Yaelis Pena
Yaelis Peña is a senior majoring in digital journalism at FIU. She hopes to elevate community voices and coverage of local accountability.
‘Better Bus’ promised speed. Riders are still waiting
In a Facebook group titled “Miami Bus Riders Against The Better Bus Network,” frustration fills the page.
“Complete disaster,” wrote Jose Mandriano in the group.
“Awful...
As Miami’s Signature Bridge rises, nearby businesses feel the strain
This story was first published in the Biscayne Times. This story was also published in Miami’s Community Newspapers.
For years, the midday rush sent hungry...
Eating Florida Alive: Asian swamp eel’s quiet invasion puts vital ecosystem at risk
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The Everglades, home to one of the most...
Eating Florida Alive: The Asian Swamp Eels’ Impact (includes photo essay)
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This photo gallery explores the growing impact of the...
From the Bronx to the barre: Kelly Robotham’s full-circle journey home to Armour Dance...
On a Monday morning in 2014, just days after performing with the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Kelly Robotham walked into Armour Dance...
Top five sweet tooth spots in South Miami
Craving something sweet? South Miami has become a hub for unique dessert shops drawing in families, students, and late-night snackers. From nitrogen ice cream...