miami's best-known songwriters was nearly killed in a possible contract hit.
Thursday, May 8
Fabio "Estefano" Salgado drove his midnight blue Aston Martin convertible down Biscayne Boulevard, across the Venetian Causeway, through the... More>>
In Allapattah, kids threaten teachers, and bosses look the other way.
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.
Kristopher Hull is zeal on wheels.
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>>
Miami's Catholic leaders covered for a priest who drugged and sodomized at least a dozen boys.
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>>
Some of the world's best dancers hang out at Costco, then perform Swan Lake.
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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Broward - Palm Beach
Last Step to Redemption
On Friday nights, the parking lot of an 18-unit apartment building in Pompano Beach fills with... More>>
Cleveland
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>>
Dallas
Forget Me Not
With McMansions galore, a concrete-chic urban planning model and seemingly never-ending sprawl,... More>>
Denver
This Guardian Angel Bleeds Red
Four Guardian Angels meet in the 1400 block of Ogden Street at dusk for their weekly march up... More>>
Houston
Mental Anguish at Texas West Oaks Hospital
Amanda Lilley was only six years old and could be loving, sweet and delightful, requiring hugs... More>>
Kansas City
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>>
Phoenix
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>>
San Francisco
Punk Family Values
Carola Anderson carries a pitcher of limeade through her sprawling SOMA home affectionately... More>>
St. Louis
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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StreetWorks - Wynwood Mural
Wed May 7, 08:52 AM
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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    Miami's Catholic leaders covered for a priest who drugged and sodomized at least a dozen boys.
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    Some of the world's best dancers hang out at Costco, then perform Swan Lake.
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Does Hialeah have the fattest school in the nation?
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
Stressed sellers scheme and dream.
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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The Escobar brothers are in jail for murdering a cop, but 20 years later, there's still no verdict.
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>>
Letters
"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>>
Slide Shows
Radiohead at Cruzan Amphitheatre
Monday night, British alt-rockers Radiohead... More >>
Fergie, Ozomatli and Hilary McRae at SunFest
The five-day SunFest festival packed a stellar... More >>
BB King with Joe Bonamassa at the Sinatra Theatre
Saturday night, BB King performed at the Frank... More >>
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