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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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Mi Casa Is Not Tu Casa

L et's get one thing straight: The protesters who gather outside the El Sol Day Labor Center in... 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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Dallas' The Bridge Homeless Center's Progressive Approach May Actually Make a Difference

The southern edge of downtown Dallas has grown quiet and dank before tonight’s storm, and... 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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College Immaterial for High School Students in Vocational Training

Ask 19-year-old high-school senior Andy Garza about his career plans, and he's anything but... More>>

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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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Like the housing industry, real estate “guru” Mark Bosworth is in crash mode

The widow and the man who cheated her out of hundreds of thousands of dollars come from large... More>>

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On a recent Saturday morning, a crew of aging former professional soccer players from Latin... More>>

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Bad Buzz: King Bee building residents have turned on downtown St. Louis developers Sam Glasser and Dave Jump.

Six years ago, downtown developer Sam Glasser introduced Jill Holtrop to the King Bee building,... More>>

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MAM Installs a Rauschenberg in Artist's Memory

Wed May 14, 11:31 AM

Robert Rauschenberg?s death Monday night at his home on Captiva Island has prompted the Miami Art Museum to install one of the shape-shifting artist?s acrylic on copper paintings at the entrance of... 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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One of Miami's best-known songwriters was nearly killed in a possible contract hit.
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Kristopher Hull is zeal on wheels.

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In Allapattah, kids threaten teachers, and bosses look the other way.
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Ban ugliness from Miami Beach.
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Lambs to Slaughter (9)
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In Allapattah, kids threaten teachers, and bosses look the other way.
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Johnny Charles, Angel of Death

Local accused of being the most prolific serial killer in Miami history.

By Tamara Lush

Thursday, May 15

Johnny Charles is five feet five inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He is 24 years old and has almond-shaped eyes the color of inky black pools.... More>>

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Love Is No Contract

A litigious Pinecrest man sues his ex-honey, and it's not the first time.

By Isaiah Thompson

Thursday, May 15

Lance Stelzer is, by his own account, a "single, honest, 'nice Jewish boy' lawyer." He likes sports, religion, and rare orchids — his... More>>

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In Carlos, We Trust

The boss pays you. time to pay him back.

By Francisco AlvaradoJanine Zeitlin, and Natalie O'Neill

Thursday, May 15

Politics In Carlos, We Trust The boss pays you. time to pay him back. By Francisco Alvarado A couple dozen high-level,... More>>

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Letters from the Issue of May 15, 2008

"The public school system has created a shameful legacy."

Thursday, May 15

The Language of Madness Carlos Suarez De Jesus's article about outsider art, "Madness and Art" (May 8), was often beautifully written. But on... More>>

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