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Jewel-Osco Liquor License Denied

Followup on the Jewel-Osco RNA story from last month: On May 28th, the Utilities and Licensing Committee voted 3-1 to deny Jewel Osco’s liquor store license applicaton at East Capitol Drive. Voting against the license were Pawlinski, Bohl, and Gordan. In favor was Cameron. Absent: Herron.

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Milwaukee Dog Training Club

By Stacy Conroy Just over six years ago I adopted my German Shepherd, Jade, from the Humane Society. I knew this 10-month-old pup was going to need some training. She was brought in as a stray, and except for some previous house training, she didn’t know how to sit, stay, or lay down on command. […]

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CMC Heartland Sells Property to River Revitalization Foundation for Riverwest Bike Trail

A four-and-a half acre parcel of land on the Milwaukee River south of Gordon Park has been acquired by the Milwaukee River Revitalization Foundation, Inc. from CMC Heartland Partners. The former railroad property, which stretches from the park towards North Avenue, will be converted into pedestrian walkways and bike paths. “Acquiring this piece of property […]

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Riverwest Poised to Soar?

by Mark Lawson Until recently, it has been unusual for the city of Milwaukee to receive national attention regarding its art scene. It is even more unusual for the neighborhood of Riverwest to receive such attention. In the current issue of Art in America, several art venues and artists from Milwaukee, including some from Riverwest, […]