This Week's Feature Stories
CULTURE
Art in the Pearl District
In the heart of beautiful Portland, Oregon, a neighborhood that embodies the essence of creativity and culture like no other — the Pearl District. In this article, I’ll shed light on two galleries that enrich the artistic tapestry of the Pearl District. One, relatively new to the scene, is Laura Vincent Design & Gallery, 407 Davis Street. Further down the road, across the North Park blocks, stands the celebrated Froelick Gallery, marking its 28th anniversary.
PROFILE
City of Miami Proclamation
I, Francis Suarez, Mayor of the City of Miami, Florida, and Commissioner Sabina Covo do hereby recognize Raul Guerrero. In observance Thereof, we call upon all residents of the City of Miami and the Honorable City Commission to join me in honoring and commending Raul Guerrero.”
DOWNTOWN MIAMI
Mummies of the World
The largest touring collection of mummified remains and related artifacts ever assembled is coming to Frost Science on Saturday, May 27. Mummies of the World features the mummified remains of 40 real humans and animals and 80 rare artifacts from across the globe. At the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.
NEW YORK
The Hotel Chelsea
The Hotel Chelsea has been a significant cultural landmark for over a century. Originally established in 1884 as a private apartment complex — an avant-garde commune of sorts — it housed a diverse community of workers, artists, intellectuals, and the affluent.
PORTLAND LANDMARKS
Powell’s City of Books
In the Pearl District, Powell’s City of Books waits for our rendezvous with more than a million books. Legendary, the bookstore occupies an entire city block.
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SOCIETY: MOTHERS
Happy Mother’s Day
Mothers have been celebrated since time immemorial. Metro News + joins the celebration — the most deserving celebration.
HISTORY & BUSINESS
Real Estate Defines Miami
Miami’s history is intrinsically linked to real estate. From the first land grants issued in the late 18th century to the present day, real estate has been at the forefront of Miami’s evolution.
[First of two articles adapted from “Downtown Miami History.” Adapted with a touch of irreverence, juxtaposing historical reporting with creative nonfiction.]
Real Estate Defines Miami - Part 2
Julia Tuttle’s Real Estate Holdings
She would have been a billionaire in today’s market, but she died sunken in debt. It’s difficult to give a precise value for Julia Tuttle’s 644 acres in Miami today, as the current real estate market is constantly fluctuating and affected by various factors such as location, zoning laws, and demand. However, it is likely that her property could be worth hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars.
ACROSS AMERICA BY TRAIN
Travel Options
May is the month of flowers, appreciating mothers, graduations, and for planning summer vacations. I always had a nostalgic love for trains. So, I seduced my wife into embarking on a cross-country train adventure: Southeast Miami to Northwest Portland, Oregon. From the Atlantic to the Pacific. Three weeks+ on the road.
Downtown Arts + Science Salon (DASS)
The Art of Travel
About DASS
For more than 10 years, DASS has connected prominent artists, scientists, professors, urban planners, journalists, to the Greater Downtown public. "DASS is a neighborhood gem," said Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, District 5. And the Miami Times selected DASS as the best place in Miami to meet intelligent women.
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From the Editor
Whether you’re interested in local government and social issues, technology and innovation, or you are a foodie looking for the hottest restaurant, an art enthusiast seeking the must-see exhibitions... Maybe a nature lover eager to explore the natural landscapes surrounding the neighborhood, METRO NEWS + is your guide. "Insights directly from the source," said the editor Raul Guerrero. Read more.
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Society
Metropolitan Miami. National Small Business Week
Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins, District 5, launches a week of events to celebrate National Small Business Week. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. As Martin Rowinski stated writing for Forbes: “Just as enough tiny droplets of water slowly fill a bucket; the growth of small businesses fills the U.S. economy. Big corporations might get a lot of attention when it comes to creating jobs, but small businesses employ more people and are more resilient when times get tough.” Read more.
Technology
Brickell. Feeling Isolated? FriendAPP Might Help
“After 2020, we saw an acceleration of people working remote and relocating, which further exasperated the problem of isolation,” said the app developer, Brickell techie Chuck Walter. Read more.
Technology & Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT on ChatGPT or Romancing Artificial Intelligence
Concerned AI will exacerbate economic disparities by displacing workers from good-paying jobs in advertising, customer service, accounting, coding, and journalism. Alarmists even caution that AI can have catastrophic consequences for humanity. Read More.
Community & Science
Metropolitan Miami. The Race to Support Biodiversity
Led by the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Downtown Miami, organizations across South Florida have partnered to support City Nature Challenge, an international effort for people to find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe. Read more.
Cultural Calendar
Downtown. AIN’T TOO PROUD — The Life and Times of the Temptations
An electrifying new musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “Pretty close to perfection!” — The New York Times, Critics’ Pick. May 14-May 19 at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Read More.
Food & Drink
Midtown. The Silvester
Rush Hour, as they have labeled Happy Hour, attracts an interesting and good-looking crowd. The drinks are not bad, either, as the French would say for very good. However, what we enjoyed the most was the sense of nostalgia and authenticity the place exudes. Read more.
Books
Metropolitan Miami. Independent Bookstore Day
Miami’s bookstore is Books & Books. Its resilience has allowed us to explore the world out there and inside. And, turning to page 125 of that particular book, realize who we are, not what the mirror reflects, but who we really are in the middle of an insomniac night. Yes, the best way to honor a beloved independent bookstore is to purchase a book and gift it to a friend, and another for a daughter, for a distanced brother, or someone you might have already fallen in love with. Read more.
Travel & Adventure
The Willamette Valley: Oregon Wine Country
The Willamette Valley, located in the heart of Oregon, just south of Portland, is known for its beautiful scenery, rich agricultural land, and world-class wine. It has become one of the premier wine-making destinations in the United States. Read more.