Grand Avenue News is a hyper-local news site dedicated to keeping people informed about what’s going on in Coconut Grove. The Grove contains some of the richest history of Miami’s earliest African-American and Bahamian residents, it has artistic bohemian roots stemming back to the 1960’s and has continued to maintain a thriving, modern and diverse culture for residents and tourists alike.

Our news site is named after Grand Avenue, a bustling main road that runs through Village West and serves as an entrance to Coconut Grove. Grand Avenue contains the past, present and future of the residents who live in this culturally rich neighborhood.

The site was conceptualized and re-designed as part of the curriculum by students in the Journalism program at the University of Miami. Students from the Visual Journalism, Journalism, Public Relations and Broadcasting programs produce the site in its entirety: articles, photography, site design and programming.

Our mission is to provide the Coconut Grove community with news stories that are timely, accurate and geographically-specific to their area. As a hyper-local news site, we concentrate our journalistic efforts on a single community in order to cover the things people find most important and relevant to them. By working closely with the community, Grand Ave News’ editorial staff determines what the community values most.

We encourage article submissions and story ideas from the community. To submit tips, article suggestions or feedback please email staff@grandavenews.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

About Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove is one of the earliest established communities in South Florida. Coconut Grove is a diverse community with a rich cultural history that is comparable to no other. A popular spot for locals and tourists alike, it is a place where you can feel the energy the moment you enter its eclectic atmosphere. From boating to art festivals and everything in between Coconut Grove is bursting with entertainment.

Faculty

Kim Grinfeder, director
Tsitsi Wakhisi, news director
Jim Virga, photo director

Bruce Garrison

Ileana Oroza, editor
Donna Gehrke-White, editor
Sam Terilli, editor
Jane Daugherty, editor
Bob Radciewicz, adviser
Bob Hosmon, adviser
Miguel Carmona, business strategist

Content is also provided by students in the various Journalism programs in the University of Miami School of Communication.